Could Takomo DESTROY the big brands?
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- In the video Rick Shiels tests the Takomo 301MB's Vs the Taylormade P.7MB. Both these sets of irons are for lower handicappers. Rick tests the feel and forgiveness of both clubs. He also talks about how these new online club manufactures are able to charge a fraction of the price of the big brand such as Taylormade.
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Need a Takomo 101T vs TaylorMade P770 comparison
1000 percent this!
Yes
Yes yes yes
There is no comparison I owned a set of t101 and now game the new p770 2024 and they are not even close in comparison. You get what you pay for. TAYLORMADE p770 2024 are so soft and feel amazing and dispersion is much much better. I’m not taking anything away from takomo but they are even close to the new p770 irons….
@@silverlionbladeswe all understand why you feel that way because you want to justify your money spent or a placebo effect. There literally the exact same club
I have put the Tokomo 201’s in the bag, I just got them two weeks ago. I am 58 years old with a 3.4 handicap index. I ordered the irons in 2 degrees flat with the graphite regular shaft for $849.00 delivered to my house. This is a decision I do not regret. These clubs are the real deal, one of the biggest reasons for taking the risk was the review you did on the Hit Channel. THANKS for that Rick, well done. I went to the titleist t 300 about 4 years ago and I missed the ability to work the ball both ways, and flight it easily, I have that back now. Keep up the good work. If your viewers want an honest review form someone who is not a pro, you just got it
Less talking more hitting! You are boring me with your comments
Did you get them fit for you or just ordered the basic set?
7:35 rick only shows 3 shaft options but if you click the customize your set option a little further down there are much more shaft options both graphite and steel, not a huge amount more but around 20 or so total shafts. In case anyone was curious about the lack of shaft options
Funny thing is , I remember the last time I purchased a set of irons in 2008, you got 3 iron thru pw or 4 iron thru aw . Now these companies remove a club and charge you substantial more .
The charging more thing stinks, but personally 5-9 is all I need, I have hybrids and dedicated wedges (including PW/46 degree) for everything else.
Shrinkflation, my friend.
Not to mention that the 4 iron now days has the same loft as the 3 iron back then, which means you need to buy an extract wedge, but a lot people can handle a 48 degree bladed wedge.
Well, 3-PW is 8 clubs and then you said 4-AW which is also 8 clubs. If you compare the specs of the 3-PW set from 2008 against most of the 4-AW (GW) sets of today, you will find that the lofts are very similar. Yes they are charging way too much though.
I wish you would have shown the shot dispersion. It seemed as though the Tacomo irons held tighter for you. Tacomo definitely has my eye. Keep up the great content Rick!
The ONLY reason I didn’t go takomo when I upgraded earlier this year was because I couldn’t get fitted for them. And it turned out the shaft options they have aren’t anywhere near what I was fitted (successfully) for.
I think all it would take is for them to open their own shop somewhere where people could come in and get fitted, pay for the fitting because it would still be worth it, and they’d get all the business in the world. I could f afford to risk the money on a set of clubs I’d not tried before. But with the opportunity to try them, I would’ve bought them in an instant
You can buy the heads and get the shafts put in. I got my specs ahead of time and ordered what I needed from them. The kbs tour xstiff are great for me. But I get it if you need something else. I agree, fitting is crucial.
Then the prices go up... And they're pretty much just a budget play.
@@bradhendwhy would I do that? When it basically then becomes prices of p790 and there’s absolutely no reason you buy Chinese made irons over a brand name other than price
@ the heads alone aren’t as much as the whole clubs, and not sure how much you think shafts cost, but they’d still be far cheaper.
@@bradhend how much do you think a set or reasonably good shafts for 7 irons is?
And you can’t actually get fitted for Takomo at all, unless the fitter HAS Takomo irons for you to try… head and shaft together is what you’re fit for.
You should do a review on the Maltby TS4 irons and the TS1 IM irons. They are both outstanding sets of irons for a fraction of the price
TS3s ftw!!
Just buy last season's stuff. I got a brand new set of Mizuno 221's, still in head wraps, 5-PW £490. Sold the P790's for £470.
That’s the way to do it. And….if you don’t get on with them or decide to sell them on you will still get a good return on a trade in or private sale because of the name.
Yeah. I got early 2000s forged Mizuno MX-23, PW-4 in perfect condition and good shafts and grips for under 300€.
thats a steal for the best irons on the market
@@NotSoFakeTaxi Yeah bro i got them off GolfBidder. Still had the plastic wrapping on and everything. Best irons i've ever hit, super forgiving for a blade
Same I got a brand new set of the Mizuno Pro 225 for £800 at the start of the 2024 season, this years model the 245 are nearly £1300
Got the 101Ts in the bag two weeks ago and very happy with them for the price. First new set of irons I've purchased ever and the switch from old blades from 2000 to these has been amazing for my game, gave me exactly what i was looking for in a set or irons.
So glad to hear they are working for you!
I just got my set of 101 and I went to the range and I couldn't be more happier, they are so worth it, I had Calloway apex 21 set, after the first strike with the takomo PW that was a wrap,, super recommended
Held a shot!? First time you held a shot? Rick tell me UA-cam isn’t blocking the word holed 😂
Well you obviously knew what he meant 😉
The accent buggered them.....
Is saying held instead of holed an accent issue?
I just received my 101s and love them. I've only had a brief opportunity to fire off a few shots, but the feel is fantastic. I'm really looking forward to getting out on the course to see how accurate they are, they feel great so hopefully, more time in the short stuff; lower scores!
Please review the Mizuno Pro 245. They’ve got that blade look but are hollow body, and IMO the best looking irons out right now.
Love the content Rick you’re the man
They are soooo pretty 👍
I still game the 225's. I love them.
Still enjoy my Forged 919’s but am always tempted by the latest and greatest…
Most clubs are so good these days that you're fine just picking what you like and what you can afford.
FYI most forgiving blade currently in our fitting stable is the Maltby TS4. They're unique and beautiful and "easy to hit" (!?).
They’re official website have them at $489 USD which is insanely cheap considering they’re the latest model
Meanwhile you have the big dogs like Taylormade, Titelist, Callaway etc charging double/triple that for their new models, it’s awesome to see the initiative of solid irons for an affordable price and not trying to rip anyone off
I was seriously looking at Takomo irons but went for a fitting today and after trying Ping i530's, Callaway Apex i200's, TM 990's and P7CB but ended up with P770 with a Dyamic Gold 115 S shaft. I really think you have to try before you buy and this is where they will call down. Maybe of they can get demo clubs out there they will smash it.
Here's the thing. I'm the kind of person who would rather show up with the Takomo irons in the bag, have saved a metric butt load of cash, and while everyone's questioning my decision, I'm out scoring the guy with the Taylormade's in his bag who spent twice as much money. That usually makes them shut up pretty darn quick... I have Sub 70 639 CB's in my bag right now for that exact reason. I got them fitted, customized and shipped to my house 4-PW for $480.00 because they were running a major championship sale. They're the best looking irons I've ever had in my bag and I just played an executive par 29 course the other day and shot 30. My best score on any golf course ever and it was 8 par 3's and one par 4... which means 8 out of 9 holes were all about hitting solid irons. Nuff said. Go Direct to consumer. Between Takomo or Sub 70, you can't go wrong. You just have to be a realist on what it is YOU need for YOUR game...
That was some damn fine ball striking. I could never play blades but fun to watch videos like this.
Since there isn't a ton of technology in players MB and CB irons, it offers a great entry point for brands with lower R&D budgets to make a comparable club for a lower price. Takomo's offerings remind me a lot of what KZG did back in the early 2000s in producing a MB with a larger footprint and a quality forging the appeals to a wider range of players. Frankly, you are getting the same tech in both irons so there isn't much reason not to get the Takomos if the aesthetics appeal to you.
takomo are just oem chinese injection molded heads
If I needed to buy a new set of traditional irons right now I would narrow it down to Takomo or Maltby and would probably go with Maltby.
Caley are the exact same chinese oem clubs as takomo but slightly cheaper
@2g1c69 I really don't like the X logo on Caley clubs. I know that is purely superficial, but it makes me think of a manufacturing defect like x out golf balls.
Hey Rick, i have an idea. Here on the H.I.T channel you should create a video at the end of the year that has the top 3 clubs for it's category. You could do a driver video with the top three drivers and that have the criteria such as, budget, technology, performance, looks and use for all golfers. You could do a video for driver, fairway woods/hybrids, irons, wedges and putter. This would help a person like me to choose wisely on what clubs i should purchase to improve my game.
I don’t agree with the concept that non-single digit hdcp shouldn’t use blades. A lot of golf has to do with enjoying yourself. If you feel good playing a blade as a 10-15 hdcp, use them. I’ve played nearly every type of iron from super-forgiving shovels to the Cobra Ricky Fowlers. Giant shovels don’t help my scoring. Learning how to swing so that you consistently hit the sweet spot, is the direction you want to go. If you are afraid of a blade, get a good forged cavity set. Yeah, you’re not going to hit an 8 iron 175 yds. But you’re going to learn how to golf your ball.
Both TM and Takomo have these options. If you have a low budget, go Takomo. Most golfers aren’t going to be able to tell one brand from another, particularly in the forged sets. I still use a set of the original Callaway Apex Pros from 2013. Those are fantastic forged cavity backs that you can pick up cheap now if you look around. You don’t need to spend $1400 to get a good set of forged irons. These mainstream manufacturers are robbing you. Buy DTC or used, every time.
Right on! I'm a mid handicap and I play mp20 MB. Used clubs on ebay for 1/2 price. Blades actually help me play so much better and enjoy the game more.
I love my Takomo 201’s. Beautiful irons, slightly more forgiveness, and feel is amazing! Wonderful forged iron.
Been golfing for 5 years, began with a starter set from Spalding and this year purchased the 101t's.. Best deciscion I've made, so happy with 'm! Truly a great club!
I am liking the Takomo 201’s. I have been a Mizuno player for years, I may grab a set just because, they seem fantastic.
In terms of price and quality theyre hard to beat... but without consumers being able to see them, touch them, hit them... its very hard to order them DTC. Just my opinion
I agree. Clubs can be very personal for each individual. Just this year, I went for a driver fitting thinking I’d pick up the G430 max 10k. But once I got it down behind the ball, the large footprint was very off-putting to me. I ended up favoring the Qi10, and I’ve always been a Ping/Titleist guy. For me, TaylorMade released some great products this year (I’m playing a combo set of 7CBs and 770s as well), but I wouldn’t have gravitated towards them without actually getting to try them first.
However, I play golf four to five times per week. I think the Takomos and other DTCs are hard to beat for those who just like to go out every once in a while and enjoy a round of golf and don’t really notice or pay attention to how a club looks behind the ball or how it feels when struck, which is probably most people.
As a club fitter, one of the most "curious" sessions I ever conducted was fitting a long-drive competitor for irons (211mph avg comp ball speed) and we went with bladey-blade-blade-MBs purely because he launched and spun every other iron off the planet!
Like one long drive guy uses a 4 degree driver.
I have the 201 CBs. They're awesome!!
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Hey Rick! I'm a 5 cap and use takomo 101ts. I think you would be a great candidate for those. Amazing clubs. I'm curious what the shot dispersion looked like in this review as I didn't see that in the comparison. Keep killin it!
In the southern Virgina and North Carolina areas including Pinehurst you just do not see a lot of Taylor-made products. You see tons of Ping and Titlist with some Callaways.
One of the most relevant questions on the Tokomo iron is steel quality.
-Mizuno carbon steel 1050 to 1100
-Taylor Made 860-900 carbon steel
-Takomo 460 carbon steel
This is the only factor stopping me buying these clubs.
This would suggest the carbon steel used in the Takomos are medium/poor quality
Rick- please is this something I need to worry about?
The world of billet carbon steel quality strength vs softness is a nerdy world
Please enquire and get some data and answers my concerns.
You are hitting a golf ball, not a metal beam.
The 460 will feel softer and provide more feedback.
This is interesting. In general, the material of an iron equates to feel. Feel is subjective and also based on head construction and a number of other factors. It appears that the majority of reviewers and players have positive reviews on the feel of Takomo. The best option would be to hit them yourself and be the judge.
I was wondering the same thing. Thanks
I wondered about that too. If you look at 1:19 you'll see a nick on the face, of what looks like a brand new club.
@@smevox7490understand but would they potentially look beaten up after x1 season?
Rick, thanks so much for this channel...your honest testing results are great and much appreciated...always looking forward to these product testing's....
301cb player and love them. Not a single regret.
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Swinging nicely mate! The US trip has done wonders 😊
Not sure about getting them in the UK. But imo Maltby is the best direct to consumer brand out now. Everything they make is quality and very reasonably priced.
And you have tried takomo, caley sub70 stix etc etc stop talking nonsense there all using the same moulds and similar factories in Asia and copycats unlike real brands who spend millions on r+d
@@eamonnbradley8233 OEM golf companies spend between 2-4% on R&D, which is pretty low. Besides which, their models arguably don't even improve year-on-year. It's just about putting out 'this year's model', so that suckers needlessly update their equipment.
I purchased 101T's this season and absolutely love them, They feel great, look great and took strokes off my game.
That's great to hear Adam
I think the whole discussion on blades vs more forgiving irons is always a little missleading. Listening to social media, you'd think that if you play blades and are not a single digit handicap your golf game will IMPLODE!!! I think the discussion should not be around handicap but more around swing speed. I'm a 14 handicap and play Mizuno "blades" (JPX 921 SEL). I have a pretty high swing speed for a mid-handicapper and with modern irons, I have a huge gap at the bottom of my bag. The traditional lofts are a much better fit for me and the distance control and feel is amazing. I hit my 34 degree 7 iron around 165/170. I think the "forgiving" irons take all their meaning when the swing speeds come down, as they will help you still get the ball in the air when mishit. But for people like me who have a higher handicap, not because of distance, but because I spray it left and right (and a not so good short game), well blades or not, that ball's going OB! 😆
I think you are arguing your own point. Cavity backs are going to be an issue with higher swing speeds for sure but even the vast majority of pros are going away from blades and to more of a players iron, especially for their 3-6 irons. I’m sure you’re not saying pros don’t swing hard enough or good enough to play more forgiving irons right? At a 14 handicap you should probably not be swinging blades just because you swing hard. You should still play a more forgiving club but not as forgiving as a cavity back. Callaway TCB would be a good example.
Rick, very interested to know the golf course and hole in what I assume is faux window! I think I recognize it. Really enjoy your channel! Always informative and entertaining!
EAR-TO-EAR GRIN watching this video!
Such relatable stuff, Rick, up and down!
i get nothing but compliments on my 101T's. It is the strangest thing because no one knows who they are but seeing them in person you can tell the quality of them. I love my Takos 😅
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One thing that should be noted here, is that in the Takomo site, you can actually order just the iron heads which is amazing.
I play P7MBs right now but am looking at the Takomo for all the right reasons. I have no brand allegiance and just want the best club for the best value. Takomos allow me to be able to replace my putter or my driver sooner because of cost.
Sub70 is better!!
So many more custom options. Custom finishes, custom grinds, about triple the models available and top notch customer service
They are #1 in the DTC market for a reason
I think alot of people would benefit from having a combo set with at least 8 on down in a blade and something more forgiving on up. They feel so good to hit I wouldn't want to deny myself from that.
Maxfli made an awesome set in a similar fashion "Maxfli A10 Tour"
The key to the door is offering shaft options
Then that's it really for the competition
Im not good enough to play the 301s, or even the 201s, but the 101s have been a magnificent buy for me.
101's ftw 🥰
UA-camrs like you, Wesley and George will change the market place substantially in my view. Problem is that the price will go up substantially also. Seems a bit unfair that some companies do all the R&D only for others to take advantage but it is good for the average golfer at least in the short/medium term 👏👏👏
What R&D in a blade/ MB? If anything they are all copying Wilson or McGregor from back in the day. Nearly everyone copies a Ping Answer. As most CB owe something to Ping.
Personally I don't have any sympathy for the big OEMs the way they have hiked prices.
Takomo are nailing it going with the YT creators. Many are not watching the Tours, beyond the majors any more. So why not consider what your fav creator is using.
I know there's a few fitters in the US are fitting Takomo heads. I guess there's scope to address the main roadblock to the DTC brands.
there's no r&d, it's physics (cg,etc) and materials.
For me the biggest issue is I cant go get fitted for Takomo irons. To me its worth paying more knowing that my lie angles, shafts etc... are correct for me and my swing.
Fitting is crucial. But when it comes to pure blades, the heads aren't really the differentiator of performance. That comes down to the shaft - the right shaft for you and the right shaft for the head. Luckily, you can buy just the heads from Takomo and then take them to a fitter and get 'retro-fitted'. It will cost a little more than simply buying the whole package from Takomo, but you should really be fit for the TM (or other brand) anyway, so the extra cost is relative.
It would be really interesting to test older forged irons against the newest out there. I'm still using a 4-PW set of Callaway Razr X Forged that are well over 10 years old and still getting good backup into the greens and hitting around 190-200 yards with my 6 iron as someone in their 30's.
Rick interesting question for you. Let’s say you’re a touring pro and both of those sets of irons were free for you which would you pick out of the two to game?
Difficult one to answer as it’s down to each pro’s personal preference. When Koepka was a free agent he used Mizunos for a few years before switching to Srixon. Matt Fitzpatrick issues very old Ping irons. Fleetwood used ancient Nike blades (not sure if he still does).
Rick nearly all of your shots landed in the exact same spot left on the pin, exactly where your feet are aiming when looking at the down the line camera view
Just got fitted for a set of Sub70 irons last weekend. Can't wait to get them out on the course! Rick, get a set and see what you think.
I recommend you move the green to the left about six yards.
Or the flag to the right edge of the green!
201s came in last week I love them! I had the xhot for 2 years and these are much smaller but I like it and much better shaft than I had. Got an ave of 9 yards more and misses obviously didn’t feel good but the ball wasn’t lost 🤌🏽
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I just bought a set of 101s. So far I’m very pleased.
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I recently purchased a Vessel Player V Pro golf bag, I see you are sponsored by them. I would love to see you review the bags. Big fan.
I love my 201s. I think you should test out the 3 new irons from New Level, they are stunning
Would also highlight the spin standard deviation for the takomos, way tighter. Clear winner here imo
Rick REALLY sniffin for (or setting the stage for) that takomo sponsorship
The standard deviation on spin with the Tak 7 and PW were incredible, I'm just not good enough. I am probably not good enough for my WS CBs, but I love them just the same.
The 301CB irons are the best I've ever used. With the money I saved, I was able to buy a new "branded" driver.
What irons did u use previously? Currently on ping i525s and planning on upgrading as handicap is coming down -
@@paulmorrissey5926 I previously used MP60s, which I couldn't stop hooking. The 301CBs have thick soles (for a cavity-blade) that keeps my shots straight. I can really release the clubs without it hooking too much. Plus, they look minimalist and beautiful at a much lower price.
I bought these on the back of your previous review. Small head but the middle is the same. Feels great. Head is heavier than my previous Mizunos. When are you going to review the Ignis drivers & woods?
p7CB vs 301CB would be also a nice test. The CBs are what the Bryan bros use I'm pretty sure.
Rick actually posted that video a few weeks ago I think? Basically the same thing he said here, if he blind tested them he couldn't tell you which cost double the money.
I have hit every big brand irons and can’t tell the difference between them and Takomo 301cb. I put them in the bag and will buy them from now on. Literally no reason to buy into the marketing of these big brands anymore.
When it comes to irons it’s all about which one has the correct spin for you. Shaft is more important . Iron head technology is all roughly the same, not counting game improvement irons.
what are the best irons for beginners? i’d say i’m pretty solid for a beginner but have no clue about clubs and which ones are forgiving and which ones aren’t. i know blades aren’t forgiving but as for what brand and all of that i have no idea what to look for or get.
Each brand has their beginner sets. As a beginner your best and cheapest option would be to look for a used beginners set. But if you wanna buy them brand new, then the Takomo 101's with KBS Tour Regular shafts are a very good and well priced option.
Great video Sir…
Mind sharing what shaft you had in the Takomos..?
Cheers..!
I only heard praise about the Maltbys'. But only on comments (here and elsewhere). It would be nice to watch Rick test them. The TS4 look really nice and is I could or needed a set, I would go for those (even if I can't hit then at all, he he)
I see them becoming more popular eventually then uncharging to be even with competitors, or other brands coming down in price to increase sales.
I’ve heard the 101ts are better as they are still really forgiving but you can grow into them. Do you think for even newer golfers it’s better to just get the 101t if you wanna improve
It would be nice for Rick to do a review on Maltbys. But I suppose that with UK customs they'll be priced out of range for British people.
The only real question comes because you can’t get custom fit with Takomo. Every pro on YT tells us how important custom fitting is & that everyone should have it. You can know your numbers and then hope the Takomo irons are right but it’s not the same as actually hitting them and getting real time numbers. That’s the only downside for myself actually getting a set.
I bought the 101T’s and I’m glad I did. After 35 years of golfing, and been fitted 3 times over the years, I had a good idea what works for me. Also, you can hit the 7 iron for a week after you get the clubs for a trial period. Usually you only hit one club when fitted so it is about the same. You can return the clubs if you don’t like them but you have to pay shipping which is still probably cheaper than what you’d pay to get fit. It’s hard to lose much $ with Takomo.
Have you ever checked the specs of an OEM set that was 'custom built' for the player? They aren't as dilligent at assembling clubs as you might think...
@@Vee-Hive I have a swing weight scale and found that the Takomo irons were within 1 swing weight ( 4 - PW). I also checked the lofts and they were right on.
@@Bob-e4o Doesn't surprise me one bit.
I just used the similar club in another brand to get fitted and ordered them that spec
The Takomos are cheaper in the US and EU 650$/650€ = 512£/540£
Yeah ive noticed that. Probably import tax
Love this video
Are the shafts the same in these tests? If not, thats a pretty significant discrepancy when doing an A vs B comparison.
I would love to see Sub 70 as well!
YOU HOLED A SHOT!!!!!!!!!
What shafts are you playing? You should do a shaft comparison show. I saw one that included the LA golf shafts. Very nice.
I use tacomo irons love them
Not in the UK. Once you factor in the import tax, once a big brand releases new irons and discounts the old ones, the prices are on par and therefore you would likely purchase the big brands 1 seasonal old irons which you would like to think have a huge advantage in the R&D. The import tax wipes out the DTC (direct to consumer) price difference. Unless Takomo decide to drop new models at the same price as the old ones year on year, in the UK at least they’ll become just a fad.
I hit one of my friends Takomo 101T and it felt fantastic
I want to see the Matlby TS4's tested.
Has Rick ever done a Srixon ZX line review? I’d love to hear his thoughts on the ZX7s. I certainly love mine.
Really depends on the shaft. If you go head only and already have shafts it'd a good option. If you have to get retrofit because of the shaft then you don't come out ahead. 🤷🏻♂️
Not gonna lie, they look nice. I generally buy full sets a year or two after they debut when I want to upgrade. I've gotten new Sets of Cobra irons twice now for under $350. I've found one lengths to be good for my game being I'm 6'3".
While being fitted is not everything, it does add a little confidence that a fitted club gives and I can blame a bad shot on me and not the club. If Takomo had a mobile fitting van where they can test swing speed, lie angle, shaft length etc, it would make it a no-brainer. It would just remove that bit of doubt when having a bad day on the course.
Am 80 yrs old.
Play Takomo 101t's
Am a single hc'er.
Strike is perfect with the 101t's.
7 iron 150 ball flight.
Easy to shape a draw.
Beautiful clubs.
Takomo service 100%.
Rick - did Takomo send you a set of 101T's? I bought a set last year and love them. Thanks for the great videos!
Im rocking the 101T's and i absolutely love them as well
@@t_hizzy Same!
201s are chef's kiss.
Forgiving clubs do NOTHING about face to path issues, they only help with keeping distance up on off center hits. Those pulls and hooks would be there with SGI clubs as well, they just might go farther into the junk.
You know what Rick? Seems to me all these Takomo reviews you are doing are just your process that will end up with you putting them in your bag... Right?
Not sure if you have… but can yall compare the maltby irons to the tokomo irons??
The Takomo irons should be tested against TaylorMade P7-TW blades which are more similar in shape
I believe that these direct-to-consumer brands can compete where they lose out is that there’s a monopoly on the trade-in you lose so much value if you decide to try to close in whenever you do if they could bring down the trade-in value of everything else and make it even to Tacoma and brands like that will probably run away with it
Please don‘t forget shipping costs with the Takomo, which can be considerable…
Could you in any chance review their wedges, fairwoods and driver from takomo as well
Was going to get a set, and ended up being gifted a set of caleys for an early xmas present.. So hopefully they turn out just as nice as the takomo
I got a loan set of takomo irons , after 20 rounds they were very scruffy and worn , like how Srixons go, so nice when new but rubbish long term quality . They wont take any customers away from the major brands , like cheap car tyres that wear out in 8000 miles for £80 each when a top line £130 Continental or Pirelli not only lasts twice as long , but is far superior in every way on the road.
So the question begs....how do these smaller boutiques avoid the wrath of Taylormade's legal team with all of these hollow bodied irons
And yet the KIRKLAND SIGNATURE's version of the P790s (made by Indi) were absolutely erased from history?
Makes me think some of these big boys secretly are partners with the smaller brands and they pick and choose winners and losers. In the end I think we win.