Nothing creates buzz around a direct-to-consumer golf brand like a win in our most demanding test, especially when that win comes in iron category for game improvement against names like Callaway, TaylorMade, Srixon, PXG and more.
This is what happened to Takomo in 2026.
of Takomo Iron 101 MKII won our game-enhancing iron test. For a DTC iron brand, this is a big deal. But the full story is more interesting than “Takomo won”.
We tested Takomo irons in multiple categories this year, and the performance wasn’t the same across the board. Several models were distinguished for accuracy and points. Others were not as strong in the distance or in the overall standings.
Here’s what you need to know about Takomo handcuffs in the year 2026.
| Metrics | Takomo 101 MKII | Average test |
|---|---|---|
| Keep your distance | 137.37 meters | 138.82 meters |
| Ball speed | 99.91 mph | 100.54 mph |
| Shooting percentage | 67.26% | 64.17% |
| Proximity | 22.8 ft | 23.04 ft |
| GIR percentage | 33.6% | 31.14% |
WHEREAS Takomo Iron 101 MKII was the best overall game-improving iron in our 2026 test, it wasn’t the longest. In fact, it was about a yard and a half shorter than the test average for carry distance. The ball speed was also slightly below the test average.
Where 101 MKII divides itself was in scoring categories.
The fair putt percentage was better than the test average, the approach was slightly better and the green percentage in regulation was also higher.
Takomo positions 101 MKII as a game-improving iron built for maximum forgiveness and distance. Our data supports the forgiveness part. It also supports the idea that this iron helped players hit more greens. The distance part needs a little context. It wasn’t short, but it wasn’t a distance leader in our test.
The best fit here is the golfer looking for help keeping the ball in play and hitting more functional shots. If you’re buying a game-improving iron just because you want the longest option, this isn’t it. If you want the one that performed best overall in our game improvement test, 101 MKII won that place.
| Metrics | Takomo 201 MKII | Average test |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping your distance | 151.94 meters | 154.60 meters |
| Ball speed | 108.87 mph | 109.95 mph |
| Shooting percentage | 71.13% | 69.09% |
| Proximity | 21.7 ft | 22.32 ft |
| GIR percentage | 30.1% | 29.92% |
of Takomo Iron 201 MKII finished fourth overall.
The transport distance was about two and a half meters shorter than the test average. The ball speed was also below average. If your primary reason for moving into this category from a player’s iron is to gain yards, then 201 MKII it wasn’t the most convincing option in our test.
The best story is control. His field goal percentage was better than average. The proximity was better than average and the GIR percentage was almost right with the test average. This helps to explain how 201 MKII finished fourth overall despite weaker distance numbers.
of MKII it’s probably best if you like the look and profile of a player’s distance iron, but don’t want to pursue speed at the expense of accuracy. If you already have enough club speed and want something controlled, the 201 MKII is one to consider.
| Metrics | Takomo 201T MKII | Average test |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping your distance | 158.41 meters | 159.49 meters |
| Ball speed | 113.01 mph | 113.29 mph |
| Shooting percentage | 73.17% | 71.93% |
| Departure | 20.30° | 19.55° |
| Descent angle | 46.64° | 45.66° |
of Takomo Iron 201T MKII it was Takomo’s least impressive result from an overall ranking perspective. It finished 10th in the players’ iron test, so it wasn’t this model that jumped off the page.
That’s not to say it was bad. It was close to the Test average for ball speed and carry distance. His field goal percentage was better than average.
of 201T MKII it started higher than the test average and came with a steeper descent angle. For top players who need a compact iron that launches high enough and has enough descent angle to hold the greens, the 201T MKII may be a good fit.
Final thoughts
The Takomo 101 MKII was the clear standout. It won our game-improving iron test and did so with strong accuracy, GIR percentage and overall score.
For the full iron test results, take a look here:
