Lynx Parallax vs Lynx Black Cat
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Parallax loft | Black Cat loft | Parallax lie | Black Cat lie | Parallax length | Black Cat length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 15 | 56 | 56 | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| 2 | 19 | 18 | 57 | 57 | 39 | 39 |
| 3 | 22 | 21 | 58 | 58 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 4 | 25 | 24 | 59 | 59 | 38 | 38 |
| 5 | 28 | 27 | 60 | 60 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 6 | 32 | 31 | 61 | 61 | 37 | 37 |
| 7 | 36 | 35 | 62 | 62 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 8 | 40 | 39 | 63 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| 9 | 44 | 43 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
| PW | 50 | 47 | 64 | 64 | 35.25 | 35 |
| GW | — | 51 | — | 64 | — | 35 |
| SW | 55 | 56 | 64 | 64 | 35.5 | 35 |
| LW | 60 | 60 | 64 | 64 | 35 | 35 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Parallax
- Black Cat
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Parallax is 36° and the Black Cat is 35°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Black Cat should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Parallax. Across the 12 clubs both sets share, the Black Cat averages 1° stronger, with the largest gap at the PW (50° vs 47°). The pitching wedges are 50° and 47°; the stronger one leaves a 3° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping.
The sets are built differently: the Parallax runs 1-iron to LW (12 clubs), the Black Cat 1-iron to LW (13 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
The Parallax is listed as one-piece investment cast cavity back and the Black Cat as investment cast oversize cavity back. With the build method this similar, differences in feel come down to head size, sole width, topline and offset rather than how the heads are made.
There are 4 years between these sets (1991 and 1995), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 36° to 35°.
Which should you choose?
The Black Cat is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the Parallax on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Lynx Parallax specs and Lynx Black Cat specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Lynx Parallax stronger lofted than the Black Cat?
No. The Black Cat is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 35° against 36° for the Lynx Parallax, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Lynx Parallax and Black Cat?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (36° vs 35°). The largest gap on a shared club is 3° at the PW, and 11 of the 12 shared clubs differ.
Are the Lynx Parallax and Black Cat aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Lynx Parallax and Black Cat have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62° lie and 36.5 inches long.
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