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These may be the biggest putters ever, but how good are they. Jack Backhouse took them out on the course to find out.
Lynx Golf has never been afraid to challenge convention, and with the release of the MegaBeast and MegaBeast XL putters, the British brand has done just that. In a world where compact mallets and sleek blades dominate, these putters take an unapologetically different approach. but how do they perform? Read our full review to find out.
Lynx’s new MegaBeast and MegaBeast XL putters are unlike anything else on the market. Enormous, heavy, and bold. They promise extreme forgiveness and stability — but they may divide opinion. One thing is for sure, these are not the putter for the traditional golfer. They’re designed to be confidence inspiring and find the centre of the face more consistently.
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At first glance, both the MegaBeast and MegaBeast XL live up to their names. The heads are huge. To me they are reminiscent of the putter Jack Nicklaus used to win the 1986 Masters, but on an even grander scale. Seeing them in person was startling. Even compared side-by-side with a standard blade putter (the one to the right below!), they look monstrous.
While the size might provoke laughter on the practice green, there’s a serious idea behind it. All that mass in the head is designed to make the putter ultra-stable through impact. Lynx claim the extra weight promotes a smooth, pendulum-like stroke. I think this is definitely something that could really benefit golfers who struggle with twitchy wrists or inconsistent strikes.
During testing, I found both putters felt extremely stable, which is pretty much as you’d expect from something with this much mass. Off-centre hits stayed remarkably straight, which will appeal to golfers who fight inconsistency. The feedback through the hands is surprisingly soft, and the ball rolls end-over-end nicely once you catch it clean.
However, for me the weight distribution makes speed control tricky. With so much heft in the head, distance management on longer putts was particularly difficult, especially until you adapt your tempo. The MegaBeast XL, in particular, can feel more like swinging a sledgehammer than a precision putter.
Behind the ball, the putter absolutely dominates your view. The ball looks tiny in comparison, which can either inspire confidence or completely throw off your focus, depending on your eye. For some, this will be the visual reassurance they’ve been missing; for others, it’s simply too much.
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Players struggling with the yips or a breakdown in putting mechanics might find salvation here. The huge, heavy head practically eliminates wrist flicks, encouraging a smoother, more stable motion. But for golfers who rely on feel and touch, the Mega Beast may prove too cumbersome.
Both models share the same pyramid-milled face pattern, engineered to promote better topspin and a smoother roll. The MegaBeast features a single alignment line on the rear section of the head, while the MegaBeast XL places its sightline closer to the top edge. I preferred the latter, finding it easier to align due to how far back the rear line sits relative to the ball.
Despite its clever face milling, the head’s sheer size raises a few questions about centre of gravity. The tall face suggests the sweet spot may sit higher than where most golfers make contact, leading to a slightly thin feel at impact. While there’s a definite “solid” zone on the face, it takes time to find.
Overall, I think the Lynx Mega Beast and MegaBeast XL are niche but fascinating putters. They’re not for everyone. In fact, they might only suit a small subset of golfers desperate to reboot their putting stroke. For those players, these putters could be transformative. For everyone else, they’ll likely remain a fun novelty to roll a few putts with before heading back to something more conventional.
RRP: £139.00 / £149.00
More information: Lynx Website
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