Adams Idea I-Wood

Reviewed by: jc4birdie ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Adams Idea 21* "4" hybrid

Summary:
First of all, forget the "4 iron" stamped on the bottom of this baby. It's lofted like a 3 iron at 21*, and with a 2 iron length graphite shaft. I can hit a 4 iron pretty well for a 41 year old, and this thing isn't your club of choice from 180-185. This is a 3 iron replacement, which in my hands is a 190-195 yd. club.

A definite draw bias, with the slight offset. Hits it very high, which is a good thing with faced with 190 yd. carries, but can be knocked down just like any other club (you've just really got to finish low).

Adams got the hybrid design down better than either Tour Edge or Mizuno, at least for us normal humans whose ballstriking is nowhere near tour level (I'm a 10 handicap, so basically I suck at this game, just not always). Very easy to hit.

My only gripe is Adams trying to peddle a 21* club as a 4 iron replacement. That's just patronizing their customers' egos; Adams does this consistently (long shafts on their drivers and fairway woods & very strong lofts to their irons, to make them longer in comparison w/ other clubs stamped w/ the same number(4 iron), etc.). No big deal, really....if you're honest with yourself and don't end up with a huge yardage gap in your set. Just irritates me I guess, such manipulative marketing.

Customer Service:
None needed yet, hope I don't need it ever.

Similar Products Used:
Tour Edge Any Lie 21*
Mizuno Fli-Hi 24*

Reviewed by: Naflack ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
#3 stf graph

Summary:
just recently wrote a review talking about how much i liked the sonartec md, played 36 holes with it. now i am talking about the adams club, because that is what i replaced it with. easy to hit, long as a 5 wood, good trajectory...
sonartec just flew too low

Similar Products Used:
lots of them

Reviewed by: rkobel08 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
Adams Idea I-Wood pro hybrid 2

Summary:
The pro hybrid has less offset and stronger loft than the normal i-woods. This club is extremely easy to hit, long, and very forgiving. If you need to replace a fairway wood do it with one of these. Mine has the stock graphite shaft in stiff. It feels a little longer like a fairway wood but still performs well. I have also hit this with the UST Irod shaft which was a little shorter and probably had a little more feel to it. These are the best looking hybrids out there and they definately perform.

Customer Service:
n/a

Reviewed by: jcoutsider ,  Shoots in the 80s

Model Reviewed:
17* Adams I wood senior flex graphite

Summary:
I am 44 5'11' 170lbs. My intro to Adams clubs was buying the wife a tight lies fairway wood. I tried it and found it easy to hit but I hit it way to high. I then picked up a ST driver and a 13* strong 3 wood. Love the driver but am unpredictable with the 3 wood.
My wife is a relativley new golfer and struggles hitting anything below a 5 iron. I bought her a 17* and 21* I-wood set in a senior flex last year. I tried it and love the way it feels and how it is weighted. I have hit many 215 plus shots with it. My home course has a 210 par 3 which I consistently hit now. I flew green from the rough 230yrds out thsi year. Can't wait to buy a set in stiff flex. The wife hits these clubs well on the range and from the tee on par 3's but has trouble in the fairway. I am confident she will overcome her struggle this year. I hope not soon or she will start beating me if her short game improves. I have a high accuracy ratio using this club compared to my 2 iron or 3 wood and have made it my go to club. I am a strong advocate of Adams clubs and feel the Idea line will improve most players game. I have a playing partner who tried it a few times and loves it he is 63 and hits it about 185. Highly recomend this for the average player!