Irons · 2024
Wilson Staff Model CB
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 5 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks91
- Feel89
- Sound86
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You're a low-handicap ball striker who wants blade looks, feel and shot control with a touch more forgiveness - a step short of a full muscle-back.
You want game-improvement forgiveness or distance, or the absolute most forgiving players' cavity (the PING i230).
Pros
- Much of a blade's feel and shot control without the stinging mishit penalty - 20g of toe tungsten and a Tri-Brace stabilizer add real consistency
- Spectacular forged 8620 feel - extremely soft on centre with a real connection to the ball
- Outrageously good looks - a standout, compact players' shape
- Plenty of spin and workability - holds greens and shapes draws and fades
Cons
- Still a players' cavity - more forgiving than a blade, but not the most forgiving in its class
- Traditional lofts and a control focus - not a distance iron
- Narrow sole leaves a little room for turf-interaction optimisation
By dimension
Forgiveness
ModestA forgiving players' cavity - much of what skilled strikers love about blades without the stinging penalty on mishits, the 20g of toe tungsten and Tri-Brace stabilizer adding real consistency, on a par with the Callaway Apex CB, though not at the PING i230's level. Good forgiveness for a players' iron, well above a blade.
Distance
StrongControl over length - around 138 yards of 7-iron carry from the traditional 34-degree loft, the CB prioritising spin and control over distance. Modest, controlled distance - a players' iron, not a distance iron.
Workability
ExcellentLoads of shot control - the CB makes the long irons more playable without removing the fun of shot-shaping, with plenty of spin to hold greens and bend draws and fades. Highly workable, just shy of the blade.
Feel
ExcellentSpectacular - the forged 8620 carbon steel is extremely soft on centre and gives a real feeling of connection to the ball, with precise feedback and a gradient of feels off centre. Among the best-feeling players' cavities.
Sound
ExcellentQuiet and clean - a quiet 'thud' on centre that complements the soft feel, a crisp, consistent acoustic. A clean, muted players' sound.
Looks at address
Class-leadingOutrageously good - frankly outrageous looks, a standout, a beautiful, compact players' shape. Among the best-looking players' irons made.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at 2024 Wilson Staff Model CB Irons Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Wilson 2024 Staff Model CB Iron Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Launch Monitor Tested: Wilson Staff Model CB Iron 2024 - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Wilson Staff Model CB 24 Irons Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Wilson Staff Model CB Irons Review - Independent Golf Reviews
- Read the full review at Wilson Staff Model CB Irons - Wilson Sporting Goods (manufacturer spec)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Wilson Staff Model CB best for?
You're a low-handicap ball striker who wants blade looks, feel and shot control with a touch more forgiveness - a step short of a full muscle-back.
Who should avoid the Wilson Staff Model CB?
You want game-improvement forgiveness or distance, or the absolute most forgiving players' cavity (the PING i230).
What handicap is the Wilson Staff Model CB suitable for?
The Wilson Staff Model CB scores strongest for low-handicap golfers, and also suits scratch and tour players.
What is the Wilson Staff Model CB best at?
In our research the Wilson Staff Model CB rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.
Does the Wilson Staff Model CB have a shot bias?
The Wilson Staff Model CB is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and high spin.