Any Wilson Staffers on the PGA playing the new $500 Cortex driver?

[TollBros]

The make nice irons. And yea the irons are pretty good. ;)

[GoGoErky]

I’m getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it’s doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I’m enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won’t be for everyone but I do think it’d be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

People aren’t looking past it because it says Wilson on it. It’s more expensive than better drivers on the market. Plus new releases are out that will be better and some at the same price point.

 

It might help if the general public buy it if they had a pro playing it but their biggest name staffer who has incentives to play it still has a g400 in th bag

[boggyman]

I’m getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it’s doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I’m enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won’t be for everyone but I do think it’d be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

People aren’t looking past it because it says Wilson on it. It’s more expensive than better drivers on the market. Plus new releases are out that will be better and some at the same price point.

 

It might help if the general public buy it if they had a pro playing it but their biggest name staffer who has incentives to play it still has a g400 in th bag

It’s as good or better than the so called “better” you’re referring to. It benched a Rogue that I finally sold, ag400 with a GD shaft also. I wouldn’t trade mine for 2 of anything TM currently has out or has coming out soon.... then again, that’s ME! Have a good evening sir.

[GoGoErky]

I’m getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it’s doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I’m enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won’t be for everyone but I do think it’d be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

People aren’t looking past it because it says Wilson on it. It’s more expensive than better drivers on the market. Plus new releases are out that will be better and some at the same price point.

 

It might help if the general public buy it if they had a pro playing it but their biggest name staffer who has incentives to play it still has a g400 in th bag

It’s as good or better than the so called “better” you’re referring to. It benched a Rogue that I finally sold, ag400 with a GD shaft also. I wouldn’t trade mine for 2 of anything TM currently has out or has coming out soon.... then again, that’s ME! Have a good evening sir.

 

Just like any club it’s going to work for some and not for others. As good as for the price from a company that has a not so good record of making drivers is why most are passing.

 

Glad you found a driver that works for you enjoy it and your night

[playmuch]

I actually got one for free and it replaced my Ping G400 LST which really surprised me. I had to change lofts a bit and move the weight around but it works.

[Cruisin1966]

Hit it tonight at the outdoor (heated) range. Great shape, solid feel, muted sound. 9º head playing standard, weight at the back, with the Atmos TS Black 7X shaft. Had a nice looking flight. Need to book a Trackman session and see the spin.

[tphilp]

I’m getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it’s doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I’m enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won’t be for everyone but I do think it’d be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

For me it’s the whole driver vs driver show that turns me off it

[Lemonde]

The make nice irons. And yea the irons are pretty good. ;)

 

They make GREAT irons! (See my sig, best feeling irons that are super forgiving at the same time)

[PapaJohick]

I'm getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it's doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I'm enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won't be for everyone but I do think it'd be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

For me it's the whole driver vs driver show that turns me off it

 

So because of a show, you're not even going to give it a chance? doesn't matter to me haha but I guess that just seems silly in my eyes.

 

ALthough to be fair, I don't buy taylormade anything due to how I have perceived their marketing stuffs over the past decade and not by how it works for me. I mean I have hit the m4 but it felt and sounded like garbage and their driver heads always seem to look massive.

[PapaJohick]

I'm getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it's doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I'm enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won't be for everyone but I do think it'd be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

People aren't looking past it because it says Wilson on it. It's more expensive than better drivers on the market. Plus new releases are out that will be better and some at the same price point.

 

It might help if the general public buy it if they had a pro playing it but their biggest name staffer who has incentives to play it still has a g400 in th bag

 

what is cheaper that is better? most tests i hae seen and done myself have it going head to head easily with last years stuff. havent hit it against any of the newer offerings yet though. i see some have had better results with the TS series though.

[SDC10]

That’s gonna be a no from me dog

[GoGoErky]

I'm getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it's doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I'm enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won't be for everyone but I do think it'd be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

People aren't looking past it because it says Wilson on it. It's more expensive than better drivers on the market. Plus new releases are out that will be better and some at the same price point.

 

It might help if the general public buy it if they had a pro playing it but their biggest name staffer who has incentives to play it still has a g400 in th bag

 

what is cheaper that is better? most tests i hae seen and done myself have it going head to head easily with last years stuff. havent hit it against any of the newer offerings yet though. i see some have had better results with the TS series though.

 

It’s going to be player dependent but when what’s arguably been the best two drivers out are the g400 and g400 lst are $200 cheaper and the g400 max still less at full price even st same performance 99% of golfers are going to go with the less expensive club.

 

The f9 and for some the TS line will be better and they are same price or cheaper. Most people need/want to see significant performance enhancements over their current driver or what else is on the market to drop premium price on a club

[boggyman]

I'm getting good performance from it. Put a helium shaft in it and it's doing every bit as good as my f8+ I got fit for in the cobra connect experience.

 

It looks great, sounds and feels good, and I'm enjoying playing it.

 

Of course it won't be for everyone but I do think it'd be a shame for many to just look past it because it says Wilson on it.

 

People aren't looking past it because it says Wilson on it. It's more expensive than better drivers on the market. Plus new releases are out that will be better and some at the same price point.

 

It might help if the general public buy it if they had a pro playing it but their biggest name staffer who has incentives to play it still has a g400 in th bag

 

what is cheaper that is better? most tests i hae seen and done myself have it going head to head easily with last years stuff. havent hit it against any of the newer offerings yet though. i see some have had better results with the TS series though.

 

It’s going to be player dependent but when what’s arguably been the best two drivers out are the g400 and g400 lst are $200 cheaper and the g400 max still less at full price even st same performance 99% of golfers are going to go with the less expensive club.

 

The f9 and for some the TS line will be better and they are same price or cheaper. Most people need/want to see significant performance enhancements over their current driver or what else is on the market to drop premium price on a club

Totally agree and I’m a Cortex user. Tested it head to head against my F8+ couple days ago. Mid to high 40s with a slight breeze and a tad gusty, Cortex seems to stay in air longer, distance seems bout equal, but the Cortex seems a tad more forgiving to me. I really like the shape of the F8+ actually better. Unless one spends a pocket full for a fitting and shaft, even then, you’re likely not gonna find a ton of added yards. I just don’t see it. Find what suits your eye, a good fit shaft, and enjoy the game. Equipment is highly over priced I think, and to some degree overrated.

[James the Hogan Fan]

> @03trdblack said:

> It's a mighty good looking head at address but I couldn't get the performance out of it. This was primarily due to having no shaft options to try other than the stock Atmos shafts. I'd love to pick up one and try some different shafts but Wilson's stupid adapter has a plastic ferrule that melts when you try and pull the tip off and you can't buy just the ferrule. I'm not buying new tips at $30 each either. The juice just isn't worth the squeeze.

 

If the Cortex uses the same adapter as the D300, then the Taylormade R15 ferrule will fit and not look too out of place.

 

 

*I don’t know if this is true of all Taylormade ferrules or just the one I happened to buy, but I imagine it’d be all of them.

 

 

[mogc60]

> @"Golfer from MO" said:

> Looks great, as lefty haven't seen o e to hit

>

> Great shaft but need to update adapter....that's so 1990

 

It’s actually one of the best adapters I’ve used. Same adapter as the past few models and it’s great. Have it in my FG5 hybrid.

[James the Hogan Fan]

> @mogc60 said:

> > @"Golfer from MO" said:

> > Looks great, as lefty haven't seen o e to hit

> >

> > Great shaft but need to update adapter....that's so 1990

>

> It’s actually one of the best adapters I’ve used. Same adapter as the past few models and it’s great. Have it in my FG5 hybrid.

 

I’ll second that. Quick, simple, and almost invisible at address. The only drawback was the ferrule, and I solved that too.

 

[TinkerGolfMan]

> @TheMoneyShot said:

> No, another bust for Wilson. Their new irons look solid though..

 

Crazy to see this happen again...

[James the Hogan Fan]

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[MrMojoRisen]

the putter is ugly but it works.

[MBBG]

I’ve been seeing more and more newer Wilson gear in peoples’ bags lately. No idea if their market share has improved any and don’t care to look it up, but they look and sound pretty good to my ears and the owners seem to really seem to have a cultish kind of appreciation for them. Seeing more Wilson balls around too.

[eaglestan66]

I game the Cortex driver and it launches higher than my previously gamed TM M4 and ultimately achieves more carry distance.

I love it!! And the irons are super!!!

[kmay__]

> @eaglestan66 said:

> I game the Cortex driver and it launches higher than my previously gamed TM M4 and ultimately achieves more carry distance.

> I love it!! And the irons are super!!!

 

Nice to hear, I played the Triton for a year, and aside from it being "the worst driver ever made" I got on quite well with it. Re-shafting it now for my dad to use, he plays the forged v4 irons, beautiful clubs.

[gmangolf]

Gary Woodland is having success with the Wilson Cortex headcover. :D

[James the Hogan Fan]

 

D300 working great for me, but the cortex is too much dough

[tbowles411]

I used to be the Wilson staffer in the store. I constantly told our owner, "How can their irons and wedges be so great and their woods be so-so?" We just couldn’t sell them, no matter how many shafts we slapped in them. But on the bright side, I handed my irons and wedges to a kid playing high school golf and he played the heck out of them. Those PMP wedges are the truth. But when their pros won’t play the woods outside of commercials that’s not lending to their ultimate credibility. And their newest major champion playing a PING driver has to sting a bit even though he was on an iron only deal.

[RichieHunt]

Problem is that the current line of drivers available is quite good. Ping is doing great with the G400 Max and the G410. The Epic Flash is an improvement from the Rogue. The M5 and M6 are solid and the Cobra F9 Speedback is really good.

 

 

 

 

 

RH