-Three new models blend timeless design with pioneering innovation-
Wilson Golf has unveiled its 2026 Staff Model iron family, featuring the iconic Staff Model Blade, the refined Staff Model CB, and the all-new Staff Model XB.
Engineered with meticulous detail by Wilson’s R&D teams, the 2026 Staff Model irons showcase the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and performance. 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.
With consistent design DNA across the family, each model embodies sharp precision, pioneering innovation and the unmistakable feel that has defined Wilson irons for generations.
All three new Staff Model irons were designed to fit together in a seamless blend for combo sets which the brand anticipates will be popular with golfers around the world.
“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,” he added.
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 center of the face. Additionally, the center of gravity is precisely located – traditional irons have the center of gravity towards the heel of the head – to elevate the overall performance.
The 2026 Staff Model Lineup includes:
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 center 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 optimization. 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 optimization is an incredible tool that effectively tells us where to position mass internally to maximize 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 optimized body construction enhances sound and feel by strategically placing internal mass to fine tune acoustics, dampen vibrations, and maximize energy transfer. The resulting structure incorporates engineered rib supports, a parabolic mass pad, and precisely located tungsten weighting to achieve an ideal CG while maximizing MOI in a slim profile.
The optimized face on the XB is engineered to maximize performance across the entire hitting area. The simulations emphasized consistency of ball speed, spin rate, and launch angle over a variety of strike locations. The simulations help to raise the performance of center strikes and mishits alike, minimizing dispersion from shot to shot.
Hanser continued: “We ran thousands of simulations at multiple different impact locations to prioritize ball speed, spin consistency and an ideal launch angle. The resulting variable face design combined with the precise internal geometry, built from topology optimization, 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 minimizing 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.
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 on the Wilson Staff Model irons and all other Wilson Golf products, please visit www.wilson.com.
For further information, contact Adam Smith at Sports Impact on +44 (0)7751 850970 or on adam.smith@sports-impact.com
Notes to editors
Club Spec information and availability:
The new Staff Model XB iron will be available next month with a Nippon Modus Tour 110 stock shaft option – R (110g), S (110g) – and a Golf Pride Z grip. The full set is offered at $1399.99 (4-PW).
A 2 & 3-iron, plus GW are available through custom fit purchases along with additional stock and premium shaft offerings.
The new Staff Model Blade and CB irons will be available next month with a True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115 stock shaft option – R (114g), S (115g) and a Golf Pride Z grip.
Staff Model Blade – $1399.99 (4-PW).
Staff Model CB – $1399.99 (4-PW).
A 3-iron is available through custom fit purchases along with additional stock and premium shaft offerings. A GW is also available in the CB line-up.