Miura CB-301 vs Miura MB-101
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CB-301 loft | MB-101 loft | CB-301 lie | MB-101 lie | CB-301 length | MB-101 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 24 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 27 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 34 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 38 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 42 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 47 | 64 | 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-301
- MB-101
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CB-301 is 32° and the MB-101 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-301 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MB-101. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the MB-101 averages 2.1° weaker, with the largest gap at the PW (44° vs 47°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the CB-301 runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the MB-101 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The CB-301 is a players distance iron and the MB-101 a blade iron, so they sit 2 steps 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 MB-101 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-301 is listed as forged cavity back with variable sole and cavity thickness and the MB-101 as forged muscle-back blade. The MB-101'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 2019, 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-101 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the CB-301. 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-301 specs and Miura MB-101 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura CB-301 stronger lofted than the MB-101?
Yes. The Miura CB-301 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the MB-101, 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-301 and MB-101?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 34°). 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-301 or the MB-101?
The Miura 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 MB-101 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Miura CB-301 and MB-101 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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