Adams Fast 12 LS driver, wow! How did I miss this driver?

[trp3319]

I've been playing a 910 D2 and really have no complaints. I find lots of fairways with good distance. In the typical golf fashion I purchased an R1 looking for more distance. The R1 is longer on occasion, but regardless of how I tune it I'm much less consistent with it.

 

So today I went to the PGA Superstore today to try a few new drivers. Specifically I was interested in the 913 D2 and the SLDR. After hitting both for over 30 minutes I came to the conclusion that neither is significantly longer than my 910. I'd hit a few bombs with each, but overall the R1 was the longest, but the 910 gave me the best combo of distance and accuracy. One of the sales guys I know asks what drivers I've tested and comments that he and several employees play the now discontinued Adams Fast 12 LS driver and swear it's the longest driver and they test against everything in the store. He brings me back a 9.5 and holy crap, it's easily 10 yards by the R1 and even more than my 910. Did I somehow miss this driver when it was out? Anyone still playing one? If so, your thoughts? And and the most unreal part? It's on close out for $149!!!!

 

Thanks!

[Duffner's Waggle]

Just picked one up on the cheap here from the BST. EASILY the longest AND EASIEST driver I've ever hit. I have a Matrix Black Tie X Flex in it and it is incredible. The ball just gets up and goes. SUPER low spin and knuckles through the air, carrying about 275 or 280 probably even in windy conditions.

Played a couple weeks ago in REALLY windy conditions, and was actually playing the white tees as my playing partners weren't long hitters and the wind made the already tough course 3x as long....anyways had a 294 yd 'Drivable' Par 4, but it was into the teeth of the wind.....I'd been hittin 3wood all day to keep the flight down, but I thought WTH, why not?.....smooth, easy swing and BANG, off like a freakin lightning bolt. CARRIED it to the very edge of the front upslope of the green, probably 280-285. With elevation change and distance it looked like I was on in 1, but ended up just at the base. Chipped up and 2 putted for par, but that is a drive I will remember a long, long time.

[EJ Mac]

I took mine out the other day and hit some nice drives with it, but honestly for me I still think my R5TP is longer. I am still gonna thoroughly test it once spring comes since I now have some consistency with it.

[GeorgeL]

I'm still gaming this driver, despite trying all of the latest offerings and even after buying the new XTD Ti (without hitting it - I got a really good deal). It even made me sell my 913D2 with AD DI-6. I luckily came upon this driver a few months ago when an older gentleman I was paired with consistently outdrove me by a ton. He told me it was the driver and that it made him replace his 913D2 with AD DI-6 as well. Suffice it to say the next day I snatched one up in the used bin at a local golf store.
I am still on the fence about the XTD TI though. I feel that the new Adams is hotter across the face but the shaft isn't as good as the stock Fubuki Alpha in the LS. I'm considering trying the XTD Ti with the Fubuki shaft before deciding which one I'll be putting in the bag.

[MadGolfer76]

It is a really great driver, but certainly isn't a low spin head. I had one with the Fubuki Alpha and the dispersion with that shaft was not great for me. Probably needed a different shaft, but I found it plenty long. Kind of performed like a Rapture V2 - nothing about the combo screamed "long," but it did produce a ton of ball speed.

[enduro]

Nice enough driver, but the F12LS can be found much cheaper than $149 on Ebay,

[alessio]

Is it longer than most recent Super LS??

[Qegurezi]

[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388729130' post='8389373']
It is a really great driver, but certainly isn't a low spin head.
[/quote]

Of course it's a low spin head. Obviously the Fubuki was too loose for you so you're hardly going to get a proper spin reading.

[HandsomeMatt]

I have one on a ProLaunch Red playing at 47", I took the weight out of the back and painted the crown, LOVE THAT THING.Driver is the one club I never bother to look at when at a golf store or online.

[jmcdonald]

I had a Tour Issue glued hosel Fast 12 LS and it was a monster. R1 actually beat it out, but it is a steal if you can scoop one up!

[SetTheBarrHigh]

[quote name='GeorgeL' timestamp='1388728266' post='8389327']
I'm still gaming this driver, despite trying all of the latest offerings and even after buying the new XTD Ti (without hitting it - I got a really good deal). It even made me sell my 913D2 with AD DI-6. I luckily came upon this driver a few months ago when an older gentleman I was paired with consistently outdrove me by a ton. He told me it was the driver and that it made him replace his 913D2 with AD DI-6 as well. Suffice it to say the next day I snatched one up in the used bin at a local golf store.
I am still on the fence about the XTD TI though. I feel that the new Adams is hotter across the face but the shaft isn't as good as the stock Fubuki Alpha in the LS. I'm considering trying the XTD Ti with the Fubuki shaft before deciding which one I'll be putting in the bag.
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Same, exact scenario. I bought the XTD and really like it aesthetically, but I still feel like I hit my F12 LS with a little more control. The F12 sound is a lot better too, sound is a big deal with me. I'm going to give the XTD about another month and decide from there. I had the Red Tie pulled before I ever hit the driver, and my extra Fubuki installed.

[_Hawk3y3_]

[quote name='alessio' timestamp='1388734455' post='8389513']
Is it longer than most recent Super LS??
[/quote]For me, Super LS was longer, but not by much. Many are saying that F12LS sounds/feels better. I gave my Super LS the cotton ball treatment and it feels/sounds fantastic to me. The stock Kuro Kage shaft in the Super LS also works really well for me, although I'm trying out an OG Blueboard at 44" at the moment. Either way, both are great sticks, and I'm sure the new XTD is as well.

[MadGolfer76]

[quote name='Qegurezi' timestamp='1388737098' post='8389559']
[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388729130' post='8389373']
It is a really great driver, but certainly isn't a low spin head.
[/quote]

Of course it's a low spin head. Obviously the Fubuki was too loose for you so you're hardly going to get a proper spin reading.
[/quote]

Flattery will get you everywhere, Qeg.

[landshark]

[quote name='Ness' timestamp='1388755754' post='8389961']
[quote name='GeorgeL' timestamp='1388728266' post='8389327']
I'm still gaming this driver, despite trying all of the latest offerings and even after buying the new XTD Ti (without hitting it - I got a really good deal). It even made me sell my 913D2 with AD DI-6. I luckily came upon this driver a few months ago when an older gentleman I was paired with consistently outdrove me by a ton. He told me it was the driver and that it made him replace his 913D2 with AD DI-6 as well. Suffice it to say the next day I snatched one up in the used bin at a local golf store.
I am still on the fence about the XTD TI though. I feel that the new Adams is hotter across the face but the shaft isn't as good as the stock Fubuki Alpha in the LS. I'm considering trying the XTD Ti with the Fubuki shaft before deciding which one I'll be putting in the bag.
[/quote]


Same, exact scenario. I bought the XTD and really like it aesthetically, but I still feel like I hit my F12 LS with a little more control. The F12 sound is a lot better too, sound is a big deal with me. I'm going to give the XTD about another month and decide from there. I had the Red Tie pulled before I ever hit the driver, and my extra Fubuki installed.
[/quote]

only driver i may consider looking at is the new xtd from adams. currently have the fast12 ls as well. keep me posted on what comes out on top. usually my miss is low on the face, so not sure if the new one would have any more forgiveness up and down, rather than across the face?

[SSafran]

I'm still gaming the Fast 12 LS with Fubuki Alpha. GREAT driver. Everything else I've hit feels like a brick on a stick next to this one.

[Qegurezi]

[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388802129' post='8394369']
[quote name='Qegurezi' timestamp='1388737098' post='8389559']
[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388729130' post='8389373']
It is a really great driver, but certainly isn't a low spin head.
[/quote]

Of course it's a low spin head. Obviously the Fubuki was too loose for you so you're hardly going to get a proper spin reading.
[/quote]

Flattery will get you everywhere, Qeg.
[/quote]

Well you did say so yourself, basically

[MadGolfer76]

[quote name='Qegurezi' timestamp='1388820683' post='8395731']
[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388802129' post='8394369']
[quote name='Qegurezi' timestamp='1388737098' post='8389559']
[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388729130' post='8389373']
It is a really great driver, but certainly isn't a low spin head.
[/quote]

Of course it's a low spin head. Obviously the Fubuki was too loose for you so you're hardly going to get a proper spin reading.
[/quote]

Flattery will get you everywhere, Qeg.
[/quote]

Well you did say so yourself, basically
[/quote]

I almost hurt someone with that club when I flew it on a short par 4 and missed the guy's head by a couple feet. Just couldn't look at it anymore. True story.

[Qegurezi]

Nothing wrong with the Super LS tho.

[TKing]

I never got past the 9015D. A lot of times when I'm playing with some new guy, they will often ask, after I hit a drive,
"What kind of driver is that?!!!" I just say, some kind of old Adams.

[trp3319]

I hit the Fast 12 LS again yesterday and it's a flat out bomber. Both swing speed and ball speed jump up when I hit it vs my 910 and spin numbers go down. For the price I'm going to get one and test it on the course vs my 910. I've never been a big believer in "I picked up 10 to15 yards when I switched drivers", but if course results equal simulator results(yes I know that sometimes they don't) I will be able to say I'm in that club. I doubt it will drastically change my game, but there are a few long par 4s that I wouldn't mind hitting one less club, or even two, in to the green.

Thanks for all the feedback

[Mcgator31]

I have a friend that hits this driver so I decided to try it on the range a couple weeks ago. Man I loved it. Seems longer than my 910 and definately like the trajectory and the feel. Will be searching eBay to see what kind of deal I can find. I hit the ball pretty high and my shaft seems to spin a lot on my 910.... Can anyone tell me their experience with the fubuki alpha and if it seems to be a lower spin shaft?? Thanks

[I_HATE_SNOW]

I went to the LS 12 from a 910 D2. I get less backspin from the Adams, maybe a little more carry but quite a bit more roll out. Fantastic club. Both were 9.5°, S flex, love the Fubuki. I've tried the half inch spacer and just didn't like the results.

910 was a little easier to hit off the deck, but I rarely do that anyway.

[jerryo]

[quote name='enduro' timestamp='1388729934' post='8389403']
Nice enough driver, but the F12LS can be found much cheaper than $149 on Ebay,
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I just picked one up five minutes ago brand new for $53 shipped. Can't wait to try it.

[wayne18]

[quote name='Qegurezi' timestamp='1388737098' post='8389559']
[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388729130' post='8389373']
It is a really great driver, but certainly isn't a low spin head.
[/quote]

Of course it's a low spin head. Obviously the Fubuki was too loose for you so you're hardly going to get a proper spin reading.
[/quote]
How does the Fubuki play as far as stated flex?

[EJ Mac]

man prices have hit the basement on these, may have to pick up a 10.5 to hot melt and blue board.

[Mcgator31]

Just picked one up on eBay for $55 in mint condition. Can't wait to try it out. This frigid weather moving in really bumbs me out though. Looks like it may be a couple weeks

[FAIRWAYFOUND!]

Damnit trp! Now I have one on the way! Got it with an Alpha stiff but I already have both a 60X and a 70X. BTW the Fubuki Alpha plays true to flex for me and is a great lower spin shaft. Launched low in a Super LS 8.5. I got rid of the LS because I couldnt get mine to look open enough for me at address. Hopefully the F12 looks more open.

[MadGolfer76]

[quote name='wayne18' timestamp='1388882905' post='8399289']
[quote name='Qegurezi' timestamp='1388737098' post='8389559']
[quote name='MadGolfer76' timestamp='1388729130' post='8389373']
It is a really great driver, but certainly isn't a low spin head.
[/quote]

Of course it's a low spin head. Obviously the Fubuki was too loose for you so you're hardly going to get a proper spin reading.
[/quote]
How does the Fubuki play as far as stated flex?
[/quote]

I had the 60x Alpha, and thought it played soft I must admit. I am a hitter, and that shaft seemed best suited for a swinger, if that makes sense?

[gsrjc]

I have this driver with a fubuki alpha and liked it. I made mine 46" with the extender so if I needed it shorter because I was off I just had to take out the extender. I've moved on from this driver now but still have it.

[melrosegod]

[quote name='Duffner's Waggle' timestamp='1388723656' post='8389053']
Just picked one up on the cheap here from the BST. EASILY the longest AND EASIEST driver I've ever hit. I have a Matrix Black Tie X Flex in it and it is incredible. The ball just gets up and goes. SUPER low spin and knuckles through the air, carrying about 275 or 280 probably even in windy conditions.

Played a couple weeks ago in REALLY windy conditions, and was actually playing the white tees as my playing partners weren't long hitters and the wind made the already tough course 3x as long....anyways had a 294 yd 'Drivable' Par 4, but it was into the teeth of the wind.....I'd been hittin 3wood all day to keep the flight down, but I thought WTH, why not?.....smooth, easy swing and BANG, off like a freakin lightning bolt. CARRIED it to the very edge of the front upslope of the green, probably 280-285. With elevation change and distance it looked like I was on in 1, but ended up just at the base. Chipped up and 2 putted for par, but that is a drive I will remember a long, long time.
[/quote]
I also play the black tie! awesome driver!