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Wilson Staff vs Maxfli Special

The Wilson Staff is a two-piece with 302 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin golf ball; the Maxfli Special is two-piece with 432 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in dimples. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.

Wilson StaffWilson Sporting GoodsMaxfli SpecialSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

Side by side, what the list says

Wilson StaffMaxfli Special
Constructiontwo-piecetwo-piece
Coverssingle coversingle cover
Dimples302432
Driver spinlowlow
Short-iron spinlowlow
ManufacturerWilson Sporting GoodsSumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
CountryUnited StatesJapan
Colours on the listwhitewhite
Entries on the list11

Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.

Where they differ

  • Dimples: 302 · 432
  • Manufacturer: Wilson Sporting Goods · Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
  • Country: United States · Japan

Where they match

  • Construction: two-piece
  • Covers: single cover
  • Driver spin: low
  • Short-iron spin: low
  • Colours on the list: white
  • Entries on the list: 1

Which one suits you?

  • 302 dimples versus 432: that is what each manufacturer declares; the number alone does not say which flies better.
  • Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked

How do the Wilson Staff and the Maxfli Special differ?

Dimples: 302 versus 432. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the Wilson Staff or the Maxfli Special?

The Maxfli Special: 432 dimples versus 302.

Which spins more with a short iron?

Both declare low short-iron spin.

Are both conforming for competition play?

Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.

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Wilson Sporting Goods · Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.