Miura MB-5005 vs Miura MB-101
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MB-5005 loft | MB-101 loft | MB-5005 lie | MB-101 lie | MB-5005 length | MB-101 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 59 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 59.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 34 | 61 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 38 | 61.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 42 | 62 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 47 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MB-5005
- MB-101
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MB-5005 is 34° and the MB-101 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 (22° vs 21°). Beyond loft, the MB-5005 7-iron sits 1.5° flatter (61° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Compact muscleback irons with minimal offset, thin toplines and the smallest sweet spot — built for shot-shaping over forgiveness. 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 MB-5005 is listed as forged muscle back with redistributed rear weighting and the MB-101 as forged muscle-back blade. 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 MB-101 came out 2 years after the MB-5005, 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 MB-101 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the MB-5005 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-5005 specs and Miura MB-101 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura MB-5005 stronger lofted than the MB-101?
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-5005 and MB-101?
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.
Are the Miura MB-5005 and MB-101 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are blade irons, built for low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Miura MB-5005 and MB-101 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Miura MB-5005 is 61° lie and 37 inches, the MB-101 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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