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The Miura CB57 irons are some of the most beautiful, best-feeling clubs available. These irons also deliver strong ball flight and pinpoint control to the better player.
Introduction
Playing Miura irons can be a funny experience. What other brand can simultaneously elicit awed reverence from those in the know and inquiries about your “off brand” clubs from the twice-a-year golfer?
Others’ perceptions aside, playing Miura irons is one of the greatest pleasures in golf. It’s a great feeling to head to the course knowing that your clubs were hand made by master craftsmen and built perfectly to your specifications…and that’s all before you even strike a shot with them.
Looks
You’ll be hard pressed to find a players cavity back that’s better looking than the Miura CB57. The top lines are thin, but they have just enough mass to give you confidence at address, and the blade is just long enough to frame the ball perfectly. The shape of the toe and the offset really show the expert craftsmanship of Miura: the toe is slightly squared, but not boxy like other irons. Similarly, there is just as much offset here as on other players irons, but the way it’s blended into the hosel is far superior.
The CB57 irons aren’t just great looking at address, they’re also stunners in the bag. They’re totally understated with minimal stamping or engraving – just a clean, classic look.
Sound & Feel
It is not an exaggeration to say that the Miura CB57 irons are the best feeling irons I’ve ever hit. The feel is soft, but not mushy, crisp, but not click-y or hard.
What really sets Miura apart is the level of feedback you get. If you currently play mass-produced cavity backs or blades, your clubs probably give you a fair idea about where you hit the ball on the face. When you play Miuras, you know exactly where you hit the ball, as in “throw out that impact tape because I can feel everything about impact.” This feedback is what will allow you to really perfect your ball striking because you will be able to distinguish perfect strikes from the merely good.
Performance
The Miura CB57 irons would be worth playing even if they had no significant performance upgrades, but that would not be the Miura way. Though it doesn’t have a fancy name or a bright neon color, there is “visible technology” in the form of the weight bar in the middle of the cavity. What you’ll notice as you look through the set is that the weight bar has more mass lower in the long irons and higher in the short irons. This is done to precisely place the center of gravity so that the long irons are easy to elevate and the short irons maintain a piercing trajectory. It was the strong ball flight in the mid and short irons that I really noticed. The ball seems to totally ignore the wind, yet it still lands softly.
I would be lying if I said that this CoG placement will allow every golfer to successfully play these clubs. You need to have some game to play these, particularly in the long irons, but, in spite of the traditional appearance, there is a surprising amount of forgiveness in these irons. I have hit plenty of middling shots with these clubs that still found the green.
The thing that I most enjoyed about playing these irons is the way that it brings out the shot maker in you. When you stand at address, you know that you have a perfectly blank canvas to work with – the club can deliver any shot you can create. While many clubs only want to do one or two things, these irons are for the player who wants to hit every shot.
Conclusion
Playing Miura irons is an experience that I wish every serious golfer could have. If you love golf equipment, there’s just nothing better. What makes Miura’s latest iron so great is that it really goes beyond their exceptional looks and feel and adds a performance upgrade that makes them more playable for a wider range of golfers.
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Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.
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Without a doubt Miura are “the” clubs. I have 5-PW + 3 wedges of the LH CB and have stopped looking.
Great Video. I am 69 years old and play to an 11 handicap. I hit on average 8-9 greens a round and 10-11 Fairways. I play 3 times a week. I play Ping I-20 irons now. I love the look and quality of The Miura 57. Do you think these clubs are to much for my game and age?
Gary,
I play the PING i25’s, and I found that there is a forgiveness gap, but it’s not huge. If you want to maximize your scoring, I would stick with the PINGs, but if any irons are worth giving up a little forgiveness for, it’s these.
Best,
Matt
I bought my Miura CB57 Black Boron 4-PW + 2 Wedges. 52° K-Grind and 51° Y-Grind.
As for me, this is the best feel club i ever had & i really enjoy everytime i hit my Miura’s.
It’s really forgiving & soft feel which i’m looking for such a long time.
My advice, Shouldn’t try Miura Iron if not prepare to replace one hehe..
Just curious about the CB57’s out of the thick rough. Does the small head size help or hurt out of the thick rough?
I have a set of the PP-9003 and do not like them all that much. The vibration is really bad. Are the CB57’s similar to the PP-9003’s or should i expect a huge jump in feel? I am a 6 index and play a lot. My favorite clubs over the years have been the Mizuno T-zoid II and the Cobra S3 Pro. What the cb57 has in common with both of these are the center bar, which i am firm believer that it is the best way to make a club.
Thanks for your help.
Matt
Matt,
There’s give and take with a smaller head in the rough: less resistance, but also less forgiveness.
I don’t have extensive experience with the PP-9003 irons, so I can’t speak to the difference in feel, only that I love the feel of the CB57’s.
Best,
Matt
I am going to purchase a set of Miura irons and am undecided on the PP model or the new MB57. What are the differences? I am an 8 handicap. Please help me with my decision.
Thank you for your question. We appreciate your readership and that you trust and value our opinion. Unfortunately, we cannot answer any questions about how a given club or shaft or combination might work for you. Not won’t, can’t. No one can. Golf swings and player’s reactions to equipment are unique which is why fitting is so important. We would recommend that you work with a qualified fitter like Club Champion to find the best equipment for your game.
Best,
Matt
Hello, I’ve been looking at these clubs and then tried PXG…..my heart is saying CB57 but my head is with PXG.
Have you tried PXG, how would you rate them?
Darren,
I’ve hit both. If you’re talking about the 0311, they’re not really comparable to the CB57, in my opinion. The CB57 has some forgiveness, but it’s a players club. The 0311 is a forgiving iron more in line with the PING i series. There’s nothing more enjoyable to me than playing a Miura iron, but if you need forgiveness (and most of us do), PXG is a fine choice.
-Matt
Hello: Right now my handicap is a 4.5, I’m currently playing Titleist 710 mb. How would compare the Titleist to the Miura irons in the following areas, forgiveness, distance and overall performance. Please respond. Im considering purchasing a set but, wanted a little bit of guidance and education on these particular irons. Thanks
Michael,
The best guidance would come through a fitting. Find out how the Miuras compare to your current clubs in your hands and see if it’s worth the upgrade.
-Matt
Thanks Matt. I’m located in North Carolina home of the “TARHEELS”… Where is the closest fitting facility located near Raleigh/Durham?
Michael,
What an unfortunate way to speak of your home state.
I would recommend making the drive to the Club Champion locations in either Atlanta or DC. I’m sure there are fitters nearer to you, but none that I have any experience with.
Best,
Matt
I have a better option for you Michael,
Instead of Club Champion, I would make the almost as far trip to Savannah and see Chip Usher at Usher Golf.
One of the most knowledgable fitters I have ever come across!
He takes care of my Miura MB001’s
+1 for Chip Usher ! Awesome guy and knowledge coming out of his ears.
LOL Matt……Were only the second best team in the nation. Thanks for the insight…
Duke huh…Thank You for the comments. The Titleist irons I’m playing are very sound, but like all golfers I’m looking for that competitive edge. Once again Thanks
What is the price of the CB57 4-P?
Where can I find the lofts on each club?
Is there a selection of shafts for the clubs?
Tom,
You would need to inquire about the price and shaft selection through a Miura dealer like Club Champion.
You can find the specs on the Miura website.
-Matt
Matt,
I’m all over the map mb-15’s, 716 cb’s, 716 ap2’s the only thing that I may have resolved is shaft choice, Nippon Modus3 120 S or X, not quite dialed in, but close and which oem’s offer it.
In the Miura line which cavity back head would you recommend for feel and forgiveness?
Love the look of the CB57 but I either practice a lot or I can be gone from the game for weeks on end. What do you suggest?
Raymond,
Especially given the price tag of the Miura’s, my recommendation is to work with a fitter. I believe the Passing Point irons are the most forgiving Miura irons, so that would be a good starting point if that’s a priority.
Best,
Matt
Bought a used Miura CB57 with NSPROMODUS 3 125 stiff flex. My swing speed on driver is just between 85-95 mph. Is this the right shaft for me or just change it to Modus 105 stiff?
Thanks.
Ric,
There’s a lot more to fitting a shaft than swing speed, so I can’t say whether or not the 125 is best for you without seeing you in person. If you’re comfortable swinging it and the results are good, there may not be a reason to change. If you want to know for sure, visit a fitter.
Best,
Matt
How are these compared to the CB-1008? I am a mid handicapper (15) and i game the 1008s. They might be an aggressive club for me(since im a mid handicap) but they are beautiful and feel out of this word. I hit my average 4 iron 185ish but i will take a loss on distance for accuracy and a great looking/feeling club anyday. Would these be our or my league in your own opinion even though if i was going to purchase them i would go get fitted first. Before my cb1008’s i played titleist ap2 and nike vapor pro combos.
Mark,
I think the CB57 is less forgiving than the CB-1008, but not by a huge margin. If you’re comfortable with the 1008, I’m sure you could adapt to the 57.
Best,
Matt
Matt,
Any thoughts on the CB-57, CB-501 or even the new MC-501’s and how they compare? I currently play a Wishon Golf 550C iron but I’m contemplating making a change. I hit the CB- 501’s a few weeks ago and compared to my Wishon 7 iron, was hitting it about 15 yards further. Had a KBS C-Taper Lite shaft in the 501 as well. I’m intrigued by the new MC – 501’s but haven’t played them yet.
Drew,
I don’t have any experience with the CB-501, but Bill did review them here: https://pluggedingolf.com/miura-cb-501-irons-review/
I haven’t hit the MC-501, but I hope to in the near future.
Best,
Matt
Matt, You seemed to really like these irons years ago. From a technology standpoint, am I missing out by playing these as opposed to a current model? Or do you still feel like even today you’d get a lot out of these irons. Thanks
Ryan,
Are you asking about current Miura irons or current irons more broadly?
Best,
Matt
More broadly. Like would a player get more out of the current line of irons out (Mizuno, Honma, TaylorMade) than from an older version like this? Thanks.
Ryan,
For most OEMs, I think jumping forward 5 years or more will yield a small but potentially noticeable gain in forgiveness. However I don’t think that’s true when you look at OEMs like Miura because there isn’t any technology in the irons. That’s not a knock, but there’s no real comparison between a modern multi-piece, multi-material iron and a traditional forged iron in terms of technical advancements.
Best,
Matt
Matt, looking a very nice set of CB57’s online. Currently using Srixon Z-765s. 4 handicap. Am I sacrificing much? Is the feel worth it?
Justin,
There’s not going to be a massive difference in performance between the two sets. Whether or not the feel is worth it is a very subjective question. I would suggest that if you’re a gearhead, you should own a set of Miuras at least once to scratch the itch and find out for yourself if they’re special to you.
-Matt
6 years later … Is this still the best feeling iron you’ve ever hit?
Jonathan,
The CB57 is certainly among the best feeling irons I’ve hit, but I don’t think it stands alone. I enjoyed the CB-1008. Some older Mizunos have been great. I’ve liked some of Callaway’s recent players irons.
Best,
Matt
Thanks for the response Matt. I ordered a set of the CB57 used from ebay based on reading your review among others a week ago. They came in today. I really wasn’t sure if I was good enough for them, but as you said, everyone needs to scratch that itch at least once. I’m maybe a 10 or 12 handicap with a pretty bad short game, decently long hitter. They have S300 shafts in them, which I really wouldn’t have thought would be a good shaft for me. I took them out and hit about 50 balls with them and hit them like a dream. 40 perfect and 10 decent (with no sh#$%’s, which I’ve been fighting recently – maddening!). I might go out tomorrow and sh@#$ every one of them, but at least for one night I felt like a pro hitting pro-level clubs. I really enjoy your content and interaction. Thanks again.
I am looking all over eBay and I am landing on the CB57, CB1008, or CB501’s. There aren’t many of them! Seeing that you feel like the 765s and these won’t yield much difference for a 4 or 5 capper makes me think I need to scratch the itch…if I can find a good set. Thanks Matt!
Just bought a set of CB57s on Ebay. They are awesome. Not as forgiving as my Ping i210s, but they feel amazing on the ones I hit well and I like the feedback of knowing where I hit it on the face when I don’t hit it as well. The top line is thick enough to give some confidence. I tried the CB 501s too and found the 57s to be more forgiving and better through the turf on my swing.
Go Duke! I love your MacKenzie, Matt!
Thanks!