Takomo 301 CB vs Takomo 201T MKII
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 301 CB loft | 201T MKII loft | 301 CB lie | 201T MKII lie | 301 CB length | 201T MKII length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 23 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 301 CB
- 201T MKII
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 301 CB is 34° and the 201T MKII is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 201T MKII should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 301 CB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (34° vs 33°).
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.
The 301 CB is listed as one-piece forged and the 201T MKII as cast hollow body with machined variable-thickness face and tungsten weighting. Forging, as in the 301 CB, is generally credited with a softer feel; casting, as in the 201T MKII, allows more complex cavity and weighting shapes, which is why it dominates forgiving irons. The 201T 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 301 CB, at some cost in feel. The 201T MKII adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The 201T MKII came out 3 years after the 301 CB, 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 201T MKII is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 301 CB 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 301 CB specs and Takomo 201T MKII specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Takomo 301 CB stronger lofted than the 201T MKII?
No. The 201T MKII is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Takomo 301 CB, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Takomo 301 CB and 201T MKII?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 1 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Takomo 301 CB and 201T MKII 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 301 CB and 201T 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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