New Level 480-DB vs New Level 480-MC
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 480-DB loft | 480-MC loft | 480-DB lie | 480-MC lie | 480-DB length | 480-MC length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 31 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 35 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 39 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 43 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 47 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 480-DB
- 480-MC
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 480-DB is 33° and the 480-MC is 35°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 480-DB should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 480-MC. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 480-MC averages 1.3° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33° vs 35°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 480-DB is a players distance iron and the 480-MC a players iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 480-DB 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 480-MC 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 480-DB is listed as forged cavity back with angled weight port, midsize profile and the 480-MC as forged muscle cavity with centred weight port. The 480-MC's muscle-back shape keeps mass directly behind the strike for feedback and control, where a cavity spreads it to the perimeter for forgiveness.
Both sets were introduced in 2024, 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 480-MC is the weaker-lofted set — up to 2° weaker than the 480-DB. 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 480-DB specs and New Level 480-MC specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 480-DB stronger lofted than the 480-MC?
Yes. The New Level 480-DB 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the 480-MC, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 480-DB and 480-MC?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (33° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 7-iron, and 5 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the New Level 480-DB or the 480-MC?
The New Level 480-DB. 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 480-MC is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the New Level 480-DB and 480-MC have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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