Takomo Lumo M1 Putter Review

This is Golfer Geeks’ Takomo Lumo M1 putter review.

I’ve had the Lumo M1 for close to a month now, possibly longer. My first test was on the course on the 1st hole. (More later on how that turned out.) I’ve also putted with it extensively on the practice green and on my trusty Wellputt putting mat in my office.

Golfer Geeks Verdict

3.8/ 5

★★★★★★★★★★

The Scorecard

Looks3

Stability on Off-center strikes4

Sound & Feel4

Forgiveness4

Distance Control4

Value4

5 = Among the best  /  4 = Very good  /  3 = Average–acceptable  /  2 = Below average  /  1 = Poor  /  0 = ☠️

Best For

You appreciate minimalist design, want forgiveness, and don't mind the “face-forward” design of the M1.

Considerations

The look at address is different from most putters. Something we particular types need to know.

The Verdict

The Lumo M1 made a lot of putts for me on the course and on the practice green.

The design is premium. Materials are premium. The design is unique…and not for everyone.

Highly Recommended

Takomo Lumo M1 Putter

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8

Pros

• ✓Rolls well and stays on line
• ✓Solid sound and feel
• ✓Minimalist design
• ✓Reasonable price

Cons

• ✕Face-forward design takes some getting used to

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Overview & Why Consider the Lumo M1

The Lumo M1 is the mallet half of Takomo’s first putter line, next to the Lumo B1 blade.

Both are low-torque putters. Takomo says the head is built to resist twisting during the stroke, so the face stays square to your path. The design came to Takomo when it bought Finnish putter maker Otso Golf. The M1 is a soft D-shaped mid-mallet milled from 303 stainless steel, with a long alignment line on top.

I’ve had the M1 for close to a month. I’ve putted with it on the practice green, on my Wellputt mat in the office, and on the course, starting with the 1st hole. In short, it’s a solid putter that wants to start the ball on line, with premium sound and feel.

Takomo pitches the Lumo as low torque without the complicated, visually loud look common in this category. The handsome minimalist design backs that up. The reason to pause is the face-forward look at address, which is different from most putters and not my preferred look. More on both below.

Lumo M1 Specs

Loft, lie and onset stay the same across all three lengths. Only the head weight changes.

Looks and Setup at Address

It’s hard to tell in the image above, but the face looks slightly closed to me. I’m sure it’s completely square…but that’s what my eyes are telling me and that’s not great for putting.

That said, I putted nicely with the M1. I just never developed the rock-solid confidence over the ball that’s required to putt my best.

Sound and Feel

Soft and solid on center strikes. A little less so as you move away from the center, particularly toward the toe.

My Experience with the Lumo M1

My very first putt on a live green was on my very first hole I played with the M1.

It was a 12ish foot putt for birdie. A little downhill and a little left to right. Surprisingly, I made it. I say that because my eyes were not comfortable - at all - with how the M1 framed the ball at address. I just had to trust it and try to make a good stroke.

My 2nd putt on a live green was a 15ish footer for par. This time a little uphill and slightly left to right. Dropped that one in too, if memory serves.

So, that’s two putts with me not loving what I’m seeing, yet getting drained.

This is the theme of my time with the M1. Though, I’m a little more used to how it looks at setup than before.

I then took it to the practice green to test it on lag putts and short putts. Same deal.

I holed short putts on the regular and lagging from 20 and 30 feet was completely acceptable.

Next was testing toe and heel strikes.

Contact felt considerably less solid on the toe side if I got any more than a quarter of an inch away from the sweet spot. This corresponded with a loss of power and distance.

Heel strikes the same distance from center felt virtually the same as center strikes. Also, no loss of power or distance. I had to get pretty much on the heel to get diminished feel, power, and distance.

Lumo M1 vs Lumo B1

I feel they played the same. The mallet obviously has more heft and is likely slightly more forgiving. Not to mention the different appearance.

But, I putted the same with both. They both behaved the same way on mishits toward the toe and heel.

I’d say the strongest differences are one, appearance, and two, the M1 offers more forgiveness.

Who Should Buy the Lumo M1 (and Who Shouldn’t)

You HAVE to be ok with the look at address. Get past that and you’re good to go. It’s a solid putter with premium sound and feel and it putts well.

Low handicap (Yes) No reason not to give it a try if you’re in the market.

Mid handicap (Yes) You too should feel free to give it a look.

High handicap (Yes) It’s got enough forgiveness for you and the price is reasonable.

Customer Reviews

Very early days, but the M1 gets a 4.8/5 stars from 8 reviews thus far. (6 5-star and 2 4-star) ₍₁₎

Buyers comment on a few things:

• Rolls well
• Looks great
• Good feel

Final Verdict

The Takomo Lumo M1 is a solid putter made with premium materials, with minimal styling, and a unique design that will no doubt appeal to some.

I putted well with the M1 and recommend you give them a try if you’re in the market.

This is Takomo’s first iteration of putters and I have high hopes for their putter line in the future. This company is serious about producing premium quality golf products.

Thanks for checking out our Takomo Lumo M1 putter review.

Highly Recommended

Takomo Lumo M1 Putter

★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8

Pros

• ✓Rolls well and stays on line
• ✓Solid sound and feel
• ✓Minimalist design
• ✓Reasonable price

Cons

• ✕Face-forward design takes some getting used to

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