Reviewers widely agree that the Takomo 101 MKII irons deliver explosive distance, exceptional value, and impressive forgiveness wrapped in a surprisingly sleek, players-style aesthetic, earning a median score of 82. However, testers split on the execution, citing notable caveats regarding bulky offset, loft concerns, a recent price hike, and occasional inconsistencies in spin and distance control.
Strong consensus: 10 of 12 recommend. 12 reviews from 6 creators. 10 positive, 1 mixed, 1 negative. Reviewer scores (0–100): median 82.
What testers recorded
Medians across 1 test (GCQuad) — what real reviewers measured, not a lab test: Ball speed 108 mph, Carry 186 yds, Spin 5,000 rpm.
Explosive distance and speed — Praised in 6 reviews
MrShortGame Golf: Hollow body construction provides maximum distance (2:02)
H.I.T GOLF: Explosive ball speeds from variable face thickness (6:43)
H.I.T GOLF: Stronger lofts for maximum distance (6:43)
Optimized turf interaction and flight — Praised in 5 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Wide sole aids turf interaction and low-point control (0:57)
James Robinson Golf: Progressive weighting optimizes ball flight for higher handicaps (1:03)
Golf Mates: Higher launch and steeper descent angle (0:16)
Where they push back
Price, loft, and set composition drawbacks — Raised in 5 reviews
MrShortGame Golf: Standard lofting might feel shorter than loft-jacked sets (2:02)
H.I.T GOLF: Significant price jump over the standard 101s (6:43)
James Robinson Golf: Limited retail custom fitting options (0:11)
Too much offset and bulky looks — Raised in 5 reviews
MrShortGame Golf: Slight offset might not appeal to lower handicappers (2:02)
James Robinson Golf: Significant offset might not appeal to visual purists (1:03)
Golf Mates: Increased offset may not suit lower handicap players (0:41)
Too big and chunky for better players — Raised in 5 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Blade length looks unusually long behind the ball (0:57)
H.I.T GOLF: Thinner top line reduces confidence for high handicappers (6:43)
Golf Mates: Thicker sole may not appeal to low handicappers (0:16)
Spin control and distance inconsistency — Raised in 5 reviews
James Robinson Golf: Higher spin rates on mishits could hurt distance in wind (1:03)
James Robinson Golf: Spin rates can run low causing long rollouts (18:32)
James Robinson Golf: Spin rates fluctuate more than premium rivals (0:11)
Cheaper finish and quality issues — Raised in 4 reviews
H.I.T GOLF: Build quality concerns with rust and marks out of the box (0:57)
H.I.T GOLF: Less premium finish compared to previous models (0:57)
H.I.T GOLF: Brushed finish looks less premium than the original (6:43)
Will it fix your miss?
Low point / fat: 9 of 12 say it helps · 1 partial
Face control: 1 of 12 say it helps · 6 partial
Every verdict
Each reviewer’s point, summarised from their video.
H.I.T GOLF: Extreme forgiveness with a massive blade length and soft feel at a disruptor price point. — positive, 82/100. 2026 Takomo Irons - Almost Perfect... (306K views, at 0:57) · High Handicap · Mid Handicap
H.I.T GOLF: Technically faster and sleeker, but the thinner top line may intimidate the high-handicappers it's built for. — mixed, 74/100. Takomo’s NEW 201 Irons VS OLD 101 Irons (120K views, at 6:43) · Mid Handicap · Improving Golfers
Golf Mates: Extremely forgiving hollow-body irons that offer massive distance and premium looks at a fraction of major brand prices. — positive, 92/100. The new TAKOMO irons are cheat sticks! (40K views, at 0:41) · High Handicap · Mid Handicap
H.I.T GOLF: High-performing second iteration that offers a thinner top line and massive distance, despite a slightly less premium finish. — positive, 82/100. NEW vs OLD Takomo irons 🤯⛳️ (31K views, at 0:44) · Mid Handicap · 20 Handicapper
Golf Monthly: A clean, game-improvement iron that delivers high-end aesthetics and competitive launch numbers at a budget price. — positive, 88/100. Takomo has done it again! #takomo #golfgear (12K views, at 0:14) · Intermediate · High Handicap
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.