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The Chef’s Blades: Inside Miura’s Ultra-Limited Steph Curry Drop

Himeji’s master craftsmen team up with basketball’s premier scratch golfer to release a split TC-202 and MB-101 combo set modeled on his personal spec.

By Margot Vellis · October 20, 2026
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When a celebrity puts their name on a set of golf clubs, the traditional equipment world usually braces for cosmetic marketing fluff—a boutique stamp on an off-the-rack casting. But when that player happens to be Steph Curry, an authentic scratch handicap who has competed on professional tours, and the forge in question belongs to Miura Golf, the conversation changes instantly.When a celebrity puts their name on a set of golf clubs, the traditional equipment world usually braces for cosmetic marketing fluff—a boutique stamp on an off-the-rack casting. But when that player happens to be Steph Curry, an authentic scratch handicap who has competed on professional tours, and the forge in question belongs to Miura Golf, the conversation changes instantly.

The legendary Japanese clubmaker has officially partnered with Curry to release an ultra-limited iron set inspired directly by the Golden State superstar’s personal playing bag. Rather than forcing a singular profile across four through pitching wedge, the release leans into the exacting preferences of an elite ball-striker, pairing Miura’s forgiving TC-202 cavity backs with its razor-sharp MB-101 musclebacks.The legendary Japanese clubmaker has officially partnered with Curry to release an ultra-limited iron set inspired directly by the Golden State superstar’s personal playing bag. Rather than forcing a singular profile across four through pitching wedge, the release leans into the exacting preferences of an elite ball-striker, pairing Miura’s forgiving TC-202 cavity backs with its razor-sharp MB-101 musclebacks.

The split-set philosophy reflects the modern player's demand for functional versatility. In the longer and mid irons, the TC-202 chassis provides progressive center-of-gravity placement and perimeter weighting to retain ball speed and turf interaction on slight mishits. When moving into the scoring clubs, the transition to the classic MB-101 blades delivers the pure feedback, flat trajectory control, and buttery soft-carbon feel that has defined the Himeji forge for decades.The split-set philosophy reflects the modern player's demand for functional versatility. In the longer and mid irons, the TC-202 chassis provides progressive center-of-gravity placement and perimeter weighting to retain ball speed and turf interaction on slight mishits. When moving into the scoring clubs, the transition to the classic MB-101 blades delivers the pure feedback, flat trajectory control, and buttery soft-carbon feel that has defined the Himeji forge for decades.

Curry’s long-standing affinity for Japanese forgings is hardly a secret among gear purists, but codifying his exact gamer setup into a public retail run—however limited—marks a distinct inflection point for Miura. The brand has traditionally maintained an understated, purist profile, preferring word-of-mouth reverence over celebrity ambassador contracts.Curry’s long-standing affinity for Japanese forgings is hardly a secret among gear purists, but codifying his exact gamer setup into a public retail run—however limited—marks a distinct inflection point for Miura. The brand has traditionally maintained an understated, purist profile, preferring word-of-mouth reverence over celebrity ambassador contracts.

For the discerning golfer lucky enough to secure an allocation, the set represents the rare intersection of boutique craftsmanship and tour-caliber performance. It is a genuine player’s combo: unforgiving at the bottom, subtly engineered at the top, and executed with the meticulous Japanese hand-finishing that ensures no two strikes ever feel quite like a Miura.For the discerning golfer lucky enough to secure an allocation, the set represents the rare intersection of boutique craftsmanship and tour-caliber performance. It is a genuine player’s combo: unforgiving at the bottom, subtly engineered at the top, and executed with the meticulous Japanese hand-finishing that ensures no two strikes ever feel quite like a Miura.

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"Steph Curry and Miura are releasing an ultra-limited set of TC-202 and MB-101 irons inspired by Curry's personal set."

— Johnny Wunder, Golf.com

Why it matters

Celebrity equipment collaborations rarely move the needle for serious golfers, but pairing Miura’s legendary forging with Curry’s legitimate scratch-level specs elevates this release above typical lifestyle merchandise. It signals a subtle commercial evolution for the storied Japanese forge without compromising on elite, players-only performance.

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