Lynx brought back the Black Cat name in 2021, and this version is built for one thing: getting the ball in the air for players who struggle to do it. It's a cast, hollow-body iron with a wide sole and lofts pushed strong, which is the standard recipe for super game improvement clubs right now. What sets it apart is the price. Lynx sells direct in the UK and undercuts the big brands, so you get modern SGI construction without paying flagship money.
The hollow-body design lets Lynx thin out the face and shift weight low and back. That means more ball speed on mishits and a higher, easier launch than a traditional cavity-back. The wide sole helps the club glide through turf instead of digging, which forgives the fat and thin strikes that plague higher handicaps. This is not a subtle iron. It launches high, it flies far for its loft, and it does not pretend to be a players' club.
The honest tradeoff is feel and workability. Strong lofts and a big head give you distance and forgiveness, but you sacrifice the soft, controlled feedback that better players want. If you're a mid to high handicapper who wants help, that's a trade worth making. If you shape shots and flight the ball, look elsewhere in the Lynx lineup.
Tóm lại
The Lynx Golf Black Cat (2021) is a maximum-forgiveness iron for slower swings and higher handicaps. The set runs 5-iron to PW with a 29° 7-iron. It carries a $549 MSRP.
Lynx Golf Black Cat Gậy sắt: Thông số chính
- Danh mục
- Super Game Improvement
- Cấu thành bộ gậy
- 5-iron to PW
- 7-iron loft
- 29 degrees
- Khoảng loft
- 21 to 42 degrees
- Năm sản xuất
- 2021
- MSRP
- $549
Mua ngay hay chờ đợi?
Mua hay chờRefresh due soon
Brands in this category update about every 2 years, and the Black Cat is 5 years old with no successor yet, so a new model could land any time. Grab it at clearance pricing now, or wait a few weeks to see what replaces it.
Based on release timing and this line's typical refresh cycle, not a live price quote.
Bán hoặc đổi cũ lấy mới
Ước tínhModeled from the $549 original MSRP and a 5-year-old release (about 22% of MSRP retained used).
Giá trị thị trường đã qua sử dụng
$105 - $135
Private sale, fair to like-new
Giá trị đổi cũ lấy mới
$65 - $95
Mức giá cửa hàng thường trả
Nhận báo giá chính xác
Estimate only, from a depreciation model, not a live quote. Search “Lynx Golf Black Cat” on the sites above for the real number, which varies with condition, shaft, and demand.
Thông số Loft
| 5i | 6i | 7i | 8i | 9i | PW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.0° | 25.0° | 29.0° | 33.0° | 37.0° | 42.0° |
Stock steel shaft. Lofts are approximate and subject to manufacturing tolerances.
Lynx Golf Black Cat: expected carry distances
Typical carry by swing speed, adjusted for this set's actual lofts. Your numbers will vary with strike, shaft, and conditions.
| Gậy | Loft | Moderate swing~142y 7-iron | Average swing~157y 7-iron | Faster swing~171y 7-iron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-iron | 21° | 161 y | 178 y | 194 y |
| 6-iron | 25° | 152 y | 168 y | 183 y |
| 7-iron | 29° | 142 y | 157 y | 171 y |
| 8-iron | 33° | 132 y | 146 y | 159 y |
| 9-iron | 37° | 121 y | 134 y | 146 y |
| PW | 42° | 111 y | 123 y | 134 y |
Carry distances are modeled from TrackMan-based norms scaled to each club's loft, not measured for this exact model.
Công nghệ
About the Lynx Golf Black Cat
The Black Cat's construction centers on the hollow body. Instead of a solid cavity-back head, the face and body form a sealed chamber, which frees Lynx to make the face flexible and load weight low and deep. That low center of gravity is what produces the high launch, and it pairs with a wide sole that lowers the CG further while keeping the club from digging on steep or thin strikes. Lofts run strong throughout the set, with the 7-iron at 29 degrees and clean 4-degree gaps from the 5-iron down to the pitching wedge. That consistency keeps distance gapping predictable, but note the PW sits at 42 degrees, stronger than a traditional wedge. You'll want a matching gap wedge from the same family to avoid a hole in your short game distances. The set starts at the 5-iron, so a hybrid or two fills the top end, which is exactly how most SGI players should be built anyway.
Phân tích Loft
The Lynx Golf Black Cat's 7-iron is lofted at 29° - moderately strong - slightly stronger than traditional lofts. For a golfer with an 85-95 mph swing speed, this projects to a 7-iron carry of approximately 154-164 yards. The 5-iron (21°) to 7-iron gap of 8° is spread across a wide range, which may create overlapping distance windows with similarly lofted fairway woods or hybrids. The pitching wedge at 42° is relatively strong - consider a gap wedge of 46-48° to bridge the distance to your sand wedge.
Who Should Play the Lynx Golf Black Cat?
- ✓Mid to high handicappers who need help launching the ball higher and struggle to get long and mid irons airborne
- ✓Value-focused buyers who want current super game improvement tech without paying flagship prices from the major brands
- ✓Slower swing speeds that benefit from the extra distance strong lofts and a thin, flexible face provide
- ✓Players who fight fat and thin contact and want a wide sole that glides through the turf
- ✓Golfers building a modern set with hybrids up top, since this set starts at the 5-iron
Câu hỏi thường gặp
Are the Lynx Black Cat irons good for high handicappers?
Yes, that's exactly who they're built for. The hollow body, wide sole, and low center of gravity make them one of the more forgiving options at their price. If you struggle to get the ball up and want a bigger margin on off-center hits, they suit your game well.
Why is the 7-iron loft only 29 degrees?
That's a strong loft, and it's how the Black Cat produces extra distance. The hollow body and low CG launch the ball high enough to hold greens even with the delofted face. Just know your 7-iron will fly closer to a traditional 6-iron distance, so don't compare numbers directly to older sets.
What wedges should I pair with the Black Cat irons?
The pitching wedge sits at 42 degrees, which is stronger than a traditional 46-degree PW. To avoid a large gap into your scoring clubs, add a gap wedge around 48 to 50 degrees, then a sand wedge near 54 to 56. Matching the Lynx gap wedge keeps the look and turf interaction consistent.
How does the Black Cat compare to bigger brand SGI irons?
The construction is similar. Hollow body, strong lofts, wide sole, and high launch are the same ingredients you'll find in a Ping G-series or Callaway SGI iron. The main difference is price, since Lynx sells direct and costs noticeably less. You give up some of the polish and dispersion tuning of the premium models, but the core forgiveness is there.
Can better players use the Black Cat irons?
They can, but they probably won't want to. The strong lofts and large head limit workability and feel, and low handicappers usually prefer more feedback and shot control. If you shape the ball and flight it down into the wind, this isn't your iron. It's built for distance and forgiveness, not precision.
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