sortiz003 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Saw Erik Anders Lang (Random Golf Club) rave about his L.A.B putter on a WITB video. During a match play versus Grant Horvat, he was DRAINING putt after putt. Anyone else try these? He mentioned they’re weighted differently than traditional putters so curious how that has helped other golfers. Edited April 1, 2023 by sortiz003 Quote Driver: Callaway XR 16 3W and 4-Hybrid: Adams Golf Blue Irons: Rogue ST max, 5-PW Wedges: Callaway MD3 (56) and MD4 (52), Vokey SM9 (60) Putter: Oddysey Versa Works Tank V-Line Ball: Vice Pro Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 34 minutes ago, sortiz003 said: Anyone else try these? He mentioned they’re weighted differently than traditional putters so curious how that has helped other golfers. Been discussed a bunch on the forum and were part of last years forum member testing https://forum.mygolfspy.com/tests/36-lab-putters/ https://forum.mygolfspy.com/tests/40-lab-df21-putter/ https://forum.mygolfspy.com/tests/41-lab-mezz1-putter/ https://forum.mygolfspy.com/tests/42-lab-b2-putter/ https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/41372-unofficial-review-lab-golf-directed-force-21-putter/?do=findComment&comment=696984 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/55414-lab-mezz1-max/?do=findComment&comment=880441 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/56057-my-experience-with-lab-directed-force-21-putter/?do=findComment&comment=888705 Shrek74 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: Paradym AI Smoke Max HL 16.5* w/MCA TENSEI AV Series Blue Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Render w/VA Composites Baddazz Backup Putters: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe, Milled Collection RSX 2 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyPutter Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I was part of the 2022 L.A.B. Putter MGS testing and really enjoy using the DF2.1 as my only putter. It replaced my previous "would not trade it for anything" Pinemeadow Z-ON M1 putter as a result of the test. Unfortunately my review doesn't appear in the reviews for the test. My account was somehow corrupted and all posting history including created threads is missing before the middle of last summer. The links are posted above and provide a broad range of perspectives on L.A.B. putters of all designs. sortiz003 1 Quote Derek Verified Hack, ~21 handicap Golf for exercise and peace of mind. WITB ( That's Linked as is everything underlined ) |> Big Dogs: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D (10.5), Tommy Armour TA1 3h (19), Ginty Trouble Club (29) |> Blades: First StrikeTM DeliveranceTM 4(23) 5(26) 6(29) 7(33) 8(37) 9(41) P(45) |> Chipper: Orlimar Escape (37) |> Wedges: Worx (55) Lovett (59) |> Flatstick: L.A.B. Golf DF2.1 C130 Supercharged 3.5+ Q6 Slope Premium MGS Logo Ball mark IGBRC International Golf Ball Rescue Commission / Founder Graduate/Mentor "The World's Greatest Golf Club Without The Course" Member #334 Tester It's all lies I tell you, everywhere the golf ball comes to rest! If it wasn't for inconsistency, I would have no consistency in my game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sortiz003 Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 Sweet! Checking out the forum now! Just joined the forum this week so still learning my way around. Thanks again! GolfSpy SAM and cnosil 2 Quote Driver: Callaway XR 16 3W and 4-Hybrid: Adams Golf Blue Irons: Rogue ST max, 5-PW Wedges: Callaway MD3 (56) and MD4 (52), Vokey SM9 (60) Putter: Oddysey Versa Works Tank V-Line Ball: Vice Pro Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted April 2, 2023 Share Posted April 2, 2023 On 4/1/2023 at 9:24 AM, sortiz003 said: Sweet! Checking out the forum now! Just joined the forum this week so still learning my way around. Thanks again! Welcome to the forum! I saw EAL's video about getting his new DF 2.1 - great content. As a tester last year ("Samsonite" was my handle then, not sure if the review posted has it under that or this newer handle), I can say that I've gone from never having below 35 putts a round (putting was always what I considered my weakest point in the game) to, last time out holing 27 - by far my best putting round ever. To be fair, that's a combination of having a few really good, close chips, but the biggest part of my "turnaround" is the confidence I have with the LAB putter in-hand. It's allowed me to stop worrying about IF I'm hitting my line, and allowed me to ONLY worry (grand scheme of things) on reading the green and getting the pace right. I'm a huge fan, and despite the expense, I can't think of a better way to "buy" a thing that would make this marked an improvement over this short a period of time. Hope that helps Shrek74, ole gray and Vegan_Golfer_PNW 3 Quote Driver - Callaway Ai Smoke Max - 9* - Draw setting; Maltby UL (Otto Phlex) 5/7 Wood - Takomo Ignis Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) (currently benched) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65*/DF3 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 Based on the forum's reviews, I picked up a LAB Direct Force 2.1 at the end of last year. I did the remote fitting with a video of my putting stroke, got their feedback on the appropriate lie and length specifications and picked one up. The following two graphs are my strokes gained against my handicap peers for before and after I put the DF 2.1 in my bag: BEFORE DF 2.1 AFTER DF 2.1 The drop in tee shot performance was due to cracking my G400 SFT driver and trying various other drivers without the best success. As you can see, I gained almost 1.6 strokes just by adding the DF 2.1 to my bag. People see me putting with it laugh how it looks. That's of course until they see me putt with it. Then they can't wait to try it themselves. Can't tell you how many times in the last three months people have borrowed it for a practice round. Each time, in the back of my mind, I wonder if I'll ever get it back! Needless to say I liked the putter so much, I picked up another on eBay as a back up.....just in case! I love that putter! GolfSpy SAM, Parshooter36, ole gray and 1 other 3 1 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie MSG Tester: Shot Scope LX+ Rangefinder MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons MSG Tester: Titleist Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parshooter36 Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 I had my 1st official round with my DF2.1 yesterday. The greens were not in great shape as they'd been aerated 2 weeks ago, but I managed 28 putts and no 3 putts. I will take that every time! GolfSpy SAM, Golf2Much and ole gray 3 Quote Driver: QI10 Max Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 2020 CLK 5 Hybrid Irons: Zipcore XL 6-PW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 46° 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Array F-3 Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Moises McLaughlin said: But it's important to remember that different golfers have different tastes in gear, so what works for one may not work for another. Everyone has a different way of putting, so it takes time and effort to find the right putter for you. Before buying an L.A.B. putter, you should always try a few different ones to see how they feel and how well they work for your game. The good thing with LAB now is that they are available in Golf Galaxy and other shops to try out. I will say that there is a learning curve but once you figure out the simplicity of it, things change and they are impressive. Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03trdblack Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 52 minutes ago, Josh Parker said: The good thing with LAB now is that they are available in Golf Galaxy and other shops to try out. I will say that there is a learning curve but once you figure out the simplicity of it, things change and they are impressive. I never quite understood why Lab decided to make their stock lie angle 69* since that is flatter than pretty much any other OEM putters stock lie angle. Most start at 70* or 71*. When people go into the store and putt with one side by side with another brand, the lie angle won't compare which could turn someone off since the putter wouldn't be correctly balanced if someone needed more upright. BallsLeon 1 Quote My bag is a revolving door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 minute ago, 03trdblack said: I never quite understood why Lab decided to make their stock lie angle 69* since that is flatter than pretty much any other OEM putters stock lie angle. Most start at 70* or 71*. When people go into the store and putt with one side by side with another brand, the lie angle won't compare which could turn someone off since the putter wouldn't be correctly balanced if someone needed more upright. My LAB is 67° Fitting is a must for sure. It was super easy to do the remote fitting and they got my results back quickly. Being a lefty they didn't have any in the store so I took the chance. I had been looking at them for several years and glad I made the purchase. Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03trdblack Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 minute ago, Josh Parker said: My LAB is 67° Fitting is a must for sure. It was super easy to do the remote fitting and they got my results back quickly. Being a lefty they didn't have any in the store so I took the chance. I had been looking at them for several years and glad I made the purchase. I agree fitting is a must and argue that fitting is a must for ALL putters. From a business decision perspective though, I would have thought a "stock" putter would be better aligned with the "stock" options from the rest of the industry in order to have a more consistent comparison in the store. Quote My bag is a revolving door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 5 minutes ago, 03trdblack said: I agree fitting is a must and argue that fitting is a must for ALL putters. From a business decision perspective though, I would have thought a "stock" putter would be better aligned with the "stock" options from the rest of the industry in order to have a more consistent comparison in the store. The 3 stock lies are 67, 69, 71. I know I have seen all three at the GG near me. Shoot they finally got a lefty in and my guy up there called me to let me know. I of course had already gotten mine 6 months earlier. Haha. 03trdblack 1 Quote Titleist GT3 11* Tensei 1k blue Titleist TSR2 4w 16* Titleist TSR2 5w 18.75* MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey SM9 Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03trdblack Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I knew they offered those three online but I've only ever seen 69* in any stores around me. Good to know they are putting all 3 out there. Josh Parker 1 Quote My bag is a revolving door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 9 hours ago, Moises McLaughlin said: But it's important to remember that different golfers have different tastes in gear, so what works for one may not work for another. Everyone has a different way of putting, so it takes time and effort to find the right putter for you. Before buying an L.A.B. putter, you should always try a few different ones to see how they feel and how well they work for your game. Just an FYI - if you quote someone and then add in a link to spam, you will be banned immediately, even if your comment was legit. We're not playing around. Bye bye. CudaKota66, Golf2Much, IndyBonzo and 4 others 4 1 2 Quote Driver - Callaway Ai Smoke Max - 9* - Draw setting; Maltby UL (Otto Phlex) 5/7 Wood - Takomo Ignis Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) (currently benched) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65*/DF3 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 I made my wife happier than a pig in a corn bin last night! She has a pink Mezz Max on order . She heard from all my buddies how much it has changed my putting and she was due for something new. Sooooo Merry Christmas baby! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Josh Parker, TSauer and Golf2Much 1 2 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 2 hours ago, ole gray said: I made my wife happier than a pig in a corn bin last night! She has a pink Mezz Max on order . She heard from all my buddies how much it has changed my putting and she was due for something new. Sooooo Merry Christmas baby! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk @ole gray, you are putting us mere mortal husbands to shame! Hopefully it will work for her. Very thoughtful! Josh Parker and ole gray 1 1 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie MSG Tester: Shot Scope LX+ Rangefinder MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons MSG Tester: Titleist Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Golf2Much said: @ole gray, you are putting us mere mortal husbands to shame! Hopefully it will work for her. Very thoughtful! Thanks, buddy! She's excited, to say the least Josh Parker 1 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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