Wilson Staff D200 vs Wilson Staff C200
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Staff D200 loft | Staff C200 loft | Staff D200 lie | Staff C200 lie | Staff D200 length | Staff C200 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 19 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.5 |
| 4 | 21 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 24 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 27 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 7 | 31 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 35 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 39 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 43 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 35.75 |
| GW | 47 | 48 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Staff D200
- Staff C200
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Staff D200 is 31° and the Staff C200 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Staff D200 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Staff C200. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Staff C200 averages 1° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Staff D200 runs 4-iron to SW (9 clubs), the Staff C200 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
The Staff D200 is a game improvement iron and the Staff C200 a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Staff D200 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Staff C200 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The Staff D200 is listed as investment cast and the Staff C200 as investment cast, multi-material. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The Staff C200 came out 1 year after the Staff D200, 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 C200 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Staff D200. 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 D200 specs and Wilson Staff C200 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Staff D200 stronger lofted than the Staff C200?
Yes. The Wilson Staff D200 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Staff C200, 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 D200 and Staff C200?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Wilson Staff D200 or the Staff C200?
The Wilson Staff D200. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Staff C200 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Wilson Staff D200 and Staff C200 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.5 inches long.
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