Takomo 301 CB & 301 MB irons review

You're looking at the Takomo 301 CB and MB combo set – specifically CB in the 5 and 6, and MB in the scoring clubs (7, 8, 9, PW). This is the setup I've been gaming for a few months now, and let me tell you – it's not just a set of pretty faces. These are real-deal tools for shotmakers who want feedback, precision, and buttery feels without selling a kidney.

Looks – 10/10 Clean AF

Right out the box, these things are mint. Sleek, minimalist, Finnish steel style that would make IKEA jealous. No flashy paintfill or wild branding like you see on big OEMs – just clean lines and crisp edges. In the bag, these look like a million bucks. On the course? Even better.

Set up behind the ball, the CBs give you just enough meat to feel confident in the longer irons, and the MBs are razor blades – thin top lines, minimal offset, and pure butter vibes. They scream “player’s club,” but they don’t punish like an old-school blade.

Feel – Legit Butter Knife

Every shot, especially with the MBs, is pure emotion. You’ll feel every millimetre of strike location – miss a groove low, you know it. Pure one off the middle? You’ll want to light a candle and whisper “thank you.”

Compared to big OEMs like Titleist 620 MBs or Mizuno Pro 221s, these are right there in terms of feel. No cap. Maybe the Mizunos have a touch more forged softness – they are forged in unicorn tears after all – but the Takomos are easily 95% as good. And for a third of the price? That’s elite value, brother.

Performance – Better Than You’d Think

Let’s talk about how they play. The CBs in the 5 and 6 iron give you enough forgiveness and launch to keep mid-long irons playable, especially if you're not on the range 6 days a week. They’re not game improvement, but they have a pocket cavity that adds just a dash of help. If you flush them, they go. If you miss a bit? You’re still dancing on the green.

The MBs in the short irons are for carving. Flight control, baby. Low zippers, high floaters, baby draws, and controlled fades – all on command (assuming your swing agrees). These are tools, not toys.

Compared to something like a P7MC/P7MB combo or the Titleist T100/T100S/620 MB flow set, the Takomos hold their own. They don’t have the same multi-material voodoo tech, but that’s the point. No BS, no tungsten party tricks – just forged heads and your hands doing the work.

Forgiveness & Who Should Play Them

Let’s be real: this combo set isn’t for a 20-handicapper. If your contact is all over the face and you need help launching the ball, these aren’t the droids you’re looking for.

Ideal player:

• 6 handicap or better
• Confident ball striker
• Loves working the ball both ways
• Practices enough to justify a blade in the scoring irons

If you’re an 8-12 handicap but a solid iron player, you could make this work with the right shaft and some humility. You’ll need commitment – but it’s not a punishment set.

Value – Criminally Good

This is where Takomo smashes the OEMs.

Let’s do the math:

• Takomo 301 CB/MB full set: ~$650 USD
• Titleist MB/CB or Mizuno Pro 223/221 set: ~$1400–$1600 USD
• TaylorMade P7MB/P7MC: Around $1800 USD

Same forging process. Same 1020 carbon steel. Same style. Same or better tolerances. Half (or less) of the price.

You’re not paying for Rory’s sponsorships. You’re paying for clubs.

Final Verdict – Do You Even Combo, Bro?

This CB/MB combo is for the shotmaker who’s tired of OEM price tags and wants a buttery feel without compromise. It’s for the guy who knows what a push draw is and isn’t afraid to flight a 7-iron under the wind. The clubs look clean, feel fantastic, and perform like a tour-level set – without tour-level bills.

You’ll look like a boss, hit it like a boss, and still have cash left for a short game lesson.

Golf Sidekick Rating

Chad level: 9.2/10 for elite strikers
Playa level: 7.5/10 if you know what you’re doing
Peasant level: Stay away if you can’t find center face

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See me shooting under par with the Takomo clubs in this video