Wilson Staff Launch Pad Driver
We test the slice-fighting Launch Pad driver from Wilson Staff
This is a fun driver to hit because of how user-friendly it is. Slicers should definitely see their right miss reduce and carry distances increase, especially if the lightweight construction has a benefit on clubhead speed, and the price point means there's excellent value for money to be had.
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Easy to hit with a high, draw-biased ball flight. Has ample off-centre forgiveness and offers excellent value.
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No adjustability. Unusual address looks may put off some golfers.
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In this Wilson Staff Launch Pad driver review, Joel Tadman tests it out on the course to see if it has the potential to overcome your slice
Wilson Staff Launch Pad Driver Review
Everything about the Wilson Staff Launch Pad driver has been designed to combat a slice and in turn increase distance by achieving a straighter, stronger ball flight.
It does this in a host of ways, including a more upright lie angle and significant heel weighting to encourage the clubface to return to square at impact.
Wilson Staff Launch Pad Driver
Behind the ball, there’s a lot of loft on show, which will certainly encourage those golfers whose shots seem to fall out of the sky too early, and the clubface does naturally want to point to the left.
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The slightly offset face doesn’t look the best, but it’s just another way golfers with a slice can start the ball on a straighter start line.
The first thing you notice when you make your first swing is the lightweight feel. The total weight of the club is 272 grams with the shaft weighing just 55 grams. For many, this will help them swing the driver faster but for some, it may have the opposite effect and also reduce control of the club face through impact.
That said, we found this driver very easy to hit and as a natural drawer of the ball, almost impossible to fade. The ball flight was noticeably higher than most other drivers on the market, which will be music to the ears of slower swingers that struggle to maximise carry distance.
It was forgiving too, with mishits producing a similar ball flight with only small reductions in carry distance. It has quite a loud, metallic sound to it too, which we actually quite enjoyed and certainly lets you know when a ball has been struck solidly.
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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Ping i230 4-UW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind
Putter: Evnroll ER2V
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
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