eBay item number:155498099782 Shipping and handling Item location: USA, United States Ships I did say that Nobody believes me. So I really dont care where TM is positioning Adams, although they seem to be positioning it to golfers like me. 99. The Adams Idea irons were designed to be playable for a wide variety of golfers and can be classified as modern game-improvement irons. (David Dusek/Golfweek). Just what I want. The Adams Idea putters, the blade-style Prospect and the fang-style mallet called the Mission, were named for prominent streets in San Diego. Perhaps its a comfort level thing, perhaps theres something in the Tight Lies design that can lead one to believe it doesnt play as well from better lies (even if it actually does). *Due to operator (me) error we dont have dispersion charts for Joe from the Waste Bunker. The A12 OS hybrid, available in lofts designed to replace your 2-iron all the way up to your 7-iron, is the first that leverages Adams Velocity Slot Technology The A12 OS introduces us to what Adams calls the Transitional Hybrid. Peoples buying habits have changed since Adams was a prominent brand in the 90s and 2000s, so the company is trying to make itself available to younger players and other golfers who are used to buying things online. I agree with the reviewer who said that clubs have reached their limit in terms of cost, and the extra performance is not so stellar that it is worth the $199 tag unless you really like it. I have 3 wedges in my bag, (48, 52 and 58) and can manufacture most anything I want out of them. Heres the new Adams Idea lineup for 2023, all of which will be available for right- or left-handed golfers: Gear: Adams Idea driver Im the wrong side of 70, but the RBZ is now back in my locker and Im tired of guys coming up to me asking what club Im hitting for my second shot. Then grabbed a 7iron from my bag and hit my usual 160-165 carry. See details Located in: Palm Coast, Florida, United States The price for golf equipment has reached the peak for me to make any more new purchases. Free shipping for many products! Ships from United States. The pitching wedge works pretty darned well around the greens. All products featured on Golf Digest are independently selected by our editors. Hey Dru_ golf clubs feel (sound) different in a closed space than to a open space. I recently retrieved a couple of the original Tight Lies clubs from a dark corner in my basement with a view to giving them a shot to be in the daylight again. The club is great on every surface of the course. The 15th is a brutal challenge. As with our fairway test, 2 of the 3 testers actually proved more accurate with the Tight Lies, and the 3rd (as with the fairway test) was only marginally less accurate. Read item description or contact seller for postage options. If you dial these woods in, put a good swing on them, and they will be right on the money every time. Right now, most of the good, high end stuff is marked down about 75% in the stores, not on the websites. Do I really need it? Our findings and research showed that this golfer is still heavily invested in quality and craftsmanship. For those in search of a nasty lie, the 15th has plenty to offer. I think youll see Adams focus on the mid to high handicap golfer while TaylorMade caters to the low to mid. It is operationally speaking, EXACTLY how they did business before TaylorMade took over. 7-Wood. The reason the club is successful is it works, Adams succinctly told Dallas Magazine in 1998. Now, the Tight Lies has returned, bringing new technology to a club with plenty of retro appeal. Adams Golf is releasing new Tight Lies fairway woods and hybrids, which will continue to feature the patented Tri-Sole found in the original iteration. In other words, the latest re-launch of the Adams Golf brand is designed to (hopefully) make the equipment manufacturer a major player in the gear space once again, especially for new golfers whove shifted their graze towards direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. Had to put the sunscreen on since I was in shorts and short sleeves. Copyright 2023 PGA TOUR, Inc. All rights reserved. Player testing: Checking out Fujikura's Axiom iron shafts, These sleek and stylish golf carry bags are just what your game needs, How the arrow on Tony Finau's Ping putter can benefit YOUR game | Winner's bag, Shop Tony Finau's fresh final-round look at the Mexico Open. Referred to as C-Groove, it is milled into the 303 stainless steel heads and helps soften feel, enhance sound and produce a more consistent roll. You carry it, it serves little actual purpose, and you could quite functionally achieve the same results with a different club. Engineered To Increase Ball Speed & Launch. Specs:Stainless steel body and face with carbon fiber crown. (#333412217259), Seagull Guitar Electro Acoustic Model Blackburst (#333361665276). While many mid- and higher-handicap players will play wedge shots from a square position, the sole grind allows players to open the face and get the leading edge under the ball on tight lies without exposing too much bounce. The C-Groove face softens feel, enhances sound and helps produce a more consistent roll. It slides like its been waxed and put on a track. Built around the wildly popular Yes! The Korn Ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is used in the Korn Ferry Tour logo with permission. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Its garbage. A versatile C-grind sole with heel and toe relief is equipped to handle a variety of turf conditions. The tri-sole design improves turf interaction and helps golfers retain speed through the hitting zone. 2 of the 3 guys were significantly more accurate coming out of the waste bunker while the 3rd was only marginally less accurate. I use my 7 wood 80% of the time, every time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, (your email address will not be published), Costco Kirkland Performance + Golf Ball (Version 3), Costco Kirkland Signature Wedges Version 2. I also feel the new off the rack costs are too high, and Ebay has the clubs within two months or so of issue for 25% off. An opinion hitting off astroturf.. No. The first, from 186 to an uphill green from the FW was pin high just on the right fringe. The Tight Lies fairway wood features a patented trapezoidal-shaped club head that looks great at address and helps increase launch angle. Gear: Adams Idea fairway woods Price: $199 with UST Mamiya Helium NanoCore Black shaft and Lamkins Crossline 360 grips Specs: Stainless steel body and If the new version is substantially better I will beat up my credit card. See details That leaves me with a hole that I can fill with a 4 iron or 5 hybrid depending on my mood and ability on any given day. The T-L was very accurate but the sound and feel left something to be desired. Adams will tell you that the Tight Lies isnt a launch monitor killer. Instead, the goal is to offer well-made equipment that has technologies, features and benefits found in higher-priced clubs but sell those clubs at a lower cost. Adams Tight Lies 3 Fairway Wood 16 Degree Loft Right Handed Ladies Flex Visit the Adams Golf Store About this item Hit High, Long & Consistent Shots From Any Lie. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. My point is that Adams puts them front and center in advertising because they will appeal to senior buyers. The slot is situated just behind the face, in the sole, and allows the face to flex more efficiently at impact, leading to faster ball speeds. Last season I decided to put the 7 wood back in my bag. Free shipping for many products! Available 4-iron through attack wedge. Fortunately, nasty was exactly what we were looking for. The 2013 version of the club that Adams released in the mid-90's has a lower face height to maximize playability and forgiveness. Until now. Engineered To Increase Ball Speed & Launch Extended Face Technology Delivers A Wider Strike Zone & Better Performance On Mis-Hits Tight Lies was the get out of the jail club; the safety club that could almost literally be hit from anywhere. The click sound at impact is very nice and solid. Adams Tight Lies 3 Fairway Wood 16 Degree Loft Right Handed Ladies Flex. View a wide selection of Golf Equipment and other great items on KSL Dont call it a comeback: Why Adams Golfs latest return is different, Phil Mickelson alleges world ranking collusion taking place, What is a PGA Tour Special Temporary member? This design helps increase perimeter weighting for forgiveness and elevates the center of gravity so shots feel more solid. Adams Idea Prospect putter (David Dusek/Golfweek). The final puzzle piece is a C-Groove putter ($149; 34 and 35 inches) thats sure to have gearheads talking. TaylorMade almost certainly isnt going to spend to build the Adams brand on the PGA tour. As I said, we all preferred our own clubs off the fairway. WebAdams Fairway Wood $25.99 WAS $99.99 Below Average Dexterity: Right Type: 3 Wood 3W Loft: 16 Flex: Regular Shaft: Adams Stock Graphite Add to Cart Adams Fairway Web2013 Tight Lies: Dexterity: Right Handed: Shaft Material: Graphite: Shaft Flex: Regular: Club Length: 41.75in: Club Loft: 22 Shaft Model: Mitsubishi Bassara E-Series 55: Now that the Tight Lies is in full release; between Tight Lies and Tight Lies Tour you should almost certainly be able to find a model that gets you to the desired distance. for PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about Product Partnerships Limited - opens in a new window or tab, See terms for PayPal Credit - opens in a new window or tab, KEF KHT 3005 Speaker System (#333412193207). document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Item information. Gear:Adams Idea Prospect, Mission putters Instead, the only time you see the Adams logo on TV is when their hats and bags shuffle past from carts to greens during a Champions Tour telecast. Graphite. The distance gains we saw coming out of the rough didnt hold up, but remember, were talking about an imperfect comparison from a distance perspective. I also carry a 1-iron for those low, out-from-under-the-trees shots. That why we wanted to stay with the iconic profile. (David Dusek/Golfweek). I demoed the 16 and 19, thought they were easy to elevate and I hit it them on the screws. The Idea wedge has a high CG placement for flight control. See details Located in: Lancaster, United Kingdom Delivery: Varies Returns: No returns accepted. I did have one of the first tight lies clubs and loved it but $199.00 bucks is tooooo high! In other words, as players gain experience and confidence around the greens, this wedge will allow them to try a wider variety of shots. Its much more difficult to get stuck, which means that even when the swing isnt the best, the result is often better than deserved. I put a reasonable offer in and it was accepted within an hour and a half. However, the hitting surface of the Prospect and Mission are pure Adams, thanks to a semicircular grooved pattern in the middle. The lofts of the new Idea irons are not overly strong by modern standards, with the 7-iron being 30 degrees and the pitching wedge that comes with the set at 44.5 degrees. The new design extends the top of the face to make it easier to hit off the tee while retaining the low-profile head and lower center of gravity. test. While most modern fairway woods are loaded with technology to maximize distance, they don't make it easier to hit to really gain that extra distance. Its easy to catch the edge and either dig or have the face flop open (nothing like going from the waste bunker into the the creek below it). Not only did the Tight Lies put Adams Golf on the map in 3 short years the company went from less than 1 million in sales to 36.7 In comparing it to what I remember from the tight lies of yesteryear I believe the new one is much better out of the rough and off the tee. This tight lies is famous only for Well tight lies Bad situations on a golf course Rough, uneven lies etc You can compare drivers but for me thats where the sim ends. Either way you cant lose. thanks. Adams Idea fairway wood (David Dusek/Golfweek), Gear:Adams Idea fairway woods And even if it hadnt given the results I would have just sucked it up and been happy with it. It performs very well out of the rough and the distance and direction are excellent. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Fifteen years before the current golf boom started, Adams Golf was on a roll. The testers of this club suck at golf I am 13 and have the tight lies 19 degree and can out hit u any day on a bad shot it goes 200. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Adams Tight Lies - Strong 7 - Fairway Wood - T 24 S - Graphite, R Flex, 42" at the best online prices at eBay! Rarely used anymore, but it is money, Didnt MGS say fairway woods have been obsoleted by hybrids not too long ago? Web52K views 1 year ago The new Adams Tight Lies is here and Righty Matt tests these new fairway woods and hybrids to see how easy to hit they really are! In addition to materials upgrades since the previous incarnation of the Tight Lies that came out almost a decade ago, the new Tight Lies clubs feature a Velocity Slot behind the clubface to increase face flexibility, ball speeds and improve launch on off-center strikes. Adams was acquired by TaylorMade in 2012. While ball speed is usually the name of the game with hollow irons, the internal geometry made it possible to mitigate sound and heighten feel at impact. But Adams isnt simply churning out old, tired designs for the sake of padding the bottom line. Here are some pages/products you might like instead. Please completely fill out the form and re-submit. For those keeping track at home, Adams has been resuscitated a few times since it was acquired by TaylorMade, in 2012, for roughly $70 million. WebAdams Golf GT Tight Lies 7 wood mens. Theyre playing the game more than ever. Adams Fairway Wood 17 Loft Golf Clubs, 4-Wood 17 Loft Fairway Wood Golf Clubs, Adams Fairway Wood Extra Stiff Flex Golf Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Adams Tight Lies ST Fairway Wood 4 Wood 4W 17 Graphite Stiff Right 43.0in at the best online prices at eBay! The Mission mallet featues the popular C-Groove face design for a consistent end-over-end roll. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Women's Adams Golf Tight Lies Fairway Wood - RH 16 L at the best online prices at eBay! WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Scotty Cameron Newport Beach Studio Stainless Asian Spec 340G Putter Titleist at the best online prices at I love to shop the remiander bins at Golfsmith and Golf Galaxy and Golers Warehouse here in New England for the 2010 and 2011 top of the line equipment, especially drivers, wedges, hybrids and fairway woods. You wont find Adams new drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges or putters in golf shops. I have the 19 and 22, and am looking for a 14 or 16 as a long club deciding between it and the BB. If they were a part of the TaylorMade franchise, they would be between the. In the following years, some Adams Golf technologies and ideas made their way into TaylorMade clubs, but the brand faded with time. In 2 of the 3 cases, the Tight Lies was, on average, considerably closer to the target line. Graphite. Golfers new to the game and making their first investment in quality clubs want equipment that looks like the gear used by veteran players. Years ago I had a Tight Lies 3 wood and 7 wood. To better replicate on course conditions (and to preserve the course) we had testers hit 4 shots with each club from each location. Tony is the Editor of MyGolfSpy where his job is to bring fresh and innovative content to the site. In addition to his editorial responsibilities, he was instrumental in developing MyGolfSpy's data-driven testing methodologies and continues to sift through our data to find the insights that can help improve your game. Sometimes you have to hit out of weeds, and more often than not, overhanging branches force you to go more left than youd like. Clubs are the latest rendition of a mid-90s classic, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. It didnt feel good at contact. For a guy like me, I cant help but think that Tight Lies would increase the chances for success. Specs:Cast, hollow-bodied stainless steel irons. Seniors. eBay Money Find a fitting location near you at True Spec Golf. Want to overhaul your bag for 2023? The 7-wood gets a bad rap. Your support means we can continue to test, review and report unbiased information for you to get the best equipment for your game. The Idea iron is built around a hollow body construction. For some it was a fairway wood, for me it was a hybrid. Watch this item. In 2010, Adams introduced the Pro Black series, a forged design for better players seeking workability and Oh yeah, one more thing Adams just signed Ernie Els away from Callaway. Look at the Adams Tour Staffsigning guys like Elsthats business as usual. With a high CG location, the Idea wedge ($99/steel; $119/graphite) is made for flight control, thanks to a pronounced milled undercut in the lower portion of the head that allowed mass to be pushed into the toe section. 21. WebI have the 17 loft and 21 loft in draw bias offset. (Adams also plans to offer custom options later this spring.). Lofts: 9, 10.5 and 12 degrees. Third was from 220 in the FW and I put that one to 20 yds of uphill green. When Barney Adams designed the original Tight Lies the idea was an easy to hit club to replace not so easy to hit long irons. Fairway Wood. Arguably with TMaG behind they have more $$$ to work with, but when youre a smaller brand, you spend where you get the most spread/exposure, for a company of Adams size, that as ALWAYS been the Champions Tour and the LPGA (note that their LPGA roster is almost as long as their Champions Tour Roster). I have found an Adams 9064 driver for $50 and a Minzuno T 11 wedge for $45, endless hybrids for under $50. Whatever it might be, the question to ask yourself is this: Do I hit this club more often than I get myself into trouble? Never had the pleasure. View manufacturer. The perfect game improvement set of clubs. Free shipping for many products! Considering adding one or two others to my bag based on the good result so far. | You can see it in everything from the change in Adams logo fonts to old-timey cursive, to which pros are wearing their hats and appearing in their TV ads (Watson and Perry) to the revival of the tight lies (the quintessential old duffers club). Oh by the way came off the course out here in Northern calif a few hours ago and it was mostly sunny and 71 degrees. Oh, I am selective,not trying to hoard too much! Both clubs have a dark, anti-glare finish and a single white alignment line. But if you put yourself in their shoes, most still arent quite sure where they want to begin their search for equipment. Buy the 2013 Adams Tight Lies fairway wood from 2nd Swing and get a great deal by trading in your old clubs for the highest values in the business. The return of the original tri-level sole makes this club easier to hit from anywhere on the golf course. The Idea features the brands new Cut-Thru Slot, which runs all the way through the club behind the face.