REVIEW: Wilson Golf D7 Forged Irons

Wilson Golf continues its onslaught of new product releases late in 2019 (or early for 2020, depending on your viewpoint) with their new D7 Forged irons. Featuring upgraded versions of similar features from years past, the D7 Forged will look familiar to Wilson fans who prefer the shape of a player’s iron with added forgiveness where you need it most.

The Wilson D7 Forged Irons.

Background and Features

The Wilson D7 Forged Irons feature a small head shape that frames the golf ball nicely at address without looking overpowering or “chunky.” Minimal offset is sure to please the player looking for a transition iron from muscle backs to cavity, or the blade-lover who needs more forgiveness without compromising appearance.

The 8620 carbon steel face is what makes this a “forged” club, which features a brushed finish that complements the shiner metal on either side of the sweet spot. Wilson references a urethane-filled power chamber and V-shaped cavity, offering the player more distance on clubs that already feature slightly stronger than “traditional” lofts. As the “D” in D7 implies, these clubs were built for distance.

“Combining the distance technologies from the original D7 line with the aesthetics of Wilson Staff’s players irons, the D7 Forged Irons provide an ideal blend of maximum distance and ultimate feel for golfers looking for effortless distance and ultimate control,” said Jon Pergande, Manager of Golf Club Innovation. “Through the optimized sole and face thickness, urethane-filled Power Chamber and centered power holes, the new D7 Forged Irons give golfers remarkable ball speeds, shot-making ability, and a soft forged feel across the entire club face.”

That’s right folks: the power holes are back! Positioned on the sole of the club, these “holes” reduce vibration at impact and offer a feel unique to these irons.

The combination of a thick sole and thin face exude confidence for the player who needs a few extra yards to keep up with the rest of his foursome, or who wants to add height to their shots.

The face of the Wilson D7 Forged Irons.

Performance and Feel

Our time with the Wilson D7 Forged Irons was spent on the range and course in soft conditions. After an extensive amount of time with these clubs, we agree that these might be some of the best game improvement/players distance irons Wilson has ever made.

The shape of the club head fit our tester’s eye perfectly, offering a player’s shape and weight that seemed familiar. While slightly on the heavier side, this was seen as a positive as our tester knew where the club head was throughout his swing.

At impact the D7 Forged Irons offered a muted clicking sound that is truly unique to these clubs. While not the most attractive sound in the world, the irons still felt and sounded strong, like one would expect from a set in this category. Miss-hits were noticeable, which is a good thing, and pured shots felt fantastic.

At address, the Wilson D7 Forged Irons frame the ball nicely.

The chrome finish on the majority of the club head was a little distracting in the sun, especially since our tester is more accustomed to irons with duller finishes. Finger prints and smudges were commonplace, which suggests that you’ll need to take extra care in keeping these irons clean. To that end, the D7 Forged Irons look fantastic when wiped clean and give off that “player” look in your golf bag.

Distances and spin rates were similar if not slightly better than our tester’s gamers, with shot dispersion remaining tight and consistent. The biggest positive was the consistency in distance on miss-hits, which was surprisingly forgiving considering the clubs’ category. Shots off the toe or heel geared back nicely to the target with minimal distance loss (five yards on average), making any recovery effort from a poorly struck shot not as punitive.

The Power Holes on the sole of the Wilson D7 Forged Irons.

Overall Impression

All-in-all, the Wilson D7 Forged Irons are a great option for players in the mid- to low-handicap range. The head shape might be a bit small for beginner or higher handicap players, but they should gravitate to something more forgiving anyway. While these irons are billed as “game improvement”, I feel they fit better in another category.

The feel at impact is very nice despite an impact sound that might take some getting used to. These irons still sound strong and offer a percussive response when hit well, albeit a little more on the “clickier” side.

Distance and control were paramount in these irons, offering just enough boost that is sure to raise the eyebrows of many golfers. Golfers in this category are likely looking for a slight edge without losing predictability in their iron shots, and to that end the Wilson D7 Forged Irons hit the nail on the head.

The Wilson D7 Forged Irons retail for $899.99 (steel) and $999.99 (graphite) and are available on January 14, 2020. For more information, visit the Wilson Golf website here.