Takomo 101
$ Budget
tldr; DTC iron value king. Japanese steel, tour-style looks. Fraction of major brand cost.
Check pricesSentiment Breakdown
34%Positive
Positive
34%Neutral
56%Negative
10%Based on 323 Reddit opinions
Strengths & Weaknesses
Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.
Key Features
- Hollow-body construction for distance and forgiveness
- Optimized weighting for consistency and efficient energy transfer
- Thin, precision-milled face for explosive ball speeds
- Longer blade length, thicker top-line, and moderate offset
- Engineered for long, straight ball flights
- Direct-to-consumer pricing
- Japanese forged steel
- Tour iron aesthetics
Sentiment Over Time
What Redditors Actually Say
What Redditors Say
Best praise vs top criticism for Takomo 101
Best Praise
+6 pts“They are fine clubs. I would say their forged irons 301/201 are better clubs than the 101/101T because there is less their to mess up. Between the 101T and 101 I think the 101T is a better overall club but both have had some QA issues here and there, granted for the the price that's the risk you take. Best bang for your buck from a DTC would probably be Maltby. Sti2 or KE4 Max are pretty tough to beat on value, performance, and looks. The TS line (and TE+) are really nice forged offerings and you can get full sets built for under $600 or more if you want to pick your own shafts and grips. The nice thing with Maltby is they have their own club designers, they aren't just buying blanks from a manufacturer that they get tweaked. I think the same goes for Sub 70 golf.”
r/golf
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+4 pts“I play blades because they are fun and I hate myself. I'm about a 12, but like the feedback I get from a forged MB vs a goo filled dull feeling iron. I bought some Takomo 101's and they were straight as arrows, but I had no idea where my strike was and I hated that.”
r/golf
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Takomo 101 worth buying?
DTC iron value king. Japanese steel, tour-style looks. Fraction of major brand cost.
What do Redditors love about the Takomo 101?
Redditors highlight: Direct-to-consumer pricing. Japanese forged steel. Tour iron aesthetics.
What are the downsides of the Takomo 101?
Some criticisms include: "I play blades because they are fun and I hate myself. I'm about a 12, but like the feedback I get from a forged MB vs a goo filled dull feeling iron."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Takomo 101 has 323) tend to have more reliable scores.
323 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 5/26/2026