First look
Takomo Lumo M1 and B1 first look: low-torque putters for $219
Takomo's first putters, a mid-mallet and a blade built on designs bought from Otso Golf, cost $219 in satin steel. L.A.B. Golf lists its stock DF3 at $399.
Takomo, the Finnish direct-to-consumer brand best known for its irons, has released its first two putters, the Lumo M1 mid-mallet and the Lumo B1 blade. Both cost $219 in satin steel, and both went on sale on Takomo’s website this week.
For comparison, L.A.B. Golf’s stock DF3, one of the putters that made low torque popular, is listed at $399 on L.A.B.’s own site.
Designs bought from Otso Golf
In December 2025 Takomo bought the putter designs and technology of Otso Golf, a small Finnish maker whose only putter, the D1, was a heel-shafted, low-torque half-moon mallet. Otso’s chief executive, Miikka Farin, joined Takomo as senior product designer, and Takomo said at the time that it planned a family of low-torque putters at “accessible” prices. The Lumo M1 and B1 are the result.
What “low torque” is supposed to do
Every putter head wants to twist a little during the stroke, because its centre of gravity doesn’t sit directly in line with the shaft. Low-torque designs try to line the two up so the head has less tendency to rotate open or closed on its own.
Takomo says the Lumo putters are engineered to minimise that twisting so the face stays square to your path with less effort from your hands. That is a manufacturer claim, and there is still little independent evidence that low-torque putters help every golfer.
Many low-torque putters have unusual shafts, sightlines and shapes. Takomo describes the Lumo range as low-torque technology with “no superfluous nonsense”, and in the photos both heads look much more like conventional putters than most rivals in this category.
Lumo M1: the mallet
The M1 is a compact, rounded mid-mallet in what Takomo calls a soft D shape, with a long alignment line on top. Takomo says high MOI and a deep centre of gravity make it the more forgiving of the two models, and it pitches it at golfers who want stability on off-centre strikes and confidence at address.
Lumo B1: the blade
Photo: Takomo
The B1 is a wide-bodied blade. Takomo says its centre of gravity is pulled towards the face, which means less onset than the M1 and a cleaner look behind the ball. Takomo pitches it at golfers who want stability with a traditional shape and good distance control.
Milled 303 stainless, 3° loft, 70° lie
Both heads are one-piece and milled from 303 stainless steel, with a mid-depth groove pattern and a heat-treated face that Takomo says gives a soft, responsive feel.
| Lumo M1 | Lumo B1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Mid-mallet | Wide blade |
| Loft / lie | 3° / 70° | 3° / 70° |
| Onset | 14mm | 8mm |
| Head weight | 362g (33in), 357g (34in), 352g (35in) | 362g (33in), 357g (34in), 352g (35in) |
| Shaft | KBS CT Tour single bend, 124g | KBS CT Tour single bend, 124g |
| Grip | SuperStroke 2.0PT Takomo Edition, 76g | SuperStroke 2.0PT Takomo Edition, 76g |
| Finishes | Satin Steel or Black DLC | Satin Steel or Black DLC |
Onset means the face sits slightly ahead of the shaft line rather than behind it, the opposite of offset. The head weight drops by 5g for each inch of length, which keeps the overall balance of the putter similar across the three lengths. A magnetic textile headcover comes in the box.
One loft, one lie, three lengths
- Limited options. Three lengths (33, 34 and 35in), one loft, one lie, one shaft and one grip. If you need a 32in putter, a flatter lie or a bigger grip, you’ll be paying extra elsewhere or changing it yourself.
- No try-before-you-buy. Takomo sells online only, so most golfers won’t be able to roll one first. Takomo’s website offers 30-day returns and a two-year warranty, which softens the risk.
- Very new. There are no independent performance tests yet, and only a handful of customer reviews on Takomo’s site. Everything about stability and forgiveness above is Takomo’s description for now.
Curious golfers and traditionalists
- Golfers curious about low torque who don’t want to spend $400 or more to find out whether it suits their stroke.
- Traditionalists, particularly with the B1, who like the idea of a more stable head but not the look of most low-torque putters.
- Mid- and high-handicappers looking for a forgiving mallet at a sensible price, with the M1.
Price and availability
- US: $219 in Satin Steel, $239 in Black DLC, from takomogolf.com.
- Europe: €219 in Satin Steel, €239 in Black DLC, from takomogolf.com. Takomo’s site lists both models as in stock, with dispatch in three to six working days.
- UK: sold through the same website; check the price shown for your region at checkout.
Both are available right- or left-handed.
The B1 is the one we’d try
We’d start with the B1, because a low-torque blade that looks this conventional is still rare. At $219 with a 30-day return window, either model is a cheaper way to find out whether low torque suits your stroke than most of the alternatives.
If you missed it, we also looked at Takomo’s new Ignis D2 driver.
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