Wilson Blackjack Putter Review

FIRST LOOK: PXG’s Blackjack putter delivers stability and consistency By: Jonathan Wall October 8, 2020 PXG's Blackjack is the first release in the company's new Battle Ready Collection. As it turns out, one of those Wilson putters (the Wilson Staff 8881 BLK) is a blade, while another (the Wilson Staff 8882 BLK) has the classic shape of the Wilson 8802. The Wilson Staff 8883 BLK and Wilson Staff 8884 BLK are semi-mallet putters, and the Wilson Staff 8885 BLK and its women’s version both use full mallet designs.

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Head Design - Concerning the head designs of putters, there are putters with a relatively small head like the classic blade putters, developed in the 1900’s and still in use today. Other putters feature flat heads, much like the Wilson Blade putter, making it usable on many types of greens.

  1. Anyway great review as always and keep up the good work. Been using the PXG Gunboat H since it came out with great success and it is the most balanced putter I have ever used. Love everything about this Blackjack putter and ordered it yesterday, can’t wait to try it out!!!!!
  2. The Wilson Staff Infinite putter series has six classic head shapes with milled faces, counterbalancing, and oversized grips. Quality putters at a very affordable price. There aren’t a lot of $99 putters with PGA Tour wins to their credit. The Wilson Staff Infinite putters are the exception. Padraig Harrington made the switch to.
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The Wilson Staff 8802 putter is an homage to the most classic design in putting. Wonderful feel. A joy to putt with.

Introduction

In the putter market today, virtually all you hear about is forgiveness or “better roll.” Many makers are in a constant battle to make the biggest, ugliest mallet.

Into this scene Wilson Staff injects a true classic: the 8802. This style, used by greats too numerous to list, still has a lot to offer the modern golfer.

Looks

One of the hardest things to do is replicate a classic. It would seem easy, but it’s not. In the case of the 8802, Wilson Staff has done a perfect job with the size, shape, and proportions of this timeless design.

The flange of the 8802 is round and symmetrical, and the neck provides 1/2 shaft of offset. Its topline is thick, and the putter is virtually free of embellishments save for the Wilson Staff shield on the face and the simple engraving on the sole.

Sound & Feel

One of the biggest reasons to game the Wilson Staff 8802 is the feel. The ball coming off the milled 304 stainless steel face feels soft, heavy, and sublime.

This putter also provides feedback on a level most golfers have never felt. In an era of high-MOI putters, you often need to pay strict attention to detect a mishit. The 8802, however, provides precision feedback on the impact location.

Performance

The Wilson Staff 8802 putter doesn’t come with a big list of “performance features.” It’s a classic that you play primarily for the joy of playing it. I would equate it to golfing with blade irons: there are clubs that offer more forgiveness, but the enhanced experience of “old school” gear is often worth more.

That’s not to say that you can’t fill up the cup with the 8802. It has a full 90 degree toe hang, which is more than some people need. However, even if the 8802 isn’t a perfect fit, there’s a lot to be learned from feeling the toe swing open and shut. So many golfers play ill-fitted face-balanced mallets, and they’d be surprised by how well they’d putt when the putter isn’t fighting them.

At 335 grams, the 8802 is a little lighter than the modern standard. However, at 35″ with a relatively light Lamkin grip, the swing weight comes in at D8, and there’s plenty of feel for the head.

Though I’m not one to fool around on my gamers, the 8802 has given me a wandering eye. It will definitely be seeing some time in the bag this season.

Conclusion

Whether you’re using it because it’s the best fit for your stroke or just to make your game a little more like The King’s, the Wilson Staff 8802 won’t disappoint. The feel is exceptional and will have you looking forward to putting. Best of all, at $180, it’s less than half the price of other milled putters.

Buy the Wilson Staff 8802 Putter HERE

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Matt Saternus

Matt is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Plugged In Golf. He's worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking. Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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Product Features
  • Horizontal lines on the clubhead
  • Larger grip
  • Micro-injection inserts
  • Alignment aids
  • Mallet style putter
  • Vertical seam grip
  • Stainless steel shaft
  • 35 inches long

Introduction

Putting can be one of the most frustrating elements of your golf game, but the right putter can make your experience a lot easier.

The putter is the most valuable and most used piece of kit in your golf bag, so it is really important that you have a high-quality putter that you can handle and use to your advantage.

If you’re in the market for a mallet-style putter with a large sweet spot, then you’ll love the Wilson Staff Harmonized Putter.

Keep reading for our review of the Wilson Staff Harmonized Putter, and we’ve included a list of the features and the pros and cons for good measure.

Pros

  • Perfect for golfers with a mid-high handicap
  • Great ball control
  • Improved alignment
  • Looks professional

Cons

  • Sharp edges could potentially damage other clubs

Wilson Harmonized Putter Product Review

Before we review the popular Wilson Harmonized Putter, let’s talk a little about the brand behind the club – Wilson.

Wilson is the go-to brand for lovers of all sports, whether it be baseball, badminton, or our favorite – golf.

For over 100 years Wilson has been one of the top golf equipment brands – but don’t just take our word for it! The Wilson Staff Irons have won 61 major championships, which proves they are quality clubs.

Golfers love Wilson for lots of reasons, but the main reason golfers love Wilson is because of the wide range of high quality yet affordable golf equipment available, from golf clubs to gloves and bags.

The Wilson Harmonized Putter is no exception – this is a high-quality putter that’s great value for money, whether you’re just starting out, or if you’re a seasoned pro.

This putter has a variety of different models that you can choose from to get the best fit, so be sure to select the correct model for your size and style!

Performance

If you’re looking to improve your overall performance, then this putter is the perfect place to start, as it’s teeming with features that can help you knock points off your score.

Wilson has included horizontal lines on the putter head, which can hugely improve your alignment.

The alignment guides may be just what you need to perfect your shot and get the ball in the hole. If you’re a beginner, this feature should help boost the accuracy of your shot.

This putter also features a face insert. The micro-injection polymer face inset massively improves the feel upon contact with the ball, which can do wonders in improving accuracy.

That’s not the only feature that’s designed to improve the feel – there’s also a mid-sized vertical seam grip on the backside, which improves the feel throughout the stroke.

The putter has a thicker grip, which is great for keeping a stronghold of the club while putting. A good grip can do wonders for accuracy.

Please bear in mind that this putter is only suited to right-handed players – sorry to disappoint, lefties!

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As the clubhead has an indented mallet style, one of the best parts (if you’re lazy, like me) is that you can pick the ball up from the green using the back of the putter

Appearance

A putter can be the most efficient, accurate putter in the world, but for most people, if it looks ugly, it isn’t an option.

Luckily, Wilson considered appearance when creating this putter, so you’ll certainly look like a pro-golfer if you have this club in your hands.

The stainless steel shaft looks super glossy and shiny, giving it a more modern look and feel.

The mallet-style clubhead also looks interesting, with a grey/black design with the white stripe and two vertical red stripes to help with alignment.

The color contrast helps you see if your stroke is in the best position, which is a must-have if you’re a beginner!

Summary

If you’re looking for a mallet-style putter that will offer you maximum forgiveness, then your search is over.

This is a great choice of putter for golfers of all skill levels, but especially for beginners that want to reach par. It can be tough on the green, but the Wilson Staff Harmonized Putter should make it easier for you.

Have you tried any clubs from Wilson’s Harmonized line yet? If so, what are your thoughts?

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