Reviewers agree that the Takomo 101 Irons deliver stunning looks, explosive ball speed, and exceptional value that anchor a strong 88 median score. However, testers split on the experience, noting drawbacks that include a firm feel, limited custom fitting options, and a chunky top line that contrasts with the sleek overall profile.
Strong consensus: 18 of 19 recommend. 19 reviews from 5 creators. 18 positive, 1 mixed. Reviewer scores (0–100): median 88.
Where reviewers agree
Each theme groups reviews that make the same point. The lines under it are each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video — not direct quotes.
What reviewers praise
Stunning looks, sleek player profile — Praised in 15 reviews
Alex Thompson Golf: Stunning clean aesthetic looks like a $1,200 set (2:25)
H.I.T GOLF: Clean, simple aesthetic that looks premium (7:33)
H.I.T GOLF: Clean look and strong DTC value proposition
Explosive ball speed and distance gains — Praised in 15 reviews
Alex Thompson Golf: Impressive ball speed preservation on off-center hits (2:25)
H.I.T GOLF: Competitive ball speeds and distance performance (7:33)
H.I.T GOLF: Solid performance and competitive distance
Exceptional value and unmatched price — Praised in 13 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Staggering value at £459 for a full set (7:33)
H.I.T GOLF: Fraction of the price of ultra-luxury irons
H.I.T GOLF: Incredible value at £590 (0:41)
Maximum forgiveness and high launch — Praised in 8 reviews
Alex Thompson Golf: Soft feel for a cast hollow-body construction (2:25)
Rick Shiels Golf: Very high product build quality (1:50)
H.I.T GOLF: Satisfying strike feel and feedback (0:41)
Where they push back
Limited custom fitting and purchase options — Raised in 12 reviews
Alex Thompson Golf: Limited custom shaft and grip options (2:25)
H.I.T GOLF: Fewer in-person fitting options
Rick Shiels Golf: Direct-to-consumer model means less trial access (1:50)
Firm or clicky feel and lack of forged feedback — Raised in 9 reviews
Alex Thompson Golf: Sound is slightly clicker than a true forged blade (2:25)
H.I.T GOLF: Feel is good but lacks the power of the TaylorMade (7:33)
H.I.T GOLF: Lacks the 'feel' pedigree of Mizuno (0:11)
Chunky profile and thick top line — Raised in 5 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Wider sole than the TaylorMade or Titleist options (7:33)
H.I.T GOLF: Slightly chunkier top line and offset (0:41)
James Robinson Golf: Chunky topline may displease lower handicappers
Aesthetic, brand, and build quirks — Raised in 4 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Polishing of the heel produces a slightly different head profile (7:33)
Low spin output and mis-hit dropoffs — Raised in 3 reviews
James Robinson Golf: Spin rates can dip low on low-face mis-hits (2:00)
James Robinson Golf: Spin rates can drop low on off-center hits
James Robinson Golf: Lower spin output (3:07)
Will it fix your miss?
Low point / fat: 10 of 19 say it helps · 7 partial
Face control: 3 of 19 say it helps · 7 partial
Slice: 0 of 19 say it helps · 7 partial
Every verdict
Each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video.
Alex Thompson Golf: A sleek hollow-body design that rivals premium brands for half the price. — positive, 92/100. Best Budget Irons 2024 - Full Test (890K views, at 2:25) · Intermediate · Budget Conscious Golfers
H.I.T GOLF: Incredible performance for the price, sitting comfortably between the major brands for a third of the cost. — positive, 88/100. THE TRUTH: Takomo v TaylorMade v Titleist (210K views, at 7:33) · Beginner · Intermediate
H.I.T GOLF: Exceptional direct-to-consumer value delivering performance close to ultra-premium sets at a fraction of the cost. — positive, 90/100. £3000 McLaren Irons VS £600 Takomo Irons (208K views) · Intermediate · Value Seekers
H.I.T GOLF: Delivers satisfying feel and launch data identical to luxury irons at a fraction of the cost. — positive, 84/100. Takomo vs McLaren... Which is best 🤔 (59K views, at 0:41) · Mid Handicap · Budget Conscious
How this page is made: each reviewer’s verdict, pros and cons, sentiment, score and launch numbers are machine-extracted from their video — summarised, not quoted word for word. The themes are machine-grouped and the intro is machine-written from those summaries. We have not tested this product ourselves. Updated Aug 2026.