Miura MC-502 vs Miura CB-302
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | MC-502 loft | CB-302 loft | MC-502 lie | CB-302 lie | MC-502 length | CB-302 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | — | 60.5 | — | 39 | — |
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 32 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 48 | — | 64 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- MC-502
- CB-302
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the MC-502 is 33° and the CB-302 is 32°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the CB-302 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the MC-502. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the CB-302 averages 1.1° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (46° vs 44°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the MC-502 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the CB-302 4-iron to GW (8 clubs).
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.
Both heads are listed as forged (hand-forged in Himeji, Japan). 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 CB-302 came out 1 year after the MC-502, 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-302 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the MC-502 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-502 specs and Miura CB-302 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura MC-502 stronger lofted than the CB-302?
No. The CB-302 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 33° for the Miura MC-502, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Miura MC-502 and CB-302?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the PW, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Miura MC-502 and CB-302 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-502 and CB-302 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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