Wilson Staff C200 vs Wilson Staff C300 Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Staff C200 loft | Staff C300 Forged loft | Staff C200 lie | Staff C300 Forged lie | Staff C200 length | Staff C300 Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 19 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 | — |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 32 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 36 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 48 | 49 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Staff C200
- Staff C300 Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Staff C200 is 32° and the Staff C300 Forged is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Staff C200 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Staff C300 Forged. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Staff C300 Forged averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 23°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Staff C200 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.5" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the Staff C200 runs 3-iron to GW (9 clubs), the Staff C300 Forged 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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 Staff C200 is listed as investment cast, multi-material and the Staff C300 Forged as forged body with Power Holes through the sole and topline. Forging, as in the Staff C300 Forged, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the Staff C200, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons.
The Staff C300 Forged came out 2 years after the Staff C200, 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 Staff C300 Forged is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Staff C200. 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 Staff C200 specs and Wilson Staff C300 Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Staff C200 stronger lofted than the Staff C300 Forged?
Yes. The Wilson Staff C200 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Staff C300 Forged, 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 Staff C200 and Staff C300 Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Wilson Staff C200 and Staff C300 Forged aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Wilson Staff C200 and Staff C300 Forged have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Wilson Staff C200 is 62° lie and 37.5 inches, the Staff C300 Forged 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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