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2012 Adams Speedline Tech Review


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Tested:

Adams Speedline Tech Driver

Loft tested (degrees): 9.5

Shaft: Matrix RUL 54

 

From Adams:

The Speedline Tech Driver puts Adams’ latest performance and technology in a driver for the masses that adds up to 11 more yards in distance and up to 54% greater accuracy. This Speedline 2012 edition combines aerodynamic shaping, the FASTfit adjustability system, lightweight multi-material construction and high-speed face technology allowing faster swing speed, delivering faster club head speed to achieve greater distance.

 

6-4 titanium makes up the face and majority of the body. A new composite carbon fiber (half the density of titanium) goes into an outer wing that moves the center of gravity closer to the shaft and makes the club easier to release through impact. The wing also decreases unwanted vibration and even helps create a more appealing sound at impact, closely related to “feel” for a golfer.

 

The aluminum shaft shield has been re-engineered for added durability and redesigned for easy toggling between the 8 FASTfit Adjustability points to customize your loft, lie and face angle.

 

Pros:

The first ultralight driver with adjustability. An easy to hit bomber. High lauching, but with a boring trajectory. Long, predictable ballflight. Fun to play. Handsome look, especially for a mulit-material club head. The carbon fiber ‘wing’ in the crown is masked well.

 

Cons:

Loud. 46 inch club is longer than most, and may take getting used to. Adjustability markings only evident when the shaft is removed. Shaft screw falls out when loosened so be careful when adjusting.

 

Bottom Line:

Ball. Go. Far. If you’re in the market for an ultralight driver, this may very well lead the pack. The adjustability and distance separate it from other ultralight drivers I’ve tried. If you can handle the long shaft and light overall weight, you’ll love the Speedline Tech.

 

Look:

For such a large looking clubhead, it’s very handsome. Traditional black, glossy paint. No slots in the crown and no alignment aid (could be interpreted as a positive or negative). The clubhead looks larger than most, primarily due to the carbon fiber wing. This functional wing moves the clubhead’s center of gravity and Adams says helps release the club through impact. The wing is masked well and in my opinion is not distracting at all. It all adds to the ‘Tech’ in Speedline Tech.

 

Performance/Playability:

Most ultralights strive to be easy to swing bombers and the Adams Speedline Tech is no different. Ballflight is high, but still has a boring trajectory. The ball seems to have that ‘extra gear’ where the flight flattens out and the ball just keeps going. It’s as long as anything out there and a lot of fun to play.

What separates the ‘Tech’ from others in the ultralight category is its adjustability. Lie and face angle are adjustable . You can dial it in for your swing or dial it open to make it workable. It’s an amazing accomplishment for an ultralight driver. Bravo to Adams innovation.

 

Feel/Soud:

The Speedline Tech is loud. Loud but not obnoxiously so. I did not find it distracting. Feel is lacking a bit. The driver is light, and feel is predicably in line with this. There are some in this category which feel better, but overall this is not what the ultralight driver category is about.

 

Bottom Line:

The Adams Speedline Tech does everything you can expect in an ultralight driver and then some. It’s light, loud, long and packed with features that separate it from the pack. Adjustablilty in an ultralight is a huge accomplishment. Go hit one and see for yourself.

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How does the RUL 54 shaft play? I was wondering if the RUL generated more spin than the X-Con shafts as reported in other reviews.

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Kicked my 9064LS out of my bag... And I've tried many times to do it. I did not care for the RUL at all

 

Here's a quick "review" I did

 

http://www.golfwrx.c...e-tech-reviews/

 

took all three shafts in the identical head today at the range. I switched through every 6 or so balls.

 

Here's what I felt about the Bimatrix (and my other shafts):

 

Bimatrix: Very stable feeling, performed best for me in the STD hosel position, looks very sharp!

 

Oban: Might have been the longest of the bunch, but seemed to work the best in +1/8 closed position

 

Fubuki: Easiest to hit straight, most forgiving (must be the highest spinning?), best in STD position

 

Towards the end of the bucket I was getting to the worn range balls (little dimple depth), so it was difficult to tell what kind of of performance I would really get with it.

 

Sorry so quickly typed, but I will be sure to report back with an on course review @ my home course.

 

-L

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update: Now the Bimatrix combo is winning out believe it or not :)

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being an Adams guy I'm gonna like this. Glad you did a review this driver.

How did it match up to your prior driver that you used?

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[quote name='BENNYSUPREME' timestamp='1347148216' post='5609049']
being an Adams guy I'm gonna like this. Glad you did a review this driver.

How did it match up to your prior driver that you used?
[/quote]

I think I needed the extra forgiveness it gave me over my 9064LS. After the initial thoughts about how much more I like the "look" at address with the 9064LS, I was quickly over it after a few rounds.

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i want to try this driver really bad. i have the fast 12 LS but im not getting along with any of the shafts i have at the moment

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Talking to my local shop, there is ANOTHER Adams driver coming out soon (they aren't even going to carry the Speedline Tech because of this)... I guess it;s supposed to be closer tot he 9064LS.....I sure hope it has the same adaptor, so I can swap out shafts

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Hipcheck,

How's the Speedline Tech doing? I was wondering I you got any LM or ball speed numbers for the driver yet.

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[quote name='Goldenhawk' timestamp='1347757649' post='5645223']
Hipcheck,

How's the Speedline Tech doing? I was wondering I you got any LM or ball speed numbers for the driver yet.
[/quote]

Hawk,

Happy to say this is still in my driver rotation. I say rotation because I'm always tinkering with a few it seems.

Haven't hit a LM with it, but it's still long and easy to hit. I'm going to open it up to try to make it more workable and see what results I get.

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Hip Check,

Any truth to yet another retail Adams driver being released soon?

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[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1347799789' post='5646583']
Hip Check,

Any truth to yet another retail Adams driver being released soon?
[/quote]

I haven't heard anything. V4 sets are up for review next for us.

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[quote name='HipCheck' timestamp='1347891222' post='5650983']
[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1347799789' post='5646583']
Hip Check,

Any truth to yet another retail Adams driver being released soon?
[/quote]

I haven't heard anything. V4 sets are up for review next for us.
[/quote]
Saw that and aplied right away.. Another great opportunity! I really want to try the hybrids.

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Will the Fast 12ls adapters fit in this club?

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[quote name='BENNYSUPREME' timestamp='1349722631' post='5766331']
Will the Fast 12ls adapters fit in this club?
[/quote]
100% yes. Just different writing. #'s vs. letters

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Mizuno T22 RAW 53/57 Modus 120
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