You've decided to upgrade your golf cart with a proper phone mount. Smart move. Now comes the one real decision: MagSafe or Universal? Both are magnetic. Both are strong. But they work differently and suit different golfers. Here's exactly how to choose.
The Short Answer
- Have an iPhone 12 or newer? → Get the MagSafe mount (The Link O.G.)
- Have an Android, older iPhone, or want one mount for everyone? → Get the Universal mount (The Universal)
That's really it. But if you want to understand why, keep reading.
How MagSafe Mounting Works
MagSafe is Apple's built-in magnetic system, available on every iPhone 12 through iPhone 16. A ring of precisely arranged magnets inside your iPhone aligns automatically with any MagSafe-compatible mount — no adapter, no plate, no prep needed. Just bring your phone near the mount and it snaps into place perfectly centered.
On a golf cart, this means you can grab your phone and re-mount it one-handed in under a second, without looking. For checking GPS yardages between shots, that speed matters.
How Universal Magnetic Mounting Works
Universal magnetic mounts use a small, thin metal plate that attaches to the back of your phone or sits inside your case. Once the plate is on, your phone snaps to the magnetic mount just like MagSafe — strong hold, quick release, same one-handed convenience.
The plate is thin enough that most people forget it's there after a day or two. And it works with any phone, any brand, any model.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Setup
MagSafe: Zero setup. Your iPhone already has the magnets built in. Just mount and go.
Universal: Requires attaching a thin metal plate to your phone or case once. Takes 60 seconds.
Holding Strength
MagSafe: Excellent. The full MagSafe ring provides strong, evenly distributed magnetic force.
Universal: Excellent. With MagMamba's rare-earth magnets, the holding strength is comparable to MagSafe for all practical purposes on a golf cart.
Phone Compatibility
MagSafe: iPhone 12 and newer only.
Universal: Every smartphone — iPhone, Android, any model, any size.
Case Compatibility
MagSafe: Works through most cases. Very thick or metal cases may reduce strength.
Universal: Works with any case since the plate sits between the phone and the case, or on top of the case.
Price
Both the MagMamba Link O.G. and MagMamba Universal are $29.95.
The One Reason to Choose Universal Even If You Have an iPhone
If you share your cart with playing partners who have different phones, or if your spouse or kids borrow your mount — the Universal is the better choice. One mount, every phone, no arguments.
Both Include a Built-In Ball Marker
One thing both mounts share: a built-in golf ball marker that lives on the magnet. Pop it off when you need to mark your ball on the green, snap it back on when you're done. It's a small detail that golfers who try it never want to go back from.
Our Recommendation
If you have an iPhone 12 or newer and only you use the mount: get The Link O.G.
Everyone else, or anyone who wants maximum flexibility: get The Universal.
Either way, you're getting the strongest, most versatile magnetic golf cart phone mount on the market.
It's All In The Grip.