Adams Idea a12 vs Adams Blue
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea a12 loft | Blue loft | Idea a12 lie | Blue lie | Idea a12 length | Blue length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | — | 24 | — | 62 | — | 37.75 |
| 6 | — | 27 | — | 62.5 | — | 37.25 |
| 7 | 32 | 31.5 | 62.25 | 63 | 37.5 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 63 | 63.5 | 36.75 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.75 | 64 | 36 | 35.75 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 64 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
| GW | 49 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| AW | — | 50 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 55 | 64 | 65 | 35.5 | 35.25 |
| LW | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Idea a12
- Blue
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Idea a12 is 32° and the Blue is 31.5°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Blue should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Idea a12. Across the 5 clubs both sets share, the Blue averages 0.3° weaker, with the largest gap at the PW (44° vs 45°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Idea a12 7-iron sits 0.8° flatter (62.25° vs 63°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Idea a12 7-iron is 0.75 inches longer (37.5" vs 36.75").
The sets are built differently: the Idea a12 runs 7-iron to LW (7 clubs), the Blue 5-iron to SW (8 clubs).
Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The most forgiving category — very wide soles, maximum perimeter weighting and the strongest lofts. 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. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 4 years between these sets (2011 and 2015), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 32° to 31.5°.
Which should you choose?
The Blue is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Idea a12. 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 a12 specs and Adams Blue specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adams Idea a12 stronger lofted than the Blue?
No. The Blue is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31.5° against 32° for the Adams Idea a12, 0.5° stronger and worth about 2 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Adams Idea a12 and Blue?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (32° vs 31.5°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the PW, and 3 of the 5 shared clubs differ.
Are the Adams Idea a12 and Blue aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are super game improvement irons, built for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Adams Idea a12 and Blue have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Adams Idea a12 is 62.25° lie and 37.5 inches, the Blue 63° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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