Miura PP-9003 vs Miura CB-301
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | PP-9003 loft | CB-301 loft | PP-9003 lie | CB-301 lie | PP-9003 length | CB-301 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 60.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 62 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 62.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 63 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 48 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- PP-9003
- CB-301
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the PP-9003 is 32° and the CB-301 is 32°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the CB-301 averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the GW (50° vs 48°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the PP-9003 7-iron sits 1° flatter (61.5° vs 62.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. 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 PP-9003 is listed as forged cavity back with wide sole and the CB-301 as forged cavity back with variable sole and cavity thickness. 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.
There are 8 years between these sets (2011 and 2019), 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.
Which should you choose?
The CB-301 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the PP-9003 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 PP-9003 specs and Miura CB-301 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura PP-9003 stronger lofted than the CB-301?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 32°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Miura PP-9003 and CB-301?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (32° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the GW, and 2 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Are the Miura PP-9003 and CB-301 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Miura PP-9003 and CB-301 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Miura PP-9003 is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the CB-301 62.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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