Miura PP-9003 vs Miura IC-601
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | PP-9003 loft | IC-601 loft | PP-9003 lie | IC-601 lie | PP-9003 length | IC-601 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 22 | 60 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 25 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 28 | 61 | 61 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 31 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 35 | 62 | 62 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 63 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | 50 | 63.5 | 63 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- PP-9003
- IC-601
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the PP-9003 is 32° and the IC-601 is 31°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the IC-601 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the PP-9003. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the IC-601 averages 0.2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (32° vs 31°).
The PP-9003 is a players distance iron and the IC-601 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The IC-601 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The PP-9003 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
The PP-9003 is listed as forged cavity back with wide sole and the IC-601 as inner cavity design with back weight screw. 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 6 years between these sets (2011 and 2017), 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 32° to 31°.
Which should you choose?
The IC-601 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° 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 IC-601 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Miura PP-9003 stronger lofted than the IC-601?
No. The IC-601 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 32° for the Miura PP-9003, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Miura PP-9003 and IC-601?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (32° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 2 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Miura PP-9003 or the IC-601?
The IC-601. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The Miura PP-9003 is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Miura PP-9003 and IC-601 have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 61.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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