New Level 623-CB vs New Level 902-PD
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 623-CB loft | 902-PD loft | 623-CB lie | 902-PD lie | 623-CB length | 902-PD length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 24 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 27 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 34 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 38 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 42 | 40 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 46 | 44 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 623-CB
- 902-PD
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 623-CB is 34° and the 902-PD is 32°, a 2° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 902-PD should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 623-CB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 902-PD averages 2° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (24° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 46° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 623-CB is a players iron and the 902-PD a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 902-PD 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-PD as hollow body, forged. The 902-PD's hollow body lets the face flex more and moves mass low and outward, usually giving higher launch and more ball speed on off-centre strikes than the 623-CB, at some cost in feel.
Both sets were introduced in 2021, 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 902-PD is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° 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-PD specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 623-CB stronger lofted than the 902-PD?
No. The 902-PD is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 32° against 34° for the New Level 623-CB, 2° stronger and worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 623-CB and 902-PD?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (34° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° 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-PD?
The 902-PD. 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-PD have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 37 inches long.
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