Miura MB-001 vs Miura CB-57
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MB-001 loft | CB-57 loft | MB-001 lie | CB-57 lie | MB-001 length | CB-57 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 22 | 59 | 59 | — | — |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 59.5 | 59.5 | — | — |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60 | 60 | — | — |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60.5 | 60.5 | — | — |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 61 | 61 | — | — |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 61.5 | 61.5 | — | — |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 62 | 62 | — | — |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 62.5 | 62.5 | — | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MB-001
- CB-57
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MB-001 is 34° and the CB-57 is 34°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 22°).
The MB-001 is a blade iron and the CB-57 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The CB-57 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The MB-001 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 MB-001 is listed as forged muscle-back blade and the CB-57 as forged cavity back with progressive weight bar. The MB-001's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
The CB-57 came out 1 year after the MB-001, 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 CB-57 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the MB-001. 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 MB-001 specs and Miura CB-57 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura MB-001 stronger lofted than the CB-57?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 34°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Miura MB-001 and CB-57?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (34° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 1 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura MB-001 or the CB-57?
The CB-57. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Miura MB-001 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
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