Show Us Your L.A.B. Golf DF 3 Mock Up!

[Just_the_Chip]

ok real question on this... I did the Mock up and I did the virtual fitting.... but is the virtual fitting that good? I was debating on going to club champion to get fitted? But the emails with the guy gave me the lie angle, confirmed that the length of putter I currently use looks appropriate, and that I could go 1 inch longer if I wanted to stand a little more upright (which I indicated I wanted to).... 

So I'm debating if I should just order as is, or if I should actually go get fitted..... 

[CFreddie]

Just now, Just_the_Chip said:

ok real question on this... I did the Mock up and I did the virtual fitting.... but is the virtual fitting that good? I was debating on going to club champion to get fitted? But the emails with the guy gave me the lie angle, confirmed that the length of putter I currently use looks appropriate, and that I could go 1 inch longer if I wanted to stand a little more upright (which I indicated I wanted to).... 

So I'm debating if I should just order as is, or if I should actually go get fitted..... 

I think the general consensus here is that the Virtual Fitting is quite good - given its done by LAB (vs an outside fitter), I think you can feel pretty good about going with what LAB gave you.  

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Just now, Just_the_Chip said:

ok real question on this... I did the Mock up and I did the virtual fitting.... but is the virtual fitting that good? I was debating on going to club champion to get fitted? But the emails with the guy gave me the lie angle, confirmed that the length of putter I currently use looks appropriate, and that I could go 1 inch longer if I wanted to stand a little more upright (which I indicated I wanted to).... 

So I'm debating if I should just order as is, or if I should actually go get fitted..... 

I used the virtual fitting when I got a mezz1.max and the results worked fine for me. Your results may vary, but the vast majority of our members who have used the virtual fitting seem to be satisfied 

[Just_the_Chip]

I feel crazy for doing it, but I ordered my putter. I've only swing a Mezz and a DF2.1 at a PGA/dicks store, a few times. But the online reviews, and this forums reviews have me convinced. I did the online fitting and trusting I did the video right and got the right numbers.... haha  A lot of faith in online reviews and virtual fittings for a $600+ putter! 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Had to do another one--switched it up and went with the Green as it would match my Jones bag and a bit of the theme I have going on with my clubs. 

 

[ILMgolfnut]

Still haven't seen/tried the DF 3, but I played with the DF 2.1 again last week at Golf Galaxy. I like the way it feels. Maybe some day they'll put the darn thing on sale. I just can't make myself pay that much for a putter when the major issue is the lack of touch and ability to read the greens of the idiot who is holding it.

[Golfallday7fore]

Absolutely in love

[StrokerAce]

I was talking to the putting fitter at PGASS over the weekend and they begged and begged and finally got a fitting device for LAB. He said it was extremely hard to get and the corporate office had been asking and asking for a long time and finally got one. It fits lie and loft right in the store. A lot of people are right around that 69* lie angle.

[HAC]

On 3/19/2024 at 2:52 PM, Just_the_Chip said:

ok real question on this... I did the Mock up and I did the virtual fitting.... but is the virtual fitting that good? I was debating on going to club champion to get fitted? But the emails with the guy gave me the lie angle, confirmed that the length of putter I currently use looks appropriate, and that I could go 1 inch longer if I wanted to stand a little more upright (which I indicated I wanted to).... 

So I'm debating if I should just order as is, or if I should actually go get fitted..... 

I did a fitting at a local place.  I also did a virtual fitting.  The virtual fitting was pretty close to what I got with the actual fitting.  But, with the actual fitting, I got to try a LAB putter with an Accra shaft and was able to tell the difference.  Plus, I could see from SAM that I was putting the ball much better with a LAB putter than I was with my current putter - the numbers were significantly better and this was even before any adjustments for my measurements.  To me, the fitting was well worth it, esp. since I did not pay anything for the fitting - they were having a deal where if I bought something the fitting was free.  I will get the putter today by FedEx, so it will be a while before I know whether what I did works, but I am very optimistic.  When I get the putter, my next stop will be to make an appointment with a pro at my club who has experience with a LAB putter and take a lesson from him on how to use it.  He said that lesson is not that complicated - only takes 10-15 minutes, so I will spend the rest of the hour with him on some questions I have for him on hitting partial wedges.

Edited March 29 by HAC

[HAC]

On 3/29/2024 at 8:21 AM, HAC said:

I did a fitting at a local place.  I also did a virtual fitting.  The virtual fitting was pretty close to what I got with the actual fitting.  But, with the actual fitting, I got to try a LAB putter with an Accra shaft and was able to tell the difference.  Plus, I could see from SAM that I was putting the ball much better with a LAB putter than I was with my current putter - the numbers were significantly better and this was even before any adjustments for my measurements.  To me, the fitting was well worth it, esp. since I did not pay anything for the fitting - they were having a deal where if I bought something the fitting was free.  I will get the putter today by FedEx, so it will be a while before I know whether what I did works, but I am very optimistic.  When I get the putter, my next stop will be to make an appointment with a pro at my club who has experience with a LAB putter and take a lesson from him on how to use it.  He said that lesson is not that complicated - only takes 10-15 minutes, so I will spend the rest of the hour with him on some questions I have for him on hitting partial wedges.

Played with the putter today for the first time.  Went pretty well.  I was surprised at how well I did with distance control.  I only misjudged distance a couple of times and at least one of those times on a downhill putt I probably would have done so with my old putter - with weather changes over the past few weeks, grass is growing now and green speeds are getting faster (at least until Monday when the greens get aerated).

Probably had a bit more trouble on direction, but most of this was on breaking putts where it is not always easy to tell whether my issue was line or speed. 

I feel like this was a promising first round and I look forward to getting to learn the putter better.  

Edited April 1 by HAC

[GolfSpy SAM]

I love my DF 2.1.  I love my DF 2.1.  I love my DF 2.1. 

But...My god it's a thing of beauty

[Just_the_Chip]

On 3/30/2024 at 7:41 PM, HAC said:

Played with the putter today for the first time.  Went pretty well.  I was surprised at how well I did with distance control.  I only misjudged distance and at least one of those times on a downhill putt I probably would have done so with my old putter - with weather changes over the past few weeks, grass is growing now and green speeds are getting faster (at least until Monday when the greens get aerated).

Probably had a bit more trouble on direction, but most of this was on breaking putts where it is not always easy to tell whether my issue was line or speed. 

I feel like this was a promising first round and I look forward to getting to learn the putter better.  

Thanks for the update! I did place my order, using a virtual fitting. I'm sitting so uneasy. The place I wanted to go get fitted doesn't do LAB Putters. I had a chance to hit one several times, and so I know the feeling a little bit. But I'm also just getting used to a couple of different putters. So this is an expensive experimentation in virtual fitting, online advice/research, etc. I figured if I really end up hating the putter after may rounds, I can always sell it. LAB putters are holding some value right now. 

With that said, I'm also a mid/high handicapper, and my current putter isn't necessarily doing magic right now either. So I figured now is as good as a time as ever to just get used to a new putter. 

[HAC]

4 hours ago, Just_the_Chip said:

Thanks for the update! I did place my order, using a virtual fitting. I'm sitting so uneasy. The place I wanted to go get fitted doesn't do LAB Putters. I had a chance to hit one several times, and so I know the feeling a little bit. But I'm also just getting used to a couple of different putters. So this is an expensive experimentation in virtual fitting, online advice/research, etc. I figured if I really end up hating the putter after may rounds, I can always sell it. LAB putters are holding some value right now. 

With that said, I'm also a mid/high handicapper, and my current putter isn't necessarily doing magic right now either. So I figured now is as good as a time as ever to just get used to a new putter. 

LAB has a few good videos on how to use their putters.  This one is helpful on where to place the ball.  Ball Position With A L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1 Putter (youtube.com)  I have found that couple that I have watched pretty helpful.  

Edited April 1 by HAC

[CFreddie]

Took a different route this time around - went with more of a “standard” color set (platinum with black shaft) and really digging the T-alignment aid on this one.

Btw, Id love to see a green or cappuccino head on an actual green - not sure if that would be a good (or bad) for my eye. Any insight into this? 

[TSauer]

20 minutes ago, CFreddie said:

Took a different route this time around - went with more of a “standard” color set (platinum with black shaft) and really digging the T-alignment aid on this one.

Btw, Id love to see a green or cappuccino head on an actual green - not sure if that would be a good (or bad) for my eye. Any insight into this? 

 

Someone posted a pic of their cappuccino DF3 on the green in the LAB facebook group and man, it looks soooo good! It is easily my favorite color. I tried searching through the page to find it, but to no avail. I'll post the picture if I ever find it.

 

Also... how many DF3 combinations have you made so far?

[CFreddie]

Just now, TSauer said:

Someone posted a pic of their cappuccino DF3 on the green in the LAB facebook group and man, it looks soooo good! It is easily my favorite color. I tried searching through the page to find it, but to no avail. I'll post the picture if I ever find it.

 

Also... how many DF3 combinations have you made so far?

Ok, back to cappuccino it is

@TSauer - don’t ask

 

[GolfSpy_KFT]

22 minutes ago, CFreddie said:

Ok, back to cappuccino it is

@TSauer - don’t ask

 

@CFreddie giving off some classic Usher jam vibes

[CFreddie]

Just now, GolfSpy_KFT said:

@CFreddie giving off some classic Usher jam vibes

You are right Jason…it’s badddd

[Josh Parker]

28 minutes ago, TSauer said:

Someone posted a pic of their cappuccino DF3 on the green in the LAB facebook group and man, it looks soooo good! It is easily my favorite color. I tried searching through the page to find it, but to no avail. I'll post the picture if I ever find it.

 

Also... how many DF3 combinations have you made so far?

More than I would like to admit. Holding firm until they add the broomstick. 

[TSauer]

2 minutes ago, Josh Parker said:

More than I would like to admit. Holding firm until they add the broomstick. 

 

Eyeing any particular color?

[Siilky]

Clean

[unccross]

I like the orange with a white shaft!

[yungkory]

I'm such a LAB ho I'll probably get one some day. If the 2.1 came out looking like this, I probably wouldn't own a Link.1

[CFreddie]

4 hours ago, yungkory said:

I'm such a LAB ho I'll probably get one some day. If the 2.1 came out looking like this, I probably wouldn't own a Link.1

The blue and white is a great combination I must say.

[Josh Parker]

8 hours ago, TSauer said:

 

Eyeing any particular color?

Green is probably at the top of the list currently. 

[TG8]

Fav color is red and also our school colors. 
Also love the “T” alignment for my first initial. 

[GolfSpy MPR]

Counterbalanced at 37", with heavier headweight. ACCRA Black shaft, Garsen Quad Tour 17" grip. 69° lie angle, though I need to dig a bit more there to confirm.

[JohnSmalls]

Got me daydreaming on a Monday with the LAB sign up and this thread!  I can't decide between the more narrow triple stripe or the wide option but I'm firmly in the white and silver camp (for now).  

[GolfSpy_KFT]

9 hours ago, Josh Parker said:

Green is probably at the top of the list currently. 

the green is SO dang good.

[CFreddie]

2 minutes ago, JohnSmalls said:

Got me daydreaming on a Monday with the LAB sign up and this thread!  I can't decide between the more narrow triple stripe or the wide option but I'm firmly in the white and silver camp (for now).  

Nice job!  Its ok to daydream