Rick Shiels reviews Takomo irons! (Brutally honest!)

[@bobble3633]

I don’t play them, probably never will - but golf needs good brands like this that will challenge the big names on price point, looks, feel and quality. Without the likes of Takomo the major brands can do what they want. So credit to them !!!

[@_barncat]

Free market capitalism baby

[@dannytraynor19]

Check out the orka golf deal

[@gregoryvu3493]

yeah, i mean Titliest releasing a $650+ driver is REALLY getting out of hand

[@Chefin2000]

Your Not Good Enough Too PLAY THEM ANYWAY!!!!!

[@Kjustlift]

@@Chefin2000how is bro mad about this comment 💀

[@josephdocis1488]

I bought the Takomo 301 combo set at the start of this season as an 18-20 hcp. Everyone told me they would be too unforgiving to hit at my skill level, but I never felt that way about them. The feedback they give on miss-hits has helped me improve my game, and there's just no substitute for the feeling you get from a blade when you pure it. After playing with them all summer, I've never felt more comfortable over the ball, and my hcp is coming down fast. Highly recommend!

[@StevelandCleamer]

I had the opposite experience. I definitely found them taking the fun away for me because they were so challenging to hit. That being said, they were really high quality and felt insane out of the middle

[@bobble3633]

@@josephdocis1488 that’s always been the argument - for beginners, it’s better to start with clubs that give you instant feedback than big cavities. I remember Henrik Stenson gave his little boy blades as his first set. What ever I buy next, I def like the combo set up

[@belvoir93]

You've never "held a shot" full stop. You've "holed a shot". For the love of God stop saying this.

[@bobble3633]

@@StevelandCleamer which ones did you get ?

[@bobble3633]

@@belvoir93 you must a lot of time on your hands

[@b_l_e_f_t]

I’ve been playing the Takomo 301 combo set for two seasons, and I’ve dropped my handicap by 6 strokes and broke par and 70 in the same round for the first time! Absolutely love them, and would highly recommend!

[@BigInjun05]

Im new to golf have only played for a year and a half and have been to the driving range 4 times and the course 12 times. Just hit my first 99 and birdie. Thank you Takomo for being a part of that memory with my 201s

[@FlankerJackChannel]

I'm also a brand new golfer just now starting to break 90. I have a set of the 101T and they work. That's it.

[@AndyGolfsYouTube]

Congrats! Keep going. That’s awesome to hear.

[@Catchinslabs]

Just got my 101’s about a month ago. Absolutely love them. Really easy to hit and the ball comes off like a rocket.

[@rubenoliva2341]

Just got them a couple weeks ago. They feel insanely good when I can strike them. Unfortunately I’m in a period of a weird swing combined with getting used to new irons

[@sarahshuttleworth2951]

Wish if could get them parents won’t let me though they don’t think I need them and that clubs don’t make a difference

[@GcfSteezy]

@@rubenoliva2341gotta love golf! One day is pure iron madness and the next day you can’t swing an iron to save your life

[@gmanlvd2011]

I bought a set of Takomo 101s this Spring and absolutely love them! I’m a mid handicapper and they are perfect for me. Very forgiving, better distance with great feel and feedback. I strongly recommend them!

[@albertirving1123]

I think I speak for a lot of people when I say I would've loved to see the 201 or 101t reviewed as they fill the somewhat large gap between the 101 and the 301s that lots of us mortal golfers won't be able to hit. Great review long time coming though!

[@MrMatthew262]

Yeah was pretty disappointed not to see the 101t’s.

[@JC-zq8vk]

They don’t need to be reviewed by Rick, there a ton of reviews of them out there. I own the 101T’s and they are the best irons I’ve ever used.

[@MrMatthew262]

@@JC-zq8vk I say he should do an exclusive on course review of the 101t’s. Maybe he’d even game them. What do you like most about yours?

[@Niko-sp1rf]

@@JC-zq8vkwould you say it’s 100% worth and did you customize them or off the self ones

[@sleepydug2093]

201s are just forged 101ts, lofts are close and they fly about the same distance, prolly have a smidge more forgiveness in the 101ts due to the hollow construction, they accidently sent me a few 201 long irons inn my 301 set and i owned a set of 101ts already i was getting very similar numbers out of long irons between both

[@takomogolfcompany]

Nice hole out Rick! 👏

[@MeesterCHRlS]

Send him a driver now

[@dylancutforthnz]

Do you need someone to test out a LH set of 201’s @takomogolfcompany? 👀

[@decalogue12]

Send him the 101Ts and 201s!

[@ShoddyGolf]

Love my Takomos

[@nickashak473]

I love my 101T's

[@craigmartin-vg6kw]

Came back to the game after 25 years and lost swing speed. Got the 101s in July and now down to an 8 handicap. Amazing irons and would recommend as a brand. Great impartial review and nice hole out!

[@hookedonlurefishing]

This is brilliant for me, I've just come back after 14 years out. Currently off 18, still using my Titleist DCI 762's, not sure if I should go for a brand like this or Titleist again and this is very tempting on cost alone!

[@CinemaSteve]

@@hookedonlurefishinglook into Maltby from GolfWorks. They’re probably the best DTC brand when it comes to quality clubs that does their own in house research. They’re not TM clones, but rather they create the club based off what actually works from 50+ years of club fitting and manufacturing. They just do no marketing so they don’t get hyped like Takomo.

[@briangoss4280]

Played the 716 AP2’s for years. Decided to check out the 101T’s. They are incredible. Playing around a 6 HC. They come off flush. No unexpected flyers. Very impressed for the price.

[@chesterfarrington9853]

Yeah I know takomo didn’t do the r&d like the other companies, but it’s not as if those companies release brand new tech each year either, nor do they have the same staff that pioneered modern shapes. The big companies mostly take last years model, tweak a little thing (could be as meaningless as the finish and logo placement), and slap a brand new 2024 price tag on it. I’m glad companies like takomo are drastically undercutting them

[@electricalstuff259]

100% correct mate, half the 'tech' in these is made up BS to market new clubs every 2 years

[@paulmcgee1867]

Takomo don’t even have a properly functioning website

[@chesterfarrington9853]

@@paulmcgee1867 I don’t see how that’s relevant

[@Austin-hm6qq]

@@paulmcgee1867 What does that have to do with literally anything? You just wanted to throw that out there? You can make a separate comment you know

[@tedzink4574]

Hahaha, R & D. They're golf clubs, they've basically looked exactly the same for 80 years. KARSTEN did the R & D for everyone with the cavity back, casting, perimeter weighting, and the Anser. I'd argue 90% of all current clubs are a slightly different COPY of his ideas. I have some Stan Thompson's with a small Allen screw in the head suggesting it's a hollow body. Rick mentioned G.I. PW had a 44° loft, uh, that's a 9 iron. They lie to us.

[@mattludy]

Thank you!!! It's been impossible to get an honest review on these clubs. So happy you took on the challenge! Thank you! Very much appreciated!

[@stevenzunich]

great review...i got my takomo 101 irons in October of 2022, kind of by accident...i was getting back into golf after almost 20 years away and was fit locally that summer for some PING irons...oversized grips, regular flex graphite shafts, one degree upright...was told they'd arrive in 4 weeks or less...in the intervening 8 weeks it took before i called my local shop to find out why the PINGs were late, I saw a lot of youtube reviews of Takomo...PING didn't contact my shop even though they didn't have the grips (indefinite backorder?) so I cancelled my order, saved $600, got my Takomo 101s built to my specs, with Fujikura Atmos shafts and fell in love with the company...last irons i'll probably ever own...they're amazing!

[@patmac104]

I switched to Takomo Irons about 6 months ago. I have the 101T model. I was about to purchase a big brand, AND tried them...I went with the Takomo because I hit them better and of course, the price difference was too good to pass up (even with upgraded shafts and grips)... My game HAS INDEED improved as well. I, like many people, am limited by finances. It is wonderful that there is a company like Takomo that is out there helping the real people enjoy golf with quality iron sets. Rick, I am happy to see you try them. Enjoy today.

[@urawsomegamer]

What shafts did you go for?

[@patmac104]

@@urawsomegamer The Obsidian shafts

[@Mr.Pip_]

@@urawsomegamerI went with the kbs tour 120g they are great! I love the 101T. I was a 5.5 handicap and dropped down to a 3.8 after 3 months.

[@richardtoms9161]

Bought a set 101 Takomo irons at the start of the season. I am 70 years old and have been playing Cobra F 9 irons since they came out and was stuck at 13 to 14 handicap. This year I have improved to a 10 steady and twice dropped to 9. What I liked beside the cost saving was the fact that Takomo would custom build the set to fit my needs. I am 6 foot 6 and they lengthen them by an inch and a half and bent them two degrees flat .

[@ba_golf]

Hi, i am looking at buying these irons and I'm 6,4 tall, and going to get +1 inch, but what do you recommend i get the lie set at?

[@nicholasharvey446]

@@ba_golftakomo recommend getting them upright

[@ba_golf]

@nicholasharvey446 Thanks Nick!

[@nicholassimdon5994]

I’ve only been golfing for about a year and a half. I’ve had my Takomo 101s for a few months. Compared to the set of Taylormade SLDRs I had, which ironically was the first Rick Shiels video I’ve ever watched when you reviewed them years ago, feel so much nicer. I’m not good enough to be able to notice a ton of difference but the Takomos are def a little thicker and easier to hit for a beginner. Great video Rick!

[@markbeebe3308]

I have had my 201’s almost two years and love them!

[@Mr.Pip_]

Do you feel like the 201 are forgiving. I have the 101t, but was gonna get the 201. I just didn’t want my game to suffer… so I chickened out. I do love the 101t tho!!

[@jeffbecker4439]

I just ordered the 201 I am very excited for them to come in, 4 to 6 weeks is a killer while waiting. Glad to see that you are happy with them

[@JJ_Khailha]

18 handicapper here. A few weeks ago I sold my Ping G430 ironset and bought the Takomo Combo set which is PW-8 in the bladed MB and the 7-4 in the cavity back CB. Best golfing purchase of my life. Don’t listen to anyone who might tell you, you need to be a certain handicap to play these irons. They feel amazing when struck pure and when they are not, you get feedback to tell you so. So if you want to actually improve, avoid the “game improvement” clubs which don’t give you any feedback.

[@Daniel189HLL]

I wouldn't swap pings for anything tbh

[@dkryptr]

I'm swapping out Ping G425 irons for the Takomo 301 combo set. They should arrive tomorrow. I think I've improved my swing to the point where I want to get better feedback from the club face. I can hit anywhere on the face of the ping and they go mostly straight. Need that feedback to know what to change to continue getting better.

[@JJ_Khailha]

@@dkryptr Sounds like we’re on the same path. The logic is undeniable. Good luck with your new Takomos, I think you’ll love them!

[@danielmortimer1373]

Were you able to get fitted for them? How did you know you needed a combo set?

[@deanlynch2557]

I play the 301 combo set, play off 16 and absolutely love them, hitting the ball better than previous irons I have had and that list is srixon zx4 mk2, mizuno Jpx 923. Love them best purchase yet

[@SteveScheidig]

Having Rick’s “stamp of approval” is very comforting. You can feel the energy in the beginning that he wanted to hate them. But he can’t… I WAS a 27 HCP. I was sold a set of “improvement irons” from a local golf store when I started the game. I was STILL a 27HCP. After I learned how to swing, I treated myself to a set of 101t’s. Are they unforgiving? Nope.. did I learn how to strike a ball pure (no lessons)? Yup! Am I now a 17 HCP cause I learned how to hit 101t’s by myself? Yup! Are they in my bag today? Yup! Is this story pointless? You decide……

[@urawsomegamer]

Did you change up the shaft or anything? Been eying the 101t's

[@pop2522]

I literally did the same thing by buying the 201’s I went from a consistent 90-93 to a consistent 84-87 and touched 81 once. Don’t be afraid of feedback it teaches you. I grabbed an old mizuno 2 iron blade to hit at the range and continue the lesson

[@FloridaManTV]

@@urawsomegamer Sorry for the late reply. No. I opted for the KBS lite steel shafts. Standard lie and loft.

[@FloridaManTV]

@@pop2522 Yessir! Learn to hit a player's iron does force you to learn a proper swing (at least for me). Trusting the club to forgive you with a giant iron face is counter productive; again, for me.

[@ryanlightsey1069]

I have the 101s and absolutely love them. For a full set of irons with custom shaft I was fitted for and medium sized grips straight from Takomo for $500 you cannot go wrong. And they perform!

[@connerchevalier3520]

Taco golf shoutout okehhh

[@Eat-MyGoal]

riiiight... 🤷‍♂

[@connerchevalier3520]

@@Eat-MyGoalduzn’t matta

[@altie29]

OKEH

[@edj9961]

Pure karrizzma

[@shook1370]

Would loove to have him on the channel

[@markt5746]

I bought the 101 irons heads. I put fujikara speeder shafts in them. Love them, played the entire year with and couldn’t be happier.

[@brumfiba]

These could be my next iyuhns

[@daveg2499]

After a lot of research and consideration, I bought a set of the 201 CBs about 2.5 years ago and have had absolutely no regrets. These are awesome clubs and totally agree with you about the feel. Someone described them as "buttery smooth" which has since become a catch phrase between my playing friends. Love your work Rick. Cheers, Dave in NZ

[@finnguzz6448]

Great video Missed a trick, Rick. Didn't test the 101T's. I've had them in the bag for over a year. Absolutely luvvin them. Faces scratched up a little but no worse than my previous Mizuno's.

[@christophersherman2437]

I have been plying these since last year, and I love them. They look great, feel good, and are forgiving. I play the 101’s.

[@detmostwant]

I bought the 101T irons over a year ago now and I absolutely love them.

[@MrMatthew262]

@@detmostwant what’s so great about them?

[@detmostwant]

@@MrMatthew262 I'm a 4.0 handicap. So I can be inconsistent with my irons. These irons took my misses and made them smaller. They look great behind the ball. They feel super good and sound really nice. And they are equivalent to the TaylorMade P790 or P770s but 1/3 of the cost. There is no reason people should spend $1800 on a set of fitted irons.

[@MrMatthew262]

@@detmostwant good to hear. What shaft did you get them with and are you happy with them? I notice they pretty much just have kbs

[@detmostwant]

@@MrMatthew262 I got fitted for shafts and I highly recommend that. I got the KBS Tour Lite shafts

[@ryanmaloney5409]

Couldn't be happier with my purchase of the 101T set. Went from playing a Callaway game improvement iron, switched to the Takomo 101T because they look great, and are priced great. Dropped my handicap from 15 to 11 in my first season, broke my personal best by 8 strokes, and added 10-15 yards to each club.

[@richardmanion6132]

I'm a huge fan of Maltby because they do their own R&D. Mr. Maltby used to design for Tommy Armour and Callaway years ago, and the Golf Works facility in Newark, Ohio (USA) is state of the art. I game their TS1 irons, which were $385 3-PW. They have all the bells and whistles in their products and are not just clones. Hats off to them.

[@CinemaSteve]

It’s a shame they do no marketing whatsoever. Their clubs are far and away the best DTC out there. My Max wedges are better than my Cleveland’s and I’ve started replacing my Cleveland set with them. I imagine the irons are the same way.

[@jameshaag7046]

@@CinemaStevehelps keep the price down if they remain somewhat unknown

[@CinemaSteve]

@@jameshaag7046 they also sell to club fitters and outfitters since their main product are golf club components. It almost seems like their Maltby line is a side project for kicks and giggles that they do just because they can, and they do a damn good job.

[@joefurry5089]

I have a set of TM P790’s. My buddy has the Maltby TS1 IM’s and I’ve hit them side by side. I cannot tell the difference between our clubs. Distance and feel are pretty much the same. I love my P790’s, but for what I paid, I could have gotten the maltby’s as new bag and a new driver…😮

[@bobpegram8042]

@@CinemaSteve I use one of their forged wide sole lob wedges (M series 1.20). It is extremely easy to hit out of sand around the greens and for other short game shots. It is several years old. There may be a newer model now. I didn't need new irons or I would have ordered their other irons too. Tacomos look great too. Either the 301s or the 201s look like they would be the best for me if I needed a set.

[@csdthadude]

Honestly the review let me know everything I needed to know, I don't care about who did what and who are and aren't pioneers of Golf, at the end of the day price is King, and for me if I can save 100s of dollars and still get a quality product then that's where I'm headed, don't get me wrong I'd love to have a set of 1500 dollar irons but I can't afford that so looks like I'll be going Takomo, thanks for the review Rick!

[@MrMatthew262]

I’d really encourage you to do an exclusive on course review of the 101t’s. Those have the most mass appeal to better players

[@philbrown9227]

I have had the 101's for 2 seasons now and they are fantastic! The best set of irons I have ever hit. They check all catorgories.

[@michaelpalermo9278]

Rick. Between the Takomo 101’s and the Kirkland, which do you think are better overall?

[@wayoftheputt]

I absolutely love my 301mb set. The last set of irons I purchased were the Nike VR TW blades from 2009 and I couldn't find a newer blade that I liked within my budget. Enter Takomo's amazing lineup and I immediately fell in love with the 301mb. I took a gamble on not being able to try them first, but they have been every bit as good or better than the Nike set.

[@jeremygricar4361]

Would love to see more DTC brands tried on this channel. Personally use Maltby irons and I think they're great.

[@luigihoratio5101]

Same here. I got the TS3s

[@andygill1657]

Have the 301MB’s, played a blade / MB most of my life and these are as good if not better than the big brands I’ve played over the last 30 years. Only thing with direct to consumer is get fitted before you order. Also Takomo could do with offering more shaft & grip choices but you can also just buy the heads. I’m being picky, they are fantastic irons!

[@dannytraynor19]

Rick please look into Orka golf and what they’re offering at the moment 👍

[@ruettenmartin]

Play the 101's for about a year now and I absolutely love them. The look, the feel, the price...just fantastic irons

[@leventfaracli4530]

Theres also the re-sell value to factor in. If someone was to buy Qi 10's brand new they could easily resell them the next year for probably 70-80% of what they paid for them. Whereas it would be a struggle to resell the takomos to anyone local. Still tho, my friend has the takomo 101's and loves them, great to have cheaper options!

[@bradleybarberie1265]

That’s true, but i’d bet you can get a few hundred bucks for a used set of takomos too, especially after this review haha.

[@rocknonesock9944]

I bought the 101T and their Skyforge wedges this year. Absolutely love them! They feel great and look stunning. I might be a lifelong Takomo player.

[@mikepet7794]

Love my 201's

[@nicksaunders9292]

I have the 101 and absolutely love them. Every person I let take a swing with them can’t believe how good they feel. Also had my first and only hole in one with my 7i - 150m

[@Dancingbrave-n7b]

Most importantly they also sponsor Old Man Pat !

[@rjmcneely8545]

Say no more. That’s enough for me. OMP is the King!

[@AndyW148]

OMP is the best we all agree 👍

[@Dubnlove]

I have 101ts. Love the look and size of them. They have helped my ball striking tremendously. Instant feed back on a Miss hit

[@Dancingbrave-n7b]

Taylor made and Callaway are relatively new brands and have ridden on the back of work done by Wilson and Ping etc. !

[@FlankerJackChannel]

Older major companies have to also factor in money that goes to play as they sponsor, advertising, board of director bonuses and more importantly stock price. Takomo are able to market themselves efficiently through social media and I'm willing to bet they don't have stockholders who drive up the price

[@connorhfishing213]

I’m about a 5 handicap and I got a set of the 301 MB’s in December and have loved them they’re actually decently forgiving for blades

[@tedzink4574]

I think a lot of people hit blades better, feedback is a good thing, that helps players improve. Forged Blades feel so much better than the clicky cast irons.

[@hatstand111]

Hi Rick, appreciate your honesty but I hope you don't forget that, if the big brand manufacturers have outlaid so much on R and D costs, they would come up with something better than " lets make the lofts stronger, so a 7 iron flies as far as an old 6 iron"

[@saxongroove5898]

All that marketing bullshit works though - the amount of golfers who have jedi mind tricked themselves into thinking they have to use one of the big brands is astonishing

[@lawbinson]

If that was all they were doing, you wouldn’t see their MB’s and CB’s still be “traditionally” lofted. There’s certainly a degree of that, but to say it is all they are doing misses the mark just as much as someone who says there is no marketing embellishment at all.

[@JayTheTapp]

Would have loved a 101 vs 201 review. Most of us mortals aren't looking at 301 :)

[@TheA10Thunderbolt]

301CBs are totally usable for anyone 20 HCP and under. Equivalent to P790s in my opinion

[@samupalonen]

I have the 201’s. Still incredible feeling since they’re forged. I feel like it’s just a slightly more forgiving 301cb (I play off 8 HCP for reference). Absolutely love them!

[@bennyboy0773]

@@samupalonen This is exactly the comment i was hoping to see. Thanks for sharing your experience with the 201's!

[@JLeeGolf]

@@TheA10Thunderbolt they are definitely NOT like P790s. Those would be the 101s. 301CBs are closer to P7CBs as the "CB" would show........ lol please dont talk about things you don't know

[@TheA10Thunderbolt]

​@@JLeeGolf P790s are cavity back. It seems like you're focused on the marketing more than the results. I've played with both irons, and they are very comparable. Have you played with both sets?

[@drpbandj552]

Love to see you confirm other positive reviews I was going off of when I bought my 101s. ~10 handicap switched from AP2’s to 101’s and they are incredible. Feel and forgiveness are ridiculous for the price

[@docj09]

Can you do the Maltby ts1-im, ts3, and ts4?

[@16pennynails]

Also test the Maltby TE + V4,, had to throw that in the lineup!

[@Ashsplashlash]

Your swing is now so smooth and deliberate compared to a couple of years ago... love your vids Rick keep it up

[@jonathangamble5275]

Maltby TS3 next please.

[@anthonypettinelli1354]

I went from Mizuno Hot Metal Pros to the 301MBs and dropped my handicap from 13.6 to 8.4 since July. The clubs look and feel amazing. I bought them because if I didn’t like the MBs I wasn’t out $1,500 it was $700 shipped.

[@davidmaxfieldgolf]

Rick - “I’m going to give the only honest review on KZbin” Also Rick “They’re amazing” Like every other KZbin review of Takomo… I guess the rest were also honest

[@454budman]

😂😂 gotem

[@MadLicha]

Well he did hole one with a 7iron using one for the first time ever so ...

[@loke76]

Got the 201s as a total beginner. PLayed for 1½ year now. 54 to 26 hcp. Absolutely love them. Also have 3 wedges and the 3 wood.

[@454budman]

Yeah 201’s for 15 and less hcp 101’s would be better

[@DennisEldrup]

@@454budman I don't see how you would learn faster using more forgiving irons. You would just hit arguably better shots until you get better. If you spent 1000 hours with 201's vs 1000 hours with 101's, you will most likely end up being exactly the same handicap.

[@454budman]

@@DennisEldrup some people need help getting the ball in the air and little more carry for slower swing speeds.

[@inigofernandez-tagle5937]

CAN YOU TEST THE MIZUNO PRO SERIES PLS

[@jonathanmargrave7220]

Got the 301 combo set after using Mizuno MP5’s for nearly ten years. Best compliment I can give is that they feel just as good. Don’t regret the change at all. Half the price of getting replacement Mizunos. Great clubs. Highly recommend.

[@EveryHappening]

14:06 I’m not really sure what you are on about, that the reason why the clubs are cheaper is due to a lack of R&D! That is absolutely absurd. Taylormade irons cost the exact same… to the box stores… who then mark them up for profit. Which there is nothing against this other than the fact that new irons cost $1400 now! Direct to consumer takes the largest markup out of the equation and that… and that reason alone… is why they are cheaper. These clubs have no R&D any more than Mizuno, Taylormade, or Titleist have R&D with forged irons. Game improvements with endless basing and marketing ploys take time to produce their gimmicks. The main reason I have an issue with them is that you get one shaft option and you can’t get customer fit! This is the biggest issue in the market is not getting custom fit! I would highly recommend anyone buying these to buy the heads only, find a shaft you like and have them built up hitting similar irons with the same shaft with your loft and lie. Rick… you seriously missed this point on why they are cheaper and what the main issue is. As a teaching pro, you have been a huge advocate for getting lessons and getting custom fit.

[@SonnyBurnett-sc6ed]

Nah. He’s right. R&D Engineering is quite important. These direct market copies may play ok, but top tier clubs have original engineering that makes them more likely to be forgiving than direct market clubs. And prolly better ultimate performance too. Copying only results in some or most of the performance. Not all of it.

[@angelam6902]

​@@SonnyBurnett-sc6ed Copying saves R&D money but it comes with its own risks. Kirkland is currently defending itself in a lawsuit about patent infringement in their P790 copies and will probably end up paying a settlement.

[@mitchellbrooks1494]

Just need a bit of common sense to know ricks correct

[@outkastsk8er20]

8:52 Those Takomos will surprise. Love the 101t's and the price point. Tested and measured all swing weights and shaft lengths and they're spot on.

[@moonface978]

I really don’t get why a “forgiving “ iron would have a stronger loft , when most high handicap players don’t have a fast swing and would benefit from a standard or weaker loft to hold the green and probably get more distance because of the loft with a slower swing

[@FatihPekbas]

Because most high handicappers are scooping the ball and make a weak lofted club even weaker (more dynamic loft) and by that lose distance.

[@moonface978]

@@FatihPekbas that makes sense 👍 there are an awful lot of high handicappers though who have trouble with stronger lofted clubs also , which is I suppose why they make high launch clubs for hackers as well

[@TylerHeizmann]

I just got my fitted 101T's a week ago after a ton of research and i absolutely love them. They feel great and they look so good

[@Jakeanbake69]

The only issue I have with Takomo is they only use KBS shafts. They should offer Dynamic Gold too as it's a popular shaft in golf.

[@lesserkey]

You can buy just the club heads on their website.

[@robusangolf]

Yes but they unfortunately make the hosels .370

[@Jakeanbake69]

@@lesserkey correct but the price to buy different shafts and get them installed will be expensive$$$$$

[@wr7ght467]

@@Jakeanbake69if Uve been fit to a shaft it’s likely u have them in ur old irons and can get them put in

[@Jakeanbake69]

@@wr7ght467 false

[@larrymoore3763]

I purchased a set of 101s this spring and I absolutely love the way they look, feel and play. They replaced a set of Taylor Made M4s and I hit the Takomos much better. Very pleased with them

[@Lovetheducks]

Wes started playing them as a free agent. He only signed after he was playing the irons. That says a lot.

[@geoffireson6211]

i will definitely try these clubs . im looking to buy / upgrade my irons which i have had 19 years. Great review Rick and a lot of positive/inspiring comments about the clubs below.

[@NateEdwardsGolf]

This brand has gone all out with content creators. Anyone whos anybody in the YT golf space was paid to play these lol

[@jott1717]

Wait till he hears about Titleist, Taylormade and Callaway having endorsement contracts 1000x bigger

[@smallraymond1]

​@jott1717 you make an interesting point. Any idea which of the KZbin guys are honest and which are paid? I see hints here and there, but it's tough to tell

[@justinrisinger7506]

I have them and I love them. Got the 201s and the feel and results are exactly what I was looking for.

[@deeser286]

I got rid of PXGs to get these 101s, and I consider my Takomos a HUGE upgrade, I LOVE EM!!!

[@briandenton2097]

Golf brands have always stole ideas from other brands but the main price difference has to comes with the millions of dollars spent on pro sponsorship that certainly trickels down to, and out of the end user's wallets. It would be interesting to see what pros would be using without any sponsorship money or perks from the big brands. Great review, thanks for the honesty.

[@larryharperjr]

Just started playing again after 20 years away from the game. Got a set of 101 Irons and absolutely LOVE them, especially at that price point. Was initially worried about the finish durability but it's been great! Can't recommend them enough. I'm about a 473 handicap, so I'm definitely not sponsored by them to say good things ;)

[@GQtheKing14]

Thank you Rick! Love my bag and 101T. Best purchase I’ve made. Enjoyed this a lot

[@keithbaxendale1612]

15 h’cap - I swapped out Wilson D9’s for 101’s and whether it’s mental or real, I dropped 4-5 shots a round straight away. They look great in the bag and I have absolute confidence in them. Due to heavy shipping costs to uk they top out at £550 and make sure you answer the questions before ordering to get the best out of on line fitting.

[@kyleclacherty8933]

Great first review of the irons, just need to do the rest of the range and some comparisons now!

[@clarkson3013]

I started playing golf in May on a 30 handicap using some 20 year old Taylormade rac cavity backs, my friend told me to buy a set of the 101s and my handicaps now 21, that’s 9 shots different! Probably dropped a few shots due to practice and lessons however, these clubs have genuinely helped me, well worth getting a pair!

[@tdoggroves]

I have a set of 101's and it has helped me a ton. I am fairly new to golfing, but I used to play baseball so it was hard to transition from a baseball swing to a golf swing. With some practice and patience, I thought it was time to buy a good set of clubs. The Takomo's have greatly improved my ball strike and boosted my confidence in playing. And it was affordable! Thanks for the review Rick! Now I am certain I made a good choice!

[@TommyTortellini]

I did it, pulled the trigger on a combo set with the KBS Tour shaft and oversize grips and I must say these clubs are unreal, my gapping is much tighter through the MB’s and my spin rates are dialled in across the board. Haven’t hit other MB’s a ton but the ability to shape and control flight is impressive. I give the combo set a 10/10 and would recommend to any lower handicap looking to make the jump to MB’s

[@ajtovar1623]

Rick, I'm sure you won't read this but I so admire the balance and integrity of your conclusions. These irons are great but they are rraping the benefits of money we have all spent on big brands over the years. Ping, Titleist, Mizuno, Taylor Made, etc., have spent hundreds of millions (maybe billions) on R&D and engineering. It's important that we remember that.

[@charlesbennett6773]

Purchased a set of 101's about a year ago. Very pleased with the price and performance. Ordered them with a 1 deg upright. It took about double the normal shipping time for this request to be filled. p.s. When you flush one of these irons, they have a sweeet feel. I made a good choice.

[@williamdavid3306]

FANTASTIC CLUBS! I have owned 101s, 201s, 101Ts. Finally found my set (101Ts) and absolutely love them

[@cryptogrumps7139]

101t is much nicer to look at top down than the 101's and has normal loft. Def the way to go for mid handi cappers. The 101's will carry further however and is a better game improvement iron for the beginners.

[@williamdavid3306]

@@cryptogrumps7139 correct. I started with the 101s and hit them once and sold them. Pretty chunky and easy to hit compared to what I was used to. My PW was going 155 😆 then went to 201s, now 101t for that perfect forgiveness 💪

[@loetlolock3669]

For a mid handicapper what’s the difference between a 101t and 201 and which one would you recommend for a 15 handicap

[@williamdavid3306]

​@loetlolock3669 when I was a 15 HCP I was using the 201s. I sold them and got a set of 101Ts. They are similar small head size, and same lofts. I needed a bit more forgiveness being a 15, and the 101ts cured everything for me. I'm now a 12.5 going into the off season (Minnesota). Hoping to get down to a 10-11 next year! Goodluck! @@loetlolock3669

[@loetlolock3669]

@@williamdavid3306 thank you great advice will be investing in the 101ts very soon !

[@ddf235]

It’s been a year now that I play the Takomos and I absolutely love them. The feel is amazing, and also the price.

[@deanlynch2557]

I play 301 combo set, play off 16 ans I can tell you absolutely love them, never felt so comfortable over the ball. I previously played srixon zx4 mk2, mizuno Jpx 923 and Callaway so smoke and these are bar far the best. If you are a 16 to 18 handicap I wouldn’t be put off by 301 combo set

[@GP-yc2it]

LOVE my Takomo 201s, I switched from old TA3 845s and have never looked back. The one item I could say something about are the stock grips, they havd far too much taper. The clubs are gold!

[@gustavgoosen5536]

Wow, seen so many reviews of these. This was the one i waited for, yes it was honest. Thx.

[@timhautzinger6697]

I've been playing the 101's for over a year now. Love 'em.

[@tkmasala]

I got the 201s and I absolutely love them. Feel so nice to hit.

[@robertrenekerjr6819]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I am in the market for new irons and they are so darn expensive. But after 18 years of playing my Big Bertha irons it is time for a change. I have looked at Takomo mostly because of the price. I am a short golfer so need a flatter lie angle and you can customize your set with steel or graphite shafts (with several options each), different grips, shaft lengths and lie angles. My only issue is I can't hit them to know if they are right for me. I get the pioneering brands and all, but I am also all for inspiration. Luckily, I have a local golf equipment center that does a massive amount of business so they are good on price. They also hold several sales each year including a massive one in the winter that they house in an athletic fieldhouse with an indoor football field. At that sale they have a ton of last year's models at steep discounts. Their head club fitter will even work with you to narrow down your choices before the sale so you can usually find a set that you tested and like. And he'll even adjust the lie angle for you after the sale. All good so that is probably the way I'll go but if I don't find something there then I have some confidence now that I could go get the Takomo's and be happy. Great work Rick!

[@sylvandude1]

Rick your swing is looking really solid, smooth, not pull drawing it. Keep it up. Also you have the best looking studio on KZbin

[@jimbarrie7094]

Bought a set of takomo irons last year. The best irons I've ever had. Previous irons were a much more expensive Callaway set. I'd recommend them to anyone.

[@davidgolf3245]

Rick, congrats on the hole out!!! Just got a call from Takomo and they want you to be brand ambassador. If not, they said feel free to pass along those CB irons to me!!!! Thanks in advance. U DA MAN RICK.

[@richardblane600]

Finallyyyy! So happy you got to reviewing these

[@CarlosPerez-hs6cm]

I bought a set almost a year ago of the 201 set and I love the feel and play. Shorter blade length than P790 irons but very similar feel on hits and more consistent yardage each time.

[@StephenAudios]

I've had the 101s for 3 seasons now, fantastic clubs for the price. People have had a lot of doubts about these clubs, but they preform just as well as the major brands.

[@DuhKidd]

101ts helped me break 90. I remember feeling nervous that I was getting ripped off and being so genuinely surprised when I first hit them. 1000% would recommend

[@JoelSmith-hx8tb]

These clubs are on my radar for my dream set. Granted, they aren’t the most sung about, but considering I’m trying to spare some of the cash for the driver and fairway woods, these are still high enough quality to satisfy the need! Thanks for doing the review Rick!

[@victormedrano8330]

Congrats on the hole out even if it was a test still an achievement 🎉🎉🎉 I’ve been playing the Takomo 101 for over a year now and they are FANTASTIC as beginner golfer I tried many hands down sets of many premium brands and when people ask me what I think about TAKOMO my answer is always “ they are what they promote and sell they are “ very forgiving and premium quality irons the 4 iron still a bit hard to hit for a beginner but other than that they are GREAT no Regrets ❤

[@alexeastaugh]

Great review and nice one getting a hole in one with them. I’ve been thinking about the Takomo irons for a while and this sealed the deal for me.

[@JoshBellgolf]

Great video, Rick I’m using the Wilson staff CB model at the moment love them 👍⛳️

[@FGGiskard]

14:07 I think this is a great take Rick. Innovation always comes at a premium but it is great to see these brands to ultimately make it more accessible. I think sponsorships and marketing take a huge chunk of the big brands pricing though

[@therealAPgolf]

i play the 301cb irons. I love them! Probably my favorite irons ive ever had

[@russbergen4425]

Just received my 201 irons, 2 Skyforger wedges, and a 101U 2 driving iron. I saved over $1200 (CDN) over buying brandname clubs that would match against what I purchased. All the clubs are fantastic, however, what surprised me the most was the how good the Skyforger wedges are. Big upgrade from what I was playing.

[@colinwright1637]

You say CDN dollars so I'm assuming you ordered them from their website and shipped to Canada? If that is correct, what was the duty and taxes like when they arrived?

[@russbergen4425]

@@colinwright1637 I cannot remember the exact price on taxes and duty, but it was somewhere around $90.

[@colinwright1637]

@@russbergen4425 thanks!