Wilson Staff Model Compression
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The Wilson Staff Model has a compression rating of 87 — a mid-firm, urethane-cover ball matched to driver swing speeds of 95 to 115 mph.
Wilson Staff Model specifications
| Compression | 87 |
|---|---|
| Feel | Mid-firm |
| Cover | Urethane |
| Swing speed | 95–115 mph |
| Price | ~$40/dozen |
| Brand | Wilson |
Where 87 sits on the compression scale
Of the 35 balls on our compression chart, the Wilson Staff Model is softer than 14 and firmer than 20. Its nearest softer neighbour is the Maxfli Tour S at 85. Its nearest firmer neighbour is the Titleist Tour Soft at 88.
Compression measures how much a ball deforms at impact. Match it to your driver speed and the ball returns the energy you put into it; miss the range and you either leave distance behind or lose the soft feel you paid for. The full golf ball compression chart ranks every ball we track, and the golf ball finder narrows it to your own speed.
Who the Wilson Staff Model suits
Underrated 4-piece urethane at $40/dozen — in blind testing, our group preferred it over the TP5 for feel.
Other Wilson balls by compression
| Ball | Compression | Cover | Swing speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson DUO Soft+ | 40 | Ionomer | 0–80 mph |
| Wilson Chaos | 70 | Ionomer | 85–100 mph |
| Wilson Staff Model | 87 | Urethane | 95–115 mph |
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The full chart covers all 37 balls we track across eleven brands, with a sortable table and a free printable PDF.
Open the full compression chart →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the compression of the Wilson Staff Model?
The Wilson Staff Model has a compression rating of 87. That puts it in the mid-firm range and makes it softer than 14 of the 35 balls on our compression chart.
What swing speed suits the Wilson Staff Model?
A compression of 87 is matched to driver swing speeds of 95 to 115 mph. Below that range the ball will not fully compress and you lose distance; above it you gain little and give up feel.
Is the Wilson Staff Model a soft or firm golf ball?
At 87 it is mid-firm. The nearest softer ball on our chart is the Maxfli Tour S at 85. The nearest firmer ball is the Titleist Tour Soft at 88.
How much does the Wilson Staff Model cost?
About $40 a dozen at the time of our last price check. It has a urethane cover, which is the main driver of greenside spin.