Adams Idea Pro Forged vs Adams Idea MB2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea Pro Forged loft | Idea MB2 loft | Idea Pro Forged lie | Idea MB2 lie | Idea Pro Forged length | Idea MB2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 |
| 4 | — | 24 | — | 61 | — | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 27 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 61 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 62 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Idea Pro Forged
- Idea MB2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Idea Pro Forged is 34° and the Idea MB2 is 34°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (26° vs 27°). Beyond loft, the Idea Pro Forged 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Idea Pro Forged runs 5-iron to PW (6 clubs), the Idea MB2 3-iron to GW (9 clubs).
The Idea Pro Forged is a players iron and the Idea MB2 a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Idea Pro Forged 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.
There are 5 years between these sets (2006 and 2011), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently.
Which should you choose?
The Idea MB2 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Idea Pro Forged. 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 Pro Forged specs and Adams Idea MB2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adams Idea Pro Forged stronger lofted than the Idea MB2?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 34°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Adams Idea Pro Forged and Idea MB2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (34° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 5-iron, and 1 of the 6 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Adams Idea Pro Forged or the Idea MB2?
The Adams Idea Pro Forged. 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 Pro Forged and Idea MB2 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Adams Idea Pro Forged is 61.5° 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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