CALEY GOLF O1 & O1T IRONS REVIEW // The Best Direct to Consumer Irons Available?

Today, Ian and Mikey test out Caley Golf's O1 and O1T direct to consumer golf irons.
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[@caleygolf]

Many thanks for taking the time to review the 01 and 01T iron sets - delighted to hear the positive feedback. Please note that the upcharge for custom shaft length and lie is not per club, it's for the set.

[@kiwiboss4179]

do you ship to new zealand

[@mattc3233]

Hey guys. Would really like to see more top line and close up views of the irons aside from the stock pictures. I can imagine what they look like from description when you’re hitting but I feel like a closeup would level up the reviews.

[@chrishartman5383]

Agreed, especially when they make the transition from say PW to 7 during the video, show some screengrabs of the 7 from a few different angles.

[@stevet.7927]

Thank you for reviewing these and other DTC irons A They play an important place in the ecosystems. That said, I'm with Ian when he said "my clubs feel $1,000 better." One of the joys/curses of the game is that as you get better you can really notice a difference in quality/feel of equipment. Irons like there help expand the gateway to golf and likely more people on the doorstep of quality fitters in the future.

[@Tyson.Stroppel]

Have you guys looked at Stix golf.. another direct to consumer? And Takomos vs caley x would your recommend Takomo over them?

[@starks1974]

I remember the first Caley set. Tried to buy them in the states but they always ran out of stock. Wait until the Kirkland Signature(aka Costco) irons come out. It could disrupt the DTC market.

[@AMGOLFUK]

Currently Playing and trying the 01T, I am category 1 player and they feel very good and bring some good forgiveness. Of course you will have less playability than a blade or forged irons but for the price, congrats Caley 👏🏻👏🏻

[@m07c]

Seems like a very different result to previous videos that focus on Takomo 101 and 101T - which appear to be identical clubs but not same tech. Maybe a comparison of those or a DTC showdown is in order. Could create alot of value for viewers. Thanks for the work.

[@MattSwanson]

I play the 01T's, having had the chance to review them for MyGolfSpy's forum test this past year. I've managed to not only shoot my best round ever, but back-to-back rounds breaking 80 (which I'd never done before), which was pretty incredible. The turf interaction with these is MILES better than my previous "gamers" (2020 TaylorMade Sim Max), and though considerably more compact, they still offer a pretty incredible amount of forgiveness. I have them in the KBS Tour Lite Stiff shafts (previous shaft being the Nippon 105's in Stiff), and absolutely love the feel. I haven't had much of an issue with the PW, for what it's worth - I typically play that to 135 with no issue, so it's curious Ian didn't get along with it, as he's a considerably better ball-striker than I am (duh). I'm super curious to see what the 01CB's bring, especially as they're a true forging. Love the content!

[@aaronbradleys5109]

sounds like you work for Caley Marketing team and been paid to leave “realistic consumer reviews” 😂

[@AZstu324]

Petitioning for you guys to review Maltby irons 😁 Would you guys be opposed to purchasing a few heads from Maltby to showcase? They won't send anything out to you guys because they don't think they need any hype so it's not in their marketing model. Maltby is truly the original DTC with original designs and pedigree that nobody on KZbin will ever get to hear of. Their 2023 lineup is as good or better than any OEM and IMO leaves these other DTC's in the dust with performance, build quality, and aesthetics. Similar price points for base setups, and much more customization available due to their parent company Golfworks.

[@jeremygricar4361]

I built a set of TS1 IM and TS4 combos and absolutely love them. My only gripe is that they are fairly soft and show bag chatter quite quickly. However, at the price point, replacing club heads every so often is so much cheaper than purchasing new clubs altogether.

[@starwf07]

Agreed. The whole Maltby line looks very cool. Would be cool to see a review on those.

[@AZstu324]

@@jeremygricar4361I'm sure you know this but unfortunately bag chatter is something that can't be avoided with soft forged clubs like these. The same would be said for a set of Miuras or Mizuno's. The upside is that they're doing true forged clubs and are using their own forging dyes with milled faces and soles while still charging DTC prices. I currently game the TS4's, previously TS-1's, and have built KE4 MAX and TS3 sets for friends. They are not a 1 trick pony brand and truly have something for everyone. Serious design and tech goes into each model and there's actually some innovation and not just "borrowed" concepts or designs. It's a shame that most people on the surface of the DTC world will never get to hear about Maltby.

[@matthewpalomino9594]

I agree with you sir. I am playing TE Forged right now and they are great as ever, plenty of forgiveness but a great look at address. Moving to TS1 IM in long irons for forgiveness and TS4 for short and mid irons. I think it is a shame TXG does not review because I think Ian and Michael would enjoy those clubs and the looks. More in house development than just going to a factory in China and using the same design.

[@AZstu324]

@@matthewpalomino9594 have you seen the TE+ V4 that just released? They're absolutely stunning! Their current lineup is really impressive across the board.

[@tfaudree]

Would love to see some love for Maltby equipment

[@ianwhite5265]

Ian would it be possible to let us know what the swingweight is on the caley o1t irons

[@ArmandoGarcia951]

How would you stack these up against New Level Irons?

[@RobertRandow]

Tough review for the T's. Very cool you guys are testing DTC irons for folks.

[@caleygolf]

Apart from Ian not quite getting the distance he'd expect from the PW, it was a very positive review of the 01Ts

[@JOHN-z3o8p]

Please test the Benross range ie Delta xt and the forged model

[@wayneowens1649]

Hi guys I’m looking to purchase Takomo 101 t / Caley 01 currently playing Ping I210 with modus 105 stiff shafts grip standard with extra 3 layers lost a bit of distance due to age 65 current handicap is 8 normal shot shape is right to left . Not sure what shaft to get with midsize grips any recommendations would be much appreciated 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lawbinson]

Are they the same heads just different Branding

[@nickmillar9651]

Great review. Guys would you buy the caley or Pxg gen 5 or gen6 or the 3017 Pxg t

[@caleygolf]

Caley 😉

[@nickmillar9651]

@@caleygolf what are the swing weight on a set of each set with reg flex graphite, shaft

[@waynepark4430]

Just came across this video must have missed it. Have you heard of Maltby irons? Have you ever tested them? Do you have any information on the company?

[@benmatthew2011]

Had a brief look at these and made the mistake of leaving my email address with them....... 2 emails everyday following that!!!! I understand they are trying to move product but I feel that was a touch excessive and shows signs of desperation

[@caleygolf]

We have unsubscribed you from our email marketing

[@bensherman7037]

😂😂😂 the company saved me a reply

[@JustusSeiber]

It’s not desperate. The biggest companies in the world do this.

[@paulstephenson5815]

Takomo are so much better for a great price

[@beerbaron95]

@@paulstephenson5815how would you know without trying these?

[@MrCotywalters]

They’re literally the exact same clubs as Takomo’s. Not saying that’s a bad thing. You can set up your own golf brand for $2000-$3000 because of minimum quantity. Xiamen Jasde Sports Equipment is the manufacturer. I’ve played the Takomo 101T’s, I liked them

[@damnthegrifters7313]

Were they using KBS stiff or regular shafts?

[@jeremygricar4361]

Still waiting for you to review the latest Maltby lineup. Ts4, Ts3, and Ts1 IM. All solid clubs.

[@MattSwanson]

My understanding is that these will not be reviewed, based on some conversations from the Maltby forums. Shame, as they're one of the only DTC companies genuinely designing their own heads (vs. buying pre-made from another company as is often the case). I'd love to be wrong about this, though :)

[@TheNateXviv]

Have played Maltby Sti2s and now TS3s with Maltby's own graphite shafts and prefer them to any of the new released irons this year (have tried most of the popular ones at my club). Crazy that they don't get reviewed anywhere.

[@BigDawgCAM]

3:15 - Wish I could agree on the KBS Tour 😕 Got them in a new set of Mizuno JPX 923 Tours at 7 iron swing speed of ~100 mph and I absolutely hate them lol. So much weight in the butt of the shaft I can't even feel the club face. Hopefully going to work my way into some KBS C-Tapers for a stiffer feel later this year.

[@clubchampionmedia]

Those C-Tapers certainly feel stiffer that's for sure haha

[@canyonaro]

Same. I played project X LZ with baby fades. Tried the KBS Tour in a fitting and hit rope hooks. Weirdest result I've ever had in a fitting. I guess they work for some people but I'm not one of them.

[@markpilker4158]

When customizing the clubs the extra dollar amount shown was not per club…extra $25 for different shaft was just that and not $175…same thing Takomo does

[@daniel46245]

This

[@nmaschas]

Think I would buy a used set from major manufacture before buying a DTC irons.

[@scottniven3265]

What one would you recommend for a higher handicapper?

[@scottniven3265]

@caleygolf

[@caleygolf]

01s @@scottniven3265

[@patrickgreenfield1361]

Hogan Clubs are back in November.

[@nickmillar9651]

They look nice

[@TonyToning-ne7uq]

The groves aint very deep and wont spin the ball out the rough as well along with wearing out quickly in the ones i tried.. what you think guys????

[@ohwowthatsgood]

What chinese factory is pumping out all these dtc clubs?

[@neilcameron3021]

Most dtc s are open models by Kyeoi

[@johnbrodnik839]

All of Them!

[@ethanaderemi]

The best DTC irons are from Maltby.

[@InsuranceSpecialist]

Look great! Don't seem to perform or easy to hit at all...those NEED to be as p790 for this market to thrive...they also sound crappy 😢 Did I mention they look good😅

[@michaelsnakebite4707]

Caley and Takomo is identical.. Made in same oem factory! Just different stamp

[@davidchipman7612]

Takoma , Ram and these all seem to be the same maybe same factory

[@dabdias]

Having watched multiple reviews in the channel, this one was one of the hardest for them - Ian and Mikey really struggled to say something positive about these clubs. Lucky for Caley that the review didn’t come out at start of golf season (this was probably not by chance but by choice)!!

[@caleygolf]

Not sure you watched the same video - they had plenty of positive remarks on the clubs 👍

[@dabdias]

@@caleygolfI watched the same video and I have been watching the channel for more than 3 years, this review was really hard for them! Sorry!

[@caleygolf]

@@dabdias admittedly Ian struggled to get his usual numbers out of the 01T PW but other than that the clubs performed well for them

[@ianfrasergolf]

@@caleygolfagreed It’s very common for me to struggle with some PW’s and I’m really not sure why.

[@VoodooZ]

no lefties... :(

[@caleygolf]

coming soon!

[@johnrusso501]

Derek Jeter with an accent.

[@andybecker5001]

They should ditch the 4 iron. Most people who buy this don’t want it and won’t use it

[@paulramirez7483]

I actually disagree. I can’t hit a hybrid for anything but I can hit long irons halfway decently. Keeping the 4 iron is probably a good decision.

[@mojohojo1210]

I hate how much they look like the Takomos because it looks like a rip off of them.

[@caleygolf]

We were making hollow body irons wayyy before them so if anything it’s the other way round

[@Pete.C]

Caley golf was founded in 2019 and Takomo was founded in 2020.