A combination of innovative features and unmatched quality have led Lynx to become the go to
brand for grillers of all skill levels, allowing anyone to achieve restaurant quality results
in their backyard.
In this video we'll cover what makes Lynx grills unique while giving you all the information
you need to select the best one for your home.
Hi this is John with Designer Appliances.
We’ve partnered with Lynx at our Bedminster New Jersey showroom to bring you one of the
largest displays of their impressive grill lineup.
Lynx offers two different series of grilling equipment, their top of the line Professional
series, and their more moderately priced Sedona series.
To help you make an educated selection, we’ll start by talk about the features that all
Lynx grills have in common and then we’ll highlight the differences in the different
series.
First, Lynx is synonymous with high heat.
Most people have the dream of grilling a steakhouse quality steak at home but in order to do that,
you’ll need extremely high heat to achieve those desirable results - a nice crust on
the outside without overcooking the inside.
Unfortunately with most grills, that just isn't possible since restaurants have high
powered commercial equipment that reach temperatures upwards of 1000 degrees.
With this high level of heat, you can quickly sear in about 1-2 minutes per side, before
moving your food to a cooler zone to get a desirable internal temperature.
Most home grills can only achieve a temperature of about 500-600 degrees so to form that good
crust, you’ll need to keep it on the grill for 4 minutes which causes the meat beneath
the surface to start overcooking.
This leads to a large band of undesirable gray overcooked meat on anything you sear.
Fortunately, Lynx's gives you that 1000 degree commercial style heat with their patented
infrared burners resulting in a perfect crust on the outside and perfectly cooked inside.
We'll talk more about the Lynx infrared burners later on.
Second, besides their great performance, one of the main reasons customers choose Lynx
is because of their huge selection of matching outdoor kitchen equipment, not just grills.
If you love entertaining and utilizing your outdoor space, a functional outdoor kitchen
will allow you to interact and spend more time with your friends and family while also
being the grill-master.
Lynx offers the widest selection of outdoor storage options, such as built-in stainless
steel cabinets, outdoor trash and recycling bins, and cocktail stations, all available
in a convenient variety of sizes.
They also have a wide selection of outdoor appliances such as refrigerators and warming
drawers that keep you from having to move in and out of the house.
If you are looking to maximize the utility of your outdoor kitchen, Lynx should be at
the top of your list for these reasons.
So those are the two main reasons that draw people to Lynx.
Now we'll talk about the two different series, Professional and Sedona series, to make sure
you’re choosing the right grill model for your home.
Let's start with the Lynx Professional Series
As we mentioned before, the professional series is the top of the line series from Lynx. we'll
start by talking about the available sizes and configurations, then we'll dive into the
main features.
The first decision you'll need to make is size.
Lynx professional grills are available in 27", 30", 36", 42", 54".
You can order them as either a built-in, ready to be installed in an outdoor kitchen, or
freestanding, on a grill cart with wheels.
All are available in either natural gas or propane.
When it comes to burner configuration you'll have a few different options but first we'll
talk about the two different burner types.
First is Lynx brand new ceramic burner.
Previously Lynx was known for their hefty brass burners which were an industry best.
They retained a ton of heat and resisted corroding better than almimum or stainless steel which
you'll typically find in competitor grills.
However with brass, eventually grease and dripping could end up blocking the port holes
in the burners which degraded performance.
For years Lynx tested different options and finally developed the ceramic burner.
Most importantly, ceramic is an even better heat source . Each burner outputs 25,000 BUTs
and retains and radiates heat better than any metal burner.
These burners are also self cleaning and have no flame port holes that can clog or corrode
over time.
To further enhance heat distribution, on top of the ceramic burners are a layer of cermaic
briquettes which retain heat and evenly distribute it across the surface of the grill for even
cooking results.
Next is Lynx's patented Trident burner.
Infrared burners release the flame through a ceramic element with many tiny holes.
These points of convergence create intense heat far higher than that of a traditional
pro-style gas burner (even that of the ceramic we talked about above).
With Lynx the infrared trident burner not only offers 23,000 BTU cooking power but it
gives you the ability to infinitely adjust the temperature settings from 300 degrees
to 1,000 F. As a result you can use the Trident burner for all food types and cooking methods.
Also, as a side benefit you you can sear food more quickly while leaving the inside rare,
if desired.
Now that you understand the two burner types, Lynx grills can be order with a combination
of different burners, all ceramic, all infrared, or a mix of infrared and ceramic.
Many people get hung up on this point and have a hard time making a decision.
Some people arent sure if they will enjoy cooking with just infrared since they aren't
used to this type of cooking.
We also recommend that our customers get at least one infrared burners.
This way you can utilize the high heat when needed and stick the traditional burner for
other tasks.
This helps too if you have other people, like relatives or freidns that might cook on your
grill occasional so you won't have to give them a training session.
However, if you fancy yourself a grill master, or are the type of person the will really
take the time to fully understand how the grill works and utilize it to it's best abilities,
then we think the all trident infrared option is the way to go.
We advise against the all ceramic burner option since we think you'll be missing out on the
searing experience of the infrared burners.
Lynx professional grills also have a number of other innovative features.
First, Lynx offers an infrared rotisserie burner built into each of their professional-level
grills.
The Professional series rotisserie has 2 positions to accommodate larger cuts of meat so you
can adjust the distance from the heat source, and the rotisserie motor has 3 speeds.
Lynx grills also offer more grilling space than competing grills of the same width thanks
to being about 20% deeper than other competitors.
To light the grill, Lynx uses a hot surface ignition which is more reliable than a spark
ignition system and lights reliably every time without the annoying click click click
you'll hear about spark.
When when it comes to design, all Lynx professional grills use 14 gauge 304 stainless steel, which
in addition to looking beautiful, has a high Resistance to corrosion.
you'll instantly feel the quality when you lift the grill hood.
Even though the hood weighs 50 lbs, you can lift it effortlessly thanks to lynx's hood
assist spring system.
Every lynx grill is designed with seamless welding.
More than just for looks, this clean welding ensures grease and moisture don't collect
in unwanted areas.
On the back of the grill you'll notcie a wind breaker fin which is very effective in blocking
the wind to prevent temperature fluctations which would otherwise result in uneven cooking.
Interior lighting
Next up is the Lynx sedona series
Sedona is the answer for customers looking for a less expensive version of the Lynx Professional
series.
You'll still get great cooking performance, but you'll be missing some build quality and
bells and whistles of the professional series.
When it comes to available sizes, there are less options available in the Sedona lineup.
You can choose from 30", 36", or 42", and again, you can configure the grill as either
built-in or with a freestanding grill cart on wheels.
All are available in either natural gas or propane.
Keep in mind, Sedona grills do require some assembly whereas professional series grill
come fully assembled from the factory.
For the burner configuration, instead of using ceramic burners, the Sedona uses a less expensive
aluminum burner.
While the aluminum burner performs great compared to other grills in this price point, it won't
be as good at radiating and retaining heat nor will it have the non-corroding self cleaning
benefits of the ceramic burner in the pro series.
When it comes to the infrared burner, you'll still have variable control lynx infrared
searing technology, however Sedona is using the prosear burner Lynx patented years ago,
which is again not quite as good at radiating even heat at the newly design trident infrared
burner on the pro-series.
Additional differences between the professional series and sedona include:
pro is made with 14 guage 304 grade stainless, sedona is 16 gauge 201 grade
pro has patent hot surface ignition, sedona uses a standard spark ignition
pro has a dual position variable speed rotisserie, sedona has a single position single speed
rotisserie
pro has dual interior lights, sedona has a single interior light
As you can see, while the Sedona series shares a lot of the same functionality and features
as professional, Lynx has compromised slightly on quality and performance in order to hit
a more attractive price point.
The question of whether to choose a Lynx Sedona grill or spring for a Professional series
option ultimately comes down to your individual needs and whether the advanced features and
quality offered by Pro grills entice you enough to be worth the higher price tag.
If you are looking for the absolute best grilling experience, Lynx Pro series can't be beat.
With all that said, you can’t go wrong with a Lynx grill - their design and performance
are will bring you restaurant quality results at home, and they are built to last.
We hope this video has given you a starting point when it comes to selecting the best
Lynx grill for your home.
As always, if you have any questions, and you’re in the New Jersey area, feel free
to give us a call or stop by one of our showrooms.
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