Since launching its Tight Lies irons in 2000, Adams Golf has pushed the boundaries of game-improvement iron designs — all while keeping them affordable.
While Adams struggled after it was acquired by TaylorMade in 2012, the brand recently returned to the golf equipment space after an eight-year hiatus.
In this article, you’ll find a complete list of Adams irons by year.
Adams Irons By Year
Here is a full list of every Adams iron release:
| Image | Adams Iron Model | Release Year | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Adams Idea '23 Irons | 2023 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Blue Irons | 2015 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams XTD Irons | 2014 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams XTD Tour Irons | 2014 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Velocity Slot Tech Irons | 2013 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Super S Irons | 2013 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Tech V4 Forged Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Tech V4 Hybrid Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea CMB Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Black CB3 Irons | 2012 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a12 OS Hybrid Irons | 2011 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Redline Hybrid Irons | 2011 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Pro a12 Irons | 2011 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea MB2 Irons | 2011 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Black CB2 Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Black CB1 Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Tech V3 Hybrid Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a4 Tech Forged Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Pro-Black Muscle Back Irons | 2010 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a7OS Max Hybrid Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a7OS Hybrid Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a4r Hybrid Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a4r Hybrid Irons | 2009 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Pro Gold Irons | 2008 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a3 Irons | 2007 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a3OS Irons | 2007 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams GT3 Irons | 2006 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a2 Irons | 2005 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a2OS Irons | 2005 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams GT2 Undercut Irons | 2004 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Tight Lies UC10 Irons | 2004 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a1 Irons | 2004 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea a1 Pro Irons | 2004 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Idea Irons | 2003 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Tight Lies Tour GT Irons | 2000 | Buy on Global Golf |
 | Adams Tight Lies GT Irons | 2000 | Buy on Global Golf |
PROS
+ Long and forgiving
+ Sleek and modern design
+ Very reasonable price
CONS
– Draw bias won't suit all golfers
Adams Irons: 2000-2009
Initially, Adams Golf focused on game-improvement irons to help average golfers.
The original Tight Lies GT irons debuted in 2000. These irons featured a signature half-hollow head shape, extreme perimeter weighting, and low center of gravity. This made them highly forgiving while still producing impressive distance.
The Tight Lies Tour GT irons released alongside, aimed at better players wanting a more compact clubhead shape with the same game-improvement technologies.
Several variations of Tight Lies irons were released over the next few years as Adams refined the model. This included the 2004 Tight Lies UC10 irons, which incorporated undercut channels in the sole for better turf interaction.
In 2004, the company debuted its Idea a1 irons. With a slimmed-down profile compared to previous Tight Lies models, the Idea a1 had a unique riveted sole designed to bounce through the turf — rather than dig.
The mid-2000s saw Adams shift their focus to integrating hybrid-like designs into full iron sets. This included the Idea a2OS irons in 2005, blending hybrid clubs from 6-iron down with perimeter-weighted cavity back designs in the shorter irons.
Adams took hybrid integration even further in 2007 with the Idea a3OS irons. These clubs incorporated hybrid shapes, materials, and technologies from 5-iron to pitching wedge for maximized performance across the entire set.
Adams Irons: 2010-2019
Entering the 2010s, Adams continued finding ways to make their irons more forgiving, powerful, and easier to hit for recreational players.
Releases like the Idea a7OS Max hybrid irons combined extreme perimeter weighting with wider sole widths and greater offset for substantial forgiveness, even on the worst mis-hits.
The brand also began incorporating slot technology into many of their irons during this period — seen in clubs like the Idea Tech V3 and Idea a12 OS hybrid irons. In short, these slots allowed the face area to flex more efficiently at impact, resulting in higher ball speeds, more distance, and enhanced forgiveness off the face.
In 2012, Adams Golf was acquired by TaylorMade Golf — which was owned by Adidas at the time. The Adams brand was added to its family of golf brands.
However, the golf equipment space has become highly competitive. Brands like Callaway and TaylorMade itself had loyal followers, challenging growth.
Alongside max game-improvement irons, Adams also catered to lower-handicap players through this period with forged cavity back designs like the Idea MB2 muscle backs, the Idea Black CB2s, and the Idea CMB irons.
These clubs blended sleek, compact shaping with technologies to still improve performance, including tungsten weighting and vibration-dampening materials.
Adams Irons: 2020-Present
After an eight-year hiatus, Adams returned in 2023 with the revised Idea irons.
Tapping into the game improvement market, the Idea irons serve as an affordable set for beginner and improving golfers. With strong distance and forgiveness built into the design, they’re a very reliable set of irons.
Check out the Adams Idea Irons at Worldwide Golf Shops:
PROS
+ Long and forgiving
+ Sleek and modern design
+ Very reasonable price
CONS
– Draw bias won't suit all golfers
