Wilson Triad

[zebra2955]

Just saw a review on these balls. Supposed to be the straightest legal ball.

 

But I don't see them for sale anywhere. 

 

Anyone know about these balls

 

[tbowles411]

Probably most of us had no idea this was even coming out, myself included.  Wilson has been a little quiet.  I'm sure someone here will know something and can enlighten us!

Edited January 21, 2022 by tbowles411

[Gsea]

WILSON TRIAD GOLF BALLS – KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Cast urethane, three-piece ball for golfers who want to “break 80.”
• High MOI due to balanced density in all three layers
• 85 compression
• $39.99 per dozen. Available Feb 15.

[Bad9]

2 minutes ago, Gsea said:

WILSON TRIAD GOLF BALLS – KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Cast urethane, three-piece ball for golfers who want to “break 80.”
• High MOI due to balanced density in all three layers
• 85 compression
• $39.99 per dozen. Available Feb 15.

 

Replacement for the Duo Pro I wonder?

[TKS]

more like a replacement for the excellent FGTour ball same compression number one less layer and $10 cheaper.

[Steve o]

Had no idea who Manolo was. Interesting ball and marketing campaign. Still normal Wilson way of making the launch......weird.

[TheBear95]

12 minutes ago, TKS said:

more like a replacement for the excellent FGTour ball same compression number one less layer and $10 cheaper.

 

It's the replacement for the Duo Professional. The Staff Model ball (good ball btw) replaced the 4-piece FG Tour ball that was in the line from a couple of years ago.

 

Wilson upped the compression on this new ball. By Wilson's measurements, I believe the Duo Pro's compression was 65. They are saying the Triad is now 85. A real change. In my opinion, the Duo Pro was too soft. This makes the new Triad more in-line compression-wise with the original three-piece FG Tour ball that came out in 2009/2010. That was a great ball and much beloved around here.

 

The "MOI" marketing jazz on the Triad does zero for me... However, if the Triad plays and feels like that old FG Tour, then it is a winner in my book.

 

 

[Steve o]

All I know is that I have never seen so much response to a Wilson product on their Instagram. They targeted a younger golfer and I think they may have hit their mark.

[cardigan]

45 minutes ago, TheBear95 said:

 

It's the replacement for the Duo Professional. The Staff Model ball (good ball btw) replaced the 4-piece FG Tour ball that was in the line from a couple of years ago.

 

Wilson upped the compression on this new ball. By Wilson's measurements, I believe the Duo Pro's compression was 65. They are saying the Triad is now 85. A real change. In my opinion, the Duo Pro was too soft. This makes the new Triad more in-line compression-wise with the original three-piece FG Tour ball that came out in 2009/2010. That was a great ball and much beloved around here.

 

The "MOI" marketing jazz on the Triad does zero for me... However, if the Triad plays and feels like that old FG Tour, then it is a winner in my book.

 

 

Duo Professional does "seem" to be permanently discounted on the Wilson site but they only have the non-white balls last I saw.  I would think that they would keep something in the matte urethane world but you never know. 

[TheBear95]

11 minutes ago, cardigan said:

Duo Professional does "seem" to be permanently discounted on the Wilson site but they only have the non-white balls last I saw.  I would think that they would keep something in the matte urethane world but you never know. 

 

I think it is best for Wilson to leave the colored matte balls in the DUO Soft line moving forward. 

 

The marketing for the Triad is definitely a different direction for a Wilson ball. For years, it was nothing but soft, soft, soft.

Edited January 21, 2022 by TheBear95

[Gsea]

1 hour ago, Steve o said:

Had no idea who Manolo was. Interesting ball and marketing campaign. Still normal Wilson way of making the launch......weird.

Guy is a tool, shame on Wilson

[TheBear95]

9 minutes ago, Gsea said:

Guy is a tool, shame on Wilson

 

I had never heard of the guy until this morning. I guess I need to spend more time on Instagram. Priorities, right. Anyway, I checked him out, wow! I am sure he moves the needle with some, but not me, lol. 

 

[Bad9]

25 minutes ago, TheBear95 said:

 

I think it is best for Wilson to leave the colored matte balls in the DUO Soft line moving forward. 

 

The marketing for the Triad is definitely a different direction for a Wilson ball. For years, it was nothing but soft, soft, soft.

 

As a user of the Duo Pro yellow I hope they at least keep that option going forward. My aging eyes find it much easier to follow and find yellow vs white.

[xkilgorextroutx]

Love the Duo Soft. I'll try this ball out for the heck of it. No idea who this guy is they hired to promote the ball. 

[Steve o]

1 hour ago, Gsea said:

Guy is a tool, shame on Wilson

I kind of like the whole marketing plan.. They understand that golf had a ton of new younger golfers. They are trying to reach them in different ways. 

[MattM97]

Oh boy high MOI golf balls and one that will make me break 80, sign me up!!!

[MattM97]

Just now, MattM97 said:

Oh boy high MOI golf balls and one that will make me break 80, sign me up!!!

 

[TheBear95]

1 hour ago, Steve o said:

I kind of like the whole marketing plan.. They understand that golf had a ton of new younger golfers. They are trying to reach them in different ways. 

 

We will see. On the whole, I feel W/S marketing and branding is all over the map, and has been for awhile. This honestly seems like another example. 

 

Is W/S really trying to change their brand identity to capture this golfer? Because it's going to take a lot more than just one marketing campaign for a golf ball to do so. Perhaps, they have more coming, but I see nothing else about the brand that really indicates this. For example, take a look at their brand ambassadors/tour staff. Nice guys sure, but this might be the blandest group out on tour and that says something.

 

My feeling is that two years for now we will look at back at this release and laugh... Remember when W/S launched the Triad trying to get the 20 something White Claw golfer to buy the ball using an obnoxious Instagram influencer. 

[Gsea]

37 minutes ago, TheBear95 said:

Remember when W/S launched the Triad trying to get the 20 something White Claw golfer to buy the ball using an obnoxious Instagram influencer. 

100% Like golf doesn't have enough problems these days. Influencer = ........

[Steve o]

1 hour ago, TheBear95 said:

 

We will see. On the whole, I feel W/S marketing and branding is all over the map, and has been for awhile. This honestly seems like another example. 

 

Is W/S really trying to change their brand identity to capture this golfer? Because it's going to take a lot more than just one marketing campaign for a golf ball to do so. Perhaps, they have more coming, but I see nothing else about the brand that really indicates this. For example, take a look at their brand ambassadors/tour staff. Nice guys sure, but this might be the blandest group out on tour and that says something.

 

My feeling is that two years for now we will look at back at this release and laugh... Remember when W/S launched the Triad trying to get the 20 something White Claw golfer to buy the ball using an obnoxious Instagram influencer. 

You could be right. I am way outside the age group they are trying to reach. I played the brand when it mattered the last time. I think the new ownership group is starting whatever it's doing with this launch. We will see it it works. I hope so. The industry needs to have brands that dont die.

[Bad9]

38 minutes ago, Steve o said:

…think the new ownership group is starting whatever it's doing with this launch…

is it no longer owned by Amer Sports?

[TheBear95]

5 minutes ago, Bad9 said:

is it no longer owned by Amer Sports?

 

Technically no. Amer Sports was purchased by Anta Sports in 2019. Anta Sports is a Chinese company. However, Amer Sports still exists. So, Wilson is a subsidiary of Amer Sports, which is a subsidiary of Anta Sports.

[Red4282]

Im intrigued by this. I dont think this makes you magically hit more fairways, but who is to say how many fairways we might miss because of a badly out of balanced golf ball (ahem, callaway).  🤷‍♂️

[RAT]

The NEW TRIAD Wilson ball looks like a sleeper ! great Price ,cover material, compression,spin, all have the contents of a super sleeper !!! Really looking forward to trying them ..   GOT a man on the job ordering asap!!!

Wilson is moving to be a contender ,new touring crew to service the Wilson needs along with young guns just may  turn to some excitement !!

 

 

[RAT]

7 hours ago, TheBear95 said:

 

We will see. On the whole, I feel W/S marketing and branding is all over the map, and has been for awhile. This honestly seems like another example. 

 

Is W/S really trying to change their brand identity to capture this golfer? Because it's going to take a lot more than just one marketing campaign for a golf ball to do so. Perhaps, they have more coming, but I see nothing else about the brand that really indicates this. For example, take a look at their brand ambassadors/tour staff. Nice guys sure, but this might be the blandest group out on tour and that says something.

 

My feeling is that two years for now we will look at back at this release and laugh... Remember when W/S launched the Triad trying to get the 20 something White Claw golfer to buy the ball using an obnoxious Instagram influencer. 

 

[Red4282]

24 minutes ago, RAT said:

The NEW TRIAD Wilson ball looks like a sleeper ! great Price ,cover material, compression,spin, all have the contents of a super sleeper !!! Really looking forward to trying them ..   GOT a man on the job ordering asap!!!

Wilson is moving to be a contender ,new touring crew to service the Wilson needs along with young guns just may  turn to some excitement !!

 

 

Hmmm so “manolo” on wrx now? Nice

[RAT]

 Wilson was the King for a long while. Greed and bad decisions and lack of leadership has almost sent it to the deep six! I wouldn't be counting them out ,just the opposite better times are coming  and coming fast !!!! Youth is a big part of the plan and they have plenty of it along with new exciting equipment and ownership with determination and MONEY!!!

[ShakeyT]

The influencer guy is a strange choice, but they did need to find a way to reach a younger crowd. Other than a few blips on the radar like Woodland's major, they've been fading into obscurity compared to the big OEMs.

If they were going to chase an influencer, they should have went after one of the TXG guys. Even though Club Champ bought the TXG brand, if Wilson signed Ian or Matt and had them subtlety shill their stuff as equal or better than the big boys, that would have moved the needle.

Another thing I find strange is the continued push of the old school Wilson logo/brand. The red & black W/S shield was much cleaner & modern look.

[xkilgorextroutx]

7 hours ago, ShakeyT said:

Another thing I find strange is the continued push of the old school Wilson logo/brand. The red & black W/S shield was much cleaner & modern look.

 

Yeah no kidding. Disappointed to see it go, it's just another blur between Wilson and Wilson Staff to confuse everyone.

[hahanice]

lol Wilson has been irrelevant for years. Pretty much anything they do at this point is better than whatever they have been doing. They make great stuff and sell none of it. I have no problem with this plan (if they actually stick with it... remember when they had rick shiels do like 1 promo for the duo?). 

 

I'm guessing there is some sort of metric that shows that Manolos IG following is more valuable than TXGs youtube following. andnd maybe that the TXG crowd isnt really winnable compared to whatever we want to call the IG crowd. 

 

For reference I don't follow that dude but his content does entertain me. I also noticed he is doing some hype stuff on tour now. Guy is only going up