Wilson new ball

[orr444]

Hearing wilson coming out with a new ball in 2025. No idea what however

[grochol17]

1 hour ago, orr444 said:

Hearing wilson coming out with a new ball in 2025. No idea what however

 

Given that they dropped the price on the Triad late last year, I'm assuming it will be the new version of the Triad or whatever is replacing it.  The current version of the Staff Model and X came out a year ago, so I'd be surprised if the new ball is "tour level."

[scott406]

Triad is going to be 3yrs old in Feb

 

I am a big fan of the Triad, will be interested to see what improvements they have made to it

At least what Wilson says is an improvement

 

 

 

 

 

[ShakeyT]

They need a refresh to the Duo. It shook up the golf world when they released it, but it's gone stale.

 

Change the name, make it a tad firmer & make the colors in non-matte & I think it would re-spark interest.

 

Hoping against hope that they bring back the pan dimples from the original Zips too, but that won't happen.

[TheBear95]

9 hours ago, ShakeyT said:

They need a refresh to the Duo. It shook up the golf world when they released it, but it's gone stale.

 

Change the name, make it a tad firmer & make the colors in non-matte & I think it would re-spark interest.

 

Hoping against hope that they bring back the pan dimples from the original Zips too, but that won't happen.

 

Yeah, I agree. The Supersoft has cornered the market for super soft balls. 

 

I feel for Wilson. Life aint fair. They create the market for ultra low compression balls, only for Callaway to copy it and come to dominate it. Just like how some people hammer Wilson for selling box sets but I never hear anyone criticize Callaway for doing the same.

 

I know the Triad is up for a refresh, not sure on the Duo. Looks like latest Duo came out in 2023, so maybe. This my one issue with Wilson. Their product cycles and releases are not consistent. 

[scott406]

https://www.wilson.com/en-us/product/triad-golf-ball-wg20090?optionsUIDs=Y29uZmlndXJhYmxlLzYyNTQvMTI0MjAw

 

 

New Triad

I am a big fan of the Triad golf ball. I was afraid of what they were going to do to this ball.

According to the Spy site they soften the ball up to a compression of 80 even though the website says 84

Less driver spin, more distance and a little less iron spin.

I will give this a go and I have to say, if I had one complaint about the ball, it was that it spun too much on my iron shots

 

Also the new side stamp sucks

 

[TheBear95]

7 minutes ago, scott406 said:

https://www.wilson.com/en-us/product/triad-golf-ball-wg20090?optionsUIDs=Y29uZmlndXJhYmxlLzYyNTQvMTI0MjAw

 

 

New Triad

I am a big fan of the Triad golf ball. I was afraid of what they were going to do to this ball.

According to the Spy site they soften the ball up to a compression of 80 even though the website says 84

Less driver spin, more distance and a little less iron spin.

I will give this a go and I have to say, if I had one complaint about the ball, it was that it spun too much on my iron shots

 

Also the new side stamp sucks

 

 

I hope it doesn't feel too soft. Might have to pick up more of the old version of the Triad.

 

That said, I need to try the new Staff Model. Was a big fan of the older (2022) version. Terrific performance, but wouldn't mind a little softer feel.

[treputt]

Wal-Mart has the old version on sale for $29.97 locally and I think I'm going to head down and grab a couple of boxes. I stumbled upon the Triad late in the season and I really liked it. I like a higher compression ball and usually play the TP5x. 

[ArcticSound]

@TheBear95 @ShakeyT

 

Looks like a refreshed Duo as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBfueoMVkXk?feature=shared

 

Their YouTube has new 30-second spots up for Triad, Duo Soft, and Staff Model/X. The spots look really good. I wouldn't be surprised if Wilson is going to invest more in advertising during tournaments. You don't make three exactly 30-second long promo vids unless you plan to make some TV ad buys.

 

Also, the new boxes/packaging for the Duo Soft and Triad look great. Excited to see Wilson continue their push into a more upmarket aesthetic with their latest releases.

Edited January 14 by ArcticSound

[57charlie]

Those Wilson Triad's available later this month look like they've got performance built right in. Golf season in Alberta is still months away so I've got some time to find some.

[TheBear95]

4 hours ago, treputt said:

Wal-Mart has the old version on sale for $29.97 locally and I think I'm going to head down and grab a couple of boxes. I stumbled upon the Triad late in the season and I really liked it. I like a higher compression ball and usually play the TP5x. 

 

Very solid option for the spring and fall. 

 

If you go to any of the Midwest traveling golf shows, you can usually score a great deal on Wilson balls. Last year, I picked up a box of Triads for $20. Can't beat that.

 

[petero]

I always like wilson stuff.    I liked their Triad better than the Staff Model.    I was playing the Maxfli Tour x a lot last year but have decided to go for compression in the low 90's instead of 100s (seems to help with putting and short game).   The triad was softer than that but still feels great... but their price is too high.  I can get srixon zstar diamonds consistently for less than 40 and often less than 30 a box.

[sm_watts]

7 hours ago, TheBear95 said:

I hope it doesn't feel too soft. Might have to pick up more of the old version of the Triad.

 

That said, I need to try the new Staff Model. Was a big fan of the older (2022) version. Terrific performance, but wouldn't mind a little softer feel.

I'm with you, the 2022 version is about the softest I like to go with a golf ball.  I also really like the 2024 Wilson Staff (non-X), but it's at the high end of what performs best for me.  If I found Walmart clearing out the old Triad's for $25, I would really jump on that.

[treputt]

2 hours ago, TheBear95 said:

 

Very solid option for the spring and fall. 

 

If you go to any of the Midwest traveling golf shows, you can usually score a great deal on Wilson balls. Last year, I picked up a box of Triads for $20. Can't beat that.

 

Good to know, I'm planning to attend the Chicago show with a couple of friends this year for the first time.

[ShakeyT]

https://www.wilson.com/en-us/product/duo-soft-golf-ball-wg20091

 

On the Wilson website now

[TheBear95]

12 hours ago, treputt said:

Good to know, I'm planning to attend the Chicago show with a couple of friends this year for the first time.

 

I found the $20 Triads at the Milwaukee show, but the vendors are usually the same. 

[TKS]

I was a big FGtour fan, final version 4 piece is/was Goldilocks. When the Triad came out I felt it was a touch clicker than the FG and slightly better in the wind . So I'm obviously gonna get some. I still have some FGs to compare 

[treputt]

Just an FYI. Wal-Mart has officially started their golf ball clearance. Oddly enough the old Triads are marked $34.97 here locally, but the 4 piece Staff Model is now down to $30. Grabbed two boxes of Staff Model as well as some Srixon Z Star that they marked down to $29. The Wilson Duo Soft were marked down to $10.50 in yellow. 

[scott406]

Just ordered 2 dozen new Triads

Will report back when I get them 

 

Hopefully before the weekend

 

Update:

Package will arrive on Saturday

Will look to test on Sunday

 

 

Edited January 30 by scott406

[scott406]

These came in on Friday afternoon so I was able to put them in play over the weekend

I did not have a chance to do a direct comparison of the new and old Triad or compare them to any other ball.  That will probably be done this week 

As far as the new Triad it played a lot like the old Triad

I found myself in my normal locations off the tee.

Flew nice and high off my irons

Ball was one hop and stop a lot of times

I did not back up any of my irons shots but that could have been due to the greens being firm.

It did not spin like a TP5, but I could get some check when chipping from around the green or out of bunkers

It did feel slightly softer off the putter, but I had trouble noticing any real difference.  Could have been mental because they said they soften it up

Of course it rolled beautifully on putts.

I still like the old side stamp better, but it is not a deal breaker

Hit a few trees and had minimal scuffing, nothing that made me take the ball out of play

Very pleased with what I have seen so far

When I can get some time to do a direct comparison of the Triad against my current gamer Chrome Tour, I will be back

Also have some old Triads so I will see how the new one stacks up against it predecessor

 

About me

SS:96-99(driver)

hcp: 8

I so not work the ball at all

So I cannot comment on the workability of the ball

If you have any questions, I will try my best to answer

 

 

 

 

 

[TKS]

I was able to play it this weekend. Same great ball, added softness off the putter. I detected some added spin. 8iron spinback pic:

[scott406]

Played a few holes yesterday with the old Triad and the new Triad

Not much of a difference between them

Both were the same distance off the driver(within a yard or 2 of each other), both hopped and stopped on the green (never really backed either of them up)

And of course they rolled beautifully on the greens

When playing the new vs the old, I could feel the new one was a bit softer off the putter.

 

Next time will test them against my current gamer the Chrome Tour

 

 

[sm_watts]

Not the new ball, but Staff Tour Models are on buy2/get1 right now. 

[ScooterMcTavish]

On 1/16/2025 at 2:16 AM, TKS said:

I was a big FGtour fan, final version 4 piece is/was Goldilocks. When the Triad came out I felt it was a touch clicker than the FG and slightly better in the wind . So I'm obviously gonna get some. I still have some FGs to compare 

 

Saw you posed an 8-iron.

 

Inquiring minds want to know - how did it compare vs the original FG Tour/FG Tour X (not 2nd gen)?

 

I'm pretty sure no ball will ever be the same as the FG Tour, simply as no other ball has ever felt quite so balata-y since, well, balata.  But a guy can hope!

[TKS]

9 hours ago, ScooterMcTavish said:

 

Saw you posed an 8-iron.

 

Inquiring minds want to know - how did it compare vs the original FG Tour/FG Tour X (not 2nd gen)?

 

I'm pretty sure no ball will ever be the same as the FG Tour, simply as no other ball has ever felt quite so balata-y since, well, balata.  But a guy can hope!

I'll get out there this week and play them side by side - mild weather should hold for the week

[golfortennis]

Once I play through my stash of 2023 ProVs i think I will be switching to the Staff X.  In part because Mizuno doesn't seem to want to allow anyone to sell a sleeve, and I don't want to spend money on a dozen of a ball I may not like.  

 

But I really enjoyed playing the Staff X the last few weeks.

[Ty_Guy]

I tried out the Wilson Staff X for the first time last week. It was one of those days where everything felt "on," but drives went farther and chips checked down faster than my beloved Chrome Tours. I want to see them perform on an off day to be sure. Though, if I were to buy a new box of balls today, they would be Wilson Staff X.

[PedronNiall]

Wilson is a strange company. They have boxes and boxes and boxes of the new Duo on display at all retailers. Different colors, even options with different stripes, you can find them aplenty. 

 

What you can't find is the yellow version of their premium ball. Everywhere I went they had one stack deep of the standard Staff Model, one of the Model X, and that's it, but literally shelves or tables full of the duo in every variety under the sun. Preference is for hi-vis, so I'm back to Srixon and trying the new Maxflis to see how I take to them for now. 

[Steve o]

On 7/21/2025 at 3:46 PM, PedronNiall said:

Wilson is a strange company. They have boxes and boxes and boxes of the new Duo on display at all retailers. Different colors, even options with different stripes, you can find them aplenty. 

 

What you can't find is the yellow version of their premium ball. Everywhere I went they had one stack deep of the standard Staff Model, one of the Model X, and that's it, but literally shelves or tables full of the duo in every variety under the sun. Preference is for hi-vis, so I'm back to Srixon and trying the new Maxflis to see how I take to them for now. 

Agreed! Strange company! Seem to enjoy making products versus selling them.