Wilson Staff Model Blade vs Wilson Staff Model Blade (2026)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Staff Model Blade loft | Staff Model Blade (2026) loft | Staff Model Blade lie | Staff Model Blade (2026) lie | Staff Model Blade length | Staff Model Blade (2026) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 18 | — | 59 | — | 39.75 | — |
| 3 | 20 | 20 | 59.5 | 59.5 | 39.25 | 39.25 |
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 60 | 60 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Staff Model Blade
- Staff Model Blade (2026)
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 34° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show. Lie angles and lengths match as well, so any fitting adjustment made to one set would carry straight over to the other.
The sets are built differently: the Staff Model Blade runs 2-iron to PW (9 clubs), the Staff Model Blade (2026) 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. 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 forged. 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.
There are 7 years between these sets (2019 and 2026), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently.
Which should you choose?
The Staff Model Blade and Staff Model Blade (2026) share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Wilson Staff Model Blade specs and Wilson Staff Model Blade (2026) specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Wilson Staff Model Blade stronger lofted than the Staff Model Blade (2026)?
No. Both have a 34° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Wilson Staff Model Blade and Staff Model Blade (2026)?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 34° 7-iron.
Are the Wilson Staff Model Blade and Staff Model Blade (2026) aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Wilson Staff Model Blade and Staff Model Blade (2026) have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37.25 inches long.
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