Takomo 101 vs Takomo 101 MKII
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 101 loft | 101 MKII loft | 101 lie | 101 MKII lie | 101 length | 101 MKII length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20.5 | — | 61 | — | 38.5 | — |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 26 | 26 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 29 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 33 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 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
- 101 MKII
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 101 is 30° and the 101 MKII is 29°, a 1° 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 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 101. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the 101 MKII averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (30° vs 29°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the 101 runs 4-iron to PW (7 clubs), the 101 MKII 5-iron to GW (7 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 101 is listed as cast hollow body and the 101 MKII as cast hollow body with variable-thickness face. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
There are 5 years between these sets (2021 and 2026), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30° to 29°.
Which should you choose?
The 101 MKII is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 101 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Takomo 101 specs and Takomo 101 MKII specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Takomo 101 stronger lofted than the 101 MKII?
No. The 101 MKII is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 29° against 30° for the Takomo 101, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Takomo 101 and 101 MKII?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (30° vs 29°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 4 of the 6 shared clubs differ.
Are the Takomo 101 and 101 MKII aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Takomo 101 and 101 MKII have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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