Takomo Irons

I went from mizuno MP-54 to the 101’s and really like them. I only play a few times a year now so I wanted something with more forgiveness. You can order a set and use the 7 iron and send them back if you don’t like them. I ordered the 101 and 101t’s at the same time.

I have the 101Ts, have had them for a couple years. I love them. Good feel. I upgraded from some 17 year old nike NDSs so I don't have alot to compare them too. For the price it was just right for me. I emailed them and told them I was an 18 handicap and asked which ones they would suggest I get. they came back and told me to get the 101Ts. I have since improved to like a 12 handicap. Also, I had an issue with my 9 iron after like a year. The metal plating on the head started to peel away on the bounce. They said they have never seen that before and shipped me another club within a few days. Never have had that issue again with any of the irons. It was kinda weird.

I don't like the fact that you can't hit them before you buy them and they only come with KBS shafts and lamkin grips. I know I can buy just the heads but then I'd have to buy the shafts, Dynamic Gold 105s, have them installed then pay for the grips, Golf Pride MCC+4, then after that, there's still a chance that I don't have the spin rate or length numbers I want and need. The heads only are $399, shafts + install $400, grips + install $100, that's $900 before I've taken one swing with them. I personally don't think it's worth the risk, now someone just starting out, the stock Takomo irons for $589 is not a bad idea.

I would recommend Maltby over Takomo. I have 101s that I played for a season. They are fine irons, nothing special. A little hot of the face at times but I think that's all hollow body. Also, the Takomo's are truly hollow, no foam filled like TaylorMade.

Maltby are every bit as forgiving with a forged iron and roughly in the same price range. Maltby is widely considered on of the best club designers int eh business. He's designed irons for all the major brands as well as the new Maxfli irons for Dicks.

You can find quite a few different ones on Golfworks. I would recommend the TS3.

How often do you play? I'm a 7hcp and play 2 to 3 times a week during spring, summer and fall, very sparingly in the winter. I got fitted for the Mizuno 925 JPX Hot Metal Pro. I tried the 925 forged and I don't hit the center of the clubface enough and lose distance on off center shots where as the more forgiving clubs were better. My ego thought I could hit the forged but the numbers spoke for themselves. If you play regularly and are a descent player, hcp 15 or below, it would behoove you to get custom fitted for clubs, they help a lot. Now anyone, no matter what their ability should be fitted for lie, flex and club length, that's not being custom fitted to where you try numerous club head and shaft combo's. You should get fitted for lie, flex and length before you buy Takomo clubs, you can get that done at most golf shops. Takomo has a custom section to where you can add your specs.