Miura CB-1008 vs Miura CB-301
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CB-1008 loft | CB-301 loft | CB-1008 lie | CB-301 lie | CB-1008 length | CB-301 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | — | 59 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 24 | 22 | 59.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 | 60 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 60.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 61 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 61.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 62 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 44 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CB-1008
- CB-301
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CB-1008 is 34° and the CB-301 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-301 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CB-1008. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the CB-301 averages 2.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (47° vs 44°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the CB-1008 7-iron sits 1.5° flatter (61° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the CB-1008 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the CB-301 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
The CB-1008 is a players iron and the CB-301 a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The CB-301 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. 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-301 as forged cavity back with variable sole and cavity thickness. 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.
The CB-301 came out 2 years after the CB-1008, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The CB-301 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° 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-301 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura CB-1008 stronger lofted than the CB-301?
No. The CB-301 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-301?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the PW, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura CB-1008 or the CB-301?
The CB-301. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The Miura CB-1008 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Miura CB-1008 and CB-301 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Miura CB-1008 is 61° lie and 37 inches, the CB-301 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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