Miura CB-1008 vs Miura TC-201
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CB-1008 loft | TC-201 loft | CB-1008 lie | TC-201 lie | CB-1008 length | TC-201 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 59 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 59.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 60.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 61 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 61.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 62 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CB-1008
- TC-201
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CB-1008 is 34° and the TC-201 is 33°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the TC-201 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CB-1008. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the TC-201 averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (22° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° 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.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The CB-1008 is listed as one-piece forged cavity back with weight bar and wide sole and the TC-201 as forged (hand-forged in Himeji, Japan). 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 TC-201 arrived 3 years after the CB-1008, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 34° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The TC-201 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° 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 TC-201 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura CB-1008 stronger lofted than the TC-201?
No. The TC-201 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Miura CB-1008, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Miura CB-1008 and TC-201?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and all 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Miura CB-1008 and TC-201 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Miura CB-1008 and TC-201 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Miura CB-1008 is 61° lie and 37 inches, the TC-201 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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