Adams Idea (2003) vs Adams Idea a2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea (2003) loft | Idea a2 loft | Idea (2003) lie | Idea a2 lie | Idea (2003) length | Idea a2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 60 | 60.75 | 39 | 38.5 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 60.75 | 61.25 | 38.25 | 37.875 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 62.25 | 62.75 | 36.75 | 36.625 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63 | 63.25 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | 55 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Idea (2003)
- Idea a2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Idea (2003) is 33° and the Idea a2 is 33°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (25° vs 26°). Beyond loft, the Idea (2003) 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Idea (2003) 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.5" vs 37.25").
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
Both heads are listed as investment cast. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The Idea a2 arrived 2 years after the Idea (2003), a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The Idea a2 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Idea (2003). That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Adams Idea (2003) specs and Adams Idea a2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adams Idea (2003) stronger lofted than the Idea a2?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Adams Idea (2003) and Idea a2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and 1 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Are the Adams Idea (2003) and Idea a2 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Adams Idea (2003) and Idea a2 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Adams Idea (2003) is 61.5° lie and 37.5 inches, the Idea a2 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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