How good are the new Wilson Staff Model golf balls?

Wilson Golf's Staff Model golf balls are always a popular item on the market and that will undeniably be the case once more in 2026 as the manufacturer has enhanced its franchise by introducing a new pair of tour-standard products in the form of Staff Model and Staff Model X.

Building on the global acclaim earned over the past two years for exceptional all-around performance, the latest four-piece urethane constructions have been engineered with the intention of delivering enhanced speed, control, durability and feel for elite players. Both models are also available in the popular TRK360 alignment-focused design, providing golfers with improved visual feedback and precision on the greens.

"The new Staff Model and Staff Model X golf balls are engineered with distinct performance attributes to meet the needs of different elite players," said Frank Simonutti, Global Director of Golf Ball Innovation. "We wanted to build on the momentum we’ve had over the last few years, which is our premium balls stack up to anything else on the market and it’s good to see so many golfers are putting them in play," he added.

The balls are engineered using advanced V-COR performance technology which utilises a unique core composition to magnify energy and generate maximum velocity off the club face for the fastest ball speeds on the market, according to internal testing.

Golfshake's Equipment Expert, Ryan Rastall has tested and reviewed the new Wilson golf balls for us, and he shares his full insights in the video below.

How Good Are The New Wilson Staff Model Golf Balls?

Now that you've seen what Ryan thought, let's take a closer look at each ball.

Staff Model

The Staff Model ball features a compression of 90, which is 10 points softer that the Staff Model X. This ball is designed for the elite golfer who wants the performance of a Tour caliber golf ball but prefers a lower spin rate than a harder urethane ball.

The 2026 Staff Model iteration produces ball velocity, distance, and a lower spin rate (~ 3.5% to 4%) than "harder" premium urethane balls on both driver and irons. The ball utilises a soft-compression rubber core, a softer inner mantle layer to control driver spin, a hard ionomer outer mantle layer for velocity and distance, and a thin, soft cast urethane cover layer for exceptional spin on approach shots. 

The dimple pattern of the Staff Model ball comprises 362 dimples arranged in a modified hexahedral pattern. The dimple pattern is designed to produce the optimum flight trajectory to maximise distance performance. 

The Staff Model is available now in White and Yellow at £53.99 per dozen (TRK360 is the same price).

Staff Model X

The new Staff Model X is labelled as the World’s Fastest Urethane golf ball but now offers a softer feel and sound to address feedback from Wilson Tour professionals. This was achieved with a construction comprising a small, mid-compression core, a soft fatty-acid modified terpolymer inner mantle layer, an extra-stiff ionomer outer cover layer, and an ultra-thin cast urethane cover. 

The softer compression core, compared to the previous Staff Model X, reduces driver spin rate, the soft inner mantle layer provides a combination of velocity and feel/sound, the stiff outer mantle layer provides ball velocity, and a thin, soft cast urethane cover combines with the outer mantle layer to provide exceptional spin on approach shots.

The dimple pattern of the Staff Model X is a 362 hexagonal seamless dimple pattern designed to produce the optimum flight trajectory to maximise distance performance.

For added shelf appeal to global golfers, both Staff Model balls incorporate new eye-catching premium packaging to match its on-course performance. The Staff Model is now available in a standout Graphite Box design alongside the Staff Model X in its Champagne Bronze colourway.

The Staff Model X is available now in White and Yellow at £53.99 per dozen (TRK360 is the same price).

TRK360

Both the Staff Model X and Staff Model balls are also available with the popular TRK360 design. The 360-degree visual alignment lines are offered in a muted black and silver stripe to help golfers aim more accurately at their target but not become a loud, visual distraction. The side seam stamp doubles as a training aid during putting practice, with a smooth, end-over-end roll indicating a well-struck putt, while any wobble reveals an off-centre strike.

For more information on the new Staff Model ball range and all Wilson Golf products, including woods, irons, wedges, putters, balls and accessories, please visit https://www.wilson.com/en-gb/.