Takomo 101 Irons Vs 201 Vs 301 Reviewed – Are They Any Good?
Takomo Golf is a relatively new company but they are already getting a lot of attention from budget-conscious consumers.
As of now, Takomo is focusing only on irons and wedges. And they’re selling forged irons for a lot cheaper than themmajor golf club manufacturers.
But not all low-cost clubs are actually bargains. And since Takomo is a young company, there aren’t a lot of players who have experience with their clubs.
But if you’ve had your eye on Takomo irons be sure to read through the following brand review. In it, we will be discussing the company and comparing some of their most popular irons.
A Brief History of Takomo Golf
Takomo Golf was founded by Finnish entrepreneur Sebastian Haapahovi in 2020.
In 2021, Takomo released its first iron set, the 101 irons. The company was founded to disrupt the golf club market that is rife with retail markups, bloated marketing budgets and athlete endorsements.
According to Takomo, all of those aspects are unnecessary. Takomo sells directly to consumers in order to avoid retail markup.
Their goal is to make golf gear more accessible to players who want it.
They go about this by selling irons comparable to those made by major manufacturers, but for a much cheaper price.
Where Are Takomo Golf Clubs Made?
Takomo golf clubs are assembled in a plant in Hong Kong.
This is where many of the major golf club manufacturers produce their clubs as well. Most of Takomo’s forged irons are produced in Japan.
Takoma 101 Irons Review
These are the irons that started it all for Takomo.
The Takoma 101 irons were built for distance. They have a hollow body design and a thinly milled face.
When you look down at the Takoma 101 irons, you see plenty of offset, a moderate blade length, moderate sole width and a thin top line.
Selling Points
- Hollow body design
- 4-PW composition
- Muscle back design
Performance
I liked the feel of the face at impact.
It was very responsive and I could feel the ball launch quickly. With the 7-iron, I was able to average a carry distance of 149.8 yards.
The spin rates were a little higher than what I like to see; but it didn’t affect carry.
There is a lot of offset in these irons so it was very easy to produce a straight shot and even a slight draw.
But I wouldn’t say these irons are workable. The best you can hope for is a slight draw.
Who Are They for?
The Takoma 101 irons would work best for mid to high handicappers.
Takomo says they are suitable for high to low handicappers.
And while the modest loft (the 9-iron is 39°) would appeal to skilled, fast swingers, I think the lack of workability would put a lot of low handicappers off.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Great-looking clubs
- Forgiving
- Good distance
Cons:
- Not very workable
Overall Score: 96/100
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Takomo 101T Irons Review
The Takomo 101T Irons are the same as the Takomo 101 irons in most respects.
But they have less offset, a thinner top line and weaker lofts. The blade lengths are shorter than the 101’s and the soles are thinner.
But they still boast a hollow body design to maximize distance. The faces of the Takomo 101T Irons have also been milled to be as thin as possible.
Selling Points
- 431 Stainless Steel construction
- Hollow body design
- Compact shaping
Performance
The Takomo 101T Irons look very clean at address.
They are more closed up than the 101’s and the shorter blade lengths will appeal to lower handicappers who want maximum shot shape control.
The Takomo 101T Irons play long but I was able to hit more dynamic cuts when I needed to.
Who Are They for?
The Takomo 101T Irons would be best for mid to low handicappers who are already used to the look of a compact, muscle back blade.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Very workable
- Consistent across the face
- Clean design
Cons:
- Only stiff flex currently available
Overall Score: 97/100
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Takomo 201 Irons Review
The Takomo 201 irons are forged cavity backs with minimal offset.
They come stock with KBS shafts. The faces and backs have been milled to achieve a low CG and fast ball speeds.
Selling Points
- 4-PW composition
- S20C forged construction
- Cavity back design
Performance
The Takomo 201’s strike a nice balance between forgiveness and workability.
The CG is lower than other Takomo irons so they easily launch high. But they played a little shorter on average than the 101 irons.
Who Are They for?
The Takomo 201 irons would be a good fit for mid handicappers who still need a bit of forgiveness but also want to be able to work the ball.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Soft feel
- Good workability
- Quality shaft options
Cons:
- Not as long as the 101’s
Overall Score: 97/100
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Takomo 301CB Irons Review
The Takomo 301CB irons are forged cavity back irons.
They have a sort of rounded out toe area and minimal offset. They are also perimeter weighted.
Selling Points
- 4-PW composition
- Perimeter weighting
- Cavity back design
Performance
These were probably my favorite Takomo irons.
As a mid handicapper, I still need a fair amount of forgiveness and the Takomo 301CB’s provide it.
They launch a little high so they aren’t ridiculously long but I don’t need them to be. I need consistency and that’s what the Takomo 301CB’s deliver.
Who Are They for?
The Takomo 301CB irons are great for mid handicappers who want a soft feel but also a little forgiveness.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Wide sweet spot
- Consistent performance
- Good workability
Cons:
- The launch is a little too high
Overall Score: 98/100
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Takomo 301MB Irons Review
The Takomo 301MB’s are forged muscle back irons with minimal offset and a short blade length.
They are available with KBS Tour shafts.
Selling Points
- Forged from S20C carbon steel
- Single-piece forged
- Pre-worn leading edge
Performance
The Takomo 301MB irons felt really smooth through the turf.
Even through the semi-rough, I was able to scoop the ball up cleanly. But you better bring your A-game with these irons because they aren’t very forgiving.
Even my slight mis-hits were picking up a lot of spin and veering off-line.
Who Are They for?
The Takomo 301MB irons are definitely for low to scratch players looking for a great deal on forged irons.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Soft feel
- Great turf interaction
- Very workable
Cons:
- Very little forgiveness
Overall Score: 97/100
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Takomo 301MB Vs Takomo 301CB
As cavity backs, the Takomo 301CB irons were inherently more forgiving than the Takomo 301MB’s.
However, the Takomo 301CB irons were a bit rougher off the deck. I hit a few heavy divots with the CB’s but not with the Takomo 301MB irons.
My distance was a little better with the CB’s; but I think most of that was because the CB’s were more forgiving so I was getting better ball speed on slight mis-hits.
Takomo 101 Vs Takomo 201
The Takomo 101 irons are distance machines.
They lack a soft feel and workability but if you need to add 5-10 yards to your iron play then the 101’s would be a good choice.
The Takomo 201 irons don’t play as long but they retain a lot of the forgiveness you find in the 101’s. Plus, the 201 irons are single-piece forged so they yield a very soft feel.
Overall though, I like the 201 irons more. They strike a better balance between forgiveness and workability.
Takomo 201 Vs Takomo 301CB
Now both of these irons are cavity backs. They are also both forged.
But Takomo 201 irons have a slightly larger profile and slightly stronger lofts than the 301CB’s.
Aesthetically, I Iike the 301CB irons more. They have a sleeker cavity that actually looks more like a muscle back.
The 301CB irons have a shallower face profile and much less offset than the Takomo 201’s.
Again though, I liked the Takomo 201’s more. They are better for mid handicappers like me. They also yielded better distance for me.
Takomo 101 Vs Takomo 301MB
The Takomo 301MB irons have a thinner top line, less offset and weaker lofts than the 101 irons.
I really liked the distance of the 101 irons; but I wasn’t able to do much else with them.
They have a longer blade length than the Takomo 301MB’s and while I wouldn’t say they are oversized, they are still substantial which keeps workability to a minimum.
Both are muscle back irons but they are clearly for opposite ends of the handicap spectrum.
Which Driver Do We Recommend?
“We really liked the Taylormade SIM2 and the Ping G30 drivers.”
These are the drivers that will do the most for mid to high handicappers. They are supremely easy to launch and you get great ball speed on almost all kinds of shots.
Are Takomo Clubs Any Good? – Final Thoughts
I actually really liked testing these irons.
Some of them reminded me of Mizuno irons while others reminded me of the higher-end Taylormade irons. I think Takomo is definitely a good brand.
Their clubs don’t have the fancy tech that the major manufacturers usually utilize; but that stuff is superfluous half the time anyway.
Tokomo irons are affordable and their forged irons hold up to Japanese forged offerings that are much more expensive.
Hi, I am Matthew, a mid handicap golfer who likes to play as much as possible. I love trying out new gear and this blog is where you can find all the gear I have tested over the years!
