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[zakkozuchowski]

First Look: 2013 Adams Drivers, Woods and Irons

By Zak Kozuchowski

GolfWRX Managing Editor

Below are photos and tech specs of Adams new drivers, fairways woods and irons for 2013. The  products are available in two versions -- LS and S.

According to Mike Fox, director of product line management for Adams Golf, the LS is Adam's premium line, which features all of Adams cutting edge technology and targets better golfers. The S line targets golfers looking for game-improving equipment and more modest price points.

Click here for more information on Adams' new hybrids, the Idea Super LS and Idea Super S.

Tech Specs: Adams Speedline Super LS Driver (Retail: $399)

• Offers a mid-launch and low spin (lower launching and lower spinning than Adams' previous driver, the Fast 12)
  
• 1 degree of of adjustability
  
• VST (a slot in the sole), which increases ball speed on mishits and allows for a more optimally placed CG
  
• "Real deal" Mitsubishi Rayon KuroKage stock shaft
  
• Matte white crown with Black PVD face

"The VST (slot) is not the same depth the whole way through," Fox said. "It’s deeper in the heel and in the toe, where you need more speed.In the center, it’s not as deep, because the speed is already maxed there."


















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Tech Specs: Adams Speedline Super S Driver (Retail: $299)

• One 460cc head that offers three different loft combinations
  
• High launch with low spin
  
• VST
  
• "Real deal" Matrix Radix S 60 stock shaft
  
• Matte white crown with Black PVD face

Comparison Pics and also with the RBZ Tour Driver







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Tech Specs: Adams Speedline Super LS Fairway Woods (Retail: $299)

• 1 degree of loft adjustability
  
• Titanium crown and face, stainless steel sole and VST
  
• 16 tunable settings: An included spacer fits in the hosel and allows for 0.5 inches of length to be added to the shaft
  
• A lighter-weight swing-weight screw is also included with purchase, which will keep the swing weight at D2 when the length is extended
  
• "Real deal" Mitsuibishi Rayon KuroKage stock shaft
  
• Matte white crown with Black PVD face

  




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Tech Specs: Adams Speedline Super S Fairway Woods (Retail: $199)

• Cut-through VST
  
• Refined cut slot creates a higher launch angle without increasing spin
  
• Matrix Ozik Radix S stock shaft
  
• Matte white crown with Black PVD face

  


  



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Tech Specs: Adams Idea Super S Irons (Retail: $699)

• 3-PW set includes "real deal" Adams Ideas Super S Hybrids to replace the 3 and 4 irons
  
• Hybrid-inspired irons are "half hallow" on the inside, which allowed engineers to lower cg for high launch
  
• Low profile and fast faces for distance and forgiveness
  
• KBS 90 stock iron shafts

  

  




*The Adams Idea Super LS Hybrids irons will offered with the Super S irons for a $400 up-charge.

[JDuffJr.]

The driver's growing on me...

[WVP]

Thanks Zak!

Yeah, I want that LS FW. Graphics look fine without the red, in my opinion. LS hybrid/iron set would be sweet as well though I wonder if there'd be a big gap between the 22 and 5 iron.

[Bogey's Belly]

Nice looking stuff; IMO, the crown graphics actually add a little spice to an otherwise “function first” kind of look that is synonymous with (pre TMAG) Adams.

[Troyefl]

Burner 3.0 rebranded?  The sole of the LS is hideous.

[BirdieBob]

Lots of comments here...........

http://www.golfwrx.c...r-ls-speedline/

[sung1018]

 Troyefl, on 12 December 2012 - 04:08 PM, said:

Burner 3.0 rebranded?  The sole of the LS is hideous.

Really? I think they look nice. Both FW and hybrid looks money. minus the graphics on the crown. Anyhow, we all know xtd performed. LS will not disappoint us.

16* 4W is available per Golf Discount website. Anybody can confirm this?

[TheDarkOne]

At least no compass on the bottom...

[ksavy17]

speedline ls looks to be a winner!! Definitely wanna try that and the ls hybrid

[Etb1987]

I'm sure the performance is excellent but the color is throwing me off.

[swanry30]

the LS looks to be a winner in my book...

[gregcindyh]

WOW, all of this new gear is makin' my head spin. I was trying not to be a ho for the last few years, but I may have to go back to my ho ways and buy and sell a bunch of it! thanks for the pics!

[averynickt]

any idea on what the face angle looks like on the standard speedline s driver?

[avinash]

Does this driver use the same adaptor as the fast 12 LS?

[mr_divots]

OK, saw the hybrids first, now these.
WAAAAAY too "me too" in the vein of TM/RBZ with all these graphics and now the white heads on these.
If their goal is to completely blur the lines between these merged companies: mission accomplished.
New technology with familiar graphics associated with another brand/product line altogether? Whomever came up with this did not get very creative or original, that's for sure.

Wait for performance... I know the graphics don't hit the ball, but in trying to differentiate and indicate it really is a "new" product, to the average consumer anyway, I'd say they missed the mark and were way too "safe."

[HiSpeed48]

I like the LS fairway wood. Being able to easily add/subtract length sounds like an interesting idea. Not a fan of the white crown though, but it's not a deal breaker.

[emechling]

besides the paint jobs, all look pretty solid.  Was really surprised to see a lie angle of 55.5.  Never seen it that flat.

[lsf_21]

too bad taylormade had to make the Adams clubs look just like Taylormade clubs.

[Frank811]

Loved last years Ls, glad I didn't pull the trigger. It is a very strong possibility all 3 Ls models will be going in my bag

[Mikka]

Clubs look great.....shame about the crown graphics. Major turn-off.

[jldavis73]

If this year's Super LS is lower launching/spinning than the Fast 12 LS...

[Big Ben]

Not feeling it...BB

[Mob]

It may be a great driver, but I really don't want to look down at a club that looks like that.  I don't care for white drivers or graphics on the crown.  I will be passing on this one.

[freddyottawa]

The fairway woods look really good to me, I really want to try those. It's going to be a fun month or so filling the final spot, the 3/4 wood, in my bag!

[Snufles]

 Big Ben, on 12 December 2012 - 06:49 PM, said:

Not feeling it...BB

Ditto

I really like Adams too. Guess I can spend my Wood money on a set of JP wedges.

[Johnny T]

I like all of them, especially the S models with the red graphics.  Yes, I said I like the red graphics.

[RedDevilWheezy]

 Johnny T, on 12 December 2012 - 07:40 PM, said:

I like all of them, especially the S models with the red graphics.  Yes, I said I like the red graphics.

Me too, must be something wrong with us.  For the record, I also think the R11s looks AWESOME and the R1 is growing on me as well.  I game an FT-iZ, so I must have a thing for "ugly" drivers lol.

Edited by RedDevilWheezy, 12 December 2012 - 08:15 PM.

[stage1350]

Makes no sense to keep separate adaptors and weights.  Combine them to reduce inventory and allow interchangability between the components.

[cwolfson]

Crown graphics are stupid

Not a fan

[mosesgolf]

Looks great.  I don't know how Adams is going to top the Super XTD fairway woods.  The Fast12 LS was mediocre for me.