What We Learned Testing Takomo Skyforger 002 Wedges

Takomo’s new Skyforger 002 wedges are a big deal. Not only are they the first product in Takomo’s history to reach its second iteration, but Takomo designed these wedges with help from a couple of the best short game artists on the planet. Plus, at $99, these wedges are going to get a ton of attention from just about every level of player.

I put a set of the Takomo Skyforger 002 wedges in the bag to bring you my complete, unbiased review.

Last year, I had the opportunity to review Takomo’s first offering of wedges, the Skyforger 001s, which as the name suggests, are forged wedges. While they certainly had a decent amount of feel, my takeaway from them was that they were a solid play, especially for anyone who didn’t need a lot of customization.

So when I had the chance to test the latest wedges from Takomo, a Finnish direct-to-consumer company with more than a cult following, I was curious as to how they would differ and how much they’ve improved. The answer to both of those questions is "significantly," and it's mostly for the better.

Takomo’s Ignis D1 driver, which followed years of feedback from a prototype driver, notwithstanding, these Skyforger 002 wedges mark the debut second-iteration product for Takomo.

The Skyforger 002 wedges were designed in collaboration with the Bryan Brothers of YouTube Fame, and complement the launch of the special edition BB803 wedges, which stands for Bryan Bros and the 803 area code in South Carolina, where they grew up. 

While George Bryan is touted to have one of the smoothest swings in social media golf, Wesley has actually won on the PGA Tour. He’s known for his exquisite short game, having preferred to spend his early years practicing around a backyard green and challenging all comers to chipping contests rather than striping balls on the driving range. In any case, both brothers have a pretty good idea of what makes a good wedge, and both the BB803s and SF002s reflect their knowledge.

Despite keeping the Skyforger name, the Skyforger 002 wedges are actually not forged, but cast. But the milling process and metal provide a nice soft feel.

The design characteristics, attention to detail, progressive weighting, and grind options give these wedges not only great feel, but more versatility than the SF001s. 

Pros:

• Superb, clean look
• Multiple grind and bounce options
• Produces plenty of spin
• Great value

Cons:

• No shaft or grip options beyond standard
• Limited left-handed options

One of the most noticeable characteristics of these wedges is the full-face grooves. I’m not sure how vital they are, but when you hit them out of rough or open the face of the lob wedge, it’s nice to know that if you catch it on the toe, the wedge will impart some spin.

The Skyforger 002 wedges come in two grinds – the V-grind, which is available in 52-, 54-, and 56-degree versions, and comes stock in the 58 and 60-degree wedges; and the F-grind, which is stock in the 46- and 48-degree, and is also available in the 52-, 54-, and 56-degree wedges.

The V-grind is versatile with a narrower, higher bounce (12 degrees), meant to be manipulated. The F-grind (Full) has a wider sole with less bounce (8 or 10 degrees), designed for the less-lofted wedges that you typically set up more squarely. 

I tested a 52-degree wedge with the F grind, as well as the 56- and 60-degree wedges with the V grind. I’m not exactly a short-game expert, so the setup worked quite well for me. I would, however, probably prefer a bit more gapping (my gamers are 49-, 54, and 60-degree), but these were the wedges I tested.