New Level 480-MC vs New Level 702-MB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 480-MC loft | 702-MB loft | 480-MC lie | 702-MB lie | 480-MC length | 702-MB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 23 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 26 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 31 | 29 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 35 | 33 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 39 | 37 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 43 | 41 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 47 | 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-MC
- 702-MB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 480-MC is 35° and the 702-MB is 33°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 702-MB 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 702-MB averages 1.7° stronger, with the largest gap at the 6-iron (31° vs 29°). The pitching wedges are 47° and 45°; the stronger one leaves a 5° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 480-MC is a players iron and the 702-MB a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 480-MC is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 702-MB trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
The 480-MC is listed as forged muscle cavity with centred weight port and the 702-MB as one-piece forged muscleback with tungsten toe plug (SPT). The 702-MB adds tungsten weighting, which lowers the centre of gravity and raises stability on mis-hits, helping the long irons launch.
The 702-MB came out 1 year after the 480-MC, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The 702-MB is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° 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 702-MB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 480-MC stronger lofted than the 702-MB?
No. The 702-MB is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 33° against 35° for the New Level 480-MC, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 480-MC and 702-MB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (35° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 6-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the New Level 480-MC or the 702-MB?
The New Level 480-MC. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The 702-MB is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the New Level 480-MC and 702-MB have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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