Takomo 101 MKII Irons Review – Premium Performance, Half the Price

This is Golfer Geeks’ Takomo 101 MKII irons review.

I’m an avid golfer, 6ish handicap (on my way to a 2), and frequent tester of golf gear since 2015.

In this review of Takomo 101 MKII irons, I discuss my experience with the clubs, any unique features and benefits, customer reviews, and potential recommendations. I also tell you who I think should be playing them and why.

Takomo 101 MKII Iron Specs (Set Tested)

Club	Loft	Lie	Length
5	23*	61*	38.25″
6	26*	61.5*	37.75″
7	29*	62.5*	37.25″
8	33*	62.5*	36.75″
9	38*	63*	36.25″
PW	43*	63.5*	36″
GW	48*	64*	35.5″

How we tested:

Range sessions: 2
Rounds of golf: 1
Launch monitor: 1

7-Iron Launch Monitor Data

Club	Club Speed	Ball Speed	Carry Distance (yds)	Peak Height (ft)
7	84	117	176	68

How Do Takomo 101 MKII Irons Perform?

Category	Grade
Looks	4.5
Sound/Feel	4
Distance	4.5
Forgiveness	5
Flight/Playability	5
Value	5

Bag Appeal: (4) Clubheads aren’t long from heel to to, but they are meaty and substantial. Maybe even a little compact for this category. But, don’t get me wrong, they look plenty forgiving.

Topline is medium thickness. Soles Are thick. Gorgeous clubs. Minimal and sleek design. The heads are compact, but not intimidating.

Sound/ Feel: (4.5) Very nice. Soft and solid. Zero game improvement “click.” Puts them among the best in the game improvement category.

Forgiveness: (5) Plenty. Center contact is great, but you get a lot out of slight misses. I hit a number of toe and toe/thin shots and ended up a halfish club short.

Distance: (4) All the help with distance you expect. Lofts are generally about 3-4 degrees stronger than what I consider standard.

Flight / Launch: (5) Default high, but can easily flight them down. You can even do some shaping once your game is there.

Value: (5+) Outstanding. ~$83/club – KILLER.

My Experience with the 101 MKIIs

Range sessions: 1 long
Launch monitor: 1
Rounds of golf: 1

I know these clubs well at this point.

I consider 101 MKIIs prototype beginner or high handicapper irons. Especially for those brand new to golf.

You won’t spend a lot of money.
You get premium irons and premium performance.
You get irons that will easily take you deep into the mid handicap range and even into single digits if you so chose.

I got around the course just find with a lot of mediocre contact from mediocre swings. This is where they save you.

I got 80% to 90% out of my shots on most of these occasions. I managed to hit a few on the button with solid swings and got to experience all they do with launch and extra distance too.

I wouldn’t even know these are game improvement irons by their sound and feel. They’ve got definite player characteristics for when you’re ready.

Bottom line: The 101 MKIIs have to be on your radar if you’re new to the game or need help with launch, distance, and forgiveness.

Who Should Play Takomo 101 MKII Irons?

Beginners and high to mid handicap golfers. Or, any golfer who wants to just point and shoot at flags.

Low handicaps (No): You can, but you won’t. You’ll be better served by the 201T MKIIs. Or, even the 201 MKIIs.
Mid handicaps (Yes): You can definitely play these. Once you get around a 10, see the above two options.
High handicaps (Yessss): 100% you need to take a look at these irons. Run, don’t walk.

Best Alternatives to Takomo 101 MKII Irons

These irons have very similar performance – which happens to be excellent. Your choice will come down to personal preference for cosmetics, sound and feel, and price.

Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal irons – Exceptional performance. The best sound and feel in golf. Decent pricing too.

Cobra DS-Adapt irons – VERY underrated irons. Great performance. Great sound and feel. Equally great price.

Callaway Apex Ai300 irons – I found these irons to be exceptional. Especially out of the rough. They are in the upper price range for the category. My only knock on them.

More Related Alternatives:

• Golfer Geeks’ Most Forgiving Irons
• Golfer Geeks’ Best Game Improvement Irons

Customer Reviews

The 101 MKIIs have an average rating of 4.9/5 and 130 reviews.₍₁₎ Customers rave about gaining yardage, the great feel, and improved accuracy. They also love the quick turnaround. Clubs get to them in a jiffy and come in premium packaging.

Customer Reviews

An average rating of 4.9 out of 5 with 135 verified reviews in.₍₁₎ Buyers rave about distance and forgiveness.

Final Verdict

Takoma 101 MKIIs do everything you want your game improvement iron to do, and at a great price:

• Tons of forgiveness and help with distance.
• Generous clubheads scream “forgiving” as you look down on them at address. (Player iron looks)
• They launch the ball reasonably well. Lofts are strong, as you would expect. So, be cautious if you have a lot of trouble getting the ball airborne.
• Much better sound and feel than you typically get in the game improvement iron category.

They are a solid set of irons at any price. Throw in the fact that they’re 40% or more cheaper than major brands, and you approach no-brainer territory.

Thanks for checking out our Takoma 101 MKII irons review.