Takomo Ignis D1 Driver Review (ELEGANT & Powerful)
Takomo have launched their first driver in the Ignis D1
The Takomo Ignis D1 driver is the company’s first driver, bringing distance and forgiveness to the table in a stylish new addition.
The manufacturer have really caught the attention of golfers with the launch of stunning irons and wedges to the market and the Ignis D1 joins the stable.
The adjustable driver combined beautiful looks with an excellent mix of distance and forgiveness in what is a complete package.
We take a look at the performance benefits the Ignis offers, the design elements and how is compares to more established brands on the market.
What Takomo Golf says about the Ignis D1 driver:
“The Takomo IGNIS D1 merges subtle elegance with powerful performance. This prototype driver is designed to balance distance and forgiveness with the modularity to make this driver work for your swing.
“The IGNIS D1 is long. Don’t trust its beautiful looks, it’s deadly. The IGNIS provides impeccable control and a powerful transfer of energy off the club face.
“The carbon crown lowers the driver’s center of gravity promoting spin consistency and forgiveness without sacrificing ball speed or feel.
“The IGNIS D1 features a minimalist, sleek matte carbon crown and a matte black chassis. The sandblasted PVD coating, along with its modern look, will pull attention at the club house.
“The carbon crown offers sleek looks and allows for lower center of gravity, promoting spin and trajectory consistency.
“Weight has been optimized to allow for powerful transfer of energy into the ball and increased forgiveness.”
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Takomo Ignis D1 Driver Specs & Features
The Takomo Ignis D1 driver doesn’t reinvent the wheel with a wide range of new and innovate technologies, but does offer supreme performance in a classy package.
Just like the Takomo irons, this is a club that oozes quality with a stylish black matte look and PVD coating that gives the D1 a classic look.
Under the bonnet of the carbon crown is an incredibly low center of gravity that promote an excellent amount of forgiveness to suit golfers of all abilities.
The Ignis D1 provides an optimised ball flight and the right amount of spin, all the time generating fast ball speeds off the titanium face in an all-round performer.
The driver comes with three tungsten weight positions that can be set to fade, straight and draw bias. A trio of weights also come with the driver of 15g, 20g and 25g and are interchangeable.
The Ignis D1 driver is available in 9 degrees and 10.5 degrees with up to two degrees of adjustability up and down.
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Verdict: Is the Takomo Ignis D1 driver any good?
Takomo have come up with a solid performer that suits a wide range of golfers, from low handicappers to newcomers and beginners.
The D1 doesn’t particularly stand out for any one particular feature, but impresses in a number of ways from distance and forgiveness to spin levels.
The real impressive thing about the Ignis D1 is the adjustability that comes from the rear weights with three options that can be set in three different positions.
FAQs
How much does the Takomo Ignis D1 driver cost?
The driver costs $359 USD plus shipping.
What are the Takomo Ignis D1 driver specs?
The Ignis D1 driver is available in 9 degrees and 10.5 degrees with up to two degrees of adjustability up and down.
The driver also comes with three tungsten weight positions that can be set to fade, straight and draw bias. A trio of weights also come with the driver of 15g, 20g and 25g and are interchangeable.
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