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Adams CMB review & pics


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#1 KappaRaider

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 11:57 AM

I have always been a Muscleback player since a young lad and could never get comfortable looking down at anything that looked "different" to me.  I am very picky with toplines, toe shapes and sole width so when the guys at Adams told me I had to try the CMB's i was kinda like "sure, i will hit them but im not going to like them"  Well, needless to say my MB2's are on the bench now.

Aesthetically these things are beautiful.  From address and even in the bag which shouldnt matter but these have it all.  Very Clean lines and a very nice satin finish that looks like it was carved out of a block of platinum and cool gold/copper badge that not big, flashy or obnoxious.

These irons are all business but the party starts when you strike the ball and the 1025 carbon makes it feel as if just turned into Freddy Couples for a second.  Its a feel you wont get with 8620.  I hit plenty of shots on the button with my MB2's and you wont get the same feeling.  1025 carbon is just superior in feel.  

Forgivness is another strong suit of this club.  I was made aware of this when i struck a 4 iron on a 212 yard par four which i hit slightly on the toe and still carried it 208 and rolled out to pin high.  I know that would have cost me 7-10 yards with my musclebacks which is usually fine with me because i enjoyed paying the price for a bad move and learning from the feedback i got.  But why not learn from the feedback and still get away with it?  Duh!  

Trajectory and shot shape are very comparable to the MB2 which i also had shafted with the Ctapers.  I was always a DG X100 man but i finally gave the new stuff a try and these new KBS C-tapers didnt dissapoint.  It comes off high and flat that would knife through a wind but comes down soft like you need it to.  Thats the best non tecnical way i can describe it.

The sole on this club is really what sold me.  I cant stand a fat sole that bounces through the turf.  I study my divots and these cut through the dirt like a scalpel through a tomato.  If your a digger or take good divot you will like these.  If you pick the ball i dont see why you would have trouble with these either.


Here are some comparison pics of the CMB and the MB2.   It would be hard to tell one from the other due to the same offset and very identical topline and toe shape.
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#2 Judge Smails

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 12:04 PM

Nice review.  As an x100 player I am curious what flex you are gaming in the C Taper?

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 01:33 PM

View PostJudge Smails, on 25 May 2012 - 12:04 PM, said:

Nice review.  As an x100 player I am curious what flex you are gaming in the C Taper?

I have a similar question as to not ever swinging the C-Tapers.   I am somewhat used to playing 5.5 to 6.0 in the project X shaft.   I really love the look of these new Adams irons and at the same time would love to try the C-Tapers.
Really nice irons!   Best of luck with them.

#4 Jimmie48

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 02:42 PM

Wow I have the MB2's and switch between them and the cally x prototypes but these are the first irons in a while that I may just have to have.  I was previously an all callaway guy but am slowly falling into Adams with the hybrid first, then irons....these look great thanks so much for the pics.  What is the release date?
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 03:36 PM

The more I hear about these the more I want to try them.

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 03:53 PM

When are these coming to retail Kappa?
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 04:05 PM

View PostChelanace, on 25 May 2012 - 03:53 PM, said:

When are these coming to retail Kappa?

Last I heard was June 15th MSRP is $999.
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 06:07 PM

I'm liking these more and more...
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 06:41 PM

I think it it actually looks BETTER at address than the MB2

#10 Shug Wy Tee

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 09:46 PM

man these look great............thinking about trading in everything for these.  Wonder if edwin watts takes black labs?


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Posted 25 May 2012 - 10:59 PM

6/15 is the release date and standard pre orders are back ordered till end of June!  If you want to order, do it quick to get in line!!

Already ordered mine!!

Kappa great review and pics...MAN, they do look like the MB2's from every angle but the back...!!  The really remind my of my CB2's on 'roids!!  Leaner, meaner and SWWEEETTT!!!

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Posted 26 May 2012 - 09:22 AM

Nice review, thanks for taking the time.  Im also playing the MB2's and thinking that these new CMB's are a MUST HAVE!
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 11:42 AM

I am playing the CB1 and really want to try the CMB  but have to wait for a long time before I can.
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Posted 26 May 2012 - 05:52 PM

How waa the forgiveness on thin shots for the cmb.

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Posted 26 May 2012 - 09:25 PM

How do they compare to the MB2s with respect to offset, particularly in the longer irons?

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Posted 26 June 2012 - 10:12 AM

Nice review man, followed your post from another post on CMBs.  Quick question, do you mind that gold badge on the back? Can't tell if it would bother me or not.
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 01:00 PM

View PostedLmuldoon, on 26 June 2012 - 10:12 AM, said:

Nice review man, followed your post from another post on CMBs.  Quick question, do you mind that gold badge on the back? Can't tell if it would bother me or not.


Not at all.   It never visible at all from address.  Its a nice touch and does not look cheap or out of place like most badges.  The club is very classic and clean.




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