Miura PP-9003 vs Miura CB-57
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | PP-9003 loft | CB-57 loft | PP-9003 lie | CB-57 lie | PP-9003 length | CB-57 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | — | 22 | — | 59 | — | — |
| 4 | 22 | 24 | 60 | 59.5 | 38.5 | — |
| 5 | 25 | 27 | 60.5 | 60 | 38 | — |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 61 | 60.5 | 37.5 | — |
| 7 | 32 | 34 | 61.5 | 61 | 37 | — |
| 8 | 36 | 38 | 62 | 61.5 | 36.5 | — |
| 9 | 40 | 42 | 62.5 | 62 | 36 | — |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 63 | 62.5 | 35.75 | — |
| GW | 50 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- PP-9003
- CB-57
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the PP-9003 is 32° and the CB-57 is 34°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the PP-9003 should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the CB-57. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the CB-57 averages 2° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the CB-57 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61.5° vs 61°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the PP-9003 runs 4-iron to GW (8 clubs), the CB-57 3-iron to PW (8 clubs).
The PP-9003 is a players distance iron and the CB-57 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The PP-9003 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The CB-57 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The PP-9003 is listed as forged cavity back with wide sole and the CB-57 as forged cavity back with progressive weight bar. 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-57 came out 3 years after the PP-9003, 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-57 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the PP-9003. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Miura PP-9003 specs and Miura CB-57 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura PP-9003 stronger lofted than the CB-57?
Yes. The Miura PP-9003 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the CB-57, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Miura PP-9003 and CB-57?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (32° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 4-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura PP-9003 or the CB-57?
The Miura PP-9003. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The CB-57 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
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