Takomo 101 MKII Vs Ping G440 Irons Comparison And Performance Review

TL:DR Overview

The Takomo 101 MKII and the Ping G440 are both game improvement irons aimed at mid to high handicappers who need forgiveness and distance without the chunky look.

The Takomo’s were longer and a bit faster off the face with lower spin rates making them proper distance machines for golfers on a budget.

The Ping G440’s were higher launching with more spin and better stopping power on the greens with tighter dispersions and that classic Ping forgiveness we all know.

Both sets are excellent but the Takomo wins on value while the Ping wins on precision and consistency.

Performance Stats

	Takomo 101 MKII	Ping G440
Ball Speed	126.4 mph	124.5 mph
Height	107 ft	108 ft
Spin	5823 rpm	6110 rpm
Land Angle	48.6°	49.8°
Distance	186.3 yards	173.5 yards

Takomo 101 MKII Overview

The Takomo 101 MKII are hollow body game improvement irons that deliver tour iron looks with proper forgiveness at half the price of the big brands.

The body is 431 stainless steel with a 17-4 variable thickness face in the 5 through 8 irons that’s thinner around the edges to keep mishits flying. The 9 iron down to gap wedge switches to a flat face for precision and control around the greens.

Takomo listened to feedback and ditched the 4 iron nobody was hitting anyway and added a gap wedge instead. Much better gapping into your scoring clubs now and the gap wedge itself is oversized and ridiculously easy to launch.

The clever bit is the chambered topline where they’ve shaved away the rear portion creating an optical illusion that makes these look way thinner at address than they actually are. You get that players iron confidence without sacrificing forgiveness which is brilliant.

The two tone cavity finish looks genuinely premium, minimalist branding, no flashy nonsense. These look clean in the bag and better at address than most game improvement sets.

Sound and feel punches way above the price point. Soft and buttery impact which is rare for cast hollow body irons. Testing showed very consistent data especially with the 7 iron and gap wedge.

There’s 3.4mm of offset in the 7 iron which helps square the face if you slice but watch for the draw bias if you already close the face naturally.

At $579 for a full set these are unbeatable value and they look the part too.

Ping G440 Overview

The Ping G440’s are cavity back game improvement irons with a smaller sleeker head than the G430’s but with all the forgiveness Ping is famous for.

They’ve made the face thinner for faster ball speeds and the head is more compact which gives better workability and shot shaping ability while still being confidence inspiring at address.

Tungsten weighting in the toe and heel stretches the sweet spot without adding bulk and the CG placement keeps your misses stable even when you dont catch it pure.

The adjustable hosel is a nice touch for this category letting you dial in loft and lie to match your swing and preferred launch angle. Not common at this level and it helps with custom fitting.

Hydropearl chrome finish reduces glare and smooths turf interaction plus it looks premium. The longer shafts in the 4, 5 and 6 irons help with distance gapping so you dont get awkward jumps between clubs.

Sound is a bit crisper and louder than your average game improvement iron but without being harsh. The stock shafts feel smooth especially in the longer irons.

Ping have also redesigned the wedges for better gapping and consistent 10 yard jumps through the set which is a massive improvement over the G430.

Testing showed a 20 percent tighter dispersion than the previous generation creating a more circular miss pattern rather than oval. That’s proper accuracy gains right there.

These suit mid to high handicappers who want plenty of forgiveness without the bulky look plus some control and workability. Older golfers and slower swingers will love how these keep the ball in play with consistent launches.

Lots of shaft and loft options mean you can really customise to your liking which is a big advantage over direct to consumer brands.

Overall Takomo 101 MKII Vs Ping G440

Both sets are excellent but they suit different golfers.

The Takomo 101 MKII is the clear winner if you’re budget conscious and know your specs. They’re longer, faster off the face and deliver premium looks and feel at half the cost of the Ping’s. Golfers wanting max distance and serious value should put these top of the list.

The Ping G440’s are the better choice if you value precision, consistency and the ability to get properly fitted in person. They were higher launching with more spin for better stopping power and that 20 percent tighter dispersion means more greens in regulation. The Ping’s also hold better resale value if you upgrade in a year or two.

If you can afford the Ping’s and want that extra bit of accuracy with professional fitting options they’re worth the investment. But if you’re looking to save money for lessons or a new driver the Takomo’s deliver 90 percent of the performance at half the price.

Always best to get fitted if you can but both are top quality game improvement irons that’ll help you score better.