New Wilson Driver Is A Lightweight

Wilson Golf is going with the formula that lighter weight equals faster swing speed leading to more distance with the introduction of its Shockwave driver.

The wall thickness has been reduced for weight reduction with higher moment of inertia due to a five-gram tungsten back weight. The Shockwave has a variable face thickness insert similar to that used in the Wilson Staff Smooth driver to deliver hotter ball speeds over a wider area of the face.

The major weight saving comes with the 50-gram shaft series from UST Mamiya, which eliminates decals and non-essential paint to reduce the weight by two grams. Also, a low-density compound was used in a grip than is eight grams lighter than standard.

“The key to the Shockwave driver is its meticulously crafted, lightweight design,” said global director of research and development Bob Thurman. “When a club weighs less, it increases a player’s swing speed. The higher swing speed will result in a longer carry that allows golfers to play their very best.”

The Shockwave weights approximately 295 grams, which is 25 grams lighter than the Smooth driver.

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