Miura CB-1008 vs Miura CB-2008
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CB-1008 loft | CB-2008 loft | CB-1008 lie | CB-2008 lie | CB-1008 length | CB-2008 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | — | 59 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 24 | — | 59.5 | — | 38.5 | — |
| 5 | 27 | 25 | 60 | 60 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 61 | 61 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 62 | 62 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 45 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CB-1008
- CB-2008
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CB-1008 is 34° and the CB-2008 is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the CB-2008 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CB-1008. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the CB-2008 averages 2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (27° vs 25°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the CB-1008 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the CB-2008 5-iron to PW (6 clubs).
The CB-1008 is a players iron and the CB-2008 a game improvement iron, so they sit 2 steps apart on the forgiveness scale. The CB-2008 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The CB-1008 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The CB-1008 is listed as one-piece forged cavity back with weight bar and wide sole and the CB-2008 as two-piece forged face welded to a stainless composite pocket cavity (5-8); one-piece forged (9-PW). With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
Both sets were introduced in 2017, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Miura designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The CB-2008 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the CB-1008 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Miura CB-1008 specs and Miura CB-2008 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura CB-1008 stronger lofted than the CB-2008?
No. The CB-2008 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the Miura CB-1008, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Miura CB-1008 and CB-2008?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 5-iron, and all 6 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura CB-1008 or the CB-2008?
The CB-2008. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Miura CB-1008 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Miura CB-1008 and CB-2008 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61° lie and 37 inches long.
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