Lynx Golf Predator Putter

Mallet Putter

Lynx doesn't get much attention in the putter conversation, and that's part of what makes the 2020 Predator interesting. While the big names charge $300 and up for their mallets, Lynx built a putter that focuses on the two things that actually matter: head shape and how it swings. The Predator is a mallet with mid toe hang, and that combination alone tells you this isn't a copy of what everyone else is doing.

Most mallets are face balanced. The thinking goes that a bigger head means a straighter stroke, so manufacturers balance the face skyward and call it a day. Lynx went the other way. The Predator pairs mallet stability with mid toe hang, which means it suits players who arc the putter but still want the forgiveness of a larger head. That's a real gap in the market, and plenty of golfers sit in it without knowing it.

One thing to know up front: there's no alignment aid here. No sightline, no dots, no wings pointing at the hole. You aim this putter off the face and the shape of the head itself. Some golfers find that liberating. Others will miss the crutch. Either way, it's a deliberate choice, not an oversight.

Design

The head is where the Predator earns its keep. Mallet geometry pushes weight to the perimeter, which keeps the face from twisting when you catch one off the heel or toe. Your mishits on five footers stay closer to the line than they would with a blade. The mid toe hang comes from how the shaft connects to the head, and it lets the face rotate naturally through the stroke rather than fighting a player who releases the putter. Skipping the alignment aid changes how the putter looks at address. The top line is clean, and nothing draws your eye except the ball and the target. For golfers who aim by feel, a clean crown can actually improve setup because there's no line to argue with when it looks slightly off. If you rely on a sightline to square the face, though, this design asks you to trust your eyes instead.

Who It's For

• Players with a slight to moderate arc in their stroke who want mallet forgiveness without a face balanced putter fighting their natural release.
• Anyone who aims better with a clean top line and finds sightlines distracting or misleading at address.
• Golfers upgrading from an old blade who want more stability on mishits but don't want to relearn their stroke.
• Value focused buyers who care more about fit and roll than the name on the headcover.

Technology

About Lynx Golf

Lynx Golf brings a distinctive approach to putter design, focusing on quality materials, precision manufacturing, and performance-driven engineering.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lynx Predator putter face balanced?

No. The 2020 Predator mallet has mid toe hang, which is uncommon for a mallet. Face balanced putters suit straight back and through strokes, while mid toe hang works better for players whose stroke has some arc. If you naturally open and close the face a little through impact, this hang angle works with that motion instead of against it.

Why doesn't the Predator have an alignment line?

Lynx left the crown clean on this model. Research on aiming is genuinely mixed, and some golfers aim worse with a line because a slightly misdrawn or misperceived sightline sends the face off target. If you currently putt well with a lined putter, factor that in. If lines have never helped you, the clean look here is a plus.

Who should play a mid toe hang mallet instead of a face balanced one?

Golfers with an arced stroke. A quick check: let the putter balance on your finger under the shaft. This one hangs with the toe angled down at roughly 45 degrees, meaning it wants to rotate through the stroke. If your putts start left of your line with a face balanced mallet, mid toe hang is often the fix.

Is the 2020 Lynx Predator good for high handicappers?

The mallet head helps, since off center strikes lose less distance and stay closer online. The catch is the missing alignment aid. High handicappers who struggle to aim the face may prefer a putter with a sightline. If your issue is strike quality rather than aim, the Predator's forgiveness does the job.

How does the Lynx Predator compare to putters from Odyssey or Scotty Cameron?

It competes on stroke fit rather than prestige. Most big brand mallets in this shape are face balanced, so the Predator's mid toe hang gives it a niche those putters don't cover. You give up some finishing detail and resale value versus a Scotty, but if the hang angle matches your stroke, that matters more than the badge.

Alternatives to the Lynx Golf Predator

Other mallet putter models from different brands, closest to its model year.