Wilson Launch Pad 2 vs Wilson DYNAPWR
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Launch Pad 2 loft | DYNAPWR loft | Launch Pad 2 lie | DYNAPWR lie | Launch Pad 2 length | DYNAPWR length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 19 | — | 60 | — | 39 |
| 5 | 24 | 22 | 62 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 27 | 25 | 62.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 7 | 30 | 28 | 63 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 34 | 32.5 | 64 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 39 | 37.5 | 64.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 44 | 42.5 | 65 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 49 | 48 | 65 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | — | 65 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Launch Pad 2
- DYNAPWR
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Launch Pad 2 is 30° and the DYNAPWR is 28°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the DYNAPWR should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Launch Pad 2. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the DYNAPWR averages 1.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (24° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 42.5°; the stronger one leaves a 7.5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the DYNAPWR 7-iron sits 1° flatter (63° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Launch Pad 2 runs 5-iron to SW (8 clubs), the DYNAPWR 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
The Launch Pad 2 is a super game improvement iron and the DYNAPWR a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Launch Pad 2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The DYNAPWR trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The Launch Pad 2 is listed as lightweight cavity back 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 Launch Pad 2, at some cost in feel.
The DYNAPWR came out 3 years after the Launch Pad 2, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The DYNAPWR is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Launch Pad 2 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Wilson Launch Pad 2 specs and Wilson DYNAPWR specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Launch Pad 2 stronger lofted than the DYNAPWR?
No. The DYNAPWR is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 28° against 30° for the Wilson Launch Pad 2, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Wilson Launch Pad 2 and DYNAPWR?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 28°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Wilson Launch Pad 2 or the DYNAPWR?
The Wilson Launch Pad 2. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The DYNAPWR is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Wilson Launch Pad 2 and DYNAPWR have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Wilson Launch Pad 2 is 63° lie and 37.5 inches, the DYNAPWR 62° and 37.5 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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