Adams Idea a12 vs Adams Idea (2023)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Adams Idea a12investment cast · stainless steel with an ultra-thin faceAdams Idea (2023)hollow body ·
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea a12 loft | Idea (2023) loft | Idea a12 lie | Idea (2023) lie | Idea a12 length | Idea (2023) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 20 | — | 61 | — | 38.75 |
| 5 | — | 23 | — | 61.5 | — | 38.25 |
| 6 | — | 26 | — | 62 | — | 37.75 |
| 7 | 32 | 30 | 62.25 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 36 | 34 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 63.75 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 44 | 44.5 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 49 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| AW | — | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| SW | 54 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| LW | 59 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Idea (2023) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the Idea a12 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Adams Idea a12 specs and Adams Idea (2023) specs.