Interview & Pics: Adams Super Hybrid XTD and Super Fairway XTD

[Big Ben]

Does anybody know what lofts will be offered? I'm fired up about this range...BB

[allsportscoach]

[quote name='Big Ben' timestamp='1328374639' post='4212329']
Does anybody know what lofts will be offered? I'm fired up about this range...BB
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I heard 15-17-19-21,

[G-Bone]

[quote name='Big Ben' timestamp='1328374639' post='4212329']
Does anybody know what lofts will be offered? I'm fired up about this range...BB
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Woods: 13, 14.5, 18
Hybrids: 17, 19, 21

[jkalantzis]

I would love to see a comparison between the F12 and the Super XTD fairways.

[fairwayallday]

Would these be bendable? Could I get the 18 bent to a 17 and what would be the effect if any, negative that is?

[G-Bone]

[quote name='fairwayallday' timestamp='1328570068' post='4225735']
Would these be bendable? Could I get the 18 bent to a 17 and what would be the effect if any, negative that is?
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I'll see an Adams rep tomorrow, I'll try to ask him if they can be bent.

As far as other effects, if you choose to bend it strong, you will of course be opening up the face as well, which will make the club slightly more fade bias.

[scottvw13]

I confirmed with Adams today that the SH will be available in 15 degree

[PreppySlapCut]

Any update on the "bendable" issue?

[G-Bone]

I'm sad to report I missed the Adams guy today... Sorry, no update.

[Lemonde]

The decision for me will be between a 13 degree superfairway and a 13 degree rbz tour head although it would be apparent that the stock adams shaft will be way better than the Taylor shaft as I need the lower spinning one

[Amacc829]

Besides the shaft offering, what is the main differenes between the super fairway xtd and the fast 12 3 wood?

[WVP]

[quote name='Amacc829' timestamp='1328814456' post='4246219']
Besides the shaft offering, what is the main differenes between the super fairway xtd and the fast 12 3 wood?


[/quote]

Super uses titanium, that and the stock shaft are the biggest differences.

[G Ham]

I just got done hitting the 14.5 Super Fairway with Fubuki. Let me tell you, if anyone doesn't try this before buying a Tour RBZ they will be doing themselves a disservice. It is incredible! I was using a Foresight monitor, and hitting off range mats was get 14-15 launch with 2300-2400 spin! I never launch a fairway off the deck that high. Without any warm-up and 98 MPH swing speed, I was seeing carry distances 248-250. I think the silver head looks great on the fairway...not as much on the driver though. The days are numbered for my R9 TP 3wood.

[G-Bone]

I just got done hitting the 14.5 Super Fairway with Fubuki. Let me tell you, if anyone doesn't try this before buying a Tour RBZ they will be doing themselves a disservice. It is incredible! I was using a Foresight monitor, and hitting off range mats was get 14-15 launch with 2300-2400 spin! I never launch a fairway off the deck that high. Without any warm-up and 98 MPH swing speed, I was seeing carry distances 248-250. I think the silver head looks great on the fairway...not as much on the driver though. The days are numbered for my R9 TP 3wood.

 

Let the games begin! haha

 

I'm fired up about the XTD, I think the 14.5 three would and 19 hybrid are going to perfectly clean up the distance gaps at the top of my bag... Yahoo!

[fran213]

Adams is the best fairway and hybrid makers on the market. Just bought an F11 13.5 fairway wood and can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can take it for a test drive and see what it can do. Thanks Barney!

[shadowCLV]

Just ordered mine yesterday...Super XTD Hybrids 17 bent to 16 and 21 bent to 20 +1/4" Fubuki Ax400 X Shipping tomorrow! Should get them Friday...pumped to hit these..

[ajgoodal.704]

Keith, Thanks for bragging you jerk. Haha. Hopefully they help you tame the Ocean Course.

[shadowCLV]

Have not ordered anything new in long time...have to show off for that besides the ho in me might find them on BST soon...haha
[quote name='ajgoodal.704' timestamp='1329314712' post='4290135']
Keith, Thanks for bragging you jerk. Haha. Hopefully they help you tame the Ocean Course.
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[ppjn348]

[quote name='Quasimoto' timestamp='1328243070' post='4202513']
The Adams hitting area always seems packed on demo day and this year was no exception. Maybe everyone was reaching for the Fast 12 Series but Zak and I were hunting for the Super Fairway and Super Hybrid, which were in short supply. Jeff from Adams was able to track down one of each so we could hit them. These are badass just based on the soleplate alone. [color="#ff0000"]Zak stepped into a bay and was lacing high, low spin bombs [/color]that traveled forever. Real Fubuki too -- not some 'made for' shaft. Not that this was a surprise, but they really stood out.

What? High, low bombs? Yokay!
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Must not have read what you highlighted red...

[fairwayallday]

Does anyone know if these can be bent, the lie? I have a 19* hybrid and hook it like crazy. Have a 14.5 fairway on order and starting to worry from playing with the hybrid.

[cscgolfcoach]

I went from hitting my a12 18* 215 to hitting my xtd 19* 240+ and these #'s are off the deck!! And what makes the smile on my face even larger is that im not giving up feel or work-ability to gain 25 yards and with the extra degree of loft it lands at a steeper angle making it land on the green softer and not hitting and rolling over the green.....

I have not even received my stock shipment for my golf shop yet and I have sold 2 fairway woods and 3 hybrids in a WEEK by letting my members take my own personal clubs out for a round!! Also that shows you how much people like them by forking over $299 for a fw wood and or hybrid.....there will be a non titanium version of the hybrid that will sell for $199 but I.haven't hit it!! I am a staff player for Adams and they accidentally sent my rep the non titanium head version and before it arrived at my house he had called me saying please send it back and pretend you NEVER SAW IT!!! I am not sure if that has been announced on here yet but if it has im just repeating it and if not you all know now...it comes stock w the Matrix programme shaft (since I only had it momentarily Im not 110% but I do know it was the programme shaft!!

[TheMoneyShot]

I don't think the non Ti heads will sell anything like the Ti heads.

[ntogolf]

[quote name='jkalantzis' timestamp='1328567212' post='4225369']
I would love to see a comparison between the F12 and the Super XTD fairways.
[/quote]I've had/have both, NO COMPARISON to me. XTD is much hotter, less spin.

[allsportscoach]

I agree but the lofts are going to be different, instead of 21 it will be 22, I was fortunate to hit the 22, sound and feel a little different but it still a great hybrid, it was with a white matrix shaft. I still like the smaller head of the A12 slot for the 21 22 23 lofts.


[quote name='TheMoneyShot' timestamp='1331703264' post='4504491']
I don't think the non Ti heads will sell anything like the Ti heads.
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[freeman929]

I think these look really good! Looks like Adams has done it again! I would definitely check these out, but unfortunately i already bought the Fast 12 3 wood. Overall looks like a great product!

[golfcjr]

[quote name='shadowCLV' timestamp='1329268935' post='4287575']
Just ordered mine yesterday...Super XTD Hybrids 17 bent to 16 and 21 bent to 20 +1/4" Fubuki Ax400 X Shipping tomorrow! Should get them Friday...pumped to hit these..
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Where did you order yours from? None of the stores have them in yet and I want to have mine in hand before Myrtle at the end of the month.

Please share!

[living_for_golf]

this will never replace my original tm rescue mid

[TheMoneyShot]

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ost='4539381']
this will never replace my original tm rescue mid
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Have you hit this line yet? Never say never...

[Lemonde]

This hybrid is going to perform to the point where all other hybrids used for longer distances (vs a 3 iron or 4 iron replacement) will become inferior in less than a season. No wonder why Taylor made bought them. I can hit my old ti Ben hogan 2 hybrid 250 yards. This has the potential of having a 17 degree in the bag pushing potentially 270 plus. The xtd 3 wood at 13 degree could be a driver killer. I'm scared it will make my Superfast TP 2.0 obsolete!

[cscgolfcoach]

[quote name='living_for_golf' timestamp='1332203152' post='4539381']
this will never replace my original tm rescue mid
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You should give this a try.....not just because the distance that you will without a doubt gain but when playing in the wind the xtd is amazing w such low spin #'s , not to mention this club will launch higher on regular shots which will help you land the ball on the green without it running over.....and when you hear all this talk about distance you are probably thinking what I USE to "I dont use a hybrid to gain distance, I want one I.can work left or work right and has good feel" well surprise surprise ...the xtd offers amazing feel and it is also very easy to work both directions and control trajectory!!! So if you dont want to.give it a chance thats your choice because your wife will not be mad at you for spending $300.00+ on another golf club....cause if you try it you will buy it!!! Hopefully you will have a demo at your club so you can give it a go!! Even though it would be hard to admit to us that you switched lol
PS- I will not be able to sleep tonight due to still being upset from todays news on the Adams buyout!!! Golf needs companies like Adams just like they need TM ... but I guess TM decided to spend there $ on buying them instead of in the courtroom for infringements!!! Adams is a future Hogan, Maxfli .... I really hope im wrong but why try to compete against yourself?? It only makes since and its not like they are going to come out and say "we are planning on fazing Adams out" because they dont want golf professionals like myself to cancel my order for this year and be out millions because why would I want to have a brand that will be obsolete in 3 years!! Sad day
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