Miura MB-101 vs Miura MC-502
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MB-101 loft | MC-502 loft | MB-101 lie | MC-502 lie | MB-101 length | MC-502 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 21 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 46 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MB-101
- MC-502
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MB-101 is 34° and the MC-502 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 MC-502 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MB-101. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the MC-502 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 23°). 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.
The MB-101 is a blade iron and the MC-502 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The MC-502 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. 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 MB-101 is listed as forged muscle-back blade and the MC-502 as forged (hand-forged in Himeji, Japan). 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.
The MC-502 came out 3 years after the MB-101, 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 MC-502 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the MB-101 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 MB-101 specs and Miura MC-502 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura MB-101 stronger lofted than the MC-502?
No. The MC-502 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the Miura MB-101, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Miura MB-101 and MC-502?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (34° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura MB-101 or the MC-502?
The MC-502. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Miura MB-101 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Miura MB-101 and MC-502 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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