Takomo 101 MKII vs Takomo 201 MKII
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 101 MKII loft | 201 MKII loft | 101 MKII lie | 201 MKII lie | 101 MKII length | 201 MKII length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 22 | — | 60.5 | — | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 25 | 61.5 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 26 | 28 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 29 | 31 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 33 | 36 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 38 | 41 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 46 | 64 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| GW | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 101 MKII
- 201 MKII
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 101 MKII is 29° and the 201 MKII is 31°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 101 MKII should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 201 MKII. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the 201 MKII averages 2.5° weaker, with the largest gap at the 8-iron (33° vs 36°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 201 MKII 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the 101 MKII runs 5-iron to GW (7 clubs), the 201 MKII 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
The 101 MKII is a game improvement iron and the 201 MKII a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 101 MKII is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 201 MKII trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The 101 MKII is listed as cast hollow body with variable-thickness face and the 201 MKII as cast hollow body with machined variable-thickness face. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
Both sets were introduced in 2026, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Takomo designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 201 MKII is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the 101 MKII. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Takomo 101 MKII specs and Takomo 201 MKII specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Takomo 101 MKII stronger lofted than the 201 MKII?
Yes. The Takomo 101 MKII 7-iron is 29° against 31° for the 201 MKII, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Takomo 101 MKII and 201 MKII?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (29° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 8-iron, and all 6 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Takomo 101 MKII or the 201 MKII?
The Takomo 101 MKII. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 201 MKII is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Takomo 101 MKII and 201 MKII have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Takomo 101 MKII is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the 201 MKII 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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