Comments on: Adams Idea Pro Gold Irons and Hybrids http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/adams_idea_pro_gold_irons_and_hybrids Golf News, Reviews, and Commentary Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:22:24 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Phil S http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/adams_idea_pro_gold_irons_and_hybrids#comment-18901 Phil S Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:48:28 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=3639#comment-18901 After playing the Nickent 3DX hybrid set for two years as my first real set of clubs, I felt I was ready to move up to a set that might allow me to learn to work the ball. I came to love the Nickent hybrids, and knew that it was in my best interest at age 55 to keep 3&4 hybrids in the bag. I also wanted a smaller club face in order to focus on sharper ball-striking.... After practicing with a set of old Titleist D-90 irons for a few months, I learned about the ProGold Hybrid set. After hitting Adams Idea A7s at a demo, (the Adams rep said they were phasing out the ProGold set in 2010, so he did not have them on site) I was stoked with the feel and distance of Adams irons. I kept my eye out and when I saw a set of ProGolds for about half off the MSRP, I couldn't resist. I must say that I am absolutely thrilled with the irons. As stated in the review and echoed by others, they provide a fantastic feel when struck in the sweet post, and when not - are quite forgiving for a forged club. I now have a club allows me to learn how to shape shots consistently. The hybrids are taking a little longer to transition to from the Nickents, which were long and straight, but they are, in my view, clearly more workable. So if you are in my age bracket, or like me have been playing about 6 years and are looking to move up to set that will certainly give you the capability to become a better shot maker and ball striker, while retaining some forgiveness in the irons and easy to hit 3&4 Hs, I highly recommend that you consider this set. Hurry - though - there are not many out there anymore and Adams has not announced its replacement set yet to the best of my knowledge. After playing the Nickent 3DX hybrid set for two years as my first real set of clubs, I felt I was ready to move up to a set that might allow me to learn to work the ball. I came to love the Nickent hybrids, and knew that it was in my best interest at age 55 to keep 3&4 hybrids in the bag. I also wanted a smaller club face in order to focus on sharper ball-striking.... After practicing with a set of old Titleist D-90 irons for a few months, I learned about the ProGold Hybrid set. After hitting Adams Idea A7s at a demo, (the Adams rep said they were phasing out the ProGold set in 2010, so he did not have them on site) I was stoked with the feel and distance of Adams irons. I kept my eye out and when I saw a set of ProGolds for about half off the MSRP, I couldn't resist. I must say that I am absolutely thrilled with the irons. As stated in the review and echoed by others, they provide a fantastic feel when struck in the sweet post, and when not - are quite forgiving for a forged club. I now have a club allows me to learn how to shape shots consistently. The hybrids are taking a little longer to transition to from the Nickents, which were long and straight, but they are, in my view, clearly more workable. So if you are in my age bracket, or like me have been playing about 6 years and are looking to move up to set that will certainly give you the capability to become a better shot maker and ball striker, while retaining some forgiveness in the irons and easy to hit 3&4 Hs, I highly recommend that you consider this set. Hurry - though - there are not many out there anymore and Adams has not announced its replacement set yet to the best of my knowledge.

]]> By: steven http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/adams_idea_pro_gold_irons_and_hybrids#comment-14835 steven Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:48 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=3639#comment-14835 I recently got a set of pro golds and i love em. Up to now only played 3 rounds. I traded in both the hybrids for a 4 iron and gap wedge. Adams fitted them 1/2 inch longer and 2 degrees upright. i agree entirely with the review. I play off 7.3 handicap. I also hit the A4's and have recommended these to several friends playing off slightly higher handicaps who may be intimidated hitting smaller heads. Also agree with a statement made that smaller heads make you hit the sweet spot. i slowed my swing a little and found the sweet spot a lot. These irons fly high and long. Highly recommend . Kudos to Adams golf. I recently got a set of pro golds and i love em. Up to now only played 3 rounds. I traded in both the hybrids for a 4 iron and gap wedge. Adams fitted them 1/2 inch longer and 2 degrees upright. i agree entirely with the review. I play off 7.3 handicap. I also hit the A4's and have recommended these to several friends playing off slightly higher handicaps who may be intimidated hitting smaller heads. Also agree with a statement made that smaller heads make you hit the sweet spot. i slowed my swing a little and found the sweet spot a lot. These irons fly high and long. Highly recommend . Kudos to Adams golf.

]]> By: Abe http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/adams_idea_pro_gold_irons_and_hybrids#comment-14823 Abe Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:28:32 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=3639#comment-14823 Anthony - I just switched to the Idea Tech a4 forged irons and thus far I'm in love. I'm around a 6 handicap, but have been looking for a club that's a bit more forgiving to install more confidence and hit more greens. I was previously hitting Titleist 755's and was having trouble with GIR (posted some good scores due to bombing drives and having an improved short-game, but no question my iron play was the weakest part of my game). As background, I've been investigating Irons for about 6 months now, reading every magazine, website and blog I could get my hands on looking for advice (this website is among the best out there btw!). There is certainly an ongoing debate (with no clear winners from what I can tell) of whether folks should play "players" irons vs. "game improvement" irons. There's certainly a group of people who feel that everyone who wants to become a better golfer should play "players" clubs/blades in the purist belief that, even though harder to hit, they will force you to learn how to find the sweet spot, give you more feedback (subconsciously teaching you to have a better swing) etc. etc. Personally, I disagree with this line of thinking. There are plenty of Tour Pros (nearly half I believe) and low to mid handicapper amateurs that hit a more forgiving club. Ultimately, it comes down to selecting a club that will give you the best chance to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of strokes. So, in terms of getting new irons, my opinion is fairly simple ... go to the range and demo clubs until you find one that looks good to your eye and works well with your swing (e.g. produces the best, most consistent results). My "hunch" if you're a 12 is that you should really lean towards the Idea Tech A4 as you'll probably see a very noticeable difference in the forgiveness you'll get on slight on mishits vs. the Pro Gold's. When I was trying out clubs (I was at the range for literally 4-5 hours, so have patience) ... I hit Ping i10s, Mizuno MP-52s, Callaway X-22s (tour and GI), TaylorMade Burners, Titleist AP2s etc. etc. Pretty much a cross-section of all the latest clubs out there whether "GI" or "players" irons. Ironically, I was not originally looking at Adams as a "front runner" for my new clubs (kind of had my heart set on Mizuno's or Pings), but the pro who was working with me tossed them in there. Ultimately, the results didn't lie ... I just flat out hit the Idea Tech a4s more consistently than all the other clubs out there. I found them to not only be forgiving, but also very pleasant visually at set up (e.g. not "clunky" like many GI sets). I also had no trouble working the ball either direction. Ultimately, I could not be happier with my purchase and I've very confident that the Tech a4 irons will help me shave additional strokes off my handicap in the next year or so. So, in summary, I highly recommend you try the Idea Tech a4's! But ultimately, my recommendation is to go with the iron that gives you the most confidence and consistency. Anthony -

I just switched to the Idea Tech a4 forged irons and thus far I'm in love. I'm around a 6 handicap, but have been looking for a club that's a bit more forgiving to install more confidence and hit more greens. I was previously hitting Titleist 755's and was having trouble with GIR (posted some good scores due to bombing drives and having an improved short-game, but no question my iron play was the weakest part of my game).

As background, I've been investigating Irons for about 6 months now, reading every magazine, website and blog I could get my hands on looking for advice (this website is among the best out there btw!). There is certainly an ongoing debate (with no clear winners from what I can tell) of whether folks should play "players" irons vs. "game improvement" irons. There's certainly a group of people who feel that everyone who wants to become a better golfer should play "players" clubs/blades in the purist belief that, even though harder to hit, they will force you to learn how to find the sweet spot, give you more feedback (subconsciously teaching you to have a better swing) etc. etc. Personally, I disagree with this line of thinking. There are plenty of Tour Pros (nearly half I believe) and low to mid handicapper amateurs that hit a more forgiving club. Ultimately, it comes down to selecting a club that will give you the best chance to get the ball in the hole in the fewest amount of strokes.

So, in terms of getting new irons, my opinion is fairly simple ... go to the range and demo clubs until you find one that looks good to your eye and works well with your swing (e.g. produces the best, most consistent results). My "hunch" if you're a 12 is that you should really lean towards the Idea Tech A4 as you'll probably see a very noticeable difference in the forgiveness you'll get on slight on mishits vs. the Pro Gold's.

When I was trying out clubs (I was at the range for literally 4-5 hours, so have patience) ... I hit Ping i10s, Mizuno MP-52s, Callaway X-22s (tour and GI), TaylorMade Burners, Titleist AP2s etc. etc. Pretty much a cross-section of all the latest clubs out there whether "GI" or "players" irons. Ironically, I was not originally looking at Adams as a "front runner" for my new clubs (kind of had my heart set on Mizuno's or Pings), but the pro who was working with me tossed them in there. Ultimately, the results didn't lie ... I just flat out hit the Idea Tech a4s more consistently than all the other clubs out there. I found them to not only be forgiving, but also very pleasant visually at set up (e.g. not "clunky" like many GI sets). I also had no trouble working the ball either direction. Ultimately, I could not be happier with my purchase and I've very confident that the Tech a4 irons will help me shave additional strokes off my handicap in the next year or so.

So, in summary, I highly recommend you try the Idea Tech a4's! But ultimately, my recommendation is to go with the iron that gives you the most confidence and consistency.

]]> By: Anthony M http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/adams_idea_pro_gold_irons_and_hybrids#comment-14066 Anthony M Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:01:08 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=3639#comment-14066 I carry a 12.8 index and although I liked the feel of these irons I am hesitant to buy as I they may be over my head. I don't have the consistency to play a 'players' iron. When are you going to the review their new tech a3 forged irons? Just saw those this week and they seem to be more forgiving than the gold. Maybe a little more playable? AM I carry a 12.8 index and although I liked the feel of these irons I am hesitant to buy as I they may be over my head. I don't have the consistency to play a 'players' iron.

When are you going to the review their new tech a3 forged irons? Just saw those this week and they seem to be more forgiving than the gold. Maybe a little more playable?

AM

]]> By: Fernand T. http://thesandtrap.com/equipment/clubs/adams_idea_pro_gold_irons_and_hybrids#comment-14065 Fernand T. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:18:05 +0000 http://thesandtrap.com/?p=3639#comment-14065 George, your description of the mishit vs sweet-spot feelings and results is absolutely exact. I have been looking for these irons since many years and bought them first for the sole design...they slide through the turf and should help to protect my wrists for many years. I do not like irons with any degree of offset but these ones are so good that I had to buy them. True, the distance is surprising ! Forgiveness and workability are also as you describe. Thanks for the review ! George, your description of the mishit vs sweet-spot feelings and results is absolutely exact. I have been looking for these irons since many years and bought them first for the sole design...they slide through the turf and should help to protect my wrists for many years.

I do not like irons with any degree of offset but these ones are so good that I had to buy them. True, the distance is surprising ! Forgiveness and workability are also as you describe.

Thanks for the review !

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