Can you Adjust the LENGTH of a LAB Golf Putter?...

[@Restfultraveller]

Hi. This is the answer I got from LAB a couple of weeks ago: “Thanks for reaching out! Shaft adjustments over 1" will throw off the balancing of the putter, regripping with any grip, other than the one originally installed, can also throw off the balancing of the putter. Although shaft adjustments of less than 1" are totally fine, if combined with a regripping (to a new grip), the balancing, unfortunately, would be lost.”

[@tommiethatcher7265]

Really really enjoyed that Gaz and it looks so much better with the LAB press grip on there, now go and enjoy the putter and give it time

[@garymartingolf]

I will, I’m done now 👌🏼

[@xxthadeucexx]

I asked LAB if cutting it down is possible and was told up to 2" without compromising the integrity of the design.

[@garymartingolf]

Wow! Thats alot more than I thought would be possible 👌🏼

[@HideawayHomeReno]

Can you add up to 2in as well?

[@canyonaro]

Yes you'd have to do a lot on the grip end to ruin it - something like an Evnroll gravity grip would do it 😂

[@jason-305-MIA]

Brilliant video Sir, this is the info we need, well done! 👍 Keep em coming….🏆

[@papab3272]

One thing you have to remember is any time you cut a shaft down you lighten the swing weight. In addition you went from a 66g Superstroke grip to a 77g LAB grip and that also made the swing weight lighter. It may be fine but that's a big total drop in swing weight and you may end up losing feel and distance control because of it.

[@garymartingolf]

Yeah, totally valid points 👌🏼

[@papab3272]

@@garymartingolf Some advice from an old man, life's too short to play clubs you're not happy with. Get the Blue one like your mates or get the Oz. A good putter is a great investment and can last you longer than a dozen drivers. Get the one that makes you happy and confident to look at and mark this one up to a lesson learned.

[@GRIFF22]

Gary your doing great work to see just how much you can adjust these putters and what affect that has on the balance. Would you consider adjusting the sole weights on the Odyssey square to square (the same heavier weight on each side) and then doing the revealer test again. The putter feels light to me, and ive not got a definitive answer from anyone as to whether this changes the zero torque capabilities of the putter

[@michaelr9397]

These are great these type of vlogs, always interesting. Hope to see you out on course with it soon. ⛳

[@garymartingolf]

It’s the in the bag club with the exception of product testing etc.

[@davidfletcher6836]

Love my DF3 roll is amazing end over end everytime only downside is slow winter greens make it feel like you have to give putts a real rap

[@garymartingolf]

Yeah. If you’ve seen my journey, I’m the same. If DF3.1 comes out, it could be interesting times!

[@johnnyo3478]

There's a bunch of folks on the THP Forum who'd like to see the results of putting a LAB press grip on an Odyssey S2S putter.

[@garymartingolf]

I know, it’s coming very soon! What’s the THP forum stand for ?

[@johnnyo3478]

@@garymartingolf The Hacker's Paradise. There's a rather large S2S thread and a bunch of LAB threads.

[@johnnyo3478]

@@garymartingolf One thing I've noticed with the S2S 7 is that it is crucial to maintain the forward press through impact - in order to have any chance at controling distance.

[@king_55s34]

Thanks for the video. I cut mine down an inch and always wondered how bad I messed it up.

[@randallpennington5976]

When the other brands started to copy the LAB I was happy. But I realize that LAB only focuses on making putters and not a whole line up of clubs, so I will be getting a LAB!

[@frankodozi5349]

At this rate Gaz you could end up setting a sponsorship with LAB Golf as I am sure the owner and directors are learning more stuff about their product from someone that isn’t linked to them

[@garymartingolf]

I’m not sure if they’d be in favour of this content or not, but being in the Lab forum, I’m being inspired by questions people are asking. Cheers Frank 👌🏼

[@frankodozi5349]

@ if what you say is constructive and can make them better then who knows. People get hired or invested in because they can solve problems and your views on the product are independent and is much more valuable research than from someone currently on their payroll

[@TheSimonsydney]

Cool thanks. Could you also try to extend it and test lie angle balance. Eg. By 1 and 2 inch to see when the balance is compromised

[@paulaskey1508]

I’ve just ordered the same grip to put on my Odyssey Square to Square No 7 putter. I realise that quality costs but for a significant number of golfers the price of the LAB (and some other makes) is just completely out of reach, so far I haven’t found the Odyssey to be wanting in comparison to the LAB but I think the forward press grip will eradicate any minor shortcomings it has.

[@garymartingolf]

Very smart move 👌🏼 I would love to try this setup! Coming soon!

[@robinc3307]

You could send it to Scottsdale golf they are a UK agent ...and build putters....

[@garymartingolf]

Yeah, definitely one for the UK boys

[@guyr7351]

I’m planning a trip over in Feb to Scottsdale when I know they have the OZ1i available. To my mind that at least looks like a putter.

[@royclose946]

Well done gaz 😊

[@Erictheking66]

What about extending a LAB putter? Also, have you thought about putting a press grip on the Odyssey? I've just bought the jailbird, if I don't like the standard grip and having to set the press myself, I plan on buying a press grip for it

[@evanpfannenstiel6563]

Same, I have a zero to zero jailbird coming and have ordered the lab grip

[@jamiecordingley3754]

I ordered mine with the pistol grip Gary, but have never liked the pistol, i've bought the standard grip and will be putting this on. How do you find the normal to the pistol?

[@garymartingolf]

Is the standard the one I’ve bought? The parallel 3.0?

[@jamiecordingley3754]

Yes

[@billhiles1091]

What about if you want to add an inch or two in length to the L.A.B. Putter?

[@RajKumar-zm4ll]

Jokingly i think you have done this so it is ruined just an excuse to upgrade to the oz1 putter😂

[@chickendippers24]

i never understood why everyone just straight cuts grips off, theyre so easy to save wether it be with a coat hanger and wd40, or i just now use my air compresser pops off in 2 seconds and can re-use

[@lexxwhite747]

Completely irrelevant, but I like your toaster. Looks like an old radio from the 50s 😂

[@MikeSmith-er7sz]

It’s lie angle balanced, the lie never changes no matter what length it is

[@howardshorr2979]

I have a ai 1 square to square wanted your opinion on putting a LAB press grip on it ? Look forward to your opinion

[@garymartingolf]

100%! If it’s got the 3° shaft lean, It’s the only thing that’s missing on the odyssey putter. It will make a big difference! Either 2 or 3° press grip

[@edbowejr6130]

If it is truly lie angle balanced then the face is perfectly balanced along the lie angle then anything you do to the shaft other than change it's lie angle won't make a difference

[@joecrolla6238]

Hi Gaz iv sent a video to Lab for a remote fitting awaiting results. Do you recommend having an Accra shaft and heavier head?

[@neiltaylor1765]

Love the accura shaft in my df3, as for weight it's really personal, standard I'd say is similar to a Newport 2 so around 330g if that helps

[@stevecottrell5856]

I would definitely recommend the heavier option. Took mine back to Scottsdale to have it altered. Much better

[@stevecottrell5856]

And definitely Accra. 👍🏻

[@guyr7351]

@@stevecottrell5856does the shaft really impact it that much? Putter is expensive enough without having to upgrade the shaft.

[@stevecottrell5856]

@ I found it definitely feels softer

[@jasondavis6831]

I’d love to know if anyone has removed a shaft from a DF3. Where I live we play year round and don’t want to send it back and be without it for 6-8 weeks.

[@golfsh00ter]

If you’re in the U.S. the mod shop lead time for stuff like shaft changes in my past experience was 1 week.

[@brianmcgowan5218]

Gaz why did you cut the grip off surely you can use wee bit if petrol in a syringe and get it off that way, like you.cut the lab original grip you.could have just used it again

[@KentnDebi]

I don't understand why you didn't just slip the grip off Gaz? Those SuperStrokes aren't cheap at all...against all we Tykes stand for! You need deporting to Lancashire 🤣🤣🤣

[@darronwatt6218]

Use an air compressor and the grips slide straight off

[@taib0]

Great video Gaz thank you, I bought the Odyssey AI One Jailbird after watching your review on it. I remember you saying that if you bought the Odyssey you would put a press grip on it ? As you know the Odyssey comes with a standard grip not a forward press what is worrying me is apparently the Odyssey has a counter balance weight in the butt of the grip, if I swap it for press grip will mess with the balance of the putter ? Also, which press grip would you recommend, thanks Gaz 🏌⛳