Wilson Golf has unveiled its new 2026 Staff Model range of irons, featuring updates to the Staff Model Blade and Staff Model CB, and the introduction of the all-new Staff Model XB.
Distinguished by a new brushed satin finish, the irons elevate classic shaping with a contemporary edge, delivering a refined aesthetic that resonates with modern golfers. All three new Staff Model irons were designed to fit together in a seamless blend for combination sets.
“Wilson has a long history of great performing irons, and we’ve taken part of that heritage and
combined it with modern craftsmanship to produce what I believe to be the best iron family the
brand has ever produced,” said Ben Hanser, CAD Engineer at Wilson Golf. “Adding a Players
Performance iron in the XB to the Staff Model family allows more people to fit into the range. When
you sit the irons side-by-side, you’ll notice the consistent design across all models, whilst each model
has individual nuances to differentiate between each iron.”
Crafted from forged 8620 carbon steel – one of the softest materials on the market – the new Staff Model irons have been designed to provide workability and instant feedback at impact. The
precision milled face and scoreline pattern ensures longer ball to face contact to provide golfers with
more consistent spin and increased stopping power, whilst the Fluid Feel Technology redistributes
mass towards the centre of the face. Additionally, the centre of gravity is precisely located –
traditional irons have the centre of gravity towards the heel of the head – to elevate the overall
performance.
Staff Model XB
The all-new Players Performance iron features a forged hollow-body construction that enhances face flexion for increased ball speed, while also delivering higher MOI and precise centre of gravity placement. With minimal offset and a thin top line, the XB provides modern power without
compromising its sharp, tour-inspired appearance at address.
The clubhead’s hollow body is filled with urethane to dampen vibrations and create a crisp, clean
sound at impact, while maintaining a seamless look across both the back and toe. A unique design
allows the vent port to be hidden beneath the shield medallion, providing a clean look.
Central to the development process was advanced simulations and topology optimisation. Using
computer-based simulation, Wilson engineers analysed both the body and the face to produce a
hollow-body player’s iron that delivers exceptional feel, sound, and performance.
“Topology optimisation is an incredible tool that effectively tells us where to position mass internally
to maximise performance and from this, we developed unique rib configurations for each loft in the
XB” said Hanser. “Another major focus for us was ensuring we had the best sound and feel in a
hollow-body design and we’re confident golfers around the world will appreciate the end result.”
The optimised body construction enhances sound and feel by strategically placing internal mass to
fine tune acoustics, dampen vibrations, and maximise energy transfer. The resulting structure
incorporates engineered rib supports, a parabolic mass pad, and precisely located tungsten
weighting to achieve an ideal CG while maximising MOI in a slim profile.
The optimised face on the XB is engineered to maximise performance across the entire hitting area.
The simulations emphasised consistency of ball speed, spin rate, and launch angle over a variety of
strike locations. The simulations help to raise the performance of centre strikes and mishits alike,
minimising dispersion from shot to shot.
Hanser continued: “We ran thousands of simulations at multiple different impact locations to
prioritise ball speed, spin consistency and an ideal launch angle. The resulting variable face design
combined with the precise internal geometry, built from topology optimisation, drive the overall
performance and premium impact experience of the Staff Model XB.”
Staff Model Blade
Crafted for the world’s most precise ball strikers, the timeless Staff Model Blade design stands as the flagship iron in the Wilson lineup and remains a trusted favorite among the brand’s global Tour professionals.
The 2026 model introduces refined, contemporary shaping engineered for exceptional control. A variable hosel length enables more accurate mass distribution and ensures seamless visual alignment with the CB and XB models.
The blade length has been shortened and offset reduced, delivering a more compact profile and
minimising the area beyond the scoreline – resulting in a distinctly modern, tour-inspired aesthetic.
Staff Model CB
Featuring a modern cavity-back construction that delivers an ideal balance of forgiveness and feel, the Staff Model CB has been shaped to closely mirror the Staff Model Blade, reflecting extensive input from Tour professionals.
Building on the previous generation, the Wilson R&D team refined the head by shortening it and softening its edges to better align with the Staff Model Blade’s premium profile.
Delivering a traditional, tour-refined profile, the new Staff Model CB hosel length also matches the
Blade for visual consistency, complemented by an improved hosel-to-face transition for a cleaner,
more seamless look.
Reduced offset and a straighter, narrower sole promotes improved turf interaction and greater
control through impact. The design also features a slightly longer blade length and a thinner topline,
offering a blend of subtle forgiveness and classic, confidence-inspiring aesthetics.
Digital Custom Fitting
Wilson continues to offer a custom fit experience via the Wilson Custom club website, aiming to
build the perfect set for each individual in as little as four easy steps. The digital experience takes
golfers through the full build of each club, from loft and grip to special adjustments made specifically
to each golfer’s request.
For more information, visit www.wilson.com