Wilson Staff D200 vs Wilson Staff D300
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Staff D200 loft | Staff D300 loft | Staff D200 lie | Staff D300 lie | Staff D200 length | Staff D300 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 20.5 | 60 | 60 | 39 | 39 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 27 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 7 | 31 | 29.5 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 35 | 33.5 | 63 | 63 | 37 | 37 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| PW | 43 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 36 | 36 |
| GW | 47 | 48 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| SW | 55 | 54 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Staff D200
- Staff D300
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Staff D200 is 31° and the Staff D300 is 29.5°, a 1.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Staff D300 should carry roughly 4 to 6 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Staff D200. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Staff D300 averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (31° vs 29.5°).
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.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. 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 D300 arrived 2 years after the Staff D200, 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 31° to 29.5°.
Which should you choose?
The Staff D300 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1.5° stronger than the Staff D200 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 Staff D200 specs and Wilson Staff D300 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Staff D200 stronger lofted than the Staff D300?
No. The Staff D300 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29.5° against 31° for the Wilson Staff D200, 1.5° stronger and worth roughly 4 to 6 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Wilson Staff D200 and Staff D300?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1.5° (31° vs 29.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1.5° at the 7-iron, and 8 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Wilson Staff D200 and Staff D300 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 Staff D200 and Staff D300 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.5 inches long.
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