Is this the most well-rounded driver of 2025?

Wilson might not be a brand you instantly think of when you’re in the market for a new driver, but I’m going to tell you why the 2025 Dynapower Carbon should be on your radar.

When I first learned that Wilson would be continuing the Dynapower name in 2025 I was shocked, given they are heading into “A New Era”. However, if you take away the name, there are very few similarities between the 2025 Dynapower Carbon driver and the previous model. The new Carbon has received, in my opinion, a much-needed overhaul – as has every club within the full range of 2025 Dynapower woods – to make it challenge the best drivers in 2025.

I’ve had the pleasure of playing with all three driver heads offered by Wilson in 2025, the Carbon, LS, and Max. It was very hard for me to pick a favorite between this model and the Dynapower LS driver, hence why they both received the same star rating. However, the LS and the Dynapower Carbon were miles ahead of the Dynapower Max driver – in my estimations.

I attended the Wilson Media Event at the end of August 2024, and the new clubs for 2025 were unveiled. I’ve been able to put the Dynapower Carbon driver through its paces thoroughly. I can’t say it revolutionized my driving, but I saw a marked improvement off the tee compared to my current driver.

Based on how the Dynapower Carbon driver has performed for me, I can see it challenging the best drivers of 2025. I doubt it will create the same buzz as the Callaway Elyte, TaylorMade Qi35, Ping G440 Max, or Titleist GT2, but there’s no reason it can’t be as popular. It wouldn’t surprise me to see the Dynapower Carbon out-selling any of those drivers.

I think there are a lot of positives surrounding this particular model. Obviously, it’s not as forgiving as the Dynapower Max – which is set to compete with the most forgiving drivers – or as low-spinning as the Dynapower LS – which I’m confident will challenge the best low-spinning drivers – but it bridges the gap between the two perfectly.

Having three driver heads in their line-up opens Wilson up as a possibility for more golfers. While it’s likely the Carbon head will be the most popular, having the ability to choose from three heads, and an extensive range of premium shaft options, makes Wilson a much more viable option than you might initially think.

Hopefully, my verdict on the Dynapower Carbon will make you consider putting it in the bag for 2025. Without further ado, here are my thoughts…

Looks, Sound, and Feedback

I will start by talking about how the 2025 Wilson Dynapower Carbon looks. I wasn’t overly keen on the appearance of the previous generation, but that’s far from the case with the new model. I think the 2025 Dynapower Carbon has considerably more shelf appeal than the old model, and it even looks better than the majority of its competitors. Based on looks alone, I would be willing to award the Dynapower Carbon 5 out of 5.

Behind the ball, it looks amazing. At address you can see a lot of loft, which is very inviting. It’s a very sophisticated and clean crown, which definitely suits my eye. The face is nicely designed to help you set up correctly to the ball and the sole of the club is also very clean, modern, and stylish. Throw the headcover into the mix and you have a driver that looks as good in your bag as it does behind the ball.

The sound of the Dynapower Carbon is very sweet – when you make a good connection. I don’t think there’s too much else to say about the acoustics of this driver. It’s very clear when you’ve made good contact or bad contact by the sound, and the same can be said for feedback too. On well-struck shots, the feedback is very strong and pleasant, but on badly struck shots (which sadly I know too much about) the feedback is much less pleasant and slightly weaker.

Distance and Spin

Moving onto performance now, I’m going to touch on distance and spin before I launch into forgiveness and control. Distance isn’t something I’m chasing with a driver, so for me, as long as it’s competitive with my usual numbers I’m happy. The Dynapower Carbon does exactly that. It’s marginally longer than my current driver, but not by a long way. I think that’s mainly down to the setup, I was fit for the Dynapower Carbon with a Ventus Blue TR 5S shaft which helps me launch the ball higher to optimize carry distance.

Regarding spin, as a golfer whose bad shot is low and left (you might call it a hook), I quite like to see the ball spinning higher than most golfers. Personally, if my spin rate is between 2,200 and 2,500 I’m happy. Some golfers will want it closer to 2,000 with a driver. Obviously, depending on what shaft you opt for, this will influence your spin, as will loft. Based on the setup I have in the Dynapower Carbon, a 10.5° head with the Ventus Blue TR 5S shaft, overall I’m very happy with how far the ball travels and how much it spins.

I think most golfers would be in the same camp as me if they played with the Dynapower Carbon driver because it balances distance and forgiveness very well, and this tends to be what most golfers look for in a new driver.

Forgiveness and Control

Considering the sole purpose of a driver is to hit the ball as far as possible, forgiveness and control are very important parameters for most golfers. I for one, appreciate a forgiving driver because, as I’ve already mentioned, I’m not a golfer who chases distance. I’d much rather give up 20 yards off the tee and be guaranteed to find 10 fairways every round. Sadly, that’s not what’s happened with the Dynapower Carbon, but we can dream.

The Dynapower Carbon is a forgiving driver, but if you want ultimate forgiveness, chances are you’re going to prefer the Max head – especially if you struggle with a fade or slice. I think most golfers would get enough forgiveness and maximum control from the Carbon head, as well as optimal distance and spin.

Technology and Components

If you’re in the market for a Wilson driver, there are more than 30,000 possible configurations if you’re choosing from all three driver heads, meaning there are still thousands of possibilities with the Carbon alone. Wilson have a good range of stock and up-charge shafts available, enough to cater to every standard of golfer. They also have a wide range of grips to choose from, to make sure the club feels good in your hands.

The three loft options to choose from are 8°, 9°, and 10.5°, with a 10.5° lite option too. Every head can be adjusted to add 2° of loft and remove 1° of loft. Adjusting the loft definitely works with the Carbon driver to manipulate ball flight and launch, but it does alter the lie angle too. Another way of tweaking the ball flight and launch is by flipping the interchangeable 3g and 9g weights in the head.

The biggest gripe I have is that there isn’t a 12° Carbon head available. That might not be a big deal for a lot of golfers because of the fact you can apply 1.5° of loft to the 10.5° head, but it does impact the lie angle. If any golfer wants a 12° head, they’ll be forced into the Max driver head, which might not be what they want.

Final Verdict

Based on appearance alone, I think the 2025 Wilson Dynapower Carbon is a much better driver than the 2023 Carbon driver. Also, I think its performance is much more well-rounded thanks to Wilson offering three driver heads this time around. Carbon sits between the LS and Max, for that reason, I think this will be the best-selling driver head of the three.

The Dynapower Carbon be a sneakily popular driver over the coming years because it has amazing value, is high-performing, and is aesthetically pleasing. Also, it’s a Wilson product, they’re a brand at the pinnacle of multiple sports, so you know it’s a quality product you can depend on and trust.

Alternative options

Wilson Dynapower Carbon Driver

RRP: $549.99 / £480.00

Lofts: 8° / 9° / 10.5° / 10.5° Lite

Head Size: 460cc

Stock Shaft Flex Options: Regular | Stiff 

Standard Shaft Length: 45.75”

Stock Shaft Options: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue | (10.5° Lite) UST Helium NCT 4 Lightweight

Stock Grip: Lamkin Crossline 360 Black

Lie Angle: 57.0°