Miura CB-301 vs Miura TC-201
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CB-301 loft | TC-201 loft | CB-301 lie | TC-201 lie | CB-301 length | TC-201 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 46 | 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
- TC-201
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CB-301 is 32° 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 CB-301 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the TC-201. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the TC-201 averages 1.1° weaker, with the largest gap at the PW (44° vs 46°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 46°; 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 TC-201 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The CB-301 is a players distance iron and the TC-201 a players 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 TC-201 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-301 is listed as forged cavity back with variable sole and cavity thickness 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 came out 1 year after the CB-301, 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 TC-201 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° 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 TC-201 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura CB-301 stronger lofted than the TC-201?
Yes. The Miura CB-301 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the TC-201, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Miura CB-301 and TC-201?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura CB-301 or the TC-201?
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 TC-201 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the Miura CB-301 and TC-201 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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