Takomo built its name selling forged irons straight to golfers online, skipping the pro shop markup, and the 201 CB is the set that made a lot of people take a Finnish direct-to-consumer brand seriously. It's a players cavity back, which means a compact head with a small cavity carved out behind the face for a little forgiveness, but nothing that turns a mid-iron into a rescue club. You get a clean topline, minimal offset, and a shape that sits behind the ball the way a better player wants.
The number that tells the story is the 33 degree 7-iron. That's a traditional loft in an era when plenty of "players" irons have crept down to 30 or 31 to fake distance. Takomo left the lofts where they belong, so the 201 CB flies the ball at a real height and lands it softly enough to hold a green. You won't out-drive your buddy's game improvement set by two clubs, and that's the point.
This is an iron for the golfer who has enough clubhead speed and enough consistency to want feedback from the face. Forged carbon steel, a cavity for a touch of mercy on toe and heel strikes, and lofts that keep the set honest through the bag. It's not trying to be a super game improvement club, and it doesn't apologize for that.
요약하면
The Takomo 201 CB (2022) is a players cavity that adds forgiveness without much extra size. The set runs 4-iron to PW with a 33° 7-iron. It carries a $399 MSRP.
Takomo 201 CB 아이언: 주요 스펙
- 카테고리
- 플레이어스 캐비티
- 세트 구성
- 4-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 33 degrees
- 로프트 범위
- 22 to 46 degrees
- 모델 연도
- 2022
- MSRP
- $399
판매 또는 중고 보상 판매
예상가Modeled from the $399 original MSRP and a 4-year-old release (about 27% of MSRP retained used).
중고 시세
$90 - $120
Private sale, fair to like-new
중고 보상 판매가
$55 - $85
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Takomo 201 CB: the iron lineage
The 201 CB is the 1st of 2 generations Takomo has released in this line, from the 201 CB (2022) to the 301 CB (2026). It is where the line started. The 301 CB (2026) replaced it.
- 2022201 CBYou are here· $399 MSRP
- 2026301 CB
로프트 스펙
| 4i | 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.0° | 25.0° | 28.5° | 33.0° | 37.0° | 41.5° | 46.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Takomo 201 CB: expected carry distances
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| 클럽 | 로프트 | Moderate swing~132y 7-iron | Average swing~147y 7-iron | Faster swing~161y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-iron | 22° | 157 y | 175 y | 192 y |
| 5-iron | 25° | 150 y | 167 y | 183 y |
| 6-iron | 28.5° | 142 y | 158 y | 173 y |
| 7-iron | 33° | 132 y | 147 y | 161 y |
| 8-iron | 37° | 123 y | 137 y | 150 y |
| 9-iron | 41.5° | 113 y | 126 y | 138 y |
| PW | 46° | 104 y | 116 y | 127 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
기술
About the Takomo 201 CB
The 201 CB uses a forged construction with a modest cavity behind the hitting area, which gives you the buttery feel forged irons are known for while nudging a bit of mass toward the perimeter for off-center strikes. The head is compact with a thin topline and short blade length, and the offset is on the lower side, so the leading edge sits close to the shaft the way stronger players prefer. Sole width is moderate, wide enough to move through the turf but not so wide it bounces off firm ground. Lofts run progressively from 22 degrees in the 4-iron down to 46 in the pitching wedge, with the 7-iron at a traditional 33. The gapping is even, roughly 3.5 to 4.5 degrees between clubs, which keeps your distances spaced predictably from long irons into the wedges. Nothing here is jacked up to chase yardage, so the long irons still get in the air and the short irons still spin.
로프트 분석
The Takomo 201 CB's 7-iron is lofted at 33° - traditional - aligned with classic iron loft standards. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 140-150 yards. The 5-iron (25°) to 7-iron gap of 8° is spread across a wide range, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 46° is traditionally lofted, pairing naturally with a standard 52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the Takomo 201 CB?
- ✓Mid and lower handicap players who make consistent center contact and want feel over raw distance.
- ✓Anyone tired of strong-lofted sets and looking for traditional 7-iron loft that lands the ball softly.
- ✓Value-focused golfers who want a forged iron without paying big-brand pro shop prices.
- ✓Players moving down from a game improvement set who still want a little cavity forgiveness as a safety net.
- ✓Golfers who prioritize workability and shot control on approach shots into greens.
자주 묻는 질문
Is the Takomo 201 CB a forgiving iron?
It's forgiving for a players cavity, not for a game improvement club. The cavity gives you some help on strikes toward the toe or heel, but the compact head and thin sole mean you still need decent contact. If you regularly hit it fat or off the toe, a wider-soled game improvement iron will save you more shots. If you find the center most of the time, the 201 CB gives you enough margin without hiding your misses.
What is the 7-iron loft on the Takomo 201 CB?
The 7-iron is 33 degrees, which is a traditional loft. A lot of newer irons have strengthened their 7-iron to 30 or 31 degrees to post longer numbers, so the 201 CB will fly a touch shorter than those but higher and with more spin. That's the tradeoff you want in a players iron, since it lets the ball stop on the green instead of running through it.
How does the Takomo 201 CB compare to the 301 CB?
The 301 CB is the newer version and refines the shape and feel, but the 201 CB covers the same job as a compact forged cavity back and usually costs less if you can still find it. If you're deciding between them, the differences are incremental. Hit both if you can, otherwise the 201 CB is a lot of iron for the money.
Is Takomo a good brand to buy irons from?
Takomo sells forged irons directly to golfers online, which is how they keep the price well below the major manufacturers. The forgings are made in the same regions as plenty of name-brand clubs. The catch is you can't try them in a store first, so you're relying on their fitting info and return window. For the price, the quality is real.
Who should not buy the Takomo 201 CB?
High handicappers who struggle with consistent contact will get more help from a chunkier game improvement iron with a wider sole and more offset. The 201 CB rewards center strikes and won't add distance through jacked-up lofts, so if your main goal is maximum forgiveness and yardage, look elsewhere in Takomo's lineup or at a dedicated game improvement set.
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