New Wilson CorTex driver

[Ri_Redneck]

Someone mentioned earlier that the adapter was plastic?!?! Can anyone who has one confirm this? Just want to know before committing and finding I need to change shafts.

 

BT

 

The adapter itself is metal but the top part that shows the loft change is plastic like the old TM adapters used to be. The loft ferrule part will melt if you try and pull the adapter and I know of no one that carries the ferrule.

Golf Works carries the adapters. The F5 and C300 are both the same as what's on the Cortex.

 

Good to know. I can pull the adapter without melting the ferrule, done that before. Just was worried the whole thing was plastic.

 

For those who still think people are buying these for the shafts... If they are, I don't know what they're doing with the heads. There are still no heads alone online anywhere.

 

BT

Yeah I have been looking for a decent price on the head only but nobody seems to want to let them go. I wonder if it is because of the rumors about limited quantities?

 

Yeah, I would definitely drop $180-$200 on a head alone. There's one on ebay that I am tempted by because it has a shaft that more suits my liking than the stock offerings. Still too high for me though.

 

BT

[Rig14Port]

I'm still beyond impressed with the look of this driver every time I see one in person... It really is sexy

[Holy Moses]

I'm still beyond impressed with the look of this driver every time I see one in person... It really is sexy

 

It’s as good as anything currently made aesthetically

[radiman]

I'm still beyond impressed with the look of this driver every time I see one in person... It really is sexy

 

It's as good as anything currently made aesthetically

 

I would argue better than a lot of other OEM's aesthetically. Hard to find a compact footprint with a deep face.

[dwh24]

Just refuse to believe they can get a consumer to pay $499 for this stick with other well known brands in the same price bracket.

[GoGoErky]

Just refuse to believe they can get a consumer to pay $499 for this stick with other well known brands in the same price bracket.

 

Saw one posted on a couple forums just over $300 and nobody even took a leap

[skraly]

Just refuse to believe they can get a consumer to pay $499 for this stick with other well known brands in the same price bracket.

 

Saw one posted on a couple forums just over $300 and nobody even took a leap

Was in my local golf shop yesterday. I was asking a guy I know there if he knew the release date for the Epic Flash. He asked me if I had seen the new Wilson Cortex. I hadn’t yet had a chance to look at them. He told me that of the 6 they got in their initial shipment they had sold 4. He said he was really surprised at that. But that once people hit them in the simulator they were really enthusiastic about them. They didn’t have a lefty one for me to try so I wasn’t able to demo one.

[Clarinetmonster2]

Would it kill Wilson to send just one X Flex shaft to the stores to try in the Cortex?? Anyone come across one? I've been to multiple stores that carry the driver and nada.

[averysdad]

Would it kill Wilson to send just one X Flex shaft to the stores to try in the Cortex?? Anyone come across one? I've been to multiple stores that carry the driver and nada.

 

You should watch this...I was surprised with the results.

[Rig14Port]

Would it kill Wilson to send just one X Flex shaft to the stores to try in the Cortex?? Anyone come across one? I've been to multiple stores that carry the driver and nada.

 

You should watch this...I was surprised with the results.

 

That's a massive jump in feel and flex. Went from a fairly smooth/more lively 60 gram mid launch stiff flex shaft to a 70 gram low launch shaft that is one of the boardier shafts on the market. I'd love to see him review the blue 6s vs blue 6x for a more accurate comparison. I think he fits the blue profile more so than the black so probably better results with that on in X

 

Interesting how much tighter his dispersion was with the X shaft. Dispersion was one of the negatives I saw during testing which I chalked up to the head not being very forgiving. Based on this video, it may have been that shaft more so than the head.

 

If I'm Wilson, no doubt I'm putting at least one X flex option in the fitting carts. This club is geared more towards the better player 99% of whom are probably going to be fit with an X flex shaft

[Cruisin1966]

Would it kill Wilson to send just one X Flex shaft to the stores to try in the Cortex?? Anyone come across one? I've been to multiple stores that carry the driver and nada.

 

You should watch this...I was surprised with the results.

 

That's a massive jump in feel and flex. Went from a fairly smooth/more lively 60 gram mid launch stiff flex shaft to a 70 gram low launch shaft that is one of the boardier shafts on the market. I'd love to see him review the blue 6 stiff vs x for a more accurate comparison. I think he fits the blue profile more so than the black so probably better results with that on in X

 

interesting how much tighter his dispersion got which is also one of the drawbacks i saw during testing. I chalked my dispersion up to the head not being very forgiving but it may have been a shaft fit issues since they didn't have an X for me to hit.

 

If I'm Wilson, no doubt I'm putting at least one X flex option in the fitting carts. This club is more geared towards the better player 99% of whom are probably going to be fit with an X flex shaft

 

I actually commented as such on his video after watching it.

[TexasCarlos]

the GG by me only got 3 1 in stiff and 2 in Reg both with atmos Red lol. that said I think the head shape in hand is amazing, xr16 sub zero ish but with carbon.

[Double Gee]

Just refuse to believe they can get a consumer to pay $499 for this stick with other well known brands in the same price bracket.

 

I do not understand how Wilson is a non known brand.

Ok, the Triton was not all 'that' but other drivers and irons, in particular, are excellent.

They've kept their prices high on the premium irons, so why not the premium driver?

It's obvious to a blind man that the Cortex can live comfortably with the alleged 'big boys'.

Kudos to them in keeping prices the same as others

[Holy Moses]

Would it kill Wilson to send just one X Flex shaft to the stores to try in the Cortex?? Anyone come across one? I've been to multiple stores that carry the driver and nada.

 

You should watch this...I was surprised with the results.

 

That's a massive jump in feel and flex. Went from a fairly smooth/more lively 60 gram mid launch stiff flex shaft to a 70 gram low launch shaft that is one of the boardier shafts on the market. I'd love to see him review the blue 6s vs blue 6x for a more accurate comparison. I think he fits the blue profile more so than the black so probably better results with that on in X

 

Interesting how much tighter his dispersion was with the X shaft. Dispersion was one of the negatives I saw during testing which I chalked up to the head not being very forgiving. Based on this video, it may have been that shaft more so than the head.

 

If I'm Wilson, no doubt I'm putting at least one X flex option in the fitting carts. This club is geared more towards the better player 99% of whom are probably going to be fit with an X flex shaft

 

I thought stores didn’t get demos? They just got 5-6 clubs and the “demos” are the ones you buy. A very small percentage of players need an X flex. If a store got 6 Cortexes and 1 was an X, that’s 16% of the model in X and I doubt 16% of would-be buyers need an X. Those golfers that play an X are very picky and would probably change the shaft anyways. Maybe Club Champion would be the place to test the Cortex in X flex with their shaft options.

[Rig14Port]

Would it kill Wilson to send just one X Flex shaft to the stores to try in the Cortex?? Anyone come across one? I've been to multiple stores that carry the driver and nada.

 

You should watch this...I was surprised with the results.

 

That's a massive jump in feel and flex. Went from a fairly smooth/more lively 60 gram mid launch stiff flex shaft to a 70 gram low launch shaft that is one of the boardier shafts on the market. I'd love to see him review the blue 6s vs blue 6x for a more accurate comparison. I think he fits the blue profile more so than the black so probably better results with that on in X

 

Interesting how much tighter his dispersion was with the X shaft. Dispersion was one of the negatives I saw during testing which I chalked up to the head not being very forgiving. Based on this video, it may have been that shaft more so than the head.

 

If I'm Wilson, no doubt I'm putting at least one X flex option in the fitting carts. This club is geared more towards the better player 99% of whom are probably going to be fit with an X flex shaft

 

I thought stores didn't get demos? They just got 5-6 clubs and the "demos" are the ones you buy. A very small percentage of players need an X flex. If a store got 6 Cortexes and 1 was an X, that's 16% of the model in X and I doubt 16% of would-be buyers need an X. Those golfers that play an X are very picky and would probably change the shaft anyways. Maybe Club Champion would be the place to test the Cortex in X flex with their shaft options.

 

There are a few places with demo heads. Wilson is doing demo days with their reps in store. The reps don't even have X shafts in their demo bag.

 

I agree on you're theory as it would apply to general market (say G400, M4, Epic/ Rogue non SZ) but I don't think that's the market the Cortex is going to appeal to. This is definitely a better players club appealing to a smaller market and most will want an X flex shaft to demo the club with before buying.

[radiman]

Would it kill Wilson to send just one X Flex shaft to the stores to try in the Cortex?? Anyone come across one? I've been to multiple stores that carry the driver and nada.

 

You should watch this...I was surprised with the results.

 

That's a massive jump in feel and flex. Went from a fairly smooth/more lively 60 gram mid launch stiff flex shaft to a 70 gram low launch shaft that is one of the boardier shafts on the market. I'd love to see him review the blue 6s vs blue 6x for a more accurate comparison. I think he fits the blue profile more so than the black so probably better results with that on in X

 

Interesting how much tighter his dispersion was with the X shaft. Dispersion was one of the negatives I saw during testing which I chalked up to the head not being very forgiving. Based on this video, it may have been that shaft more so than the head.

 

If I'm Wilson, no doubt I'm putting at least one X flex option in the fitting carts. This club is geared more towards the better player 99% of whom are probably going to be fit with an X flex shaft

 

I thought stores didn't get demos? They just got 5-6 clubs and the "demos" are the ones you buy. A very small percentage of players need an X flex. If a store got 6 Cortexes and 1 was an X, that's 16% of the model in X and I doubt 16% of would-be buyers need an X. Those golfers that play an X are very picky and would probably change the shaft anyways. Maybe Club Champion would be the place to test the Cortex in X flex with their shaft options.

 

Not everyone has a Club Champion close by. It seems they are really limiting their potential buyers. I get that they want to limit their losses. I don't care whether or not they see it as a premium club and charge a premium price. If they don't have the ability to get something that is a reasonable fit for me in my hands to at least try the club, why would I bother with this release or any future ones? At least with the big boys, they charge a price like that and back it up with demos and options. I view it as part of the value of the club. Wilson charges the same and offers less service. It is hard for me to put this into words for some reason. But, they are offering less of a perceived value. I get the stock shafts are more expensive than most other OEM's. But, if you don't have an option available for a big part of the market, you are doing yourself a disservice.

 

I will be buying a new driver this off season. I am waiting until they are all available to demo and will try them all, Cortex included. I have softened on the idea of spending $500 on the Wilson, as the Atmost is a pretty good shaft. But, they don't have any X stiff options and no demo components. If they somehow get something in that would work for me in the next two months, I will give it a look. If not, I won't even waste my time on it.

[johnnypro]

I paid $280 for mine on eBay 2 weeks ago.

Just sold it for $263.

How does Wilson justify $499 retail????

[averysdad]

I paid $280 for mine on eBay 2 weeks ago.

Just sold it for $263.

How does Wilson justify $499 retail????

 

Why did you sell? No good? Would love to know....I love my g400 max but I’m always open.

[boggyman]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

[radiman]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

 

How so?

[boggyman]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

 

How so?

It’s WRX, need I say more ??. All the comments on this, and any topic where they’re whining, or should I say commenting, how there’s no X to try in this club or that club. Gotta read between the lines with me on this.

[radiman]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

 

How so?

It’s WRX, need I say more ??. All the comments on this, and any topic where they’re whining, or should I say commenting, how there’s no X to try in this club or that club. Gotta read between the lines with me on this.

 

You are implying that those claiming that there is no x-stiff shafts don't actually need x-stiff shafts? I can only speak for myself. But, you do realize that GolfWRX is a subset of die hard golf enthusiasts. The membership here probably trends towards well above average skill set. I don't assume anything about anyone.

 

I am one of those curious as to why they don't have any demo stock or any x-stiff shafts to try. It's not whining, it's a general curiosity as to Wilsons goals. I don't know. Cobra is $50 less and has the same shafts as stock on their new F9 driver. I'll be able to try a few different shafts in that club too. Plus they have some tour validation as that driver had already won a few tournaments.

[Holy Moses]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

 

How so?

It's WRX, need I say more ����. All the comments on this, and any topic where they're whining, or should I say commenting, how there's no X to try in this club or that club. Gotta read between the lines with me on this.

 

You are implying that those claiming that there is no x-stiff shafts don't actually need x-stiff shafts? I can only speak for myself. But, you do realize that GolfWRX is a subset of die hard golf enthusiasts. The membership here probably trends towards well above average skill set. I don't assume anything about anyone.

 

I am one of those curious as to why they don't have any demo stock or any x-stiff shafts to try. It's not whining, it's a general curiosity as to Wilsons goals. I don't know. Cobra is $50 less and has the same shafts as stock on their new F9 driver. I'll be able to try a few different shafts in that club too. Plus they have some tour validation as that driver had already won a few tournaments.

 

Wilson's goals are to sell all of the Cortexes. The reason that Wilson isn't providing X shafts to retailers is that they don't want to tie up one of the few Cortexes sent to retailers with an X shaft when only a small subset of players use an X. Only 7% of golfers need an X flex, but if one of the six Cortexes was X, that's 16% of your stock.

[radiman]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

 

How so?

It's WRX, need I say more ����. All the comments on this, and any topic where they're whining, or should I say commenting, how there's no X to try in this club or that club. Gotta read between the lines with me on this.

 

You are implying that those claiming that there is no x-stiff shafts don't actually need x-stiff shafts? I can only speak for myself. But, you do realize that GolfWRX is a subset of die hard golf enthusiasts. The membership here probably trends towards well above average skill set. I don't assume anything about anyone.

 

I am one of those curious as to why they don't have any demo stock or any x-stiff shafts to try. It's not whining, it's a general curiosity as to Wilsons goals. I don't know. Cobra is $50 less and has the same shafts as stock on their new F9 driver. I'll be able to try a few different shafts in that club too. Plus they have some tour validation as that driver had already won a few tournaments.

 

Wilson's goals are to sell all of the Cortexes. The reason that Wilson isn't providing X shafts to retailers is that they don't want to tie up one of the few Cortexes sent to retailers with an X shaft when only a small subset of players use an X. Only 7% of golfers need an X flex, but if one of the six Cortexes was X, that's 16% of your stock.

 

I thought their goal was to be seen as a high quality brand.

[johnnypro]

I paid $280 for mine on eBay 2 weeks ago.

Just sold it for $263.

How does Wilson justify $499 retail????

I paid $280 for mine on eBay 2 weeks ago.

Just sold it for $263.

How does Wilson justify $499 retail????

 

Why did you sell? No good? Would love to know....I love my g400 max but I’m always open.

 

I knew after 10 balls that it would never kick my TS2 out of the bag.

 

And the sound.....OY!!!!!!

[Holy Moses]

It is, but something has to give. Retailers and Wilson don’t want to be stuck with a bunch of X flex Cortexes. If you want to demo an X, you can get one. It will just take more effort

[ShakeyT]

I demo’d it yesterday. Distance & dispersion were on par with my G400.

 

Sound was great if you hit it anywhere near the middle. The extremes of the face were louder

[boggyman]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

 

How so?

It’s WRX, need I say more ??. All the comments on this, and any topic where they’re whining, or should I say commenting, how there’s no X to try in this club or that club. Gotta read between the lines with me on this.

 

You are implying that those claiming that there is no x-stiff shafts don't actually need x-stiff shafts? I can only speak for myself. But, you do realize that GolfWRX is a subset of die hard golf enthusiasts. The membership here probably trends towards well above average skill set. I don't assume anything about anyone.

 

I am one of those curious as to why they don't have any demo stock or any x-stiff shafts to try. It's not whining, it's a general curiosity as to Wilsons goals. I don't know. Cobra is $50 less and has the same shafts as stock on their new F9 driver. I'll be able to try a few different shafts in that club too. Plus they have some tour validation as that driver had already won a few tournaments.

I’m NOT implying nothing. It’s all in how YOU , YOU being used loosely as a whole, interprets it. Yes I know that WRX is full of die hard golfers, that’s why I joined. It’s better explained in the post above involving stock. X flex players are at a low %. Original shipment included 3 at local 9 hole track I frequent from time to time. Yes, W/S needs tonup their game in fitting carts I agree, as is the price point high. I love my Cortex but will look at the F9. I’vd got a F8+ in the corner. Cobra is highly underrated. No harm no foul on my part I promise. Didn’t mean to sound harsh towards the X flex crew.

[boggyman]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

 

How so?

It's WRX, need I say more ����. All the comments on this, and any topic where they're whining, or should I say commenting, how there's no X to try in this club or that club. Gotta read between the lines with me on this.

 

You are implying that those claiming that there is no x-stiff shafts don't actually need x-stiff shafts? I can only speak for myself. But, you do realize that GolfWRX is a subset of die hard golf enthusiasts. The membership here probably trends towards well above average skill set. I don't assume anything about anyone.

 

I am one of those curious as to why they don't have any demo stock or any x-stiff shafts to try. It's not whining, it's a general curiosity as to Wilsons goals. I don't know. Cobra is $50 less and has the same shafts as stock on their new F9 driver. I'll be able to try a few different shafts in that club too. Plus they have some tour validation as that driver had already won a few tournaments.

 

Wilson's goals are to sell all of the Cortexes. The reason that Wilson isn't providing X shafts to retailers is that they don't want to tie up one of the few Cortexes sent to retailers with an X shaft when only a small subset of players use an X. Only 7% of golfers need an X flex, but if one of the six Cortexes was X, that's 16% of your stock.

Thank you for the better explanation!!

[joekelli]

Just amazes, amuses, me at all the players whining about no X Stiff in anything.

You are on a golf forum filled with golfers. A lot of us that are really into golf do have swings that require an X stiff. So it would be nice if we could actually try the Cortex with a shaft we would possibly use. I hit with a stiff and I liked it a lot but the spin was too high for me. I would have liked to try it with the black shaft in X, to see if it was any better.