Adams Idea a7 OS vs Adams Idea a12
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Adams Idea a7 OSinvestment cast · stainless steel with hollow hybrid mid clubsAdams Idea a12investment cast · stainless steel with an ultra-thin face
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea a7 OS loft | Idea a12 loft | Idea a7 OS lie | Idea a12 lie | Idea a7 OS length | Idea a12 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 28 | — | 61.25 | — | 38.25 | — |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 49.5 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54.5 | 54 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| LW | 59 | 59 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35.25 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Idea a12 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 0.5° stronger than the Idea a7 OS 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 a7 OS specs and Adams Idea a12 specs.