New Level 480-DB vs New Level 480-TC
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 480-DB loft | 480-TC loft | 480-DB lie | 480-TC lie | 480-DB length | 480-TC length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 38 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 42 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 46 | 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-TC
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 480-DB is 33° and the 480-TC is 34°, a 1° 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 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 480-TC. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 480-TC averages 0.6° weaker, with the largest gap at the 7-iron (33° vs 34°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 46°; 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-TC 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-TC 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-TC as forged cavity back with angled weight port. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
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-TC is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° 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-TC specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 480-DB stronger lofted than the 480-TC?
Yes. The New Level 480-DB 7-iron is 33° against 34° for the 480-TC, 1° stronger, which is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 480-DB and 480-TC?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (33° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 7-iron, and 4 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the New Level 480-DB or the 480-TC?
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-TC is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the New Level 480-DB and 480-TC have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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