Ryan Barath
Just last week, Adams Golf announced that it had relaunched a new selection of clubs from drivers to putters. The new Adams Golf is focused on helping golfers looking to maximize their fun on the course while offering an affordable alternative to traditional equipment brands by going directly to consumers.
But the great thing about golf clubs is that even though they may be designed for a specific type of player, that doesn’t mean that other classes of golfers can’t take advantage of the technology and its design characteristics. Condition and Point: Sand and roll wedges from Adams Golf’s new Idea line.
The Idea wedge is made to control the trail thanks to a pronounced undercut at the bottom of the head where a lot of mass is traditionally placed. Mass saved from this area around the head is shifted toward the slightly raised toe section to move the center of gravity and aid in lowering the launch while also enhancing spin.
Let’s not pretend this is something completely new, because it isn’t—this is a feature found on a number of other wedges on the market, including the TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3, but this one doesn’t come in at $100 like Adams.
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Added weight pad in the toe area helps move the center of gravity closer to the middle of the face for improved launch and spin while providing an excellent feel.
Notably, the Hi-Toe 3 has more options when it comes to loft and bounce combos while Adams comes with only two loft options—54 and 58 degrees—and no additional finishes. But what the Adams Idea wedge lacks in customization, it makes up for in versatility thanks to a C-grind sole with heel and toe relief that’s equipped to handle all kinds of conditions and shots around the green.
Plus we need to talk about performance!
How does Adams’ idea wedge build up?
Generating spin is a huge factor in being able to stop the ball quickly, and generating spin on lower-than-full-swing shots can greatly help you get closer to the hole.
In the case of the Loeb Adams Idea wedge, which we tested in its stock configuration, it produced impressive spin numbers for a 70-yard shot approaching 10,000 rpm. It also fired in about half the wedge’s stated loft, meaning a higher center of gravity was aided in producing both a low and high spin shot.
These types of shots help the world’s best players stop the ball closer to the hole, and with the added tolerance of the back-sore, you may find yourself hitting shots that impress your fellow players, too.
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