TAKOMO 18 MONTH REVIEW | IS HIGH HCP GOLFER HAPPY HE BOUGHT TAKOMO IRONS?...

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TAKOMO 18 MONTH REVIEW | IS HIGH HCP GOLFER HAPPY HE BOUGHT TAKOMO IRONS?...

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TAKOMO 18 MONTH REVIEW
High Handicap Golfer Rob Hudon bought a set of TAKOMO 101 irons after watching a James Robinson Iron Review!
Is Rob happy with his purchase? How good are TAKOMO Irons? Would Rob buy TAKOMO irons again?
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@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb 2 ай бұрын

You do realize that clickbait titles and taking forever to get to the point is a sure way to ensure people stop watching and unsubscribe?

@jaychu3850 Ай бұрын

Horrible.

@JonDraper 18 күн бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@robintompkins8745 3 ай бұрын

Great video Gary always nice to get a review from a higher handicapper for a change all irons look good when you or James are using them so a thumbs up from Rob is a good sign

@roberthudson3571 3 ай бұрын

Good vid. You edited it so I looked half decent. Lol cheers mate.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

The audio was crap! That’s why a lot of the talkings gone. Weather beat us 👎🏼

@jlaughlin1973 2 ай бұрын

I got my 101s after James' video and sold my Callaway Rogues. I hit these Takomos so much straighter than I ever did. I've been loving them

@crawfordmorris4834 21 күн бұрын

I also have Callaway rogues right now and have been contemplating selling them and buying the 101s

@jlaughlin1973 20 күн бұрын

@crawfordmorris4834 for me, I lost 1 club length on distance, but am so much more consistent. I was all over the place with my Rogues. I also put softer grips on my 101s. I didn't care for the thin, hard grips they use. Anyway, they are beautiful irons and, for me, have been very straight.

@crawfordmorris4834 20 күн бұрын

@@jlaughlin1973 what distance were you hitting your p wedge with the rogues?

@jlaughlin1973 20 күн бұрын

@@crawfordmorris4834 140 yards. Im at 130 with the 101s

@STONERETTE916 20 күн бұрын

I currently have the rogues and have only been golfing for 7 months but have improved drastically but been contemplating on selling and buying some of these or maltbys ts3

@andyh2287 3 ай бұрын

I bought the 101t after watching many reviews, especially Mr Robinson and must say I love them, never struck the ball so well I just wished they would do combie sets because the low iron's 4 and 5 I do sometimes struggle and would like the 101 in these clubs

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I agree. If Takamo are reading, I think the should offer all their sets 7-PW and the GW,6,5,4 all sold as additional clubs.

@solson223 3 ай бұрын

I jumped on the Takomo bandwagon after watching James, the Bryan Bros (only Wesley at the time) and others use them. I got the 101Ts. After a few outings using them I determined they just aren't for me. They are small and don't have enough heft behind them. They are good clubs that go an average distance, but they just don't give me confidence standing over them. I've since bought the Paradym irons off of the Callaway Preowned site for roughly the same price and they are amazing. Perfect irons for me.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

That’s ashame, I wonder if it might have been a different story if you’d just got 101. Anyway, main think is, you’ve now got some you’re happy with 👌🏼

@darylhoskins5696 2 ай бұрын

Agree with Gary ! Should have gotten the 101’s larger Head ,Hollow Body and long with and Good Heft and Just Awsome Feel ,Players Irons are tough to play unless Your an single digit to scratch or lower ! 7 knee Surgeies and 5 Shoulder surgeries and both ankles Fractured with left reconstructed and age now 67 and suffered an stroke in April after Burying My Mother ,recovering nicely and playing 2-3 Times an Week and these are the Best Irons have ever owned , Have 5 sets currently Different Brands and models .and sold New Areoburners and Mizuno Hot Metal in last couple of Months . Do have an set of King Cobra Forged tech which are Fabulous Hollow Body and Forged Face but the Size of Blades .Actually purchased the TAKOMO for second Good set and they have bumped the Cobras to second place !

@dg-wq4py 3 ай бұрын

7 handicaper,had my 101's for 18mths to and they're fantastic,,,no ego to use more expensive or smaller heads....its scores that count.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I could definitely use these. Nice and easy to hit, and go miles!

@crazygoat457 2 ай бұрын

Mine are ordered...high handicap coming down with my 'antique' clubs. Really looking forward to finding my club distances with these 101's.

@HiddenUsername1 Ай бұрын

@@crazygoat457update?

@crazygoat457 Ай бұрын

@HiddenUsername1 irons arrived after 5 weeks. Played two rounds....awful with the new irons! Midsize grips are slimmer than I'm used to. I'm struggling to strike well but that could be how light they are. I'll persevere and hopefully get used to them. I'm a high handicapper who dropped 14 strokes in a year with my 30yr old x-14's....using these I'm shooting what I'd consider an 'off day' with my old irons. Probably need time to get used to them... They do, however, look super in the bag.

@crazygoat457 27 күн бұрын

@@HiddenUsername1 third round with the new irons today. Flushed 90% of strokes. Scored 3rd best card since I started playing. Still 'shy' of the 4i....but I'll get at that club on the range. They are long! I'm clubbing down from 7i-9i or 6i-8i on some holes.

@ianwaller5700 3 ай бұрын

Nice to get a review of the clubs and to see the condition they're in after 18 months. It's always risky to take a chance on something like this but it looks to have paid off. Keep the videos coming they're always a pleasure to watch. By the way we're you playing with a headless golfer on minute 5.57😮

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, I wasn’t sure about them 18 months ago, but I guess, they’re starting to get a track record now. Just watched that back lmao 😅

@adampark4238 3 ай бұрын

I absolutely love my 301 combo I got at the beginning of the season I've went from 43 to 26.1 on my handicap so far can see it easily being in the mid teens by end of the season. I switched from callaway rogue

@johnamico588 Ай бұрын

Holy smokes you got 301s when you were a 43 handicap??!!

@adampark4238 Ай бұрын

@johnamico588 I know I never do anything the easy way. My game has improved so much though with them.

@jimwocha4949 3 ай бұрын

I had a set of the 101s but sold them as they only seemed to go low and left for me. Now playing fitted Wilson D9 forged and they are a big improvement (for me) Takomo make good irons for sure but the lack of custom fit is a deal breaker (for me)

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like the lack of fitting hindered you. As we’ve discovered recently, the quality of product is no good if they aren’t the right spec. d9 forged are lovely clubs 👌🏼

@jimwocha4949 2 ай бұрын

@@garymartingolf I think it was a combination of the the shafts being too light and flexible coupled with a fair bit of offset. Now playing the DG 105 stiff vss shafts in the D9 and hitting it much straighter. I think DTC brands have their place if you're not too fussy and just want a bargain. Not for me though.

@jlaughlin1973 2 ай бұрын

they do customize their irons, but, unfortunately, you have to know your specs already to give to them. Kind of a bummer.

@darylhoskins5696 3 ай бұрын

In Cincinnati,just got my 101’s 3 Day’s ago .was Impressed with the packing first of all every club bubble wrap on the iron heads and they were in foam cube ,shafts wrapped and grips seperately wrapped .Totally protected from China to Ohio!! Beautiful irons ,played yesterday and have had Mizuno’s and have an set of King Cobra forged tech and these just feel so Buttery and great Distance and I can work them either way ! Just Amazing product for the price !!!!!!!!

@garymartingolf 2 ай бұрын

Enjoy your new clubs. They’re very nice and powerful! 😮‍💨

@crazygoat457 2 ай бұрын

Nice to know....ordered my 101's an hour ago☘️

@darylhoskins5696 2 ай бұрын

@@crazygoat457 Won’t regret ,Beautiful Clubs and Amazing Feel and Distance and no problem working the Ball ,Enjoy !!!

@michaelr9397 3 ай бұрын

From all James's videos and now your review, these do seem like a good deal for the money, instead of the £1000+ sets out there now. I went middle off the road with my Wilson D9 Forged, an over the moon with them so far 🏌️

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I loved the Wilson d9 forged. I just swung abit to quick for them, but they’re an awesome iron 😮‍💨

@tommiethatcher7265 3 ай бұрын

Lovely guy Rob and I’m looking forward to watching him test the CALEY irons with the graphite shafts, great win as well Rob 👏👏

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

Cheers Tommie. Having major microphone issues atm, just ordered some more. A lot of audio is having to be cut out 😞

@tommiethatcher7265 3 ай бұрын

@@garymartingolf still didn’t spoil the video though mate

@gregjun5011 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing up graphite shafts. I need graphite as well, and that is the reason I have not ordered Takomo.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

Do they not offer graphite ?

@jlaughlin1973 2 ай бұрын

@@garymartingolf they DO offer graphite. If Im not mistaking, it changes the price to $689 USD

@texomajohn2916 2 ай бұрын

I got my 101 set ten months ago and I love them

@MrICURNVS 3 ай бұрын

i have not bought a set of new irons since 2003. used and not fit for me. I went with Gen5 pxg when they had them on sale around Christmas. 899 for GW - 4i. little more than tacomo but i did get a quality fitting experience. Takomo was def on the list tho

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

You’ve got an extra club too, so there wasn’t much in it at all. PXG’s quality, definitely goes without saying 😀

@MrICURNVS 3 ай бұрын

@@garymartingolf so far so good.. not a thing to complain about. matter of fact im looking to add the 0311 x driving iron.

@Baz303 3 ай бұрын

So glad i got out of buying the latest and greatest equipment. Wasted so much money lol. " its not me it must be the clubs " no more 😁

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I’m aiming to get out of it 😄

@Baz303 3 ай бұрын

I switched my hobby from buying equipment to playing more..Guess what I got better 🤣

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

@@Baz303 😄

@davidtalbot491 3 ай бұрын

@@Baz303Good for you BAZ I gave up 12 years ago when I brought a set of cleveland irons 300 quid brand new I love them .eight years ago my son got me a ping G25 Driver I defy any manufacturer to better it . I'm now 66 years of age will never need any new clubs a thousand quid for a set of irons they are taking the piss.

@Baz303 3 ай бұрын

I've wasted loads of money on drivers. I am now using a M2 2017 which has been in the loft for years..I've never driven the ball better. My plan now is to get a wear mark on the face of my irons lol. £450 for a driver 🤣 we must be stupid.

@grahamwilcox4027 3 ай бұрын

Takomo do offer custom options including graphite shafts or heads only but they could do with offering individual irons or short sets as not everyone wants 4-PW. It would increase sales if they did.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I agree. It’s same with Caley, great products, they just need to be able to offer a few more options. I guess this will come with both brands though, they’ve got to start somewhere and then learn what the market wants. Certainly both need a 5-PW options with AW and 4 iron being add ons in my opinion.

@jonbuikema7399 3 ай бұрын

I can't speak about the irons but I can graphite shafts. 3 hcp, age 57, driver SS 98-100 and played steel forever. Due to injury I wanted to get another fitting. Based on data of strikes, consistency, etc. Speed was still where it was before. I could continue with Modus 3 105s, Stiff or move to a softer feeling Recoil graphite shaft. It plays a tad stiff so went into regular flex. Hitting the ball best in years. The feel of the shafts with Mizuno 923 forged irons what I can say is never felt better.

@lewmano7367 3 ай бұрын

There are so many 2nd hand clubs out there these days you can virtually get whatever spec/model/even shaft/loft/lie combo… if you know what you like I reckon that’s the best value route. But others just enjoy trying the latest and greatest like any other hobby. But I think going in with the expectation realistically it’s not going to improve your scores.. just your confidence (which can help scores no doubt)

@tjvbham5831 2 ай бұрын

I'm looking forward to the Takomo - Caley comparison. I've had a set of Takomo 201's for over a year, and I want to replace them for another set with graphite shafts. Probably the 101T or 301C.

@Poorzgolf 13 күн бұрын

Wow! That is the most over the top swing I have ever seen....I thought mine was bad wholly!

@NineEyeRon 3 ай бұрын

I’m very interested in this brand, I need most of the middle of my bag replacing soon, wedges and irons are near 15 years old now.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

A lot of my mates are in the same boot. Still using callaway big Bertha 2004 irons 😃 I think you’ll see a good improvement now 👌🏼

@andybt3989 3 ай бұрын

Takomo are sponsoring Golf Mates channel. I will stick with Ping as I’ve played them years and if it isn’t broke you don’t mend it and they are half hour away. Takomo look good though.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I love ping. If they’d not messed the weight of my i230s up, I’d of still be using them. Can’t beat them as a brand for after sales and service.

@danmcfall2967 Ай бұрын

Some friendly advice Rob, close your putting stance a little and you wont miss left so much.

@Taboloncawonthemasters 2 ай бұрын

Ahhh haha I have been playing my cobra F7 irons and a Bertha and sldr driver I play. Odessey putter from same time 2017-2018 era and I play 4-5 rounds a week. Shoot in low 80’s and sometimes break into the 70’s. It’s not the clubs. It is the person holding them. The gun doesn’t shoot, the person holding it does. The club doesn’t swing good nor bad.. the person holding it does!

@TPW13 2 ай бұрын

i have 101s and i switched back to my 10 year old package set irons .. kinda disappointed maybe they just arent for me

@colinding1299 3 ай бұрын

Gary, could you do a video of the new ram irons? Only £299. Probably using the new Vice putter. Great video 👍

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I will try! Thanks Colin

@johndingmansr.5895 2 ай бұрын

I just bought some 101’s and I like the so far

@crazygoat457 2 ай бұрын

On the brink of ordering a set. Are you still happy with yours buddy?☘️

@johndingmansr.5895 2 ай бұрын

@@crazygoat457 I love them

@Lamster66 3 ай бұрын

Not wearing too bad after 18 months. They look as good as my Callaway X12s their only 25 years old lol

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

They’re a set! I had x14s for about 10 years

@KCChief_19 3 ай бұрын

I think they look poor condition after 18 months, I've owned and bought irons that are 5+ years old and looked in far better condition. In fact I've just bought a used set of Sim Max irons (~4 years old) and they look far better.

@royclose946 3 ай бұрын

Well done gaz 😊

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Roy

@waywardwest 3 ай бұрын

Im surprised how big the sole is. This is the first time I've seen anyone really show them up close on the video. They normally only show them at address. I was thinking about buying a set but that sole has me concerned.

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

Don’t miss our next video on Sunday at 9am. We put them side by side with the Caley 01T. Based on what you’ve said, I think you’ll prefer that head.

@devolution1310 3 ай бұрын

Don`t be concerned. I got my set today and compared them with my Ping G irons. The soles are much narrower.

@pedroc6823 3 ай бұрын

I believe that Takomo and Caley golf irons may be made by the same foundary. They look identical.

@brucesanden3098 3 ай бұрын

I am interested in Takomo but fear buying sight unseen. How is their offset? I hit a natural draw with my irons.

@anthonymiles1446 2 ай бұрын

Id play them just based on the nsx widebody racecar. Japan youve got style baby

@matthewheyen1953 Ай бұрын

Currently have callaway edge irons, looking to upgrade as I need the shafts a little longer. Would the takomo’s be an upgrade on the callaway edge irons?

@garymartingolf Ай бұрын

Great question. I wouldn’t say they’d be an upgrade in quality. I think they’d perform better if they’re the right spec, but in my personal opinion, id probably rather have Callaway, but Callaway would cost you double custom ordered. Again, in my honest opinion, these direct to consumer brands offer you the performance of a big 5 brands, so great for value, however, will they last 10-20 years? I would say not, but it’s too soon to know.

@matthewheyen1953 Ай бұрын

@@garymartingolf thanks for the reply mate, much appreciated. I’ve got everything callaway other than Kirkland wedges, I’m definitely a little bit of brand snub in that I like to keep my bag the same brand, outside of the wedges atleast, couldn’t go past the Kirkland wedges for value imo. Am still beginner and high handicapper though so I can’t quite justify spending $1500+ aud for a new set of callaway irons custom fit. Unfortunately being in Aus, the 2nd hand market is very limited compared to America so is quite hard to find good sets reasonably priced let alone ones that have extra length and the right shafts. Even callaway pre owned for very good and like new cond sets are minimum $500 aud more than the takomo’s. That’s why I was considering the takomo’s, would ideally be a set to last 2-3 years that’ll give me the extra length at a decent price until I’m hopefully a mid handicap, maybe even single digits 🤞 before going all in on a callaway set.

@garymartingolf Ай бұрын

@@matthewheyen1953 I think 2-3 years use, look after them, and you’ll still get half the value back, maybe more if the value on clubs keep increasing! lol

@Barkingtoad1 3 ай бұрын

Gary what make & model glasses are you wearing ? Like them & fancy a pair of

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

These are Tommy Hilfiger from spec-savers. Buy one, get one free. They’re about £120 for two Pairs.

@coreyperrien 3 ай бұрын

I’ve had my eye on Takomo for years. They might be cheaper but I still can’t just drop 500 bones like that. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@garymartingolf 2 ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s still a lot of bones for most people. I’d maybe get set for a Black Friday offer 👍🏼

@coreyperrien 2 ай бұрын

@@garymartingolf I’m sure my wife would love that… 😏

@davidcooper3317 3 ай бұрын

Just out of interest did you hit his takomos or your clubs gary???

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I was playing his takomos. They felt solid and powerful.

@unclejim2330 3 ай бұрын

And they look nice too. 👍

@slaw38 Ай бұрын

I must be in the minority. I got the 101ts with tour lite shaft and im not happy with them. I have the 716 ap2 irons and looking down look identical to the takomo, But the titleist are a much better club. Maybe its the lighter shaft that doesnt suit me but i just dont like them. If youre thinking these clubs will drop your handicap instantly then i think youll be dissappointed. Unfortunately ill be selling them and keeping the ap2s.

@jlnew10 2 ай бұрын

Did you just do a Takomo 101 review using 2 total iron shots !?!?!? I saw those gushing reviews on the 101's for the last few years and I finally pulled the trigger on a set. Total nightmare. I played 6 full rounds with them carding my worst scores ever and I'm a 4 handicap. I'm getting older so I thought I could get a few more yards out of these. I take divots (2 degree down strikes) and these are the worst turf interaction I've ever tried. Even center strikes felt clanky and muted. I asked to try my buddies g425 irons and shot 2 over par the next time we went out. I went to a used club site the next day and bought a set of used g425's for $400 shipped. It's been 2 months now and I haven't looked back. And the irons you see Bryan brothers playing (and other KZfaqrs) are the 301's which are more of a cavity or muscle blade.

@garymartingolf 2 ай бұрын

No, we did a Takomo 101 review with Robs 18 month experience as a high handicap golfer. Great to hear a low handicap golfer’s perspective who’s had a set for 6 rounds.

@JETBYE 2 ай бұрын

those putting stands will miss left most of the time lol why do it?

@ronnieprater 3 ай бұрын

Love my 101s

@steo-red408 3 ай бұрын

golfmates have just been sponsored by takomo

@garymartingolf 3 ай бұрын

I saw that yeah 👌🏼

@philipoconnell6413 4 күн бұрын

That wind noise is absolutely horrible. I gave up on the video

@DanWessonSpecialist 2 ай бұрын

Takomo is garbage. After 20 months my 101T irons will not create any spin, hit low shots, and will not hold a green. They are made of cheap metal and the grooves collapse. I even used a groove tool to clean and in hopes for deeper groove but no go. Don’t buy clubs from a half ass cheap Finnish company made in a Chinese none quality control factory.

@garymartingolf 2 ай бұрын

Any pictures ? First negative comment we’ve had. Cheers

@sepetisionelatu5539 2 ай бұрын

takomo is chunk! l fell for this crap and l should have known better. l bought a set and what a piece of shyt3 it is!!!!! Never trust a u tuber trying to sell anything!