Equipment
Miura PI-401: Miura adds a distance iron to lineup
Miura irons are renowned for their feel and precision manufacturing, and now golfers of all skill levels looking to experience that feel can do so. The Japanese manufacturer has introduced new Miura PI-401 irons—a fast-faced two-piece iron designed for distance.
Miura PI-401: The details
From the beginning of the design process, the PI-401 irons were developed to offer distance-generating technology without sacrificing the “Miura feel” golfers expect.
“We have created an exceptional iron that goes higher, straighter, and further than any club we’ve ever produced, all while maintaining our family’s standards for design and performance,”
“Using two different materials, we were able to manipulate weight distribution in the PI-401 and introduce a club that is worthy of bearing the Miura name.”
-Shinei Miura, who now leads the factory in Himeji, Japan that bears his family’s name.
The extra ball speed these irons produce is generated thanks to an S35C carbon steel faceplate, which comes in at 3.6mm thick. It’s certainly not the thinnest face in golf, but it helps to generate speed while maintaining a more solid feel without having to resort to thick badges or filling polymers.
As for the rest of the iron, the body is constructed using a cast 8620 steel, and the sole is the widest in the Miura lineup to offer more forgiveness and higher launch. Although the sole is wide, the camber and bounce have been engineered to create less resistance through the turf, thanks to its front-to-back camber along with trailing edge heel and toe relief.
Looks
The iron features a confidence-inspiring look from address while also appealing to golfers that prefer a classic midsized iron profile.
Price, specs, and availability
The Miura PI-401s are available for fittings and pre-sale starting today, February 16th, and are priced at $330 per club in a stock configuration (and right-hand only). They will be available for delivery starting February 22.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Donn Rutkoff
Feb 20, 2021 at 3:46 am
$330 per club????? $330!@#@!@! Yikes. And that includes, what a ride in a Honda race car at Indianapolis???
Edward Bardoe
Feb 17, 2021 at 9:44 am
Another company gets “distance” by changing the markings on the sole, the PW is now the loft of a 9 iron.
jgpl001
Feb 17, 2021 at 6:02 am
Who in God’s name would buy a Miura iron for distance???
Stupid offering
Dave
Feb 17, 2021 at 11:09 am
100% agree! By the time I retire, 3-irons will be 9* and wedges will start at 28*…
Scott Francis
Feb 16, 2021 at 2:22 pm
Jeez whos worse to lefties Miura or Mizuno??
GolfWRX Staff
Feb 16, 2021 at 2:51 pm
Adapt
G
Feb 16, 2021 at 10:10 am
Srixon Z585
stephen
Feb 17, 2021 at 11:31 pm
I guess they are not for the people who are making all of these negative comments on this site, just be happy for what you are hitting, and stop complaining.