Miura CB-57 vs Miura TC-201
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | CB-57 loft | TC-201 loft | CB-57 lie | TC-201 lie | CB-57 length | TC-201 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 59 | 60.5 | — | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 59.5 | 61 | — | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60 | 61.5 | — | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 60.5 | 62 | — | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 61 | 62.5 | — | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 61.5 | 63 | — | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 62 | 63.5 | — | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 62.5 | 64 | — | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- CB-57
- TC-201
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the CB-57 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-57. 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-57 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-57 is listed as forged cavity back with progressive weight bar 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.
There are 6 years between these sets (2014 and 2020), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. 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-57 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-57 specs and Miura TC-201 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura CB-57 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-57, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Miura CB-57 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-57 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.
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