Click on picture for enlarged viewWilson has come out with some very nice complete golf club sets for 2008 and we were fortunate enough to be able to do a complete side-by-side comparison of these products.
We reviewed Wilson’s Ultra Comp set, Pro Staff FS set, Power Source set, Deep Red set and the Pro Staff complete set. The club sets ranged from $209.95 up to $399.95. Although cost was a factor in our criteria, we placed most of our emphasis on the fit and finish of these sets. Why? Because the last thing you want is to be embarrassed when you are out golfing and your buddies look at your gear! None of us want to look like we’re beginners – at least as far as our clubs are concerned!
Coming in at #1 was the Wilson Pro Staff Complete Set. The fit and finish is first class, and what we really liked is that you have a choice of either 4 different cart bags, or 4 different carry bags. And each one of these bags is a nice looking, first class Wilson Pro Staff product that matches your clubs perfectly. The only downside to this set, is that it doesn’t come with Headcovers (all the other sets in our comparison come with matching headcovers). But buy this set, go out and spend $20.00 on some headcovers.
In second place was the Wilson Ultra Comp set. While the fit and finish is fair, you get a whole heck of lot for your money, as at $209.95 this was the least expensive set in our comparison. The bag that comes with this set isn’t the best, but it’ll do. The clubs are very easy to hit because the sweet spot is enormous – especially on the irons.
All in all, we liked these sets and they will do for a nice starter or intermediate set. The difference between 1st and last place was only 4 points on a 30 point scale.
Our rankings:
#1 - Wilson Pro Staff Complete Set
#2 - Wilson Ultra Comp Set
#3 – Wilson Deep Red Set
#4 – Wilson Pro Staff FS Set
#5 – Wilson Power Source Set
Listed below are brief reviews of each complete golf set:
#1 –Wilson Pro Staff Complete Set
By combining advanced materials with the latest technologies, Pro Staff helps you improve every shot. Wide soled irons keeps weight low. Extensive player testing has shown it to improve contact, distance and accuracy. The enormous sweet spot driver will surprise you by launching your tee shots longer and straighter. Aerodynamic woods and hybrids increase headspeed and feature a phenomenal deep blue finish.
Set Configuration:
- Woods (1,3,5)
- Hybrids (17 and 21 degree lofts replace the traditional #3 and #4 irons)
- Irons (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW)
- BONUS - Harmonized glass bead sand wedge
- BONUS - Harmonized cavity blade putter
- BONUS - Choice of Pro Staff cart bag or carry bag
Driver:
- Concentrated Mass Weight Screws
- Cold Forged Titanium Matrix
- Maximum Legal Size 460cc
Hybrids:
- Much easier to hit than long irons
- 17-4 Stainless steel
Irons:
- 431 Stainless steel
- Deep undercut cavity
- Wide soles and thick topline
Shafts & Grips:
- Woods / Hybrids feature 100% graphite shaft with reinforced tip
- Irons feature True Temper steel iron shaft
- Premium wrap grip
BONUS! - Harmonized Glass Bead Sand Wedge
Included with this set is the #1 Wedge from the company that invented the sand wedge! The Tour Proven head shape produces "dead stop spin” from the sand or fairway. Features a True Temper Steel Shaft and high quality all weather grip.
BONUS! - Harmonized Cavity Blade Putter
The classic styling and time tested playability of the Wilson Harmonized putter make this the best choice for the mid to high handicapper trying to shave strokes off every round.
#2 – Wilson Ultra Comp Set
The Ultra Comp set was designed for the recreational player who loves to crush the ball. Features a new high MOI square driver.
Set Configuration:
- Woods (Driver, Fairway Wood)
- Hybrid (4) -- easy to hit hybrid replaces the traditional 3 or 4 iron)
- Irons (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW and SW)
- Alignment putter
- Stand bag with dual strap
- 3 Matching headcovers
#3 - Wilson Deep Red Set
Wilson improved the Deep Red set for 2008 with an upgraded bag, new high MOI square driver and new large mallet putter.
Set Configuration:
- Woods (1, 3, 5)
- Hybrid (4) -- easy to hit hybrid replaces the traditional 3 or 4 iron)
- Irons (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW and SW)
- Putter with Polymer face
- Stand bag with dual strap
- 4 Matching headcovers
#4 – Wilson Pro Staff FS Set
Wilson's premium complete package features a Titanium driver, large mallet alignment putter, and FatShaft shafts in the irons.
Set configuration:
- Woods (1, 3, 5)
- Hybrid (3, 4 -- easy to hit hybrids replaces the traditional 3 or 4 iron)
- Irons (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and PW)
- Milled face putter with anodized face insert
- Deluxe bag includes numerous pockets and stand
- 5 Matching headcovers
#5 – Wilson Power Source Set
The Wilson Power Source set comes complete with everything you need to get started in golf - except the golf balls! These clubs are made of high-quality material and are backed by Wilson's comprehensive 1-year warranty that covers everything in the box.
Set configuration:
- Woods (1, 3, 5)
- Hybrid (easy to hit hybrid replaces the traditional 3 and 4 iron)
- Irons (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, PW and SW)
- DynaBalance 3D putter
- Upgraded stand bag with double strap
- Headcovers
Driver:
- Cold forged Titanium matrix
- Maximum legal size - 460cc
- Large face creates an enormous sweetspot
Hybrids:
- Much easier to hit than a long iron
- Very low center of gravity
Irons:
- Deep undercut 431 Stainless steel
Shafts & Grips:
- All woods, hybrid and irons feature 100% graphite shafts
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