Author: Ned Howard – Retired PGA Teaching Professional
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Adams Golf Irons by Year Released
Adams Golf Irons by Year Table:
| Year Released | Adams Irons Model | |
| 2021 | Tight Lies Hybrd (2021) | |
| 2015 | Adams Idea Tech Hybrid Iron Set Red Hybrid Blue Irons | |
| 2014 | Adams XTD Irons Adams XTD Irons Forged | |
| 2013 | Idea Velocity Slot Tech Irons Idea Super S Irons | |
| 2012 | Adams Idea Hybrid Irons Tech V4 Adams Idea Hybrid Irons Tech V4 Forged Idea CMB Idea Black CB3 | |
| 2011 | Idea a12 OS Hybrid Irons Redline Hybrid Irons Idea Pro a12 Idea MB2 | |
| 2010 | Idea Black CB1 Idea Black CB2 Idea Tech V3 Hybrid Irons A4 Forged Idea Pro-Black Muscle Back | |
| 2009 | Adams Idea Hybrid Irons A7 OS Max Adams Idea Hybrid Hybrid Irons A7 OS Adams Idea Hybrid Hybrid Irons Tech a4 Adams Idea Hybrid Irons Tech a4 OS | |
| 2007 | Idea A3 Idea A3OS | |
| 2006 | Idea Pro GT3 | |
| 2005 | Idea a2 Idea a2 OS | |
| 2004 | Adams GT2 Irons Undercut Adams Tight Lies Irons UC 10 Adams Tight Lies Irons GT 410 Adams Golf Idea Irons A1 Hybrid Adams Golf Idea Irons A1 Pro Hybrid | |
| 2003 | Adams Idea Irons | |
| 2002 | Adams Tight Lies Irons GT (2002) | |
| 2001 | Adams Tight Lies Irons GT |
Adams Golf Drivers by Year Released
Adams Golf Drivers by Year Table:
| Year Released | Adams Golf Driver Model | |
| 2020 | Tight Lies Fairway Wood (2020) (Adams driver 2020) (Adams golf clubs 2020) | |
| 2015 | Blue Driver | |
| 2014 | XTD Driver | |
| 2013 | Speedline Super S Speedline Super LS | |
| 2012 | Speedline Fast 12 Speedline Fast 12 Draw Speedline Fast 12 LS Speedline Tech | |
| 2011 | Speedline F11 Speedline F11 Draw Speedline 9064 LS Speedline 9088 UL Speedline 9088 UL Draw | |
| 2010 | Speedline Fast 10 9064 LS | |
| 2009 | Speedline Speedline Draw Speedline 9032 LS Insight Tech a4 Insight Tech a40S | |
| 2007 | Insight XTD A3 Insight XTD Pro | |
| 2006 | RPM 460 Titanium Insight BUL 5000 Insight BTY 4350 Insight Belle | |
| 2005 | Redline RPM 430Q Redline RPM 460 D Ovation Ovation Offset | |
| 2004 | Redline Tour Redline RPM Tight Lies GT 410 | |
| 2003 | Redline | |
| 2002 | Adams Tight Lies GT 363 Titanium Adams Tight Lies ST 303 Steel | |
| 2000 | SC Series Faldo Driver |
Adams Golf Clubs History
Founded in 1991, Adams Golf Co started out as a custom fitting company, which fit clubs to the golfer by type, size, age, and ability. In the early 90s Adams Golf remained as a small market, specialty club maker without much advertisement…
Then came the Tight Lies fairway wood…
In 1995 Adams Golf released the Tight Lies fairway wood, and exploded in popularity. The unique construction changed the game for professionals and amateurs alike. Adams Golf went from under $1 million in sales in 1994 to over $36 million in 1997.
The signing of Nick Faldo brought on a household name along with proven technology. However, Adams Golf was largely known as a one product company. In 2000 Adams Golf bolstered their lineup with the introduction of SC Titanium drivers and Faldo Wedges.
They even came out with an Adams Idea combo set.
In the new millennium, Adams Golf expanded operations into the UK and Asia. As Adams Golf irons continued to grow in popularity, they struggled to compete with the big manufacturers. Some key releases kept them in the game. Adams golf clubs like the Adams driver 2020, the Tight Lies driver, Adams Idea Irons, Adams Golf Tight Lies Irons, Adams Idea Golf Clubs, and the Redline series kept large manufacturers looking over their shoulders. These were some of the best Adams irons and best Adams driver ever made.
What Happened to Adams Golf?
So what happened to Adams Golf? And who makes Adams Golf Clubs now? Although Adams Golf was beloved by many, especially the Adams senior golf clubs, and the womens drivers, they struggled to get their piece of the pie, and lacked the infrastructure to keep up with demand. Even so, Adams Golf had a very loyal fan base and curb appeal for a larger company to acquire.
Adams Golf irons ultimately sold to TaylorMade (under Adidas) in 2012. The idea being TaylorMade covered mid to low handicap players, and Adams would bring the high handicap/senior/women market to the company.
Through the early years with TaylorMade there were a few driver and iron releases, but production wasn’t as initially expected. 2015 marked the last production of an Adams golf driver or Adams irons.
Even though the Adams golf clubs full line isn’t available anymore, Tight Lies still remains. To this day the Tight Lies fairway woods are still available, outlasting its namesake, and regarded as one of the products to change the game of golf.
