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Hey folks, wanted to wrote a quick review as I've recently purchased a set of Miura MB 001 irons (total vanity purchase to be honest, I really didnt need them at all but was always curious about Miura after having read the love fest on these forums) and put them against my Srixon 745/945s. Note: I have the 545 in long irons - yes they are a different iron and yes I will be mainly focusing on the 745 and 945 to be fair in comparison
New set:
Miura MB 001, 0.5" over standard, DG S300
Old set:
Srixon 545 4-5iron, 745 6-7 iron, 945 8-PW
Game:
Used to play well with a 3-hcp, now more like a 9-14 due to lack of practice. Fast swing, can hit the ball a long way but not always accurate. Digger more than sweeper with a full swing and a somewhat aggressive transition. Short game is terrible, iron play mediocre to good and driving pretty solid but I like to go wild from time to time.
Looks:
Miura wins out here flat out. While the Srixons are lovely designed and the x45 series is a lot more pleasing than the x65 series, the Miuras are just timeless. Lack of logos, very classic lines and a nice satin sheen to all of them. Head wise they are very compact and seem a little more boxy and square than the Srixons. Srixons are longer heel to toe and more of a tear drop shape while the Miuras are more square all around and less rounded near the toe box. Short irons are almost a wash with almost the same size while long irons are definitely smaller footprint on the Miuras. Top line is definitely thinner (from the 8 iron down almost the same) but getting more think in the long ones in the Miura. Frankly cant imagine anyone playing anything less than a 5-iron as they are getting very knife-y...
Feel:
Miura is slightly ahead on this one. The Srixons are some of the best feeling irons around, so there's little upside. That said, the Miuras feel very solid. It's not the "orgasmic" feeling people make it out to be on this forum (not sure any iron is) but when you hit one flush, it's hard to describe. Thick is probably most like it. Doesnt feel as mushy as a Mizuno and definitely not super soft but just a solid thick malleable piece of metal hitting a ball. Really good and a tick above the Srixons. The Srixons are a little more clicky (esp the 545s) and feel a little more hollow... but not by much
Forgiveness:
The Miuras have a pre-ground front edge, so there's less digging than previous irons. That said, the Srixons here are in a class of their own with the V-Sole. Initially I really dug some kid graves with the Miuras and was like "wtf just happened here!?!" as I am used to having a lot of help with the V-sole and just throwing the club into the ground and having it bounce back up... they still dig if you're not careful. Forgiveness wise I was somewhat impressed by the Miuras for pure blades, but a blade is a blade is a blade - you're only getting so much help. Srixon definitely has the upper hand here and for long irons, it's not even a contest.
Getting more used to them, the Ms are nice out of longer grass and once you know how to handle, they feel like they're just able to slice through the ground (almost like a scalpel) vs having a streamlined plow if you will. Neither sting and both will let you know if you hit them flush or not, with the Ms having a slightly more precise feedback feel
Distance wise I dont think there's much in it either way. Both lose distance when mishit (the Ms more so than the Srixons, esp in the longer irons where the tungsten plug comes in handy) but the Ms are slightly more severe in their loss. I get the sense they dont like to be "forced" / swung hard. The easier I swing the better results get, whereas the Srixons can be handled more aggressively
Overall:
I like both sets and will happily rotate between them and can provide an update once the honeymoon is over. For now I'll focus on the Miuras to get a better feel and acquaintance with them. I like them quite a lot and can see them growing on me. They are definitely a step up in craftsmanship and have a slightly better feel. In the short term : it was a vanity purchase that I dont regret. Is the feel, workability or looks alone worth the significant mark-up? I'm not sure if it is for most people to be honest, especially since Srixons are such a steal. But I'll use them exclusively for a period to truly get the difference and report back
Any questions, let me know!
New set:
Miura MB 001, 0.5" over standard, DG S300
Old set:
Srixon 545 4-5iron, 745 6-7 iron, 945 8-PW
Game:
Used to play well with a 3-hcp, now more like a 9-14 due to lack of practice. Fast swing, can hit the ball a long way but not always accurate. Digger more than sweeper with a full swing and a somewhat aggressive transition. Short game is terrible, iron play mediocre to good and driving pretty solid but I like to go wild from time to time.
Looks:
Miura wins out here flat out. While the Srixons are lovely designed and the x45 series is a lot more pleasing than the x65 series, the Miuras are just timeless. Lack of logos, very classic lines and a nice satin sheen to all of them. Head wise they are very compact and seem a little more boxy and square than the Srixons. Srixons are longer heel to toe and more of a tear drop shape while the Miuras are more square all around and less rounded near the toe box. Short irons are almost a wash with almost the same size while long irons are definitely smaller footprint on the Miuras. Top line is definitely thinner (from the 8 iron down almost the same) but getting more think in the long ones in the Miura. Frankly cant imagine anyone playing anything less than a 5-iron as they are getting very knife-y...
Feel:
Miura is slightly ahead on this one. The Srixons are some of the best feeling irons around, so there's little upside. That said, the Miuras feel very solid. It's not the "orgasmic" feeling people make it out to be on this forum (not sure any iron is) but when you hit one flush, it's hard to describe. Thick is probably most like it. Doesnt feel as mushy as a Mizuno and definitely not super soft but just a solid thick malleable piece of metal hitting a ball. Really good and a tick above the Srixons. The Srixons are a little more clicky (esp the 545s) and feel a little more hollow... but not by much
Forgiveness:
The Miuras have a pre-ground front edge, so there's less digging than previous irons. That said, the Srixons here are in a class of their own with the V-Sole. Initially I really dug some kid graves with the Miuras and was like "wtf just happened here!?!" as I am used to having a lot of help with the V-sole and just throwing the club into the ground and having it bounce back up... they still dig if you're not careful. Forgiveness wise I was somewhat impressed by the Miuras for pure blades, but a blade is a blade is a blade - you're only getting so much help. Srixon definitely has the upper hand here and for long irons, it's not even a contest.
Getting more used to them, the Ms are nice out of longer grass and once you know how to handle, they feel like they're just able to slice through the ground (almost like a scalpel) vs having a streamlined plow if you will. Neither sting and both will let you know if you hit them flush or not, with the Ms having a slightly more precise feedback feel
Distance wise I dont think there's much in it either way. Both lose distance when mishit (the Ms more so than the Srixons, esp in the longer irons where the tungsten plug comes in handy) but the Ms are slightly more severe in their loss. I get the sense they dont like to be "forced" / swung hard. The easier I swing the better results get, whereas the Srixons can be handled more aggressively
Overall:
I like both sets and will happily rotate between them and can provide an update once the honeymoon is over. For now I'll focus on the Miuras to get a better feel and acquaintance with them. I like them quite a lot and can see them growing on me. They are definitely a step up in craftsmanship and have a slightly better feel. In the short term : it was a vanity purchase that I dont regret. Is the feel, workability or looks alone worth the significant mark-up? I'm not sure if it is for most people to be honest, especially since Srixons are such a steal. But I'll use them exclusively for a period to truly get the difference and report back
Any questions, let me know!
