Takomo 201 vs Takomo 301 CB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 201 loft | 301 CB loft | 201 lie | 301 CB lie | 201 length | 301 CB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 60.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 61 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 61.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 34 | 62 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 38 | 62.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 47 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 201
- 301 CB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 201 is 32° and the 301 CB is 34°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 201 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 301 CB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 301 CB averages 1.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (28° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 201 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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.
Both heads are listed as one-piece forged. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
The 301 CB came out 2 years after the 201, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The 301 CB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the 201. 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 201 specs and Takomo 301 CB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Takomo 201 stronger lofted than the 301 CB?
Yes. The Takomo 201 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the 301 CB, 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 201 and 301 CB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 6-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Takomo 201 and 301 CB aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Takomo 201 and 301 CB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Takomo 201 is 62° lie and 37 inches, the 301 CB 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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