Takomo 201 vs Takomo 201 MKII
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 201 loft | 201 MKII loft | 201 lie | 201 MKII lie | 201 length | 201 MKII length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 201
- 201 MKII
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 201 is 32° and the 201 MKII is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 201 MKII should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 201. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 31°).
The 201 is a players iron and the 201 MKII a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 201 MKII is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The 201 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The 201 is listed as one-piece forged and the 201 MKII as cast hollow body with machined variable-thickness face. Forging, as in the 201, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the 201 MKII, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The 201 MKII's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the 201, at some cost in feel.
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 32° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The 201 MKII is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 201 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 201 specs and Takomo 201 MKII specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Takomo 201 stronger lofted than the 201 MKII?
No. The 201 MKII is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Takomo 201, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Takomo 201 and 201 MKII?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 1 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Takomo 201 or the 201 MKII?
The 201 MKII. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Takomo 201 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Takomo 201 and 201 MKII have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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