New Level 623-CB vs New Level 902-OS
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 623-CB loft | 902-OS loft | 623-CB lie | 902-OS lie | 623-CB length | 902-OS length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 21 | 60.5 | 60 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 24 | 61 | 60.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 27 | 61.5 | 61 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 31 | 62 | 61.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 35 | 62.5 | 62 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 39 | 63 | 62.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 43 | 63.5 | 63 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | — | 47 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 623-CB
- 902-OS
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 623-CB is 34° and the 902-OS is 31°, a 3° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 902-OS should carry roughly 9 to 12 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 623-CB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 902-OS averages 3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 21°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 902-OS 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62° vs 61.5°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the 623-CB runs 4-iron to PW (7 clubs), the 902-OS 4-iron to AW (8 clubs).
The 623-CB is a players iron and the 902-OS a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 902-OS 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 623-CB 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 623-CB is listed as forged cavity back and the 902-OS as forged. 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.
The 902-OS came out 1 year after the 623-CB, 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 902-OS is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the 623-CB 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 623-CB specs and New Level 902-OS specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 623-CB stronger lofted than the 902-OS?
No. The 902-OS is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 31° against 34° for the New Level 623-CB, 3° stronger and worth roughly 9 to 12 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 623-CB and 902-OS?
At the 7-iron the difference is 3° (34° vs 31°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the New Level 623-CB or the 902-OS?
The 902-OS. 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 New Level 623-CB is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the New Level 623-CB and 902-OS have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the New Level 623-CB is 62° lie and 37 inches, the 902-OS 61.5° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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