Adams Idea a3 vs Adams Idea a3 OS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Adams Idea a3investment cast · stainless steel with Boxer hybridsAdams Idea a3 OSinvestment cast · stainless steel with Boxer hybrids
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea a3 loft | Idea a3 OS loft | Idea a3 lie | Idea a3 OS lie | Idea a3 length | Idea a3 OS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3H | — | 19 | — | 59.25 | — | 40.5 |
| 4H | — | 22 | — | 60 | — | 39.75 |
| 5H | — | 25 | — | 60.75 | — | 39 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.25 | 37.875 | 38.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62 | 61.75 | 37.25 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 62.75 | 62.5 | 36.625 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.25 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 63.75 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Idea a3 OS is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Idea a3 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 a3 specs and Adams Idea a3 OS specs.