New Level 902-OS vs New Level 480-DB
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 902-OS loft | 480-DB loft | 902-OS lie | 480-DB lie | 902-OS length | 480-DB length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21 | 24 | 60 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 27 | 60.5 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 30 | 61 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 33 | 61.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 37 | 62 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 41 | 62.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 43 | 45 | 63 | 63.5 | 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
- 902-OS
- 480-DB
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 902-OS is 31° and the 480-DB 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 902-OS should carry roughly 6 to 8 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 480-DB. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 480-DB averages 2.4° weaker, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (21° vs 24°). The pitching wedges are 43° and 45°; 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 (61.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the 902-OS runs 4-iron to AW (8 clubs), the 480-DB 4-iron to PW (7 clubs).
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 902-OS is listed as forged and the 480-DB as forged cavity back with angled weight port, midsize profile. 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 480-DB arrived 2 years after the 902-OS, 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. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31° to 33°.
Which should you choose?
The 480-DB is the weaker-lofted set — up to 3° weaker than the 902-OS. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: New Level 902-OS specs and New Level 480-DB specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 902-OS stronger lofted than the 480-DB?
Yes. The New Level 902-OS 7-iron is 31° against 33° for the 480-DB, 2° stronger, which is worth roughly 6 to 8 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 902-OS and 480-DB?
At the 7-iron the difference is 2° (31° vs 33°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the 4-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the New Level 902-OS and 480-DB 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 902-OS and 480-DB have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the New Level 902-OS is 61.5° lie and 37 inches, the 480-DB 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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