Katsuhiro Miura started forging irons in Himeji, Japan in 1957, and for most of that time the company's reputation was built entirely on blades. The PI-402 changes that. It's a players distance iron, which means Miura took the forgiveness-oriented design that defines this category and ran it through their forging process. The result is a club built to compete on distance and miss-hit tolerance while still looking like something a serious player would carry.
At 30 degrees in the 7-iron, the PI-402 sits in sensible middle ground. Stronger than a traditional players iron by a few degrees, yes, but well short of the loft-jacked numbers that define full game improvement sets. The PW at 43 degrees confirms the intent. Miura isn't trying to pad yardages by quietly borrowing loft from the next club down the line.
For a company with Miura's reputation, releasing something this forgiving is a deliberate move. The PI-402 is not a blade that got softer around the edges. It's an honest players distance iron built by people who know what better players actually care about.
Miura PI-402 Irons: Key Specs
- Category
- Players Distance
- Set makeup
- 4-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 30 degrees
- Loft range
- 21 to 43 degrees
- Model year
- 2026
Loft Specifications
| 4i | 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0° | 23.0° | 26.0° | 30.0° | 34.0° | 38.0° | 43.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
About the Miura PI-402
The PI-402 uses a cavity back construction to move mass to the perimeter, which gives it more consistent ball speed and trajectory on shots that miss the center of the face. Miura's forging process runs through the whole set, and that matters more here than in a typical players distance iron. You can feel the difference at impact, a dense, controlled response that most cast alternatives in this category don't produce. The offset is modest and the topline is restrained. At address, it reads like a players iron that happens to carry slightly more mass behind the face. Miura's customer for the PI-402 cares about how the club looks in the bag and over the ball, and this one delivers on both counts.
Loft Analysis
The Miura PI-402's 7-iron is lofted at 30° - near-traditional - close to the classic 32-34° benchmark. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 150-160 yards. The 5-iron (23°) to 7-iron gap of 7° is well-gapped, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 43° provides a conventional loft window that pairs cleanly with a 50-52° gap wedge.
Who Should Play the Miura PI-402?
- ✓Mid-handicap players who want a consistent shot pattern without giving up the look and feel of a quality forged iron.
- ✓Someone moving up from a game improvement set who is ready to take more deliberate control over trajectory and shot shape.
- ✓A better player who has been gaming blades and wants more forgiveness on off-center strikes without switching to something that looks generic at address.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Miura PI-402 compare to Miura's blade irons?
The PI-402 launches higher and holds its distance better on hits away from the sweet spot. A Miura blade gives you sharper feedback on every shot, and the margin for error is smaller. The PI-402 keeps that forged feel on solid contact but softens the punishment on misses. If you're choosing between the two, the PI-402 is the better daily gamer for most players outside the single-digit range.
What loft is the Miura PI-402 7-iron?
30 degrees. That's meaningfully stronger than a traditional players 7-iron, which typically runs 34-35 degrees, but more conservative than the 26-27 degrees you see in many game improvement sets. The full set runs from 21 degrees in the 4-iron to 43 degrees in the PW, a sensible spread for a players distance iron that doesn't want to create gapping problems in your short game.
Is the Miura PI-402 forgiving enough for a mid-handicapper?
It depends on where in the mid-handicap range you are. A 5 to 12 handicap who makes reasonably consistent contact will find the PI-402 gives them more room than a blade without feeling like it's doing their job for them. A higher handicapper who misses the face frequently would likely be better served by something with more offset and a wider sole.
What shaft options come with the Miura PI-402?
Miura sells through certified fitters, so shaft selection is part of the buying process rather than a fixed stock option. You'll have access to a range of steel and graphite shafts from major manufacturers. Buying without a fitting is technically possible, but at this price point it doesn't make much sense.
Are the Miura PI-402 irons worth the price?
Miura charges a premium, and the PI-402 is no exception. What you're paying for is the forging quality, which shows up in feel, and a players distance design that doesn't ask you to compromise on aesthetics. If you care about those things and plan to play the irons seriously, the premium is justifiable. If you mainly want distance numbers, there are less expensive ways to get there.
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