New Level 902 vs New Level 902-PD
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 902 loft | 902-PD loft | 902 lie | 902-PD lie | 902 length | 902-PD length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 23 | 22 | 60.5 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 26 | 25 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 29 | 28 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 32 | 32 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 36 | 36 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 44 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 902
- 902-PD
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 902 is 32° and the 902-PD is 32°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 902-PD averages 0.6° stronger, with the largest gap at the 4-iron (23° vs 22°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 44°; the stronger one leaves a 6° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The 902 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 902 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 902 is listed as hollow body, forged, CNC milled to final state and the 902-PD as hollow body, forged. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
The 902-PD arrived 3 years after the 902, 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.
Which should you choose?
The 902-PD is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 902 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 902 specs and New Level 902-PD specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the New Level 902 stronger lofted than the 902-PD?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 32°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the New Level 902 and 902-PD?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (32° vs 32°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 4-iron, and 4 of the 7 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the New Level 902 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 902 is a players iron, better suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps.
Do the New Level 902 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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