Wilson Staff C300

www.wilson.com X Lofts: 13.5° / 15° / 18° X Shafts: Fujikura Speeder

Pro 68 X Adjustable hosel: Yes X Loft change: +2/-1°

TECH: Six power holes in the sole/toe and crown mean you get maximum face flex and rebound (speed and distance) when shots don’t impact the centre of the face. Three sole weights (two x 2g, one x 6g) can be inter-changed to dial in either a neutral forgiving high flight, or 7-8 yards of fade or draw bias.

WE SAY: There wasn’t a fairway wood closer to our test averages than the C300; it was literally bang on the money for ball speed, backspin and carry distance, which says it’s a really solid performer. C300 isn’t really aimed at the mass market (14 h’cappers or above); instead it’s pitched in at the niche crossover golfer between better players and game improvers. The stubby head is a fraction smaller than most, and our test pro in particular hit it really nicely. The matt red crown could be a deciding factor for some golfers though.

TOP GEAR VERDICT

The C300 doesn’t come cheap, but it offers a decent degree of adjustability, which the glued hosel models can’t. It’s capable of delivering a very a solid performance from the deck and tee. At this price, we’d recommend trying a few to find your best performer.