While the new 101 M2 offers impressive speed and a sleeker look, the original 101 remains the superior recommendation due to its better aesthetics, more forgiving profile, and lower price point.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 5/5 — Original 101 is an inspiring beast
Feel: 4/5 — Feels like a premium big-brand iron
Distance: 5/5 — M2 is slightly faster/stronger
What they rate
Takomo irons offer half-the-price competition to major brands like TaylorMade
Hollow body construction provides massive forgiveness on off-center hits
Direct-to-consumer model means you cannot try before you buy
Low spin rates on the stronger lofts might make holding greens difficult
The new 'brushed' aesthetic on the M2 is a step back in premium feel
While the new 101 M2 offers impressive speed and a sleeker look, the original 101 remains the superior recommendation due to its better aesthetics, more forgiving profile, and lower price point.
Takomo irons offer half-the-price competition to major brands like TaylorMade
Hollow body construction provides massive forgiveness on off-center hits