Wilson Staff vs Wilson Fifty Elite
The Wilson Staff is a two-piece with 302 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin golf ball; the Wilson Fifty Elite is two-piece with 302 dimples, medium with driver, medium with short iron spin. According to the official list they differ in driver spin, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Wilson Staff | Wilson Fifty Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 302 | 302 |
| Driver spin | low | medium |
| Short-iron spin | low | medium |
| Manufacturer | Wilson Sporting Goods | Wilson Sporting Goods |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Colours on the list | white | green, orange, pink, red, white, yellow |
| Entries on the list | 1 | 6 |
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
- Driver spin: low · medium
- Short-iron spin: low · medium
- Colours on the list: white · green, orange, pink, red, white, yellow
- Entries on the list: 1 · 6
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Dimples: 302
- Manufacturer: Wilson Sporting Goods
- Country: United States
Which one suits you?
- With a short iron the Wilson Fifty Elite declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Wilson Staff releases more on landing.
- Off the driver the Wilson Staff declares less spin, which usually means more distance and a straighter flight.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
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Frequently asked
How do the Wilson Staff and the Wilson Fifty Elite differ?
Driver spin: low versus medium; Short-iron spin: low versus medium. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Wilson Staff or the Wilson Fifty Elite?
Both declare 302 dimples.
Which spins more with a short iron?
The Wilson Fifty Elite, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (low versus medium).
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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