
Terrific Game Improvement Irons at any price
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The Idea A2 Idea iron set (not the OS) was my first choice of irons, through all the price ranges. Golf Digest has ranked Adams "Gold" and Best Value more than once. Adams practically invented the hybrid club, and has translated the technology to its mid- and short-irons.
First of all, the 3 and 4 hybrids are phenomenal. Out of the fairway, off the tee, or from the rough, you will NEVER hit a long iron like these. Honestly, I never use my 5 wood anymore. Why bother, when the 3 hybrid has the same distance, but is much more user friendly? If you struggle with achieving loft with the long irons (who doesn't?), look no further. I can't say enough good things about these clubs.
The mid irons are also very hit-able. These are not blades, nor are they meant to be, although shaping shots is achievable. If you have a semi-solid swing and foundation, the clubs will do the rest. I used to be afraid of hitting a long 5 iron, or trying a low draw with my 6 iron around an obstacle, but both are my favorite mid-approach shots now.
The short irons are also very good. I would prefer a bit less bounce (PW especially), but the low MOI on the clubs allow for a steeper swing and better loft. Distance manipulation can be trickier though, because of such a large and soft impact area. But if you are using these clubs, that shouldn't be an issue anyway.
Other clubs that I looked at were the Ping G2's, and the Callaway X-18's. Both clubs are good, but for me (who shoots in the low 90's), the Adams A2 Idea set was a much better buy, not only in terms of value, but for usable performance.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these irons for anyone who is a bogey golfer, or even a lower handicap, as the hittability of these irons is superb. Higher handicap golfers, or seniors/ladies/younger players may be better served by the OS version of these clubs, which have 4 hybrids. Match these sets with 2 quality wedges, a 3 wood, and a driver, and you'll be happy ever after.
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