Adams Idea Black CB2 vs Adams Idea MB2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea Black CB2 loft | Idea MB2 loft | Idea Black CB2 lie | Idea MB2 lie | Idea Black CB2 length | Idea MB2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 59.25 | 60.5 | 39.875 | 39 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 60.25 | 61 | 39 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 61.25 | 61.5 | 38.125 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 30 | 61.75 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 34 | 62.25 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 38 | 62.75 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 63.25 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 63.75 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Idea Black CB2
- Idea MB2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Idea Black CB2 is 33° and the Idea MB2 is 34°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Idea Black CB2 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Idea MB2. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the Idea MB2 averages 0.8° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the Idea Black CB2 7-iron sits 0.2° flatter (62.25° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The Idea Black CB2 is a players iron and the Idea MB2 a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Idea Black CB2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Idea MB2 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Both heads are listed as forged. 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.
The Idea MB2 came out 1 year after the Idea Black CB2, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The Idea MB2 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Idea Black CB2. 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 Black CB2 specs and Adams Idea MB2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adams Idea Black CB2 stronger lofted than the Idea MB2?
Yes. The Adams Idea Black CB2 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Idea MB2, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Adams Idea Black CB2 and Idea MB2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Adams Idea Black CB2 or the Idea MB2?
The Adams Idea Black CB2. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Idea MB2 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Adams Idea Black CB2 and Idea MB2 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Adams Idea Black CB2 is 62.25° lie and 37 inches, the Idea MB2 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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