Lynx Golf Blog

What Is a Mini Driver in Golf--and Do You Need One?
What Is a Mini Driver in Golf--and Do You Need One?
A mini driver exists for one reason: some golfers hit a smaller head on a shorter shaft straighter, and they'll gladly trade 10-20 yards of max distance for more tee... Read more...
Lynx vs Strata: Complete Comparison for New Golfers Buying Their First Set
Lynx vs Strata: Complete Comparison for New Golfers Buying Their First Set
A beginner set should cost you strokes in a good way, not cost you twice because a parent company bought a shelf of Amazon keywords. Most first-time buyers don't need... Read more...
Blade vs Mallet Putter: Which Style Is Right for You?
Blade vs Mallet Putter: Which Style Is Right for You?
Most golfers lose more strokes from missed putts inside six feet than they do from any driver decision. That's not a vibe--it's what performance tracking keeps showing: short-putt conversion is... Read more...
Junior Golf Club Sizing: Choose the Right Clubs by Height (and Age as a Backup)
Junior Golf Club Sizing: Choose the Right Clubs by Height (and Age as a Backup)
Most junior golf sets are bought by age. Most junior golf swings are ruined by length. A club that's even 2-3 inches too long forces a kid to stand up,... Read more...
Best Golf Drivers Under $400: Premium Performance Value (2026 Buyer's Picks)
Best Golf Drivers Under $400: Premium Performance Value (2026 Buyer's Picks)
A $600 driver doesn't give most golfers $200 worth of extra ball speed. Independent robot testing year after year keeps showing the same pattern: once you're in a modern, conforming... Read more...
How to Choose the Right Golf Driver: A Beginner's Guide (Loft, Flex, Head Size)
How to Choose the Right Golf Driver: A Beginner's Guide (Loft, Flex, Head Size)
A modern driver is built to make bad swings look playable. The problem is beginners often buy the wrong one anyway--usually too little loft, the wrong shaft flex, and a... Read more...
Best Golf Balls for Beginners: What You Actually Need (and What to Skip)
Best Golf Balls for Beginners: What You Actually Need (and What to Skip)
A beginner doesn't need a "tour" golf ball. Most new golfers don't have the speed or consistent strike to get the benefits, and the higher spin often makes your slice... Read more...
Golf Etiquette 101: What Every New Golfer Should Know
Golf Etiquette 101: What Every New Golfer Should Know
The fastest way to feel "out of place" in golf isn't your score. It's slowing down the group behind you, standing in the wrong spot, or missing the small courtesies... Read more...
Fairway Woods vs Hybrids: What's the Difference and When Should You Use Each?
Fairway Woods vs Hybrids: What's the Difference and When Should You Use Each?
A 3-wood and a 3-hybrid can have similar loft on paper, but they don't behave the same in real golf. The clubhead size, shaft length, and where the weight sits... Read more...
Best Complete Golf Sets for Beginners Under $500 (2026 Buyer's Comparison)
Best Complete Golf Sets for Beginners Under $500 (2026 Buyer's Comparison)
A beginner doesn't lose strokes because their driver is $299 instead of $599. They lose strokes because their set is missing the right clubs, the shafts don't match their speed,... Read more...
How to Start Playing Golf: A Complete Beginner's Guide (Equipment, Etiquette, and First Steps)
How to Start Playing Golf: A Complete Beginner's Guide (Equipment, Etiquette, and First Steps)
A first set of clubs can cost more than a weekend golf trip, and it still won't fix the two things that actually decide your early results: contact and direction... Read more...
What Does Cavity-Back Mean in Golf Irons? (And Why Most Golfers Should Care)
What Does Cavity-Back Mean in Golf Irons? (And Why Most Golfers Should Care)
Cavity back irons aren't "training wheels." They're a smarter way to place mass in an iron head so the club twists less when you miss the center. That's the whole... Read more...