Takomo 101 MKII Irons (5-GW, Steel)

The Takomo 101 MKII is a hollow-body game improvement iron sold direct, with seven clubs from the 5-iron to the gap wedge for $579.

Why it made the list

Forgiving irons from the big brands usually cost about $1,000 or more. The 101 MKII costs $579 and keeps the features that matter on mishits: a hollow head, a variable-thickness face in the 5 to 8 irons and enough offset and sole to help. Takomo can do that because it sells only online, direct to golfers.

Independent Golf Reviews rated it 5 out of 5 in its full review, and in its 2026 forgiving irons test the 7-iron carried 154 yards for the 12-handicap tester.

What it does well

• Gives you seven clubs, including a 48 degree gap wedge, for $579
• Forgives thin and off-center hits with a hollow body and variable-thickness face
• Launches long irons high with what Takomo calls smarter weighting through the set
• Looks cleaner than most budget sets, with subtle offset and a thinner topline

Takomo lists an ideal handicap range of 15 to 40 and up, so the set is meant to last as your game improves.

Who it’s for

Buy it if you are on a tight budget, make decent contact most of the time and want a new set instead of a used one. It suits high handicappers who expect to improve, and left-handed golfers, who get the same set at the same price.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you need the most help available on bad swings, because it is a game improvement iron, not super game improvement. Golfers with slow swings who need graphite should know graphite is a custom option, and custom orders can’t be returned. If you want to try clubs in a store first, this isn’t possible with Takomo.

Key specs, explained

The stock set runs 5-iron to gap wedge with KBS Tour Lite (105 g, high launch) or KBS Tour (120 g, mid launch) steel shafts in regular, stiff or X-stiff, and a Lamkin Crossline grip. The 7-iron is 29 degrees and 37.25 inches long with 3.4 mm of offset. The pitching wedge is 43 degrees and the gap wedge is 48 degrees.

The body is 431 cast stainless steel. The 5 to 8 irons use a 17-4 variable-thickness face plate, and the 9-iron to gap wedge have a flat face of constant thickness.

How it compares

The Tour Edge Hot Launch Max D Irons (4-PW, Steel) cost about the same and do more to fight a slice, but carry shorter. The PING G740 Irons (5-PW, Steel) forgive more on big misses for nearly twice the price. The 101 MKII is the pick for value.

Good to know

Stock sets can be returned within 30 days, unused and in original packaging, except the 7-iron, which you may play to test the set. Return shipping is on you. All products have a two-year warranty. Takomo showed the stock right-handed set in stock with delivery in about a week.

Questions about the Takomo 101 MKII

How many clubs come in the Takomo 101 MKII set?

The set has seven clubs, from the 5-iron to the gap wedge. The price is $579 with stock steel shafts and a standard grip.

Can I get the 101 MKII with graphite shafts?

Yes, but only as a custom order with True Temper Denali Silver or Mitsubishi MMT shafts. Custom sets can’t be returned.

Is the Takomo 101 MKII good for high handicappers?

Yes, Takomo lists an ideal handicap range of 15 to 40 and up. It suits high handicappers who make fairly solid contact.