Equipment
2 GolfWRXers put 4 Miura iron models to TrackMan test
Equipment expert Brian Knudson and WRXer Jackson Elliott had a chance to put four Miura iron models to the test.
See their thoughts on the Miura club testing below, as well as their TrackMan data. For all heads, Knudson used the Project X 6.0, and Jackson used the Ping AWT 2.0. Knudson is an 8.8 handicap, and Jackson is a 16. All clubs were 6-irons.
MC-501
BN: I love the look of blades, but know they don’t fit my skill level. These looked great with a small footprint, topline, and squared off toe. The back “muscle” has a great look that grabs your attention. The feel of the 501 is Miura soft and very solid. Responsiveness is phenomenal, you can really tell where on the face you made contact. For some reason this was the iron I had the tightest dispersion with, we couldn’t figure out what made that happen!
JE: I thought the 501s looked pretty good, they seemed a little boxier than I’m used to, but the top-down view was by no means a turn-off. The ball exploded off the head when I managed to find center face, but I hit more bad shots than good. Definitely a far cry in terms of forgiveness compared to my game improvement irons, but the extra distance I gained almost makes me think the decreased accuracy is worth it.
IC-601
BN: This is the iron that I was not sure of its identity. It is overall a small profile but has a good amount off offset. Ball speed was great and it might have been the longest of the bunch. I was surprised that the feel was so soft as most hollow designs have a bit of clickiness to them. These were the longest for me by a slight margin and were one of the higher launching heads.
JE: The top ridge of the head looked a little too thick and boxy to me. It was a little distracting at first, but I got used to it after a few swings. I thought the club performed very well. The carry was longer than I was expecting, and I was able to put it near the middle fairway more times than not. In terms of performance, I think this would be the most likely to find its way into my bag.
CB 1008
BN: I have hit these irons previously and they are a great feeling iron. I was very impressed with how soft these irons are, maybe even softer than the MC-501. These irons are great looking as well with the sharper toe and slightly larger footprint than the MC-501. These didn’t blow me away with wild distance or ballspeed numbers, but that isn’t what they were intended for. They are just a really good players iron. The only negative thing I could say would be that they mute a little too much and you have a harder time deciphering where you made contact on the face.
JE: I thought both the 1008 and 2008 looked great, and I’d willingly put either set in my bag right now. I had a very hard time feeling any major differences between the two, but both clubs felt good in my hands. The 2008s seemed to be a bit more forgiving when it came to mishits, and the trackman numbers tended to corroborate that. My carry numbers for both clubs were nearly identical, but a few yards longer than I expected them to be.
CB 2008
BN: These are the big brother to the CB-1008 and they have a slightly more rounded shape. I actually like a slightly more rounded toe, so these fit my eye well. Upon the first impact you can tell these have way more power than the 1008, ball feels like it flies off the face. Forgiveness is far better allowing much better numbers on off center hits. Feel is a slight bit lacking, but for a club of its design really good.
JE: (See previous response)
Dispersion plots, trajectories
Knudson’s dispersion
Knudson’s trajectory
Elliot’s dispersion
Eliot’s trajectory
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
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What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Chris Hansen
Jan 4, 2019 at 11:16 am
I always found that my Miuras tour blades had way too much spin.. They are beautiful clubs, with a sweet feel. I played their tour blades for two seasons.
Sean
Dec 21, 2018 at 9:47 am
Think it would be helpful to look at each players Dynamic loft. This will explain smash factor difference, launch difference, and spin difference.
Furthermore, can anyone confirm the loft of the MC-501 that was tested? Standard is 30*
gticlay
Dec 21, 2018 at 3:29 am
I’m still gaming a set of i3 blades, which I hit long and high, or low, or whatever. I really like them. But I lust after a set of Miura irons. The more simple Miura are all so nice looking I have a tough time knowing which ones I would want. I think I would want a set of the CB-1008 but to me it’s really disappointing they don’t have the cool Miura logo like the MC-501’s do so I’d want to order my set with that on them instead of the MG logo (yuck!). Also, do you have any idea what the bounce is? I would expect a master iron head builder would have a couple of different forgings with different bounce so they can build a set with more loft but still the right bounce – any idea how that works? It also looks like the clubs might be a little upright for both testers – what do you think Bryan and Jackson – were the “lefts” a product of that and were you hitting off mats or a grass range? Honestly, I don’t think there is a chance at all I’ll ever get a set, but it’s fun to dream about them!
Real
Dec 24, 2018 at 4:48 pm
The M logo Miura is actually geared for the foreign market for easy one-word brand identification, and the MG logo Miura Giken are the real Japanese ones that you should properly lust after
Miuralovechild
Feb 18, 2019 at 1:35 am
I had the MG logo removed by Jim Kronus on my 1008’s. Then I laser etched the other logo on them.
Martin Looth Or King
Dec 21, 2018 at 1:56 am
Looks like a 1996 ‘Zuno T-Zoid.
Prut
Dec 26, 2018 at 4:47 pm
My thought exactly
rex235
Dec 20, 2018 at 3:17 am
Are all of these Miura iron models RH Only?
Just checking.
Jack
Dec 19, 2018 at 10:05 pm
Jackson hits stingers all day it seems. Very low launch for a 6 iron, and also really good distance too.
JB
Dec 19, 2018 at 8:19 pm
Miura feel is second to none! They don’t always look good in trackman numbers, but they certainly look good, feel unbelievable and perform on the golf course.
smz
Dec 19, 2018 at 8:56 pm
yes yees yeeees… i could fall in love with the mc-501’s… they are sooo beautiful i would be proud to bag them in my WITB of performance clubs on the golf course….
Barrett Holman
Dec 19, 2018 at 4:27 pm
I like the honesty here – would have been easy to fanboy the feel here. I’ve never hit a set, but nice to hear that they might not be the second coming. Good anecdotes. Would like to know which set would go in either persons bag in the end.
Kyle
Dec 19, 2018 at 2:40 pm
Is the TM setup/aligned correctly or are both testers playing a decent hook?
Tom
Dec 19, 2018 at 2:20 pm
WOW!! These clubs are so much better that anything else ever made!! Uncle Rico says he will bet he can hit the 5 iron over them there mountains!!!
Hahaha all irons are the same, even “open models” you can get from the foundries….there is nothing new!! same ole same ole repackaged so Sellers can Sell em!
Crazy About Golf
Dec 19, 2018 at 3:30 pm
If only Uncle Rico had those clubs back in ’82……he’d have gone pro, made millions of dollars.
steve
Dec 19, 2018 at 3:44 pm
I am guessing that you have never hit these…
EC3
Dec 20, 2018 at 8:16 am
Hmmm…the MC-501’s look a LOT like my Taylormade TP MB’s from way back when. Still playing them and still loving them. Miura may be on to something here.
I guess it’s true that the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Graham
Dec 19, 2018 at 12:59 pm
What are the lofts of each 6-iron?
steve
Dec 19, 2018 at 3:43 pm
IC-601 = 28*
CB-2008 = 28*
CB-1008 = 27*
MC-501 = 27*
Johnny
Jan 11, 2019 at 8:57 am
Not correct! The lofts for a 6-iron are:
30 -> MC 501
28 -> IC 601
30 -> CB 1008
28 -> CB 2008
Source: https://miuragolf.com/products/
CoopScoop12
Dec 19, 2018 at 12:52 pm
Just a small editing comment. Knudson would be BK not BN. Sorry for being picky but I would want to be aware.
ogo
Dec 19, 2018 at 12:30 pm
The difference in these irons is the location of the CofG… and the rest is cosmetic differences. Identical zinc die-cast models would have done just as well… except for the ego conflict.
MP-4
Dec 19, 2018 at 1:09 pm
Baloney.
They are all hand made and designed by a master.
More like the ogo conflict.
Miura – The Quest for the Perfect Golf Club | Adventures in Golf Season 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rGIqMToeFg
smz
Dec 19, 2018 at 9:00 pm
… and you deserve the perfect clubs for your WITB arsenal of potent weapons… and scare the begeezus out of your playing buddies…. hand made clubs that reek of the masters artistry and admiration…
MP-4
Dec 20, 2018 at 5:35 pm
Have some respect.
It’s about supporting an artist and craftsman who has dedicated his life to building quality irons.
He has differentiated his products with the spin welded hosel, forging process, beautiful designs, etc.
What is the benefit of disparaging him by equating what Miura produces with any old cheap crap off of the shelf? A TV dinner is not the same thing as a home cooked meal even though you could argue they have the same calories, fat, carbs, etc. Golf is about fun and appreciation, not ego trips and criticism.
We need more Mr. Miuras.
Dave
Dec 21, 2018 at 9:44 am
What a great comment. Could not say it better.
Benny
Dec 21, 2018 at 10:12 am
I am with MP-4. Buy and play what you like.. i am not a fan of Miura but to each their own. Enough of the crying and yammering about yourselves. You all act like you discovered gold with your facts and useless information. Tis was a nice article and good comments on what these players thought. Thank you Wrx
Funkaholic
Dec 19, 2018 at 2:19 pm
Why are idiots always defending their cast clubs with this nonsense? If you like your clubs just say that, you sound insecure.
Dan
Dec 19, 2018 at 12:04 pm
Most noticeable part of article: Jackson’s spin numbers are completely unplayable! Averaging nearly 60 feet of roll with a six iron?
Crazy About Golf
Dec 19, 2018 at 3:28 pm
Was just thinking that. Another thing that jumps out is that JE has lower swing speed than BN, yet BN’s ball speed is higher and launch is much lower. One could attribute that to better smash factor (>1.4 as shown on the chart); however, I find it hard to believe that a 16 handicap is striking the ball that much better than an 8.8…..moreover, guys on the PGA Tour don’t even achieve a smash factor that high on a 6-iron. Something is off…..that or BN was hitting something longer than a 6 iron.
Crazy About Golf
Dec 19, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Sorry…..just realized I mangled that whole thing. Should have been:
JE has lower swing speed than BN, yet JE’s ball speed is higher and launch is much lower. One could attribute that to better smash factor (>1.4 as shown on the chart) which would produce longer distance; however, I find it hard to believe that a 16 handicap is striking the ball that much better than an 8.8…..moreover, guys on the PGA Tour don’t even achieve a smash factor that high on a 6-iron. Something is off…..that or JE was hitting something longer than a 6 iron.
Skip
Dec 19, 2018 at 4:32 pm
It’s possible that the 8 hdcp is in a less ideal impact position, possibly a little scoopy, hence the higher launch and lower smash. Maybe the 16 compresses it a little better just isn’t as good a player.
Kyle
Dec 19, 2018 at 4:51 pm
I don’t think hes striking it better, I think he’s hitting a consistent low hooded hook, hence the lower peak height, lower spin, higher smash, and sometimes ending up 30yrds+ left
Brandon
Dec 19, 2018 at 10:29 pm
I’d tend to agree with Kyle. That looks like the flight of a 6 iron I try to hit into the wind.
Thomas A
Dec 20, 2018 at 10:57 am
Just further proves that a lesson will do him better than expensive clubs.
A. Commoner
Dec 19, 2018 at 11:06 am
Nicely written article. Well stated observations in meaningful language. With that said, I wish I had all models cited!
Bogeypro
Dec 19, 2018 at 10:31 am
Dispersion was surprisingly tight between all of them. It’s the Indian not the arrow.
Those cb look like mp18 sc.
Skip
Dec 19, 2018 at 4:30 pm
Except the CB1008’s came out way before MP18.
Kyle
Dec 19, 2018 at 9:27 am
Would be nice to know which actual club they hit for the trackman numbers (looks like maybe 7i for Kudson and 5i for Jackson?) and compare it to what they’re currently gaming. That said, I’m pretty sure Miura is the reason that didn’t happen.
Ben Alberstadt
Dec 19, 2018 at 10:44 am
6-iron, both. Meant to include that in the article. It’s been adjusted. Thanks, Kyle.