Wilson Dynapwr Max Driver Review

Over the last few years I’d say that Wilson have been deserving of the ‘most improved’ title when it comes to drivers. There are three main models in their latest range for 2025, and today we’re looking at the Wilson Dynapwr Max Driver.

Having tested a number of Wilson drivers over the last few years, I get the feeling that they have been getting better year-on-year. Could the Dynapwr Max continue this theme?

Who Is It Aimed At?

There are three different models in the Dynapwr range this year. There’s the Dynapwr LS which is aimed at low-spin, high clubhead speed and fade bias. The Dynapwr Carbon provides a balance of workability and forgiveness.

That leaves the Dynapwr Max, which is the cheapest of the three models at £435. It also offers the most forgiveness and stability, with a larger footprint and more of a draw-bias.

Of the three models, the Max is the one which is easiest to hit, so it’s probably best suited to higher handicappers. But that doesn’t mean that better players can’t use it, especially if they like the security of the bigger head.

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The Tech

The Dynapower name was reincarnated by Wilson a couple of years back, combining modern technologies with inspiration from the brand’s previous successes.

The drivers use AI in their PKR-360 face technology. This optimises more areas of the face than before for better ball speeds.

A new open hosel construction improves the weight distribution and allows unnecessary weight to be removed.

Topology Optimisation has also been used to improve the sound. Placing ribs throughout the body of the driver head is said to have produced a muted, powerful sound. More on this later as I’m not sure how effective it has been…

As with all modern drivers you get an adjustable hosel. It offers six different settings, allowing you to dial in your ball flight.

Wilson have increased both the front-to-back and heel to toe length of the head. This is designed to raise the MOI levels, promoting straighter tee shots.

Finally, a flippable 19g weight at the back of the head helps to dictate shot shaping. Switching the heavier side to the heel of the head produces even more draw bias.

Wilson Dynapwr Max Driver Review

Looks and Feel

There’s been a massive upgrade in looks when I look back over the last few years for Wilson. They’re really able to compete with the biggest brands in the game now when it comes to aesthetics.

The new Dynapwr drivers look great, and much more premium than the likes of the D9 or even the original Dynapower drivers.

You get a simple design on the crown, with a gloss black finish. There’s just a small alignment logo and a bit of detailing on the back heel, which didn’t really bother me.

I liked the uncluttered look, although the driver does tend to sit a little closed. As someone who has to fight losing tee shots to the left, this did worry me a little bit. But if you’re someone who struggles with a slice, it could really help you to keep the face square.

The scorelines on the face really remind me of the Titleist GT Drivers, something that Georgina also mentioned in her review. It makes it really easy to line up to the middle of the face, and also gives you a good visual to concentrate on hitting it out of the middle too.

I was slightly disappointed by the feedback when I hit this driver. It just sounded and felt a little tinny, and didn’t quite seem to match up with the improvements that Wilson have made in the looks department.

Performance

I tested the Dynapwr Max using the GCQuad, and overall I saw very solid performance.

An average ball speed of 148mph and average carry of 249 yards is slightly lower than I get with my own TaylorMade Qi35 Driver, but still right within my typical range.

That also includes a couple of mis-hits too, including one that was down at 3200rpm.

An average spin rate of just under 2500rpm is right where I like to see it, whilst the launch angle of 14 degrees tends to produce the best ball flight for me too.

Out on the course, the driver felt really stable and forgiving, which was a big bonus on a couple of narrow driving holes.

There’s a nice ball flight, which was perhaps a touch higher than I expected to see, but even on mis-hits I was seeing pretty straight ball flights which I was happy with.

I was conscious of the draw-bias of this club so I was working to make sure that I didn’t lose it to the left, but overall it felt accurate and really easy to hit.

At times when hitting into the wind, I felt like I was perhaps losing a little more distance than I would with my own Qi35 Driver, and the face didn’t feel quite as hot, but there are two other options in the range if you’re looking for distance as a key factor.

Wilson Dynapwr Max Driver Verdict

I tested Wilson’s Dynapower Driver back in 2023 and whilst I liked it, I wasn’t sure whether you were still getting the same value for money that the brand have become known for.

The new Dynapwr Max is a big improvement in my opinion. The whole package, from the driver head right down to the headcover, is way more premium than previous Wilson drivers.

Combine this with solid, forgiving performance and a price tag that is some £100 cheaper than the likes of Ping, Callaway, Titleist and TaylorMade, and this becomes a really attractive prospect.

I’d recommend this driver for golfers who really want/need forgiveness and struggle with a slice. Otherwise, I think the Dynapwr Carbon is an even better looking and better performing product, if you can stump up the extra cash.