New Level 480-DB vs New Level 702+
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 480-DB loft | 702+ loft | 480-DB lie | 702+ lie | 480-DB length | 702+ length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 33 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 37 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 41 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 63.5 | 64.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 480-DB
- 702+
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 480-DB is 33° and the 702+ is 33°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 702+ averages 0.4° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 23°).
Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Forged or multi-material heads that keep a compact look while adding face technology and stronger lofts for distance. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The 480-DB is listed as forged cavity back with angled weight port, midsize profile and the 702+ as one-piece forged midsize cavity back with tungsten toe plug (SPT). The 702+ adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The 702+ arrived 1 year after the 480-DB, a typical one-generation refresh. Changes over that span are usually incremental: refined face thickness, revised weighting, updated looks and small loft tweaks rather than a new concept.
Which should you choose?
The 702+ is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 480-DB on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: New Level 480-DB specs and New Level 702+ specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 480-DB stronger lofted than the 702+?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 33°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 480-DB and 702+?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (33° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 3 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the New Level 480-DB and 702+ aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players distance irons, built for roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the New Level 480-DB and 702+ have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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