Normally when I have a club that goes way further than you expect, it is because the spin is lower than you would want or could play with realistically on the course. Again this isn’t the case with the Wilson D9 and I averaged over 6000 rpm with the hybrid, which might even be a touch more than you’d want from this club! Versatility,forgivenessand distance gapping that is totally dialled in to your game.D9 hybrids offerhigher launch and higher ball speedswithout sacrifice. Very consistent, the Wilson D9 hybrid produces a powerful ball flight that’s matched by its feel. Appealing looks and price tag. Six loft options from fairway finder to mid iron replacement. Introduction

There is something about a lighter club that makes me feel like I can make any kind of bad swing and still hit good shots, which is what I saw when hitting the D9 hybrid on the range. I didn’t always hit exactly the middle of the face, but the ball always took off towards the target, and the carry distances remained very consistent, which is something I look for when testing long iron replacement clubs. Whether you’re looking to get your first hybrid or taking even more irons out of the bag, Wilson wants to help, offering the D9 hybrid in 6 lofts – from a 17° 2H all the way to a 31° 7H. Beyond filling the gaps in your setup, think about where you typically play – a hybrid makes a great fairway finder. I pull one for the tee shot on a short par 4 at my home course that has water running down the left and O.B. that pinches in on the right. Conclusion

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The Variable Face Technology virtually guarantees high ball speeds and high launch angles, even on off-centre hits.Milled from premium Carpenter Custom 455steel, the face is thin, hot and optimized to deliver more feel and more distance performance.The Wilson Labs team worked closely with the Advisory Staff members to develop a precise head shape that both optimizes weight and swings fast for effortless increases in club head and ball speed. Out on the course, I was very pleased with the shots I hit with the Wilson D9 hybrid. I don’t actually carry a hybrid, and certainly wouldn’t jump to put a 5-iron replacement hybrid in the bag, but this club did pretty much everything I asked of it. I hit it from the tee on short par-4s where the shots probably went too high but finished around the right distance.

I tested the Wilson D9 hybrid first on the driving range, and then took it out on the course to see how it performed in the real world. What I like about all the clubs in the D9 range is that they feel light and very easy to hit, and the hybrid is no different. A great option for low and high handicappers alike looking for long to mid-iron replacement as high consistent shots are possible with strikes from all over the face.