By Leonard Finkel
Miura Golf introduced two new irons, the CB-1008 cavity-back and the CB-2008. Both are forged from a billet of soft carbon steel. Each club is individually hand-crafted and will never be mass produced, a reflection of generations of steel-making skill and passion. This attention to detail is demonstrated in the new Miura branding, which now reflects the clean and sleek lines of a Miura club.
The CB-1008 features a wider sole (19mm on the 7-iron) which significantly contributes to the iron’s playability and forgiveness. That weight distribution in the sole, combined with a lower center of gravity delivers forgiveness and increased launch angles, especially in the middle and long irons. “Being able to deliver the feel and performance generally only associated with a Blade iron makes the CB-1008 a natural choice in the players’ iron category,” says Bill Holowaty, COO of Miura Golf. “A wider sole and a precise distribution of weight are design characteristics which enhance the playability of this iron.”
The CB 2008 mid-sized head is the first composite body iron produced exclusively at Miura’s Himeji, Japan factory. Technological advancements have enabled Miura to integrate a forged face (just 4mm thick) with a SUS composite pocket cavity-back. The result is an iron that delivers a performance unseen in any previous Miura irons.
The evolution of the sweet spot power bridge is vital to this process. In the 5-through-8-iron, this unique design allows the pocket cavity to perform consistently throughout the entire set while delivering Miura’s renowned feel. The 9-iron and PW are a one-piece soft iron forged cavity-back structure so you can take dead aim at pins. Two power bridges added to the back of the face at the impact area, deliver a soft and centered feel. The CB 2008 boasts a deeper center of gravity, adding a level of forgiveness that will appeal to golfers of all skill levels. Enhancing the playability is Miura’s widest iron sole ever, (20mm in the 7-iron) allowing for more solid contact on shots from all types of lies and conditions.
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.