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edge up and decreases turf interaction by floating above in club head speed. Paired with the new Variable Face
the ground. The Launch Pad Irons feature a hollow-body Technology the Launch Pad Driver head delivers higher
construction, supporting an extremely thin face for ball speeds and high launch angles, regardless of location
explosive ball speed and increased distance. of contact on the clubface.

“The Launch Pad Irons will give game-improvement Similar to the driver, the Launch Pad Fairway Woods are
golfers confidence over every shot,” said Jon Pergande, designed with a moderate hosel offset and heel-focused
Manager of Golf Club Innovation. “Keeping the everyday weighting to help golfers gain more control and hit
player in mind, our test results show the Launch Pad sole straighter shots.
reduces fat shots by 73%, enabling players to attack the
course with more confidence.” A Carpenter Custom 455 Stainless Steel face insert
provides a thin, hot face, increasing both feel and
The irons are lightweight, making it easier to generate distance for the fairway woods.
faster club head speed with minimal effort. In addition,
the midsize grip provides comfort and enhanced feel for The Launch Pad Driver is available in both men’s and
greater confidence with every swing. women’s options at a MSRP of $299.99. It comes stock with
the new UST-Mamiya Helium Series, and the Wilson Staff
The Launch Pad Irons will be offered with a KBS Tour MicroLite Lamkin grip, which maintains the traditional
80 steel shaft or UST-Mamiya Recoil 460 graphite shaft, feel in a super lightweight construction.
with both options featuring the traditional Wilson Staff 2
Crossline Mid grip. The Launch Pad Fairway Woods will be sold at $199.99
and are available in two loft options – 15° (3-wood) and
The steel shaft options will be sold at $699.99 while the 18° (5-wood) with the same UST-Mamiya Helium Series
graphite set will start at $799.99. shaft and Wilson Staff MicroLite Lamkin grip used on the
driver. Left hand models are available in 15° and 18° loft
options as well.

The fairway woods will also be available as women’s clubs
at a price of $199.99. The Launch Pad Fairway Woods for
women will be available in two loft options - 16° (3-wood)
and 19° (5-wood) with the same UST-Mamiya Helium
Series shaft and Wilson Staff MicroLite Lamkin grip used
on the Launch Pad Driver.

FY Club
Prior to introducing the Launch Pad FY Club, Wilson
Labs testing showed a 41” shaft with a 19.5° face is the
easiest-to-hit combination of loft and length for golfers
Driver and Fairway Woods that hold a handicap over 10, replacing the need for
The Wilson Staff Launch Pad Driver and Fairway Woods 3-irons, 3-hybrids and 7-woods.
have been designed for players looking to put an end to
one of the most frustrating problems off the tee: the slice. Similar to the fairway woods, the FY Club is highlighted
Featuring a moderate hosel offset, 13 grams of weight in with the Carpenter Custom 455 Stainless Steel face insert
the heel side of the club and an upright lie angle, Wilson for a thin, hot face.
has made finding fairways easier than ever.
“The process of creating the Launch Pad Driver, Fairway
With an overall club head weight of just 272 grams, the Woods and FY Club started with researching the swings
Wilson Launch Pad Driver is one of the lightest drivers on of self-described slicers,” said Jon Pergande, Global
the market, which translates into an effortless increase Innovation Manager at Wilson Golf. “Our goal is to help

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