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Wilson Triad vs Wilson Fifty Elite

The Wilson Triad is a three-piece with 362 dimples, medium with driver, high 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 construction, covers, dimples, short-iron spin. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.

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Side by side, what the list says

Wilson TriadWilson Fifty Elite
Constructionthree-piecetwo-piece
Coversdouble coversingle cover
Dimples362302
Driver spinmediummedium
Short-iron spinhighmedium
ManufacturerWilson Sporting GoodsWilson Sporting Goods
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Colours on the listwhite, yellowgreen, orange, pink, red, white, yellow
Entries on the list36

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

  • Construction: three-piece · two-piece
  • Covers: double cover · single cover
  • Dimples: 362 · 302
  • Short-iron spin: high · medium
  • Colours on the list: white, yellow · green, orange, pink, red, white, yellow
  • Entries on the list: 3 · 6

Where they match

  • Driver spin: medium
  • Manufacturer: Wilson Sporting Goods
  • Country: United States

Which one suits you?

  • With a short iron the Wilson Triad declares more spin: it stops sooner on the green. The Wilson Fifty Elite releases more on landing.
  • The Wilson Triad has more pieces: a more complex construction, which on the list goes with premium balls. The Wilson Fifty Elite is simpler.
  • 362 dimples versus 302: 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.

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Frequently asked

How do the Wilson Triad and the Wilson Fifty Elite differ?

Construction: three-piece versus two-piece; Covers: double cover versus single cover; Dimples: 362 versus 302; Short-iron spin: high versus medium. Data declared by each manufacturer on the official list.

Which has more dimples, the Wilson Triad or the Wilson Fifty Elite?

The Wilson Triad: 362 dimples versus 302.

Which spins more with a short iron?

The Wilson Triad, according to what its manufacturer declares on the official list (high 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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