Extending LAB Mezz with Accra shaft

[Jeremy26]

Hello all!! I was fitted at Club Champion and decided on  Mezz Max. My specs are 37-37.5" 69-70* lie, and Press II 1.5 grip. I really don't want to wait 8 weeks. So I've been looking at Lab Outlet and eBay. There are a few options that fit, but they're 36". Can I have my pro shop pull the grip, add an inch and reinstall the grip? Will the extension throw off the whole lie angle balance thing? I know with normal putters it would be no big deal, but I understand LAB is a different animal. Anybody extend their LAB, or extend someone else's? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

[GolfSpy_APH]

It would definitely influence the lie angle. Could be with reaching out to lab and see what they recommend. 

As a side note I was/am not the biggest fan of extensions. If course they work, but there is a feel difference as it is a different material or shaft that is being used. 

The lab shafts are stiff and that is part of the feel. Adding may also change the feel a little. 

[funkyjudge]

23 minutes ago, Jeremy26 said:

Hello all!! I was fitted at Club Champion and decided on  Mezz Max. My specs are 37-37.5" 69-70* lie, and Press II 1.5 grip. I really don't want to wait 8 weeks. So I've been looking at Lab Outlet and eBay. There are a few options that fit, but they're 36". Can I have my pro shop pull the grip, add an inch and reinstall the grip? Will the extension throw off the whole lie angle balance thing? I know with normal putters it would be no big deal, but I understand LAB is a different animal. Anybody extend their LAB, or extend someone else's? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!

NOT a good idea! Besides the whole lie angle and balance thing, which could be a major problem, it's not likely that they will be able to save that proprietary Press II grip and re-installing it properly won't be easy, either.

Edited March 29 by funkyjudge

[Jeremy26]

11 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

It would definitely influence the lie angle. Could be with reaching out to lab and see what they recommend. 

As a side note I was/am not the biggest fan of extensions. If course they work, but there is a feel difference as it is a different material or shaft that is being used. 

The lab shafts are stiff and that is part of the feel. Adding may also change the feel a little. 

I sent them a couple of emails, but never got a response. I imagine it's because they would want me to order a new one. I'll keep on the lookout at their outlet shop.

[Jeremy26]

9 hours ago, funkyjudge said:

NOT a good idea! Besides the whole lie angle and balance thing, which could be a major problem, it's not likely that they will be able to save that proprietary Press II grip and re-installing it properly won't be easy, either.

Got an answer from LAB. Sounds risky. I could just buy a new grip rather than going through the trouble of pulling and reinstalling it. I guess I'll probably keep looking on the secondary market for a week and hope I get lucky. If not, I might go for it. I'm a gambling man 

[McGolf]

the ID for many of the "low torque" shafts is smaller than a regular shaft. Extending it may not be an option and if so would take some skill. 

Removing the OEM is also tougher. The multilayer grip doesn't simply blow off and you run the risk of damaging a needle with the solvent method. The later is more likely to work imo.