Takomo, the Finland-based direct-to-consumer golf brand, is announcing the acquisition of another Finnish golf company, Otso Golf, Ltd.
In an announcement issued yesterday, Takomo says it is acquiring the design, technology and operations of the low-torque proprietary Otso Golf business. In addition, Otso founder and CEO Miika Farin is joining Takomo as the new senior product designer.
So why “sort of?”
It’s complicated, but the acquisition represents a massive step forward for Takomo.
Let’s dive in.
Takomo Golf + Otso = One step closer to the complete bag
Takomo was founded in 2020 in Tuku, Finland by CEO Sebastian Haapahovi. It quickly gained traction as a badass DTC brand offering sub-$500 iron kits. Takomo has gained a growing legion of fans and has expanded its offerings to include wedges and this year’s Ignis D1 driver.
The addition of Otso Golf’s low-torque shifting technology is the next logical step in the brand’s growth plans.
“This acquisition represents a natural evolution of our mission to provide technologically advanced, beautifully designed equipment that golfers can actually afford,” Haapahovi said in a press release. “As we continue our rapid growth, the addition of Otso’s innovative low-torque machines and design capabilities to our lineup allows us to deliver world-class Finnish craftsmanship and golf technology wherever they seek it.”
The plan moving forward is for Farin to lead the development of a new, multi-model line of low-torque gauges for Takomo. There is no set launch date. All Takomo says is that it will be “in 2026.”
Why “sort of?”
The reason we say Takomo Golf acquired Otso “sort of” is that Otso, on its website, says what Takomo is saying: Takomo has acquired barrel design and technology, and Farin will join Takomo.
He also says that Otso Golf will “continue on its independent path, with new ideas already taking shape”.
If we can interpret, Takomo bought the low-torque technology and model, along with Fari and his know-how. Otso itself will continue as an independent entity.
In the big picture, this is probably nothing more than semantics, but it is interesting.
Earlier this year, Otso launched its first small torque camera, the D1. It is a compact CNC with medium hammer milled from stainless steel. Interestingly, it is also heeled with a single-twist shaft.
Interviewed last July by Finnish golf website GolfpisteFarin said he went with heels for one simple reason: he liked the look better.
“The center shaft shop is not a natural pattern for me,” he told Golfpiste. “The same result can be achieved when the axis points to the center of gravity of the blade.”
Based on the images we found on Instagram, Otso has created a low-torque meter that, to our eyes, looks pretty good anyway. At the very least, it’s much less noticeable than most low/zero torque models that are already on the market.
What does this mean for Takomo Golf?
Last summer, Takomo told MyGolfSpy his ultimate goal is to become a full company. This acquisition is a giant step in that direction.
“Now we’re starting to turn to proprietary R&D, doing our own thing and inventing something new,” Takomo Golf chief marketing officer Sean McCullum told us at the time. “That’s our future and it’s something we hope to get here in the next year.”
It’s easy (and in many cases, not incorrect) to dismiss lower-priced DTC brands as just “open-mold sellers.” Takomo will tell you that it doesn’t have an army of engineers on staff, but it does have an in-house design team that does the initial designs and creates the cosmetics. They will then work with their manufacturer in Taiwan on materials, face designs and other performance-related issues.
What this evolution means for consumer prices going forward is an open question. We’ll learn more once Takomo launches its new lineup of machines, as well as any other 2026 product launches that may be in the works.
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