The new TAKOMO irons are cheat sticks!

The club under review: Takomo 101 MKII Irons

Their verdict

The Takomo 101 MKII irons are high-performance 'cheat sticks' that provide massive forgiveness and distance, making them an ideal choice for mid-to-high handicappers seeking premium quality without the high-end brand price tag.

Their scorecard

• Forgiveness: 5/5 — Mishits fly straight and long
• Feel: 4/5 — Impressive for a hollow body
• Distance: 5/5 — Described as rockets
• Turf interaction: 4/5 — Solid performance even on 'scabby' strikes

What they rate

• Significant forgiveness on mishits
• Clean, non-chunky aesthetics for a game-improvement iron
• Direct-to-consumer pricing (£528)
• Premium shafts and grips included as standard

What they don’t

• Higher offset might turn off better ball strikers
• Stronger lofts might require yardage gapping adjustments

• The Takomo 101 MKII irons are high-performance 'cheat sticks' that provide massive forgiveness and distance, making them an ideal choice for mid-to-high handicappers seeking premium quality without the high-end brand price tag.
• Significant forgiveness on mishits
• Clean, non-chunky aesthetics for a game-improvement iron