Adams Idea Pro Gold vs Adams Idea Black CB2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Adams Idea Pro Goldforged · 8620 carbon steel with mirror-chrome platingAdams Idea Black CB2forged · 8620 carbon steel with Ni-Cr black plating
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea Pro Gold loft | Idea Black CB2 loft | Idea Pro Gold lie | Idea Black CB2 lie | Idea Pro Gold length | Idea Black CB2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 21 | — | 59.25 | — | 39.875 |
| 4 | — | 23 | — | 60.25 | — | 39 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.25 | 38 | 38.125 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 62 | 61.75 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.25 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 62.75 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.25 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 45 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 50 | — | 63.75 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Idea Black CB2 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Idea Pro Gold 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 Gold specs and Adams Idea Black CB2 specs.