Why Wilson’s Dynapwr Max+ driver might be the bargain of 2026

Wilson Golf is quietly having a resurgence with its latest Dynapwr woods line and new Staff Model irons line released this week. But the sports giant isn’t done showing it can compete with the heavyweights of golf.

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The company is adding a fourth model to its Dynapwr lineup with the new Max+ driver, its highest ever MOI driver, crossing the 10K g/cm² MOI plateau. Wilson accomplished this without making their Max+ head any heavier, a typical strategy clubmakers employ to raise MOI.

“The new Dynapwr Max+ driver takes all the game-changing technology featured in the Dynapwr metalwood family and steps it up yet another notch,” Jared Guttmann, Wilson’s Manager of Advanced Golf R&D, said in a release. “We are dedicated to developing the most advanced equipment for the largest range of golfers – from tour staff and top amateurs to mid to single handicap golfers – and we are confident Max+ will help all players maximize forgiveness and stability to gain a considerable advantage off the tee.”

Keep reading below for more on the Wilson Dynapwr Max+ driver, including my take on the release.

What’s actually new with the Wilson Dynapwr Max+ – and why you should care

With the new Max+ driver, Wilson reengineered PKR-360 (Peak Kinetic Response) face construction from the 2025 Dynapwr drivers to remove 5g of weight from the face of the driver and reallocate it to the rear. This helps push the MOI higher than any other driver Wilson has created.

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The crown height was also lowered to push the perimeter mass farther from the CG while lowering it to manage spin. Wilson also has a new rounder face profile to manage gear effect side spin on mishits.

These changes helped the driver achieve the 10K MOI threshold without having to add any mass to the clubhead, something Wilson says is a key differentiator.

“Most, if not all, 10K heads achieve that threshold in part by increasing clubhead mass, as more mass equals more MOI,” Guttmann said. “The downside to this approach is that you slow down the clubhead speed and therefore the ball speed. Our approach in designing the Max+ was incredibly efficient and we were able to maintain high clubhead speeds and high ball speeds, while also driving 10K forgiveness.”

Lastly, Wilson used an advanced topology optimization to fine-tune the sound of the driver with the most effective shaping and internal ribbing.

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The new Max+ also added an option for players who want adjustable weighting in a high-MOI driver. Similar to the Dynapwr Max, the Max+ has a rear flippable weight with the ability to move the heavy side from the toe (which is labeled as neutral) to the heel (for draw).

Wilson Dynapwr Max+ Driver

What it is: A High-MOI, max forgiveness driver with a modern player’s profile. A flippable weight in the rear offers two settings between neutral and draw as well as a six-way adjustable hosel.

Lofts available: 9.0˚, 10.5˚(RH or LH), 12˚

Who it’s for: Players seeking high forgiveness from a driver with a traditional profile across multiple speed spectrums without needing to worry about high spin.

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My take: A potential unicorn driver

Manufacturers are starting to figure out how to decouple forgiveness and speed, and Wilson is proving it can hang with the big boys in that game too.

I don’t know whether to be more impressed with this driver, or the fact that it’s $150 cheaper than many of its new competitors and $50 cheaper than some of Wilson’s other drivers.

The Dynapwr Max+ is one of these drivers that we are seeing that can be very forgiving yet still not spin, thanks to advancements in CG placement. Previously, that had been reserved for drivers that cost upward of $600, but Wilson has actually done it for less than some of their other drivers.

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I enjoyed getting to test it and was pleasantly surprised. Normally, I don’t tend to agree with high-MOI drivers from both a looks standpoint and a spin standpoint. But I was surprised when my first swing was a frozen rope that carried 294 yards and spun 2400.

It’s impressive Wilson was able to place the CG where they did because the Max+ hardly looks oversized to me. I wouldn’t go as far to say it’s a classic pear shape that I’ve been used to playing, but it’s definitely a lot more traditional looking than drivers of this class.

Overall, Wilson might have just come up with one of those rare unicorn drivers that is both forgiving and low spin. The best part is it’s a heck of a lot cheaper than everyone else.

Price, Specs and Availability

The Wilson Dynapwr Max+ Driver is available for pre-orders starting Jan. 29 and arrives at retail locations on Feb. 12

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It costs $499.

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