Wilson Staff Model Blade vs Wilson Staff Model CB Irons (2026)

Specs, loft charts and modeled carry for two sets golfers cross-shop. Wilson Staff Model Blade and Wilson Staff Model CB each have a full page.

At a Glance

Spec	Wilson Staff Model Blade	Wilson Staff Model CB
Category	Blade	Players Cavity
Player type	Low Handicap	Low Handicap
Model year	2026	2026
7-iron loft	35°	32°
PW loft	47°	45°
Set makeup	3-iron to PW	4-iron to PW
MSRP	$1,099	$1,099
Technology	Forged, Muscle Back, Vibration Dampening	Forged, Cavity Back, Vibration Dampening
Editorial recognition	-	-

Key Differences

•The Staff Model CB is 3 degrees stronger at the 7-iron than the Staff Model Blade (32° vs 35°), so expect roughly 7 yards more carry at the same swing speed, and check your wedge gapping accordingly.
•They sit in different categories: the Staff Model Blade is a blade iron, the Staff Model CB a players cavity back iron, so forgiveness and head size will differ.
•The Staff Model Blade stock set starts at the 3-iron, while the Staff Model CB data starts at the 4-iron.
•Only the Staff Model Blade is tagged Muscle Back.
•Only the Staff Model CB is tagged Cavity Back.

Loft Chart

Wilson Staff Model Blade vs Wilson Staff Model CB loft by club
Club	Wilson Staff Model Blade	Wilson Staff Model CB	Loft delta
3i	21°	-	-
4i	24°	22°	+2°
5i	27°	25°	+2°
6i	31°	28.5°	+2.5°
7i	35°	32°	+3°
8i	39°	36°	+3°
9i	43°	40.5°	+2.5°
PW	47°	45°	+2°

Carry by Swing Speed

Modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each set's lofts, not measured for these models.

Club	Moderate swing		Average swing		Faster swing
	Staff Model Blade	Staff Model CB	Staff Model Blade	Staff Model CB	Staff Model Blade	Staff Model CB
3i	159 y	-	178 y	-	196 y	-
4i	151 y	160 y	169 y	178 y	186 y	195 y
5i	144 y	152 y	161 y	169 y	177 y	185 y
6i	136 y	144 y	152 y	160 y	167 y	175 y
7i	128 y	135 y	143 y	150 y	157 y	164 y
8i	119 y	125 y	133 y	139 y	146 y	152 y
9i	109 y	115 y	122 y	128 y	134 y	140 y
PW	100 y	106 y	112 y	118 y	123 y	129 y

Try your own 7-iron carry

Your 7-iron carry

Club	Wilson Staff Model Blade	Wilson Staff Model CB	Δ carry
3i	185 yd	-	-
4i	178 yd	175 yd	-2
5i	170 yd	168 yd	-2
6i	160 yd	159 yd	-1
7i(anchor)	150 yd	150 yd	0
8i	140 yd	140 yd	0
9i	130 yd	129 yd	-1
PW	120 yd	118 yd	-2
Estimated from loft specs · ±5 yd accuracy			avg -1.4 yd

Verdict

The Wilson Staff Model Blade and Wilson Staff Model CB share a forged construction, Vibration Dampening, and a $1099 MSRP, so the choice comes down to head design and loft. The Blade is a muscle back, the CB a players cavity back, which means the CB should offer more forgiveness on off-center strikes, typically with a larger head. The CB 7-iron sits at 32° against 35° on the Blade, roughly 7 yards more carry at the same swing speed, so wedge gapping needs a closer look with the CB. The Blade stock set runs 3-iron to PW, while the CB data starts at the 4-iron. The Blade suits a consistent ball striker who wants a compact head and traditional lofts. The CB suits a good player who wants similar feel with a margin for error.

For most golfers weighing these two, the Wilson Staff Model CB is the better pick. Price is identical, so nothing is lost on cost, and the cavity back adds forgiveness a blade cannot match. Choose the Staff Model Blade only if feel and workability outrank forgiveness for you, or if you want a 3-iron in the stock set and prefer weaker lofts. If distance is the priority, the CB's stronger lofts tip it further.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is longer, the Staff Model Blade or the Staff Model CB?

On loft alone the Staff Model CB is the longer set: its 7-iron is 32° against 35°. At an average swing that models to about 143 yards for the Staff Model Blade and 150 for the Staff Model CB. Loft is not the whole story, but it is the biggest single input, and your own carry numbers will vary with strike and shaft.

Which costs more, the Staff Model Blade or the Staff Model CB?

Both list at $1,099 MSRP. Street prices move with age and closeouts, so check the current price on each club's page.

Are the Staff Model Blade and Staff Model CB in the same category?

No. The Staff Model Blade is a blade iron and the Staff Model CB a players cavity iron, so expect a real difference in forgiveness, sole width and head size.

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