Miura MC-501 vs Miura MB-101
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MC-501 loft | MB-101 loft | MC-501 lie | MB-101 lie | MC-501 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 | 46 | 47 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MC-501
- MB-101
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MC-501 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°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the MC-501 7-iron sits 1.5° flatter (61° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The MC-501 is a players iron and the MB-101 a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The MC-501 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 MC-501 is listed as forged muscle cavity 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 1 year after the MC-501, 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?
Loft differences between the MC-501 and MB-101 run in both directions rather than shifting the whole set one way, so the choice comes down to shaping, feel and gapping at the ends of the set rather than outright distance.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Miura MC-501 specs and Miura MB-101 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura MC-501 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 MC-501 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 2 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura MC-501 or the MB-101?
The Miura MC-501. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The MB-101 is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Miura MC-501 and MB-101 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Miura MC-501 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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