Adams Idea Tech V4 vs Adams XTD
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea Tech V4 loft | XTD loft | Idea Tech V4 lie | XTD lie | Idea Tech V4 length | XTD length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 19 | — | 59.75 | — | 39.75 |
| 4 | — | 22 | — | 60.25 | — | 39.125 |
| 5 | — | 25 | — | 60.75 | — | 38.5 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38.25 | 37.875 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 62.25 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 63 | 62.75 | 36.75 | 36.625 |
| 9 | 40 | 39 | 63.75 | 63.25 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 44 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 49 | 49 | 64 | 63.75 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Idea Tech V4
- XTD
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Idea Tech V4 is 32° and the XTD is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the XTD should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Idea Tech V4. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the XTD averages 0.5° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 31°). Beyond loft, the XTD 7-iron sits 0.2° flatter (62.25° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the Idea Tech V4 7-iron is 0.25 inches longer (37.5" vs 37.25").
The sets are built differently: the Idea Tech V4 runs 6-iron to GW (6 clubs), the XTD 3-iron to SW (10 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Idea Tech V4 is listed as investment cast hollow body and the XTD as investment cast. The Idea Tech V4's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the XTD, at some cost in feel.
The XTD arrived 3 years after the Idea Tech V4, 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 32° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The XTD is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the Idea Tech V4 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 V4 specs and Adams XTD specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Adams Idea Tech V4 stronger lofted than the XTD?
No. The XTD is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Adams Idea Tech V4, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Adams Idea Tech V4 and XTD?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 3 of the 6 shared clubs differ.
Are the Adams Idea Tech V4 and XTD aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Adams Idea Tech V4 and XTD have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Adams Idea Tech V4 is 62.25° lie and 37.5 inches, the XTD 62° and 37.25 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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