Adams Idea Tech V3 vs Adams Idea Tech V4
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea Tech V3 loft | Idea Tech V4 loft | Idea Tech V3 lie | Idea Tech V4 lie | Idea Tech V3 length | Idea Tech V4 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | — | 28 | — | 61.5 | — | 38.25 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62.25 | 62.25 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 63.75 | 63.75 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 49 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Idea Tech V3
- Idea Tech V4
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Idea Tech V3 is 33° and the Idea Tech V4 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Idea Tech V4 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Idea Tech V3. Across the 5 clubs both sets share, the Idea Tech V4 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33° vs 32°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Idea Tech V3 runs 7-iron to LW (7 clubs), the Idea Tech V4 6-iron to GW (6 clubs).
The Idea Tech V3 is a players distance iron and the Idea Tech V4 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Idea Tech V4 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Idea Tech V3 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The Idea Tech V3 is listed as forged short irons with cast hollow hybrids and the Idea Tech V4 as investment cast hollow body. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help. The Idea Tech V3 adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The Idea Tech V4 arrived 1 year after the Idea Tech V3, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The Idea Tech V4 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Idea Tech V3 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 Tech V3 specs and Adams Idea Tech V4 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adams Idea Tech V3 stronger lofted than the Idea Tech V4?
No. The Idea Tech V4 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Adams Idea Tech V3, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Adams Idea Tech V3 and Idea Tech V4?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and all 5 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Adams Idea Tech V3 or the Idea Tech V4?
The Idea Tech V4. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Adams Idea Tech V3 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Adams Idea Tech V3 and Idea Tech V4 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.25° lie and 37.5 inches long.
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