The Wilson Staff Model XB is an excellent addition that fills the gap between elite blades and game-improvement irons, providing ball speed and forgiveness in a compact profile.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 4/5 — Great distance retention on misses
Workability: 3/5 — Compact head allows for shot shaping
Feel: 5/5 — Urethane dampened feel is very soft
Distance: 4/5 — Full club longer than CB/Blade
What they rate
Exceptional feel for a hollow-body construction due to urethane filling
Maintains high launch and spin for excellent green-stopping power
Clean, compact aesthetic that appeals to better players
What they don’t
Potentially tight distance gapping in the longer irons (5-iron vs 7-iron)
Thicker top line compared to the Staff Model CB
The Wilson Staff Model XB is an excellent addition that fills the gap between elite blades and game-improvement irons, providing ball speed and forgiveness in a compact profile.
Exceptional feel for a hollow-body construction due to urethane filling
Maintains high launch and spin for excellent green-stopping power