Wilson Dynapower vs Wilson DYNAPWR
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Dynapower loft | DYNAPWR loft | Dynapower lie | DYNAPWR lie | Dynapower length | DYNAPWR length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 18 | 19 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 21 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 24 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 7 | 27 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 32 | 32.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 37 | 37.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 42 | 42.5 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 47 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 53 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Dynapower
- DYNAPWR
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Dynapower is 27° and the DYNAPWR is 28°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Dynapower should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the DYNAPWR. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the DYNAPWR averages 0.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (18° vs 19°). The pitching wedges are 42° and 42.5°; the stronger one leaves a 8° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Dynapower runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the DYNAPWR 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Dynapower is listed as investment cast and the DYNAPWR as cast hollow body. The DYNAPWR's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the Dynapower, at some cost in feel.
The DYNAPWR arrived 2 years after the Dynapower, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 27° to 28°.
Which should you choose?
The DYNAPWR is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Dynapower. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Wilson Dynapower specs and Wilson DYNAPWR specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Dynapower stronger lofted than the DYNAPWR?
Yes. The Wilson Dynapower 7-iron is 27° against 28° for the DYNAPWR, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Wilson Dynapower and DYNAPWR?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (27° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Wilson Dynapower and DYNAPWR aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Wilson Dynapower and DYNAPWR have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.5 inches long.
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