Adams Golf Speedline Super LS XTD Fairway Wood

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Adams was doing something interesting in 2013, and the Speedline Super LS XTD is a good example of it. This was the company's play for better players who wanted distance without the ballooning spin that plagued a lot of drivers from that era. The LS stands for low spin, and Adams meant it. Where the Super S catered to golfers who needed help keeping the ball in the air, the LS version stripped that out in favor of a flatter, more penetrating flight.

The timing matters here. Adams had just been acquired by TaylorMade in 2012, and this generation of Speedline product carried the slot technology that would later show up across TaylorMade's own lineup. You were essentially getting cutting-edge face flexibility from a brand that was about to disappear from shelves. That makes this club a bit of a collector's footnote, but it also made it a genuine bargain once the closeouts started.

One thing to know up front: this is a glued, non-adjustable head. No sleeve, no wrenches, no loft tweaking. What you buy is what you play. In 2013 that was already becoming unusual, and it tells you who Adams was building for. Players who knew their numbers and didn't want extra weight in the hosel.

• Faster swingers who spin the ball too much and watch their drives climb and stall instead of running out.
• Players who prefer a fixed hosel and a clean, traditional look at address over adjustability they'd never touch anyway.
• Bargain hunters who want early slot-face technology for well under a hundred dollars on the used market.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Adams Speedline Super LS XTD adjustable?

No. The hosel is glued, so you can't change loft or lie. You need to buy the loft you want, and getting fit or at least knowing your launch numbers before buying matters more than it would with an adjustable head.

What's the difference between the Speedline Super LS and the Super S?

The Super S was the forgiving, higher-launching model with a rear center of gravity. The LS moves weight forward to cut spin and flatten ball flight. If your typical miss is a high, weak drive, the LS helps. If you struggle to launch the ball or hit it all over the face, the Super S is the better pick.

Who makes Adams Golf clubs now, and can I still get parts or service?

TaylorMade acquired Adams in 2012 and phased the brand out a few years later. There's no factory support anymore, but any competent club repair shop can reshaft or regrip one. Replacement shafts are easy since it's a standard glued hosel.

Is a 2013 driver like this still worth playing in 2026?

Honestly, yes, with caveats. Driver ball speeds off center contact haven't improved much since then because faces were already at the legal limit. Where modern drivers win is forgiveness and adjustability. If you hit the center consistently, this club gives up very little. If you don't, a newer head will save you more distance on mishits.

What swing speed do you need for the Super LS XTD?

There's no hard cutoff, but the low-spin design works best around 95 mph and up. Below that, the reduced spin can cost you carry distance because the ball falls out of the air too soon. Slower swingers were the target for the Super S, not this one.

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