New Level 1031 vs New Level 902
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 1031 loft | 902 loft | 1031 lie | 902 lie | 1031 length | 902 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 22 | 23 | 60 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 28 | 29 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 61.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 62.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 45 | 63 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 1031
- 902
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 1031 is 32° and the 902 is 32°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 902 averages 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (22° vs 23°). The pitching wedges are 44° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 1031 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (61.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The 1031 is a players distance iron and the 902 a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 1031 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The 902 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
The 1031 is listed as forged, mid-size head and the 902 as hollow body, forged, CNC milled to final state. The 902's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the 1031, at some cost in feel.
Both sets were introduced in 2018, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: New Level designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 902 is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the 1031. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: New Level 1031 specs and New Level 902 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 1031 stronger lofted than the 902?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 32°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 1031 and 902?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (32° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 4 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the New Level 1031 or the 902?
The New Level 1031. As a players distance iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. The 902 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the New Level 1031 and 902 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the New Level 1031 is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the 902 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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