Adams Idea Pro Black vs Adams Idea Pro Black CB1
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Adams Idea Pro Blackforged · carbon steel with black nickel ion (Ni-Cr) platingAdams Idea Pro Black CB1forged · 8620 carbon steel with nickel-chrome plating and a black PVD finish
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea Pro Black loft | Idea Pro Black CB1 loft | Idea Pro Black lie | Idea Pro Black CB1 lie | Idea Pro Black length | Idea Pro Black CB1 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 61 | 60.75 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.25 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 62 | 61.75 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.25 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 63 | 62.75 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.25 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | 52 | 51 | 64 | 63.75 | 35.25 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Idea Pro Black CB1 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Idea Pro Black 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 Pro Black specs and Adams Idea Pro Black CB1 specs.