Takomo Long Game - 2024 Forum Review

[GolfSpy_APH]

Many direct-to-consumer brands are praised for their irons and the value they can bring to those looking to spend a little less while still getting a high-performance product. The long game clubs, on the other hand, are often overlooked. Still aiming to provide superior performance but for a lesser price, this is where we want to see where the Takomo golf clubs stack up.

About Takomo

A Finnish company, Takomo, has made splashes by signing various golf influencers recently, significantly boosting their profile. They are a direct-to-consumer brand that offers a variety of golf clubs at competitive prices. In 2023, our Forum Members reviewed their iron series with high praise for their performance, adding that their simplistic but generally pleasing aesthetic appeals to many golfers. Since then, Takomo has ventured into the long game clubs, releasing UDIs, hybrids, fairways, and drivers, all with similar claims of being able to compete with the best of the best.

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!

@Jim Shaw 

@ToastedSoul 

@Big Deal Walsh 

@THE GOLF GUY

[Jim Shaw]

Hello spies, my name is Jim Shaw and I would like to introduce myself to everyone. However before I do I would like to thank My Golf Spy and Takomo Golf for this awesome opportunity to test their products and report back to you. 

Currently I am living in a small town on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Near Victoria BC. 

I am a member at Olympic View Golf Club and play or practice 3-4 days a week. 

When I receive the woods, I ordered the 3 wood and the 7 wood, I intend to put them into play immediately. I will turn the 3 wood to 13 degrees (almost like a mini driver) and my plan for the 7 wood is to turn it to 23 degrees to try and replace my 5 iron carry distance. 

I am a competitive 65 year old golfer and have been winning golf tournaments since 1974, Here is an article from our local newspaper in the town I was born in, Mission BC. I am the young fella on the right, looking at the picture. 

Here I am last week, 50 years later winning the Zone 5, senior and super senior trophy. 

I applied for the Takomo long club test as I am currently gaming their MB 301 series irons and they are performing very well for me so look forward to seeing how their long clubs perform.

More to come!

Hello everyone, a bit of an update as I haven't posted much on this site due to the fact my clubs have not been shipped yet. I kind of expected this as Takomo was up front and said the 3 wood was delayed due to being out of stock, so understandable for sure. I have been following my fellow testers and checking the look of the product etc. and am looking forward to getting my email that they have been shipped... 

"Zippidy do dah, Zippidy eh" guess what, I received my shipping notice this morning from Takomo... What a great message to wake up to... 

On a side note, I wore my Takomo hat yesterday in the tournament I played in and two of my foursome came over and asked me about the clubs, the marketing seems to working through youtube etc. 

 

"ROUND ROUND GET AROUND I GET AROUND"

This little package has got some serious air miles on it, expected to arrive soon and from the looks of it, it is in Victoria, now I am starting to get excited...

 

Your order is in transit

Expected to arrive on Wed, Jun 5

Times are in local time of the checkpoint location.

Jun 4, 2024

3:40 pm

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Chek Lap Kok, HK, Hong Kong

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Victoria, BC, CA, Canada

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Anchorage, AK, US, United States

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So… this happy young man stopped by yesterday with good news and bad!! The good news is he delivered 1 of 4 packages, the bad news is he delivered 1 of 4 packages!! He guaranteed the other 3 would be delivered either Thursday or Friday.. yaaa hoo!! Looking forward to introducing the 3 and 7 wood to the rest of my Takomo family, (dreading having to tell my 5 iron he may be put in the “bin” to make room for the 7 wood turned to a 9 wood… I will cross that bridge when I come to it!! 

 

Edited Thursday at 12:25 PM by Jim Shaw

[ToastedSoul]

Introduction

Hi everyone!

My name is Nicolas Stohler, also known as @ToastedSoul, and I'm thrilled to be one of the chosen testers. A huge shout-out to MGS, the moderators, and Takomo for this fantastic opportunity to test the Takomo Long Game clubs!

At 48, I live near Zurich, Switzerland, with my family. As a software developer, I've always found solace in sports. Bouldering was my previous passion, challenging me weekly. However, golf has now taken center stage in my life, offering a new realm of strategy and precision that resonates with my love for problem-solving.

Although I'm at the beginning of my golf journey, my commitment to improving my technique is unwavering. Balancing family, work, and golf is no small feat, and I'm determined to earn my handicap, overcoming the hurdles of the Swiss system (for more on this, see GolfSpy_APH’s article).

On the way home after a wood practice session. (Not my car in the background).

Transitioning from a 6-hole academy course (par 3 holes only) to the demanding champion course, I recognize the game-changing potential of driver and fairway woods. Keeping the ball on the course is my biggest challenge at this time. My current arsenal includes the Cobra King F9 fairway woods 5 & 7, which I've been analyzing through Trackman sessions. The Takomo woods will be rigorously tested on the course and tracked with my ShotScope V5 watch. I've chosen to test the 5 & 7 woods from Takomo for the following reasons: they are nicely gapping between my 5 iron and my driver, and I really like to hit those clubs. I've been on the edge to test on of the  Takomo utility/driving irons, but decided against it for now, since I had the feeling that this would introduce more complexity into my bag. I still might pick one up at a later date...

Let’s see if the Takomo fairway woods can overthrow the kings and earn their spot in my bag.

The kings are not suspecting anything…yet.

Home practice is on the horizon, too, once I sort out a minor setback with my practice net (a golfer's patience is truly tested on and off the course!). I'm also looking forward to incorporating data from the Rapsodo MLM2 Pro into my review.

I can't wait to embark on this testing adventure and share my findings with you all.

 

Edited May 20 by ToastedSoul

[Big Deal Walsh]

Introduction- 

Hello everyone, my name is Adam Walsh and I am currently in Northern Utah. Mountain golf is something everyone should experience in their life! Utah has some absolute PURE courses with jaw dropping views. 

I started playing golf (seriously) in 2016. I am a converted baseball player so speed and power are my strengths but controlling the ball was my biggest challenge. My golf game has skyrocketed over the last two years. I made the decision to put more effort into learning and fine tuning my golf game and I am really seeing the returns from that decision. I play in local golf tournaments and have access to a really nice golf simulator. I practice daily but usually play every weekend on the course and a couple days in the simulator each week. 

I am a big fan of Youtube golf content and Takomo has definitely established a strong presence with its product. I have heard really good things about Takomo irons, so I have high expectations for the woods. I am testing a 3 and 5 wood. I currently don't have these clubs in bag at the moment but I am hoping the results leave no doubt as to why they will earn a spot in the bag. I chose the 3 wood because on short par 4's I choke down on the driver and do a softer swing, which is usually an inconsistent shot. I think a 3 wood will be able to replace that type of shot so I can have a normal swing and also have a more forgiving club for long shots into par 5's. I chose the 5 wood so I can have the option on the tee box for longer par 3's. After researching Takomo Ignis Woods, I am excited for the adjustable loft sleeve and weights. This gives a golfer the chance to tailor the club to their own game. In my testing I will be conducting some R&D with the adjustability and will be able to confirm with data on the simulator. 

 

[THE GOLF GUY]

Hello GOLFSPYS! 

 My name is Guy Howell III, I have the same name as my father and my grandfather. I currently live in the metro Atlanta area ,in the small town of Social Circle , Georgia and have lived here since 1976. My wife and I , are enjoying retirement after me working for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 34 years , as  a locomotive engineer . 

I did not start playing golf , until I was in my mid 30's, and played very little , account of my long hours working , family , responsibilities ,  church  and everything else. Finally, after many years of acquiring seniority, I started  to play some  on the weekends but never broke 80. So , one of my goals was to break 80 consistently when I retired. Now that I have been retired, I have steadily improved and now I am in the low 70's -mid 70's range . At the moment , I am wanting to break 70 and putting in the work to do so. I am confident that it will happen and it is just a matter of time. The strength of my game is my driver , fairway woods , wedges and putter. The irons are what  I am working hard on and I am started to see good things developing.

Us guys , winning the chance to test these clubs is a thrill , in itself ! I am currently playing a Taylormade  Stealth 2 HL 3 wood & 7 wood and will be getting the Takomo 5 & 7 woods ,with the Hazardous Red RDX stiff shaft. The comparisons will be rigorous with me personally. The one thing that I really like is the aesthetics , profile and the adjustability with these clubs. Not only can you adjust the loft and face ,but you can adjust the weights in the bottom ,to your particular needs. My plan , is to put these woods into my bag immediately ,to play.  Sorry guys , I  am not much of a tech person , but I will give unbiased information on my thoughts , performance ,  workability and more. With me playing 3-4 times a week ,the real test in on the golf course, even though I will  practice and test on my range too.

Edited May 21 by THE GOLF GUY

[GolfSpy_APH]

Congrats to all the testers and looking forward to your reviews! 

PS - Orders have been placed and all will be on their way in the next week or so, minus the 3 woods. They are on a slight backorder from their popularity!

[Northern Monkey]

Congrats

[sirchunksalot]

Congratulations! 

[Cfhandyman]

Congratulations to all the testers. It will be interesting to see how well the Takomo woods perform. Will they be as good as their irons?  Inquiring minds would like to know. Have fun guys. 

[3 Putt]

Congratulations!  Look forward to your review

[Josh Parker]

Congrats Testers!

Should be a great test and I'm looking forward to seeing the results!

[Preeway]

Congrats testers. Looking to get my son a set of these this summer and I’ll be following along to see if we should add their long game clubs as well. 

[ZJeb67]

Happy testing all!  I really enjoy the Takomo YouTube content.

[russtopherb]

Congrats all! Looking forward to seeing how these compare with your current gamers. 

[Mjnews12]

Really looking forward to this review, been wanting a 2-iron for a long time (BOMBS). Takomo is interesting to me because I know nothing about them, but the price is intriguing, so I will be checking this review often to get an idea before investing. 

[TSauer]

Congratulation, testers!

[LeakyValve]

Congrats testers!!! Curious if there is any data on what their driver and fairway woods are similar too!!

Edited May 14 by LeakyValve

[Jmoods55]

Congrats to all, look forward to seeing your opinions!

[Shrek74]

17 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!

@Jim Shaw 

@ToastedSoul 

@Big Deal Walsh 

@THE GOLF GUY

Congrats to the testers!! I look forward to hearing about the woods and how they compare to the other OEMs. Good luck all!

[dback]

Can't wait to see what the testers say!

 

[Michael.Sandoval33]

Congrats testers! I have been putting off getting the Ignis 7-wood for too long and this will definitely push me over the edge into that purchase if it performs as well as I have read!

[frazzman80]

Congratulations on your selection testers! Very excited to see/read how these stack up against the big brands! Hit them well!

[GolfSpy SAM]

I'll be joining the testers on this one - it's about time I finally get my woods dialed in, so this is the perfect opportunity!  Can't wait to get these in-hand and get some data!  Excited to join an awesome group of testers!

[Rob Person]

Congratulations testers!!!

[tdroma98]

Congratulations Testers!! 

Looking forward to learning more about Takomo Clubs!  At least Takomo sends a wrench with their drivers , unlike Callaway 

[TJ Hall]

Congratulations testers!

[iamvietness]

Congrats!!!!

[Sanjeev Thakur]

Look forward to the results. I use the Takomo 201s and am very happy with them

[Yaboyjermz]

Congrats to all those selected! Looking forward to seeing the results!

[THE GOLF GUY]

13 hours ago, Cfhandyman said:

Congratulations to all the testers. It will be interesting to see how well the Takomo woods perform. Will they be as good as their irons?  Inquiring minds would like to know. Have fun guys. 

I’m a Taylormade fairway wood player at the moment but if the smallest thing helps me play better you can bet that I will forgo loyalty in lieu of a better club any day of the week! Looking forward to see how they compare from the fairway to the tee box , ability to hit fades and draws , how they sound and feel . Nothing will go unnoticed by me and will try my very best to be unbiased in my assessments of the two fairway woods that I will be playing (5&7 woods ) . At face value , I love the aesthetics and love the top of the club without the dots , arrows , alignment aids if you will . Our thanks to Takomo for allowing us to test their products and I’m hopeful for good results in the end .

Edited May 14 by THE GOLF GUY