Takomo 101 vs Takomo 101T
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 101 loft | 101T loft | 101 lie | 101T lie | 101 length | 101T length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20.5 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 26 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 101
- 101T
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 101 is 30° and the 101T is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 101 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 101T. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 101T averages 1.9° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (23° vs 25°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 101 is a game improvement iron and the 101T a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 101 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 101T 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.
Both heads are listed as cast hollow body. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The 101T arrived 1 year after the 101, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 30° to 32°.
Which should you choose?
The 101T is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the 101. 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 specs and Takomo 101T specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Takomo 101 stronger lofted than the 101T?
Yes. The Takomo 101 7-iron is 30° against 32° for the 101T, 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 and 101T?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (30° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Takomo 101 or the 101T?
The Takomo 101. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 101T 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 and 101T have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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