New Level 480-MC vs New Level 480-TC
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 480-MC loft | 480-TC loft | 480-MC lie | 480-TC lie | 480-MC length | 480-TC length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 34 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 38 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 42 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 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-MC
- 480-TC
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 480-MC is 35° 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-TC should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 480-MC. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 480-TC averages 0.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 30°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 46°; the stronger one leaves a 4° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Small-to-mid cavity backs with traditional lofts, modest offset and workable shaping for low-handicap players. 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-MC is listed as forged muscle cavity with centred weight port and the 480-TC as forged cavity back with angled 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-TC is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 480-MC 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-MC specs and New Level 480-TC specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 480-MC stronger lofted than the 480-TC?
No. The 480-TC is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 34° against 35° for the New Level 480-MC, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 480-MC and 480-TC?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (35° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 6-iron, and 5 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the New Level 480-MC and 480-TC aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are players irons, built for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the New Level 480-MC 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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