Miura CB-2008 vs Miura MB-5005
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CB-2008 loft | MB-5005 loft | CB-2008 lie | MB-5005 lie | CB-2008 length | MB-5005 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 22 | — | 59 | — | 39 |
| 4 | — | 24 | — | 59.5 | — | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 27 | 60 | 60 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 34 | 61 | 61 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 38 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 42 | 62 | 62 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CB-2008
- MB-5005
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CB-2008 is 32° and the MB-5005 is 34°, 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 MB-5005. Across the 6 clubs both sets share, the MB-5005 averages 2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 5-iron (25° vs 27°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; 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-2008 runs 5-iron to PW (6 clubs), the MB-5005 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The CB-2008 is a game improvement iron and the MB-5005 a blade iron, so they sit 3 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 MB-5005 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The CB-2008 is listed as two-piece forged face welded to a stainless composite pocket cavity (5-8); one-piece forged (9-PW) and the MB-5005 as forged muscle back with redistributed rear weighting. The MB-5005's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
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 MB-5005 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the CB-2008. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Miura CB-2008 specs and Miura MB-5005 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura CB-2008 stronger lofted than the MB-5005?
Yes. The Miura CB-2008 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the MB-5005, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Miura CB-2008 and MB-5005?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 34°). 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-2008 or the MB-5005?
The Miura CB-2008. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The MB-5005 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Miura CB-2008 and MB-5005 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61° lie and 37 inches long.
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