Wilson is a brand steeped in tradition and heritage, boasting more Major championship victories with its irons than any other brand in golf. This legacy is immediately apparent in the all-new Staff Model Blade iron, an expertly-crafted club designed for the purest ball-striker who demands ultimate control.
Watch: PGA Professional Joe Ferguson tests out the new 2026 Wilson Staff Model irons in the Golf Monthly Performance Lab.
After loving the Staff Model range last year, I was keen to see if the latest iteration continued where it left off, producing some of the best golf irons in the game.
Starting with the looks, we are blessed with some phenomenal-looking blades in the game right now, including the Mizuno Pro S-1, TaylorMade P7TW, and even the direct-to-consumer Takomo 301 MB, but the Wilson Staff Model Blade is right up there for me. From its compact head, reduced offset, and shorter, sharper edges, the attention to detail makes this club a work of art.
I love the blend of old nods - like the extra-long ferrules and the subtle knurling around the hosel - combined with the more modern, clean Wilson shield logo. The new, almost sand-blasted matte finish is absolutely superb to my eye.
This is a stunning new finish which carries through across the new Staff Model range in the CB and the all-new XB, making for easy, cohesive 'combo' options.
Beneath the elegant, timeless facade, the Staff Model Blade is packed with modern engineering aiming to elevate performance.
These irons are crafted from forged 8620 Carbon Steel, which is one of the softest materials on the market, providing exceptional workability and instant feedback at impact.
Furthermore, Wilson says that a precision-milled face pattern allows for longer ball-to-face contact, delivering consistent spin and increased stopping power.
The inclusion of a ‘Fluid Feel Hosel’ design eliminates unused weight by redistributing it towards the toe, thus elevating the club's overall performance and feel.
Finally, Precise Toe Weighting is employed to help eliminate the dreaded low-left miss among low handicap players by holding the club face open to maximize forgiveness and control.
Truth be told, the feel of the Staff Model Blade is a touch firmer on mishits than, say, the Mizuno Pro-S1, but that is like saying someone isn't as kind as Mother Theresa! They are still very soft and provide ample feedback.
On center strikes, the feel is buttery soft, with a quiet, dull acoustic.
In terms of launch monitor data (which was gathered on my Foresight Sports GC3), there's not too much to say - it is very much as you would expect for a conservatively lofted blade. The 7-iron is a more traditional 34° loft, which provides tons of control, is beautifully workable, and is all around just a pleasure to test.
Even with the relatively high lofts, the Staff Model Blade consistently delivered a reasonably penetrating ball flight, great stability, and first-class spin consistency.
In a superficial modern world, looks have never been more important, and the Wilson Staff Model Blade has the aesthetic to turn heads. It is time to stop thinking of Wilson Golf as a legacy brand; in the here and now, this new Staff Model range is outstanding and can compete with anything out there, especially among the best golf blade irons.
All of the 2026 Wilson Staff Model irons are available for £1,169/$1,399 for a seven-club configuration.
