Does Wilson's Dynapwr driver deserve testing consideration? We let a robot decide

Robot testing continually provides us with contrarian options that might otherwise not be on your radar — like Wilson’s Dynapwr LS.

As we’ve seen with several low-spin offerings during our latest round of testing, it’s possible to reap the benefits of an LS model at 95 mph. You could even make the claim that of the three models in the Dynapwr lineup, the LS offers the most compelling numbers for average swing speeds.

If this insight sounds familiar, it’s because we saw something similar play out this year with Callaway’s Elyte Triple Diamond.

Looking at the data provided by the Golf Laboratories swing robot, you can see Dynapwr LS and Dynapwr Carbon possess exceptionally low spin properties. Both were at 1,600 RPMs on the low end with the highest concentration of spins at 2,000.

I’d contend anything sub-2,000 is the danger zone, but if you’re someone with a negative angle of attack, meaning you impact the ball with a descending blow, shedding spin can be a blueprint for more distance.

Approaching the spin danger zone can lead to some squirrely shots. But in the case of LS, it actually had the tightest speed band of the three drivers and was within 2 mph of the fastest driver we tested across all brands.

Not only that, but only a handful of drivers had their worst shots achieve 132 mph ball speed, which suggests that Wilson’s LS is not only fast but also retains speed on its worst misses. This is the hallmark of a good driver.

Dispersion paints an equally rosy picture. Very few balls are deviating from the center line. If anything, it’s slightly fade bias. But I’d still label it a straight ball driver. It was one of the straightest during our rigorous testing.

If there’s one area that gives me pause, it’s in the carry department. The data confirms the largest concentration of shots ended up around 205-225 — a relatively tight band. But there’s a few balls that wound up at 185-190 yards. That’s a noticeable dip in distance.

So what gives? Remember the spin rates below 2,000 RPMs? This is the tradeoff that’s made when you chase distance. In some instances, the spin gets too low on a bad shot, and it knuckles.

In this case, it’s a trade-off that’s made in the name of speed. Depending on your angle of attack, the carry distance drop might not be as noticeable, but it’s still something to consider.

Wilson’s Dynapwr LS is an intriguing driver for average golfers, especially those seeking game-changing distance.