Is Lynx A Good Golf Brand? – We’ve Reviewed Their Clubs

Is Lynx A Good Golf Brand? – We’ve Reviewed Their Clubs

Long-time golf enthusiasts (such as myself) are probably familiar with the Lynx brand of golf clubs.

The company was founded back in 1971 and since then, has experienced more than its fair share of ups and downs.

Lynx golf clubs were famously used by Fred Couples in the 90’s when he was winning major championships. So why isn’t Lynx a prominent golf club brand today? Personally, I have never used Lynx clubs; but I’ve heard about them off and on for many years.

I wanted to see for myself what, if anything, Lynx had to offer golfers in 2023. So I got a hold of some of their most popular clubs for a round of testing. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Lynx golf clubs.

A Brief History of Lynx Golf

The story of Lynx golf is a long and complicated one so I will distill it to its key points. Lynx Golf was founded in 1971 by John Riley – an immigrant from the United Kingdom who formerly worked as an engineer for Ping.

Lynx would later be acquired by Zurn which was a corporation with numerous brands under its belt. In the 90’s, Lynx clubs rose to prominence through the success of staff-member Fred Couples.

But Lynx couldn’t develop fast enough to keep up with industry titans like Ping, Callaway and Titleist. Eventually, the company went bankrupt and was sold to Steve Elford and Stephanie Zinser – a couple from England.

Today, the Lynx brand is much better-known in Europe than it is in America. But they have been making noise with quality junior golf club sets and affordable game improvement clubs.

Where Are Lynx Golf Clubs Made?

The short answer is: all over the place. TheLynx brand is owned by different entities in different regions. So some of their clubs are made in Asia, some are made in Europe and some are still made in the United States.

Lynx Predator Irons Review

The Lynx Predator irons are cavity back cast irons.

They aren’t much to look at – they have what appears to be a plastic trailing edge and a black/red color scheme in the cavity. But the wide soles inspire confidence at first glance.

The Lynx Predator iron set consists of irons 5-SW. While I was testing the Lynx Predator irons, I had no trouble getting the ball in the air. At this point in my golf career, I produce a naturally low launch. So seeing the ball soar so high was a surprising sight for me.

And for high handicappers, it would be a very welcome sight. The towering launch should help your carry distance if you struggle to get the ball airborne – as most high handicappers do.

The sole width is progressive and gets narrower in the short irons. The length from heel to toe is pretty long so you get a good amount of lateral forgiveness. I was surprised that irons of this size were producing relatively low spin rates.

For high handicappers, this will result in straighter flight even if it means less workability for skilled players. My average distance with the 7-iron in this set was 150.8 yards (carry) which was a bit shorter than my gamer irons.

But I attribute the loss of yardage to the launch – with my swing speed and tempo, I do much better with stronger-lofted irons. More importantly, I was able to keep my ball out of the weeds throughout the entire testing session. While not the longest irons on the market, the Lynx Predator irons make it easier for inexperienced players to produce playable lies.

Who Are They for?

The Lynx Predator irons would be a great set for beginners. They will help you hone your accuracy and get you more comfortable with your long irons.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Expansive sweet spot
• They launch high
• Low center of gravity
• They resist twisting very well
• They fly straight

Cons:

• They may not be very durable

Rating: 95/100

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Lynx Tigress Golf Clubs Review

The Lynx Tigress Golf Club set includes a 3-wood, 5-wood, irons 5-SW and a putter.

Keep in mind that this set does not include a driver so this is not the set for tackling long par 5’s. Still, the woods in this set are very forgiving and should yield impressive distance even if you are a beginner.

The fairway woods are made from 17-4 stainless steel which is what larger golf club manufacturers use for their entry-level clubs. The woods also feature progressive face thickness and come with stock graphite shafts.

The woods are everything you want a ladies set of woods to be: they are lightweight, they play fast and offer plenty of forgiveness. Our testers were getting very good club head speeds with these woods which translated to above-average distance.

The Lynx Tigress irons are oversized and also come stock with lightweight graphite shafts. The cavity back design gives way to a deep undercut that promotes high launch. The irons also have very wide soles so they play really well from the rough.

The Lynx Tigress Golf Club set includes a blade-style putter. This is the weakest part of the set. The putter doesn’t feel well-balanced and the rollout is delayed. On the plus side, it does yield surprisingly clear feedback.

Who is it for?

The Lynx Tigress Golf Club set is a good choice for ladies who want to increase their distance on the fairway. The woods and irons play long and feel fast.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Forgiving woods
• Lightweight design
• Good turf interaction
• Includes a cart bag
• Good feedback from the putter

Cons:

• No driver

Rating: 96/100

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Lynx Silver Cat Review

The Lynx Silver Cat line of clubs is possibly their most popular.

The Lynx Silver Cat driver has an adjustable loft hosel that ranges from 8.5 to 12.5 degrees. It features a titanium 460cc head and a compression channel for low-face mis-hit forgiveness.

I got a max distance of 261.4 yards with this driver and I loved the crisp sound and feel at impact. I felt like I couldn’t miss the sweet spot. Spin rates were just a touch too high for my swing speed and transition but that wasn’t a huge issue for me. For the most part, I was still able to hit high draws.

The Lynx Silver Cat fairway woods offer the same type of distance and forgiveness as the driver. You can choose from a 3FW or a 5FW.

The Lynx Silver Cat hybrid swaps out titanium for steel. The face profile was surprisingly deep so thin and heavy shots weren’t punished so badly. But the unconventional shaping took me quite some time to get used to and to be honest, I felt like I never truly got the hang of the hybrid.

The Lynx Silver Cat irons stack up well against any game improvement irons from bigger golf club OEM’s. They are cast from 17-4 stainless steel and have a cavity back design. The faces are CNC milled which yielded excellent spin control in the short irons.

Who Are They for?

I would say that the Lynx Silver Cat line of clubs is best for mid handicappers. The woods and hybrids play long while the irons give you more control around the pin.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Comfortable stock grips
• Good game improvement clubs
• The woods play long
• Good spin control in the irons
• Good forgiveness

Cons:

• Hybrids have an odd shape

Rating: 97/100

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Lynx Black Cat Hybrid Review

The Lynx Black Cat hybrid was a welcome sight after testing the Silver Cat hybrid.

The Lynx Black Cat hybrid has a more traditional shape – a shallower face profile and more real estate running from the heel to the toe.

I also liked the matte crown finish because it eliminated glare at address. The Lynx Black Cat hybrid felt fast on the downswing – and my launch monitor confirmed the feeling. I was getting really good club head speed and bombing the ball down the fairway. There isn’t much feedback; but it’s hard to argue against the distance this club yields.

Who is it for?

The Lynx Black Cat hybrid would be a good choice if you play par 3 courses a lot or simply want a long hybrid in your bag.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Excellent distance
• Face plays hot
• Low spin rates
• Good lateral forgiveness
• 3H and 4H options

Cons:

• Lacks feedback

Rating: 97/100

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Are Lynx Clubs Any Good? – Final Thoughts

While the days of Lynx clubs being used by Tour pros may be over, it’s clear that they still make good clubs for beginners and high handicappers.

Most of the Lynx clubs I tested played easily long and were forgiving – two things that beginner golfers desperately need. Plus, they aren’t expensive so you can afford to start out with these clubs and move on to something more advanced as your game evolves.