Equipment

New Adams IDEA Super Hybrid Photos

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11 years ago

Dec 12, 2012

GolfWRX

Here are some pics of the new Adams Super SS and LS Hybrids.

Adams LS Hybrid:

According to Adams Golf the VST in the sole increases CT to 250. They also added:

Refined crown slot creates higher launch angle without increasing spin for longer carry distance.
Titanium crown and face + stainless steel sole + VST = maximum face hotness.
Matte white crown with contrasting PVD face increases apparent club size and ease of alignment for increased confidence at address.

Adams S Hybrid:

According to Adams Golf the Cut-Thru VST in the sole increases CT to 230 creating an ultra hot stainless steel hybrid.

Refined Crown Slot creates higher launch angle without increasing spin for longer carry distance.
Matte White Crown with Contrasting PVD Face increases apparent club size and ease of alignment for increased confidence at address.

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Sole Pic of each…

Topline of each (LS is on the right)…

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21 Comments

Jason

Aug 15, 2013 at 2:07 am

From a neuroscience standpoint at least the word “super” conjures up subconscious positive thoughts.
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mike c

Feb 8, 2013 at 4:19 am

just hit them. i did and i was sold.

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Nick B

Dec 26, 2012 at 10:13 pm

If y’all would do your research the reason the crown graphic is the way it is is cause Adams was bought out by TaylorMade so of course it’s going to look like TM graphics

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Colin Burns

Dec 26, 2012 at 5:49 pm

Can Adams stop copying Taylormade for at least one Product

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- moz moore
  
  Jun 20, 2014 at 3:29 am
  
  idiot why do you think taylormade bought adams alittle thing called slotline tech who is coping who moz
  
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Fran

Dec 19, 2012 at 7:18 pm

I love my A12 pro hybrid. It’s rediculously easy to hit straight and has great distance. I’m sure these are at least as good but I agree, I can’t take the white crown. I looked at the TMAG drivers and they look dingy. The graphics and the lines on the driver make it look even worse. Give me black or at least a choice of the color I want. How hard can it be to offer both colors?

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Roger

Dec 16, 2012 at 9:34 pm

My black Adams A3 25 hybrid is great.
I’m sure when i need a 23 or 19 a black Titleist 913 will do just Super!

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Mike

Dec 15, 2012 at 3:08 pm

The graphics are more subdued than the ones on the Taylor Made products, so these may be alright. Too bad TMaG is turning Adams into a clone manufacturer so they can say in a couple of years that Adams will no longer be due to too much duplication of product.

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Todd

Dec 14, 2012 at 10:57 am

I’ll stick with the a12 tour hybrids for now. These look like a real performer, but I can’t stand looking at anything white, and agree they should offer in matte black.

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jacob

Dec 14, 2012 at 2:00 am

taylor made bought adams golf said they would operate separately but the stuff they are putting into adams is taking away from the greatness of adams

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Joel

Dec 13, 2012 at 9:56 pm

Everybody said the same thing when TMAG introduced the white driver, and now it’s the most popular driver in the world. I have his these woods and they are ridiculously long. TMAG is also doing the graphics on their woods and it is because they frame the ball well. If the staff players that have already tested these clubs are excited about using them then I think people will be ok with them.

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Plus8

Dec 13, 2012 at 5:04 pm

Ditto with all. I wonder if you can get ’em without the stupid graphics?? Or at least go all out and put a big red valentine in the middle…. Seriously, I am glad I got my A12’s before this transition.

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tider992010

Dec 13, 2012 at 10:15 am

I agree with you all. TM impact is evident. It’s a shame because ADAM made great looking equipment before. All about brands and how they look on the PGA tour. White is taylormade.

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bulls9999

Dec 13, 2012 at 9:44 am

I wonder who the numskull was that figured they would put distracting graphics on the crown? Really. They’re not the only manufacturer to put unnecessary graphics, but this is among the worst.

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Mike

Dec 12, 2012 at 11:40 pm

Does it seriously say “SUPER” in bold letters across the crown? What a joke. Adams what have you done?

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Adam

Dec 12, 2012 at 11:12 pm

I agree. Why don’t these companies wake up all the way. They make headcovers look old and simple, clevland makes an older looking driver, every good player wants something clean looking, I NEVER play Taylor made, even their blades look weird in the bag. SIMPLE AND CLEAN, titleist understands somewhat. I bet these will be amazing and launch the ball. I love these hybrids because I can hit them just as far with 1.5 inches less on the shaft, I just HATE the color. How hard is it to offer them in matte black for 20 bucks more, special order, I would order one

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Tim

Dec 12, 2012 at 10:42 pm

These look like the burner from a couple of years ago – crown is awful

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Kevin

Dec 12, 2012 at 6:59 pm

the graphis on the crown are awful. I cant believe anyone would follow taylormade on this one.

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better_than_most82

Dec 12, 2012 at 4:24 pm

Here we go…enough with the white driver, wood, and hybrid heads. I knew this was gonna happen when TMAG took over. Matte black finish please!!!!!

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drew

Dec 12, 2012 at 2:10 pm

And so the Taylormade influence begins…graphically at least

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paul

Dec 12, 2012 at 1:47 pm

I think i could lie with the graphics if it doesn’t cost $300.

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A shocking Backstryke putter appearance + 7 interesting gear photos from the Zurich Classic

Published

12 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Andrew Tursky

Welcome to New Orleans, where TPC Louisiana plays host to the 2024 Zurich Classic. In between breakfast beignets and nightly Creole feasts, PGA Tour players are also competing in the unique two-man format at the Zurich this week.

Although the vibes in Nawlins are a bit lighter-fare than the recent back-to-back competitions the Masters and the RBC Heritage signature event), the gear news was no less serious this week.

We spotted some recent changes from Rory McIlroy, a very rare Odyssey Backstryke putter, dove into the bag of legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and spotted Patrick Cantlay continuing to test new equipment.

Get your beads out and crack your crawfish, because it’s time for an equipment rundown from The Big Easy (meaning New Orleans, of course, not Ernie Els).

See all of our photos from the Zurich Classic here

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Since the end of 2023, Rory McIlroy has had an on-again, off-again relationship with a Titleist Vokey K-Grind lob wedge. In his last start, it was on, and the wedge is back in the bag again this week. We got a great look at the complicated grind that McIlroy uses.

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A full look into McIlroy’s bag above also shows that he switched out of the TaylorMade BRNR Mini Copper that he used at the RBC Heritage, and he’s back into the Qi10 core 3-wood. As we discussed last week, McIlroy will likely keep the BRNR around as a course-specific club, trading it in and out for the 3-wood.

See Rory McIlroy’s full 2024 WITB from the Zurich here

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Unless Tommy Gainey is in the field, it’s unlikely you’ll ever see Odyssey’s Backstryke technology make an appearance on the PGA Tour.

But then, when you least expect it, Russ Cochran shows up.

For more than a decade – since the 2013 Sony Open in Hawai’i – Cochran has been stuck on 599 PGA Tour starts. This week will be his 600th.

Cochran is in the field at the Zurich this week playing alongside Eric Cole, whose regular caddie is Reed Cochran, Russ’s son.

The Backstryke putter was first released back in 2010, and its unique design helps shift the axis point of the putter closer to the CG of the head. And, the putter is getting a nod this week at the Zurich Classic, thanks to Cochran’s 600th career PGA Tour start.

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It should also be noted that Brees has his Venmo QR code as a bag tag.

If you’re gambling with Brees on the course, just know that not having cash won’t work as an excuse.

Brilliant.

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Over on the PGA Tour’s Equipment Report this week, we covered Cantlay’s recent switch into Ping Blueprint S irons, and a Titleist TSR2 driver.

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Daniel Berger’s custom Jailbird site lines

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