Adams Speedline

[easyyy]

Not much info. Great looking all titanium head. Here are the Pics...

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=213935

 

 

 

 

 

[pfarnz]

My rep brought this driver by the shop last week and I had a chance to hit it a bunch. Adams hired Texas A&M University to research the aerodynamics of the current drivers on the market. They where able to determine that most of them are not very aerodynamic. There whole marketing campaign is Faster equals longer. With a more aerodynamic club head and less drag you can swing the club faster resulting in longer drives. Their claim is an average of 2-6 mph gain on swing speed.

 

MY TEST RESULTS:

 

I hit my driver (Callaway FT-IQ) 10 times on the Vector Pro. My average club head speed was 100.5 mph.

 

I then hit the Speedline 10 times. My club head speed increased to 105.5 and I picked up an additional 18 yards total distance.

 

Needless to say I ordered one for myself and a bunch for the shop.

 

I think it's worth noting that one of my employee's performed the same test with his current driver. He has an average swing speed of 126 mph and he didn't notice a real difference in speed with the Speedline. IMO for players with faster swings I don't know how much of a benefit they will realize, but for players with slower swing speeds I see this being a legitimate driver.

[Boba]

I would think that players with faster swing speeds would encounter far more drag than players with moderate swing speeds. Although the gains will certainly vary from person to person as the improvements are based on the person's current driver, I've only seen people gain swing speed with it.

[mrlongball]

Were there any other performance bonuses in the driver? ball speed, spin, etc....

 

is it basically the A4 head just more aerodynamic?

[Spumoni]

I hit the 9.5 stock stiff shaft next to my a4 in the simulator and didn't see any significant difference that caused me to Ho it.

[vonmosher455]

Played my first round with it yesterday. mild distance increase. more forgiving than my XTD pro.Its A Draw machine, Love the shape. Not real fond of the of the AXIX shaft, the tourqe numbers are to high but it seamed to work. I will put it back in the shop and order one with a ozik, see how that works. I have the 9015D also and speed line goes much higher. both 9.5 degrees.

[Sooner1]

played my first round with my over the weekend. have the 9.5 with a Fujikura Rombax 7z08 X Flex 45.5 inches. This is an anti-left club and i had a very nice high flat ball flight. it was better for me than my 907 d2 and my slight misses were much better. great driver.

[aussieb]

Can you tell me anywhere I can buy just a LH head for this? I'd like a 8.5, but I think it only comes in 9.5 for lefties.

[bigt5]

I hit one yesterday at the North Texas Golf Expo. It swung really nice and ball really jump off it. Being indoors with no meters or any gadet to tell my swing speed or distance, that is all the info i could tell you at this moment. The rep told my friend that the left handed head should be out sometime in April.

[18in2hours]

Can anyone comment on the face angle of the draw model to the standard?

 

Is the standard open or square? I couldn't find the info on the Adams website, but maybe I was looking in the wrong spot.

[dayll]

Just thinking-if an aerodynamic head is actually functional how about shafts that are wedge shaped to decrease drag? dayll

[hbear]

Can anyone comment on the face angle of the draw model to the standard?

 

Is the standard open or square? I couldn't find the info on the Adams website, but maybe I was looking in the wrong spot.

 

Don't know what the website specs say, but from looking at one in the golf shop....

For me the draw version is offset with a closed face.

[ProjectX]

Just thinking-if an aerodynamic head is actually functional how about shafts that are wedge shaped to decrease drag? dayll

 

LOL ever hear of the Air Hammer

[deep]

Just got the 10.5 with Axis Blue Stiff. Longer and lighter shaft than I am used to. Me: typically around 105mph swing speed, moderate to smooth transition. My first range session showed that this setup produces mid-high and flat ball flight, great distance and tight dispersion. Very happy with results so far.

[dallas72]

Got a Speedline on Ebay for $200. Mine is equipped with the Matrix shaft that usually comes with the A4. Only have one round under my belt but I really like it so far. Distance is a little better than my Titleist 907 D2. I did try out the Speedline on a launch monitor and I picked up an additional 3 mph in clubhead speed. Great looking club at address with no markings to distract you and it has a very traditional shape.

[Bulldogdoc]

I bought this driver on a whim and I have been so impressed. I've shortened mine to 44.5" and still driving it about 10 yards longer than my Tm Burner. Very accurate and excellent ball flight.

[GaryO]

I hit the 12.5 draw, senior "A" Axis shaft Speedline at demo day this weekend. Best in show for me. Watched other older guys just hammer it one after another on Friday. Word must have gotten around cause when I went back on Saturday they were swamped at the Adams tent with every position filled with Speedlines on the range. I just stood there and watched everyone smack it up the middle high and far. I think Adams is on to something...

 

P.S. the R9 and Burner were getting long looks too down the way at TM.

[Golfwolf]

I finally got out and used the Speedline driver (10.5°/Axis R flex) yesterday, it was my first on course experience with it. I purchased it back in Jan/February after trying a number of different drivers at an indoor range session (FT9, FT-IQ, A4, Rapture V2), it was the best fit for me on the simulator. After yesterday it appears I made the correct choice, it is straight, predictable, better distance than my other driver (07 9.5° TM Burner TP), I love this club.

[maugust789]

SURPRISE DRIVER --- Went to demo day today with the intention of hitting the A4 with different shaft combos. They had ONE A4 and about 12 Speedlines. I killed the A4 on an indoor monitor earlier this year and wanted to see it outside. Unfortunately the OZIK 60-S just didn't get it for me. Felt whippy and was getting long tall and rights... I think the 70gram or an X would fit me better.

Tried a couple combos in the Speedline and was equally unimpressed with the Stiff shafts both the red & the blue. Then I got my hands on the 9.5 with the blue X stiff and it blew EVERYTHING out of the WATER. Literally 15 yards or more with much better control. Why I didn't buy it on the spot, I'll never know...

 

If I was going to buy today It would be the Speedline 9.5 with th Axiv Blue X...

[LeftyNC]

For me, the Speedline is the best head I've hit in a long time. The A4 Tech just didn't do it for me. The Speedline reminds me of the r510 tp in terms of sound and feel. Higher launch and spin though.

 

After trying a couple shafts in mine, I'm finally very happy with the Speedline 9.5* / GD Purple Ice 65-S combo. I had never tried the Purple Ice before but it is a really great shaft. Much better for me than the stock Prolaunch Axis Blue 60 stiff (too weak) and the Tour AD YSQ 65 stiff (still not quite stiff enough). Actually, the Axis Blue in x-stiff might have worked. May try that sometime...

[Obsessotron]

I tried the speedline with the Axis Blue 60S and was absolutely bombing it! Huge, straight drives all day with a nice sound that isn't offensive. Unfortunately after hitting about 7 balls the head broke off of the shaft and I was left with nothing :( Great driver Adams but what the hell is that all about?!

[pmarks01]

Just got my new 9.5 with the Axis Blue stiff shaft. I HATED IT.

 

- Shaft too long for the small sweet spot

- Dull impact sound

- Spaghetti shaft

 

In hindsight I should have tried the Axis Red instead, but I really want a MID-launch shaft, not a LOW one. I'm going to try the A4 Tech 10.5 stock Ozik next, I'm not going back to the Speedline.

[LeftyNC]

Just got my new 9.5 with the Axis Blue stiff shaft. I HATED IT.

 

- Shaft too long for the small sweet spot

- Dull impact sound

- Spaghetti shaft

 

In hindsight I should have tried the Axis Red instead, but I really want a MID-launch shaft, not a LOW one. I'm going to try the A4 Tech 10.5 stock Ozik next, I'm not going back to the Speedline.

 

A low launch shaft in this head would most likely produce the mid launch you were looking for. I'm getting ready to put a Rombax 6Z08 in a Speedline 9.5*. My current setup with a Purple Ice 65-S works well as long as I tee it down a little. I for one love the dull sound this club makes. To each his own...

[curgs]

Has anyone compared the speedline to the A4 or the 9106d to see if there is a difference in distance ?

[curgs]

also I have just read that the 2008 long drive champion jamie sadlowski just signed to use the speedline

 

just was wondering if there is any difference in distance between the A4 and this one

[BeBoP]

Check out this Speedline being used by John Daly (click on link below).

 

Looks like a cross between a Speedline+9015D.

 

Anybody have info on these going retail?

 

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?sh...=245762&hl=

[Pondy]

I had read in another post on WRX that the Speedline Classic was somehow tweaked to lower the spin rate. But don't take that for gospel because I can't locate the actual post to quote from.

 

I do know that the Speedline Classic is Tour Only, for now. New products will be released in July; maybe the Classic (?)

 

But it is very nice to hear that Adams has a winner. Plus, they're including a free FW with a Driver purchase, I so like this company :good:

[BeBoP]

I had read in another post on WRX that the Speedline Classic was somehow tweaked to lower the spin rate. But don't take that for gospel because I can't locate the actual post to quote from.

 

I do know that the Speedline Classic is Tour Only, for now. New products will be released in July; maybe the Classic (?)

 

But it is very nice to hear that Adams has a winner. Plus, they're including a free FW with a Driver purchase, I so like this company :good:

 

cool :beach: something to look forward to.

[Omi7000]

anyone been able to compare this driver with the cobra s90- or r9. I was able to hit the 10.5 with Axis Blue Stiff and was hitting bombs, great trajectory as well. My only concern is the spin rate, from what I understand it's not a low spin combo. I'd like to get a few more insight before i pull the trigger on this one.

[jlyons]

I love this site. Read it often but rarely participate. The advice of these people who know so much about equipment and the game is invaluable.

Hoping someone can give me some advice. Looking for a new driver and just tried a Tech A4. Solid driver but I had trouble pushing it (guess due to the slightly open face). I'm 53yo, 5'11", thin and fairly athletic. Homemade swing that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. No registered handicap but probably stand at about a 16-17 (shoot in the 80s). Slow swing speed in low 90s.

Thinking about trying a Speedline Driver but not sure what loft/shaft combination. I hit driver rather low (not on purpose) and distance usually 240 bad day and 275 good day. Have always played a 10.5* R-flex.

Since this club is suppose to add 2-4mph clubhead speed, would put me on the border of stiff flex. And, if club is high launch, can I get a more boring flight going with a 9* on this one.

Anybody here have a suggestion on combo of loft/shaft that might work best for me based on their experience with this club? Thanks for any help. JOE