Nothing creates buzz around a direct-to-consumer golf brand quite like a win in our Most Wanted testing, especially when that win comes in the game-improvement iron category against names like Callaway, TaylorMade, Srixon, PXG and more.
That’s what happened with Takomo in 2026.
The Takomo Iron 101 MKII won our game-improvement iron test. For a DTC iron brand, that’s a big deal. But the full story is more interesting than “Takomo won.”
We tested Takomo irons in multiple categories this year and the performance was not the same across the board. Some models stood out for accuracy and scoring. Others were not as strong in distance or overall ranking.
Here’s what you should know about the Takomo irons in 2026.
Takomo Iron 101 MKII
| Metric | Takomo 101 MKII | Test Average |
|---|---|---|
| Carry distance | 137.37 yards | 138.82 yards |
| Ball speed | 99.91 mph | 100.54 mph |
| Straight shot percentage | 67.26% | 64.17% |
| Proximity | 22.8 ft | 23.04 ft |
| GIR percentage | 33.6% | 31.14% |
While the Takomo Iron 101 MKII was the best overall game-improvement iron in our 2026 test, it was not the longest. In fact, it was about a yard and a half shorter than the test average for carry distance. Ball speed was also slightly below the test average.
Where the 101 MKII separated itself was in the scoring categories.
Straight shot percentage was better than the test average, proximity was slightly better and green in regulation percentage was also higher.
Takomo positions the 101 MKII as a game-improvement iron built for maximum forgiveness and distance. Our data supports the forgiveness part. It also supports the idea that this iron helped golfers hit more greens. The distance part needs a little context. It was not short but it was not a distance leader in our test.
The best fit here is the golfer who wants help keeping the ball in play and hitting more functional approach shots. If you are buying a game-improvement iron only because you want the longest option, this is not the one. If you want the one that performed best overall in our game-improvement test, the 101 MKII earned that spot.
Takomo Iron 201 MKII
| Metric | Takomo 201 MKII | Test Average |
|---|---|---|
| Carry distance | 151.94 yards | 154.60 yards |
| Ball speed | 108.87 mph | 109.95 mph |
| Straight shot percentage | 71.13% | 69.09% |
| Proximity | 21.7 ft | 22.32 ft |
| GIR percentage | 30.1% | 29.92% |
The Takomo Iron 201 MKII finished fourth overall.
Carry distance was about two and a half yards shorter than the test average. Ball speed was also below average. If your main reason for moving into this category from a player’s iron is to pick up yards, the 201 MKII was not the most convincing option in our test.
The better story is control. Straight shot percentage was better than average. Proximity was better than average and GIR percentage was almost right on the test average. That helps explain how the 201 MKII finished fourth overall despite the weaker distance numbers.
The MKII is probably best if you like the look and profile of a player’s distance iron but do not want to chase speed at the expense of accuracy. If you already have enough club speed and you want something controlled, the 201 MKII is one to consider.
Takomo Iron 201T MKII
| Metric | Takomo 201T MKII | Test Average |
|---|---|---|
| Carry distance | 158.41 yards | 159.49 yards |
| Ball speed | 113.01 mph | 113.29 mph |
| Straight shot percentage | 73.17% | 71.93% |
| Launch | 20.30° | 19.55° |
| Descent angle | 46.64° | 45.66° |
The Takomo Iron 201T MKII was the least impressive Takomo result from an overall ranking standpoint. It finished 10th in the players iron test, so this was not the model that jumped off the page.
That does not mean it was bad. It was close to the test average for ball speed and carry distance. Straight shot percentage was a better than average.
The 201T MKII launched higher than the test average and came in with a steeper descent angle. For better players who need a compact iron that launches high enough and has enough descent angle to hold greens the 201T MKII could be a good fit.
Final thoughts
The Takomo 101 MKII was the clear standout. It won our game-improvement iron test and did it with strong accuracy, GIR percentage and overall scoring.
For complete iron test results take a look here:
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4 hours ago
Nice irons and for $579/set, fairly affordable. I appreciate the data, and I also think that 1.5 yards for the vast majority of players, especially game improvement players, is completely negligible.