Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 vs Wilson Staff C300 Forged
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Staff FG Tour V6 loft | Staff C300 Forged loft | Staff FG Tour V6 lie | Staff C300 Forged lie | Staff FG Tour V6 length | Staff C300 Forged length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | — | 59.5 | — | 39.25 | — |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 51 | 49 | 64.25 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Staff FG Tour V6
- Staff C300 Forged
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Staff FG Tour V6 is 35° and the Staff C300 Forged is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Staff C300 Forged should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Staff FG Tour V6. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the Staff C300 Forged averages 1.8° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 29°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Staff FG Tour V6 runs 3-iron to GW (9 clubs), the Staff C300 Forged 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
The Staff FG Tour V6 is a players iron and the Staff C300 Forged a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Staff C300 Forged is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Staff FG Tour V6 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The Staff FG Tour V6 is listed as forged and the Staff C300 Forged as forged body with Power Holes through the sole and topline. The Staff FG Tour V6 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Staff C300 Forged came out 2 years after the Staff FG Tour V6, 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 stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Staff FG Tour V6 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 FG Tour V6 specs and Wilson Staff C300 Forged specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 stronger lofted than the Staff C300 Forged?
No. The Staff C300 Forged is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the Wilson Staff FG Tour V6, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 and Staff C300 Forged?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 6-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 or the Staff C300 Forged?
The Staff C300 Forged. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 and Staff C300 Forged have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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