Miura MC-501 vs Miura MC-502
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MC-501 loft | MC-502 loft | MC-501 lie | MC-502 lie | MC-501 length | MC-502 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 59 | 60.5 | 39 | 39 |
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 59.5 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 60 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 60.5 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 33 | 61 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 37 | 61.5 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 41 | 62 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 62.5 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MC-501
- MC-502
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MC-501 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 MC-501. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the MC-502 averages 0.9° stronger, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (22° vs 21°). 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.
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 MC-501 is listed as forged muscle cavity and the MC-502 as forged (hand-forged in Himeji, Japan). The MC-501's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
There are 4 years between these sets (2018 and 2022), 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 MC-502 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the MC-501 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 MC-501 specs and Miura MC-502 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura MC-501 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 MC-501, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Miura MC-501 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 3-iron, and 7 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Miura MC-501 and MC-502 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.
Do the Miura MC-501 and MC-502 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Miura MC-501 is 61° lie and 37 inches, the MC-502 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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