Wilson C300 Forged Gun Metal (in-hand pics)

Looks stealth. The speed holes are not as noticeable.

That is a nice looking set!

PVD should only be used when they are going on a wall, they look so bad so fast after being used...

look solid -- wish they had less offset

That'll be my next set of irons then.

Five slots is too much....the rest of it looks good.Any feedback on if the slots do anything?

Absolutely brutal, a clear sign that Wilson has absolutely nothing new to offer. Can't even imagine what these might look like after a couple of rounds.

First of all, it’s Wilson Staff, second, while I agree they’ll look rough after a few rounds, personally, they’re tools, not show pieces. They should look rough, unlike some of the WITB pics I see where irons look like mantle pieces. And last but not least, Callaway done Smoke versions, as did Titleist I believe with a series of irons. They’re trying to move some leftover heads I’m sure. They’ll have a new iron to replace the c300 upcoming. For the money, they’re hands down as good , if not better in my opinion than any in their classification of iron, including Callaway or Titleist.

Those look sweet!!! And the C300 forged is as good as any iron out there. I am still yet to see anyone hit a shot looking at the bottom of a club. Yes the slots work.

I think the wearing away of the finish on the face is a huge distraction when setting up over the ball. Thats just me.......I wish they could figure out how to address that b/c these are great looking

Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

I love dark finishes on irons, I think the wear area looks cool.

> @RainShadow said:

> Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

> I love dark finishes on irons, I think the wear area looks cool.

With how often people on this site change clubs I'm surprised wear is an issue with anybody, they'll be replaced long before they "wear".

They remind a ton of the Nike Vapor irons.

> @boggyman said:

> First of all, it’s Wilson Staff, second, while I agree they’ll look rough after a few rounds, personally, they’re tools, not show pieces. They should look rough

> @RainShadow said:

> Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

I love to say stupid things... The fact that PVD finished clubs look like trash after a few rounds and range sessions is embarrassing (more so in sandy soil). Saying 'that all clubs wear' and 'they're tools, not show pieces' is pathetic at best. Your car is a 'tool', can i key it? I mean, its only 'wear' and a 'tool'... Do you buy underwear that falls apart and a shadow of its former glory within a week? Again, a 'tool' and 'not a show piece'

It’s quite apparent you didn’t understand the word tool. By tool, I meant that irons are made to hit the ball, which lies on the turf, ground, insert “your” word to your liking!! Irons therefore dig in the dirt as a tool, aka, shovel, how, etc. Pathetic at best, I’d say not! Catch the meaning now? I know with my vehicle I don’t dig out ditches, knock over mailboxes or whatever, therefore I don’t consider my car a tool! Yes, the PVD finish does and will wear quick, I agree. With that said, have a good day!! > @gwelfgulfer said:

> > @boggyman said:

> > First of all, it’s Wilson Staff, second, while I agree they’ll look rough after a few rounds, personally, they’re tools, not show pieces. They should look rough

> > @RainShadow said:

> > Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

> I love to say stupid things... The fact that PVD finished clubs look like trash after a few rounds and range sessions is embarrassing. Saying 'that all clubs wear' and 'they're tools, not show pieces' is pathetic at best. Your car is a 'tool', can i key it? I mean, its only 'wear' and a 'tool'... Do you buy underwear that falls apart and a shadow of its former glory within a week? Again, a 'tool' and 'not a show piece'

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Would only take me one round to wear the Gun Metal off the whole face.

> @boggyman said:

> It’s quite apparent you didn’t understand the word tool. By tool, I meant that irons are made to hit the ball, which lies on the turf, ground, insert “your” word to your liking!! Irons therefore dig in the dirt as a tool, aka, shovel, how, etc. Pathetic at best, I’d say not! Catch the meaning now? I know with my vehicle I don’t dig out ditches, knock over mailboxes or whatever, therefore I don’t consider my car a tool! Yes, the PVD finish does and will wear quick, I agree. With that said, have a good day!! > @gwelfgulfer said:

> > > @boggyman said:

> > > First of all, it’s Wilson Staff, second, while I agree they’ll look rough after a few rounds, personally, they’re tools, not show pieces. They should look rough

> > > @RainShadow said:

> > > Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

> > I love to say stupid things... The fact that PVD finished clubs look like trash after a few rounds and range sessions is embarrassing. Saying 'that all clubs wear' and 'they're tools, not show pieces' is pathetic at best. Your car is a 'tool', can i key it? I mean, its only 'wear' and a 'tool'... Do you buy underwear that falls apart and a shadow of its former glory within a week? Again, a 'tool' and 'not a show piece'

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You must be right that I clearly don't understand what a tool is, but please in what hobby/industry where 'tools' are used, would people accept the level of wear (even cosmetic) that these irons would show, basically instantly. For hobbys or indiustry that are 'hard' on their tools, they are designed and manufactured to be durable, as no one would buy them otherwise. This finish is purely to try and attract people due to it being 'shiny' and 'pretty'... It's pretty clear you don't understand this...

I sure hope you've never washed/waxed your car or applied touch up paint, I mean, that would be a huge no no

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I understand completely on drawing ‘em in to new and shiny with the finish. With that, I’m bowing out on this topic. Good day to ya! > @gwelfgulfer said:

> > @boggyman said:

> > It’s quite apparent you didn’t understand the word tool. By tool, I meant that irons are made to hit the ball, which lies on the turf, ground, insert “your” word to your liking!! Irons therefore dig in the dirt as a tool, aka, shovel, how, etc. Pathetic at best, I’d say not! Catch the meaning now? I know with my vehicle I don’t dig out ditches, knock over mailboxes or whatever, therefore I don’t consider my car a tool! Yes, the PVD finish does and will wear quick, I agree. With that said, have a good day!! > @gwelfgulfer said:

> > > > @boggyman said:

> > > > First of all, it’s Wilson Staff, second, while I agree they’ll look rough after a few rounds, personally, they’re tools, not show pieces. They should look rough

> > > > @RainShadow said:

> > > > Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

> > > I love to say stupid things... The fact that PVD finished clubs look like trash after a few rounds and range sessions is embarrassing. Saying 'that all clubs wear' and 'they're tools, not show pieces' is pathetic at best. Your car is a 'tool', can i key it? I mean, its only 'wear' and a 'tool'... Do you buy underwear that falls apart and a shadow of its former glory within a week? Again, a 'tool' and 'not a show piece'

> > >

> > >

> You must be right that I clearly don't understand what a tool is, but please in what hobby/industry where 'tools' are used, would people accept the level of wear (even cosmetic) that these irons would show, basically instantly. For hobbys or indiustry that are 'hard' on their tools, they are designed and manufactured to be durable, as no one would buy them otherwise. This finish is purely to try and attract people due to it being 'shiny' and 'pretty'... It's pretty clear you don't understand this...

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> I sure hope you've never washed/waxed your car or applied touch up paint, I mean, that would be a huge no no

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> @gwelfgulfer said:

> > @boggyman said:

> > First of all, it’s Wilson Staff, second, while I agree they’ll look rough after a few rounds, personally, they’re tools, not show pieces. They should look rough

> > @RainShadow said:

> > Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

> I love to say stupid things... The fact that PVD finished clubs look like trash after a few rounds and range sessions is embarrassing (more so in sandy soil). Saying 'that all clubs wear' and 'they're tools, not show pieces' is pathetic at best. Your car is a 'tool', can i key it? I mean, its only 'wear' and a 'tool'... Do you buy underwear that falls apart and a shadow of its former glory within a week? Again, a 'tool' and 'not a show piece'

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Nobody is forcing you to buy them. Comparing a club wearing by hitting a golf ball, which it's meant to do, vs vandalism of a car is just dumb.

> @MountainKing said:

> > @gwelfgulfer said:

> > > @boggyman said:

> > > First of all, it’s Wilson Staff, second, while I agree they’ll look rough after a few rounds, personally, they’re tools, not show pieces. They should look rough

> > > @RainShadow said:

> > > Guys crack me up wanking about wear....all clubs wear.

> > I love to say stupid things... The fact that PVD finished clubs look like trash after a few rounds and range sessions is embarrassing (more so in sandy soil). Saying 'that all clubs wear' and 'they're tools, not show pieces' is pathetic at best. Your car is a 'tool', can i key it? I mean, its only 'wear' and a 'tool'... Do you buy underwear that falls apart and a shadow of its former glory within a week? Again, a 'tool' and 'not a show piece'

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> Nobody is forcing you to buy them. Comparing a club wearing by hitting a golf ball, which it's meant to do, vs vandalism of a car is just dumb.

As dumb as making a PVD finished club

Love my jet black Vokeys and how the sole and lower half of the face are wearing, but not sure I’d be so keen on my entire set of irons getting worn like them, especially at different rates based on usage during rounds

Love gunmetal irons and theses are sweet!!!! Miss my old Cleveland TA5's

Sweet looking iron.

Thanks to those letting us know you don't like PVD finishes. I'm wondering why you even clicked on the thread title, but you have made a TREMENDOUS contribution.

That being said, I think these are slick. I've been toying around with trying out some c300's. I'm always looking for a good blend of forgiveness and looks. This one is pushing the latter, but in a few months it'll be a much more cost effective experiment.

Not a fan of the look of these Wilson’s. Too monochromatic. Cleveland gun metal TA5 and their cousins had some contrasting paint fill that looks so sharp.

I think they look nice but agree that they could use a little color in there somewhere.

Are these indeed a PVD finish? To me the PVD usually looks somewhat dull or matte. These look more like some kind of black chrome.

> @Tommyj said:

> Absolutely brutal, a clear sign that Wilson has absolutely nothing new to offer. Can't even imagine what these might look like after a couple of rounds.

Really? That just offered a new Staff Blade updating the FG100....I am more concerned about performance than normal wear and tear, but I know these are not for everyone.......

> @toddba11 said:

> > @Tommyj said:

> > Absolutely brutal, a clear sign that Wilson has absolutely nothing new to offer. Can't even imagine what these might look like after a couple of rounds.

>

> Really? That just offered a new Staff Blade updating the FG100....I am more concerned about performance than normal wear and tear, but I know these are not for everyone.......

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Just to be clear, I'm a big fan of Wilson Staff irons and think that the C300 Forged is one of the nicest and probably most overlooked irons I tried last year. The word brutal just expresses **my personal opinion** of the gun metal finish and, **for me**, also applies to other irons which have been released in black versions (P790, AP2, CF16). Strangely, Cobra CB/MB I think looks great in the dark finish, but that finish was available from the start.

Just picked up a set of these and...I’m in love ❤️ They beat out my Mizzy 919 and HMBs.