Takomo 201 Vs Takomo 101T Irons Comparison

Takomo 201 Vs Takomo 101T Irons

In the following overview, we will be comparing the forged Takomo 201 irons to the cast Takomo 101T irons.

Takomo 201 Irons Overview

“The Takomo 201 irons are marked by a shorter blade length and less offset compared to the Takomo 101T irons.”

They are forged from S20C carbon steel which gives them a remarkably soft feel.

The offset starts at 2.5mm in the 4-iron and closes up to 1.7mm in the 9-iron and PW. The blades are 73mm long.

They have a cavity back design but are still more accurate and precise than your average cavity backs thanks to the compact design and forged response.

Takomo 101T Irons Overview

Takomo 101T Irons

“The Takomo 101T irons are cast from 431 stainless steel and marked by a hollow-body design.”

The Takomo 101T irons were made for distance, forgiveness and little else.

The offset starts at 3.3mm in the 4-iron and shrinks to 1.9mm in the 9-iron. The blade lengths are 75mm.

The Takomo 101T irons played longer than the 201’s with very little effort. But it was harder to affect fades and draws at will.

“The Takomo 101T irons will help if you have trouble staying in the center of the fairway.

The Takomo 201’s are better for players who could use better accuracy and shot-shapability.”

Takomo 201 – First Impressions

“The Takomo 201’s look stunning.”

We were first smitten with the looks which are akin to forged irons at twice the price. They look amazing in the bag and the appearance behind the ball will likely appeal to mid/low handicappers. You can feel how well these irons were made after your first swing too. They give you that soft feedback that you get from premium forged irons.

That all being said, be aware that the milled lines on the backsides of these irons can gather chunks of dirt, turf and grass. They are a bit difficult to clean because the grooves are so narrow.

Takomo 101T – First Impressions

“I loved the sleek looks and how the Takomo 101T’s occupy a nice middle-ground between players performance and game improvement.”

I’ve talked a lot about forgiveness so far but one of the first things I noticed about these irons was how workable they are.

I was able to affect different shot shapes so long as the lie was favorable. That brings me to another, less fun point.

The turf interaction wasn’t great with these irons. The leading edge is a bit blunted so you really have to keep yourself from digging.

But that’s really the only weakness that stuck out to me during my testing session.

Overall, the Takomo 101T irons look great and they perform consistently.

I could tell right away that these irons would be great for anyone who wants to increase the distance on the fairway or from the tee.

Takomo 201 Selling Points

Perimeter weighted
Forged from S20C carbon steel
Graphite and steel shafts available
KBS shafts used for stock steel builds
One-piece forged
Cambered leading edge

Takomo 101T Irons – Selling Points

Hollow-body design
Precision-milled face
431 stainless steel construction
Multiple shaft options
Workable
Forgiving
Good ball speed

Who Are the Takomo 201 Irons for?

Now let’s talk handicap.

After our testing we concluded that the Takomo 201 irons are best for players in the mid to scratch handicap range. The perimeter weighting does help to cover up slight mis-hits; but overall there is not enough practical forgiveness to make these irons viable for 20+ handicappers.

But that makes perfect sense because high handicappers aren’t who these irons were designed for. If you are a mid to low handicapper that wants soft, clear-feeling irons that allow you to work the ball as needed, the Takomo 201’s would be perfect for you.

Takomo 201 Specs

Club	Loft (degrees)	Lie (degrees)	Length (steel)
4-iron	22	60.5	38.5”
5-iron	25	61	38”
6-iron	28	61.5	37.5”
7-iron	32	62	37”
8-iron	36	62.5	36.5”
9-iron	41	63	36”