Everything You Wanted to Know About LAB Golf Putters

If you read the “Our Story” section of L.A.B. Golf’s website, they make a pretty bold claim - they think that putters everywhere are basically not good, and that no one should be playing with them anymore.

Their argument is that even pro golfers are inconsistent when it comes to putting, even though they have seemingly mastered every other aspect of the game. The problem, therefore, can’t be the player - it must be the club.

Well, that’s a bold claim to make. Let’s take a look at why LAB Putters are alleged to constitute the difference.

Lie Angle Balance = LAB Putters

LAB golf putters take their name from “Lie Angle Balance,” which makes a massive impact in the performance of a putter.

Lie angle balance makes a massive impact in the direction and accuracy of a putt. In fact, according to L.A.B. Golf’s research, the most important aspect of putting effectively is squaring the clubface perfectly at impact.

This, according to them, is not objective but demonstrable and repeatable. According to their observations, 83% of a putt’s starting direction is a product of the angle and direction of the putter face at impact. The remainder of the putt’s starting direction is determined by the path of the putter head itself.

The Lie Angle Balance Technology of L.A.B. Putters lies at the heart of performance. It helps golfers keep the putter face perfectly square at impact - because it keeps the face perfectly square throughout the entire stroke.

Another key, defining aspect of LAB golf putters is the balance between the putter head and shaft. To purchase a LAB putter (properly) you need either to go through an in-person or remote fitting to determine the exact, perfect balance between the shaft and putter head.

This fitting process ensures that the putter has the right length, lie angle, putter shaft, grip, and even alignment aids, for you and you only. This effectively makes each LAB putter a custom outfit.

The success of a LAB putter is in the grip, too. They use what they call a Press Grip, which is made with “Forward Press Technology.” This proprietary technology enables golfers to keep their hands vertical, in turn allowing the grip to create the ideal shaft lean.

What results is that golfers can then hit up through impact, producing perfect end over end roll without skewing the putt off one way or the other. It’s more consistent, it’s more accurate - it’s better overall.

Moreover, their Press Grips are available in 6 different configurations, enabling L.A.B. Golf’s fitters to present each golfer with the right amount of forward press for their ability.

These are the main points that constitute the performance of LAB putters - so let’s take a high-level look at some of their most popular models.

L.A.B. DF 2.1 Putters

L.A.B. DF 2.1 Putters are manufactured in the United States from CNC-machined 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum.

The putter heads feature alignment markings that provide instantaneous visual feedback so golfers can literally see if their putter is evenly squared.

Stock DF 2.1 Putters are outfitted with premium steel putter shafts and Press II 3 Degree grips, but like all LAB putters can be customized.

L.A.B. DF 3 Putters

The L.A.B. DF 3 is an iteration of their first putter, the Directed Force, from which it takes its name.

Smaller and sleeker, but with the same basic shape, it squares by itself and is extremely forgiving, a bonus for golfers of all ilks.

Like all LAB Putters, it features Lie Angle Balance Technology, and it is “fully automatic,” so hits off the heel and toe behave a lot like those hit right off the center of the club face.

L.A.B. Link.1 Putters

The L.A.B. Link.1 is a simple 303 stainless steel putter that’s CNC machined, and optimized with screws that are optimally located for lie and balance.

Like other LAB Putters, the Link.1 stays square on its own. All you have to do is let the putter work its magic and it’ll run square to the ball.

Unlike the other LAB Golf Putters mentioned so far, however, this one is designed to be used with normal grips.

But again, fitting is critical to ensure optimal performance.

L.A.B. Mezz.1 Putters

It might look like a regular mallet putter, but looks can be deceiving. The LAB Mezz.1 is 100% lie-angle balanced for perfect performance that lets it square on its own.

You won’t have to force it to stay square. You won’t even need to intentionally square it. When properly fitted to your putting arc, the LAB Mezz.1 will square all by itself.

Also, like the Link.1, the Mezz.1 is more flexible in terms of compatible grips, and perhaps even a bit moreso. Any grip will work with it, but again, fitting is key here.

L.A.B. Mezz.1 MAX Putters

One quick look at the Mezz.1 MAX and you might mistake it for the Mezz.1. That’s forgivable since the Mezz.1 MAX is basically just the Mezz.1, but 20% larger.

This increases mass and volume, both of which cooperate to boost forgiveness, even on mishits.

CNC-machined from a combination of 303 stainless steel and 6061 aluminum, you get the feedback of steel and the forgiveness of aluminum, all wrapped up in one package.

As with the Mezz.1, any grip will fit here - just make sure you work with a fitter first.

Here to Buy Golf Shafts? Talk to Our Fitters First!

On the off chance we didn’t mention this enough times, fitting with a LAB Golf putter is absolutely critical to performance. These putters will square on their own but only when fitted to your putt arc.

Before you buy golf shafts (or putters) online, make sure you work with our fitters. You can either work with us remotely (give us a call at 800-955-9550) or come into our retail shop in Dallas. We’ll fit you for a LAB Putter, and you can take it from there.