[2023 MGS Forum Test: Edel SMS/SMS Pro Irons]

I’ve been very interested in these irons since they came out.  I’ve always been a tinkerer and have had adjustable drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and putters.  CAn’t wait to read about these from multiple perspectives!

 

[L.A.B Putters]

36 minutes ago, Samsonite said:

Hah! I was added after the original announcement went up - someone had to drop out and I was added, which was an incredible surprise.  I only found out after playing 18 and then in the middle of grocery shopping.  

Hoping I can follow my own advice and not disappoint myself

That’s awesome!!!

[L.A.B Putters]

Super eager to read what you all find out!  Glad this is happening. I’ve found reviews for these putters to be of the extreme on either side as in Obsessed with it or obsessed with trashing it. Surely, there must be a middle ground!  Congrats to those selected!!

[L.A.B Putters]

On 5/13/2022 at 7:47 AM, Samsonite said:

Congrats everyone!! I'll go hide my disappointment on the course

Don't disappoint me!!

Your name was on the list.  Did the list change?

 

[L.A.B Putters]

Sorry if I missed it. Were testers selected?

[L.A.B Putters]

46 minutes ago, cnosil said:

I don’t have a problem with the looks but I am not seeing the performance improvements that others cite in their use.  I am not any worse but not any better.   It is definitely a change to the way I have putted for years.  I never forward pressed and now my setup is completely different because of the built in forward press.    I don’t like the large grip but don’t know if I can swap to one of the smaller grips or will that mess up the lie balance aspect of the putter.  Ball speeds seem slower off the face so I now have to make longer strokes to get distance I am used to.   I am able to better feel face angle/path mistakes and can immediately tell if I pushed or pulled a putt….my guess based on my research is that LAB would say it is because I am getting my hands to engaged in the stroke.  I move the putter with my hands so is that my problem and something I need to change my stroke to be more shoulder driven?  My practice on my ExPutt shows that I have good face and path numbers but not making any more putts in that 6-15 foot range.

I am mixed in my opinion because this putter is forcing me to change a lot about how I putt and I am not sure the juice is worth the squeeze.  I have tried all three models but picked the 2.1 because it was supposed to be the most automatic   
 

this is strictly my personal findings and shouldn’t influence anyone else as the putter may be perfect for them   

 

Great Response!  I completely see how, based on your response, it would be frustrating to change so much. I am a very minimal hands putter. In fact I game and have been for 6 years the Fatso 6.0 grip to quiet my hands.  Really enjoyed your clear and thorough explanation. Thanks.

[L.A.B Putters]

2 hours ago, cnosil said:

Will be interesting to hear peoples thoughts on these putters.  I’ve had the ability to try all the models and currently have the DF 2.1 in the bag.   Giving it a fair shot but my thoughts are kind of mixed right now. 

Why mixed?  Or would that skew potential testers?

[L.A.B Putters]

This is such a unique product.  From it’s paradigm shifting head designs and the fact that they were early adopters of the premium “ultra stable” putting shafts I am intrigued by their willingness to challenge the status quo. Will it prove to be successful?  Or will it be bought up and swallowed by a legacy brand.