I FINALLY Got My Hands On A L.A.B GOLF Putter!

[@shaneWARs1]

I always think its amazing how many people didn't like this putter just by the looks especially the old one until you try one ,the mez gets over looked and is amazing to. I putted years ago with the original but it was left handed and i still was blown away

[@charlesauthier9372]

Your reviews are so great, love the honesty. Keep the good stuff man

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks so much man! Just would love more people to see them!!

[@BaxGolfPNW]

The Mez Max Broom is the best thing that’s happened to my game. Confidence is so high. I’ll miss a few short still. Nothings perfect! But I’m draining more 10-20 footers than I have in my 35+ years of playing. I hit and see my lines so much easier being upright.

[@lapdog4135]

After reading your reply I'm convinced the broomstick LAB is the way to go for me. 👍

[@ReallyTallMan]

I game the 2.1 - First impressions was hard to get passed the visual but seeing putt after putt go in changes your view quickly. It is now Beautiful to me.

[@andrewjensengolf]

Hell yes!!

[@mpatrickriley]

I have a counterbalanced (37") red DF3 in production right now for a MyGolfSpy Forum test, and your video has made the anticipation just grow. Thanks, Andrew.

[@andrewjensengolf]

That sounds awesome!!

[@CraigalFun]

Do you know what the swingweight will be when finished

[@TheMurfield]

Thank You very much Andrew. I have the same model than yours (black head, 33", std shaft) and I FULLY agree with you regarding the tap in. I am struggling on every 2/3 footers while it feels wonderful from 6 footers to beyond. Long putts are so stable. Still, I have not yet figured out the tap in... and this is my main issue with this great putter.

[@beaubiron8972]

Seems like less lie angle makes sense for a center shafted putter to keep your hands in the same place as the putter you used for remote fitting. Great review, love how these things swing themselves!!

[@tommurphy2064]

Ordered my DF3 with the exact same setup as yours, Platinum head, black ACCRA shaft, and press pistol grip. Anxiously checking my email daily for the “in production” email! Cannot wait to get it and roll it!

[@andrewjensengolf]

Hell yeah!

[@randallpennington5976]

I want one! I hope to go for an in person fitting later this year! As a lefty I am tired of having to buy a club in order to try it because no shop has left handed models in stock for fitting!

[@andrewjensengolf]

Good luck!

[@jrsolis68]

Probably the best breakdown of this putter on KZbin.

[@andrewjensengolf]

Appreciate that 👊🏼

[@adamw9764]

I love my LAB putter (have the Mezz .1 Max Armlock) and its been amazing for me. It took a little bit to adjust to it as it was very different from any putter I used before, but after I adjusted its been incredible to my game. Glad to see more folks are giving LAB a chance!

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks for sharing that man! I still need some time to adjust my eyes to it and develop that sure fire trust… but it’s off to a great start!

[@nunyo7259]

Armlock kinda defeats the purpose of the putter dont it.

[@deleebar]

I have DF 2.1 and love it. You speak no lies, the LAB almost feels like a cheat code… point and shoot. The only thing I wonder about is feel. As someone that only used milled 300 series stainless steel putters the ting-y feel was hard to get used to. Love the smaller foot print of the DF3 but probably not enough to ditch the 2.1. That said if they made DF4 with an insert… *chefs kiss*

[@iiZAPPx]

I know the GOLF has been slowing down, but would LOVE to see a development series from you. Get the structure back and reinforced in your swing, and pick 2-3 events for the year that you want to play it. Some documentative content and a recorded tournament round would be amazing. I love your competition vids even if its you competing against yourself when you were more active on the course. Hope your year is a fun one. Miss watching you play. Hope the family is doing great

[@dbdors]

Like you I would never consider a center shafted putter. But I like the DF3

[@andrewwarhurst4260]

Used mine today for the first time in the course, by far the best putting I’ve ever done

[@ndnd1671]

Have a lab mez long putter and like it. Got it because I was watching the tour pro's using it and announcers were saying how well it was between the 6-10 ft puts which my weak part of putting. Had this for about 6 months now and notice big different in the 1-10 foot range and putting has improved. Only problem is the longer puts, it takes a while to get the range down on them. I have back issues as well and think this helps with being more upright on putts and less strain on the back. Only problem, is you can't pick up balls with the mez. Looks like you can with your version though

[@ryanbeckett536]

Waiting for my Mezz .1 Max Counter Balanced to arrive - was amazing for me in the fitting

[@billsinclair313]

DF3, best thing to ever happen to my game!

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

I've been waiting for this. I used a Scotty for over 20 years. Switched to a Spider a few years ago. I absolutely love it and roll it way better than my Scotty. The spider tested amazing on the SAM puttlab, but like everyone i want to make more putts

[@DV-kj8ui]

Did you end up buying one? If so how’d it go?

[@industrialpalletworx3548]

@@DV-kj8ui not yet. I'm still rolling the spider.

[@1averageamerican]

Recently, at a group lesson, I out putted everyone with my old Heavy Putter B3-M I picked up years ago on sale for $75. A few guys had Scottys and there was one Evnroll and one LAB. My last round I dropped a 23' and a 34' putt. I save pars from 10-12' with this putter all the time. I think I got lucky and found an off the rack putter that just really fits me. If my putting was off and seriously costing my strokes, I would be looking hard at a LAB putter.

[@chrisimes478]

DF3 is the end all be all in putters for me! It’s just that good

[@allenwilson8913]

Several years back I spent a grand getting an Artisan putter. Probably the best money I’ve spent when it comes to golf. We don’t think twice about dropping $500 for a new driver every year or two but ball at spending that much on a club you use on every hole. Golf is a crazy sport.

[@andrewjensengolf]

Crazy sport of us crazy folk!

[@goutfromfriedokra]

there is nothing NeW tech wise with a artisan putter....It's overpriced 303 metal, and I'm from Ft worth and know the owners

[@allenwilson8913]

@@goutfromfriedokra never said it was any kind of new technology. I meant that the process of getting custom fit along with the custom putter was money well spent.

[@goutfromfriedokra]

@@allenwilson8913 at that price. No...U could buy aCALLAWAy, for 8 times cheaper..NObody uses ARTISN PUTTERS

[@jessecooper9795]

​@@goutfromfriedokraMike Taylor makes badass stuff. Especially his wedges

[@hawkey100]

Hi Andrew from Barrie Ontario. I have the original DF2.1 and although it's somewhat ugly, at least that's what my playing partners say, it is the best putter i've ever used after playing golf for 56 years. This will be my third season with it and I would be hard pressed to use another putter in the future, unless it's a L.A.B . I sink more putts than I ever have before and practicing is enjoyable. Btw, with the money i've won from my partners, it's paid for itself.

[@andrewjensengolf]

Thanks for sharing that! Yeah, the money it can make of your buddies with even just a couple more shorties made a round can be huge in paying it off!!

[@andrewlove9264]

I live in Oregon and have gone to the LAB HQ a couple times now… the limited release purple color pushed me over the edge to get one.

[@shaggygolf4642]

Make the switch! I bought my DF 2.1 on their outlet site. They have “blemished” putters. I can’t see anything on mine. Love it.

[@charlesrohl7635]

I came across your video and watched intently, because im seriously thinking of getting one. I dont really have the yips, but do have a little twitching (shakiness) in my left hand. Ive demoed them, and they seem nice. What are your thoughts on the traditional forward press, or the 17" superstroke grip that is optional w/a longer shaft ? Thanks in advance.

[@andrewjensengolf]

I wouldn’t have any opinion/advice to share about that grip option as I’ve not experienced it myself. If it’s what feels/performs the best for you in testing them, then it should be worth the jump!

[@brandonarchibald8180]

Drove to LAB yesterday and got fit in person. Ended up with the df2.1 32” and 73° lie angle. Went with blue and a white Accra shaft. Got similar lines to your df3 with a white line along the top of the face. It really helped me square the face and the path. I usually struggle around 6 feet and I dropped close to 20 in a row on a green with a little slope. The guys there were great and even met Sam for a few minutes.

[@jaredshearsgolf]

The degree of press isn’t what you press but rather the angle the shaft leans towards the leading edge. The DF 2.1 requires 3* because the shaft is set back. The 3.0 which you have the shaft isn’t as far back which allows for the 1.5 or 2.0 press grip.

[@lookkool]

Just curious…did you find that it took some practice to get the ball rolling end over end, or does it just come naturally with the way it’s balanced? There’s typically a learning curve (fine tuning your swing arc) to get the ball rolling end over end with a new putter.

[@andrewjensengolf]

It was instant. Right out of the box, the thing rolled perfectly

[@lookkool]

@@andrewjensengolf sounds deadly! I’ll have to find a store that sells them, so I can see what model I want. Wesley Bryan was using the Link this past weekend.

[@billsinclair313]

It was instant on my DF3 for me. It just felt so right.

[@lookkool]

@@billsinclair313 thanks!

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

Good review! Will it make my mediocre putting better however

[@acemakerjay]

Love my DF2.1. I've been studying LAB Putters for a while and thought it was a gimmick. The more I researched it the more I was intrigued. I finally pulled the trigger and have never been more pleased with a golf club as I am with my L.A.B. DF2.1. I have a 34.5" 72* lie angle. I went with the remote fitting and I am very pleased with it. Spent January and Feb in St. Augustine and was qute surprised at how well I putted for never seeing the greens down there before. Great review. Now get out there and break 59.

[@andrewjensengolf]

Love hearing that!

[@jaycarpenter5474]

There is a learning curve for sure and I am not quite there YET. But putts that were sure 3 putts are now 2 puts, a lot of shorter 2 putts are now 1 puts and knee knocker shorties are not such a big deal. So mine is staying in the bag. Love my DF3 and I got the off the shelf model $400 not $700+

[@taylorgentry4845]

The old saying makes the most sense… “Drive for show, putt for dough.” I personally have a DF3 standard length putter and a Mezz Maxx broomstick putter and I agree 100% with you in regards to it feeling like cheating. Great review.

[@stephendibari5010]

Great video. Last July I ordered the limited edition Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380, had it cut down to 36 inches and added 60 grams in the butt end for more counterbalancing. I choke down to about 34-35 inches. The counterbalancing is great on longer putts especially over 10 feet. Its face balanced and I’m missing a lot of short putts inside 5-10 feet. I have a slight arc in my stroke. 3 years ago I had custom ordered a DF 2.1 using their virtual fitting, but couldn’t get used to the ugly looks of it and wound up selling it. Contemplating whether to take the leap on the DF 3. If I do I will go thru the custom remote fitting. What are your thoughts on me with a slight arc missing a lot of short Putts left with a face balanced putter? Is it me or I should I be using a putter with some toe hang? If I need toe hang how will a DF 3 help me ?

[@davidfletcher6836]

I’ve been for a fitting today and I use a two ball blade and have an arc in my stroke. Ordered a df3 after about half a dozen putts I could see the benefits. The fitted lasted about an hour and I hit loads of putts. I didn’t change my stroke at all just let the putter do its thing. I found it easy to line up the look didn’t bother me . I thought coming from using the white hot insert the solid metal would fell harsh but it felt great. If in any doubt I would go and try them as tbh I wasn’t sure about the look or the center shaft but neither bothered me once I used it.

[@stephendibari5010]

@@davidfletcher6836 nice. I don’t have an issue with the DF3 visually. Like I said I was custom fit for the DF2.1 and it was ugly and enormous. It did perform but I’m very visual with my putting and I couldn’t get over the looks. It looks like a BRANDING IRON for cows. Not in a rush. My Jailbird Versa 380 limited edition “Ricky Fowler” is great, I do have some slight pulls which is most likely a combo of me and the fact it is a nearly face balanced. Definitely will do the remote fitting for the DF3 next spring

[@stephendibari5010]

@@davidfletcher6836 very shortly after this I couldn’t resist and did the remote virtual fitting for the DF 3. I got the counterbalanced option, 36 inches with the heavier head, the LAB super stroke 3.0 17 in. Grip. NN head marking. 72 lie angle. Putter is LIGHTS OUT AMAZING. Incredible. MUCH easier on the eyes compared to the ugly DF2.1 it just square to the target line, no manipulation of the head is needed. The 3 will be in my bag forever.

[@jonathanbell9349]

It's amazing if the green is perfectly flat, but greens are not flat. I loved the feel of it, but it didn't make that much difference. I maybe saved 2-3 shots. That being said, the feel is remarkable and I do like it a lot more than my old Odyssey putter. Maybe once I get used to it a bit more I will get better results.

[@robertmiller4139]

Great video. What made you choose this over the blade version?

[@andrewjensengolf]

I’ve used a mallet since 2019, and the blade version with its center shaft really doesn’t seem appealing to me

[@robertmiller4139]

@@andrewjensengolf fair enough. Thanks for the response. I'm just so used to a blade. I was hoping the tech was similar enough. Thanks again.

[@andrewjensengolf]

@@robertmiller4139 the same tech in the DF3 is in the blade, it helped Wesley lead the field in putting last week in Punta Cana!

[@robertmiller4139]

@@andrewjensengolf ahh ok, nice!

[@davidfletcher6836]

@@robertmiller4139 had a fitting today and tried the blade first and didn’t like it, it just felt a bit off to me. The df3 on the other hand was great just felt like I could just stroke it through without thinking.

[@Reills]

I’m about to buy one of these and I was told because my toe is off the ground, I should be at a 68 degree lie angle. Does that sound accurate?

[@gagegreen2946]

Did you go with standard or heavy head weight. About to order a DF3 and cannot decide

[@andrewjensengolf]

I went standard

[@gagegreen2946]

Thanks. Did you try both weights and decide on that? I’ve heard many people say their putters feel lighter than others due to lack of torque, so just curious

[@andrewjensengolf]

@@gagegreen2946 I didn’t try both, just went with standard and it feels fine to me

[@haddenmiller4364]

I have been a df since 2017, long before you guys were doing reviews on them. Hell, i remember getting into arguments on my golf spy with their content creators, because they would not review it. Those were the dark days. Now 3/4 of their staff have them in their bag. Heads up on fitting for the new guys. Most will find that as they continue on their lie angle will actually get more vertical. My first df was 67°. Almost 10 years later, my lie angle is now 69 or even 70. As i have found that getting my eye over the ball makes my stroke even better🤷

[@Kib67]

Press grip is the reason I don’t like the mezz or DF line. Hate the auto press

[@johnbrodnik839]

I worked with a major winner years back. He told me that he made 351 putts in a circle from 4 feet in a row. Then he went split grip. That was over 700! So, if you’re a great putter, it probably doesn’t make a difference. But if you’re average over 33 - 36 putts per round or higher then yes, it’s worth the money.

[@dasheight203]

You can poke at a tap in and they go in automatically from 5 ft and in

[@sparkdog44]

Too bad these putters weren't around for George K. Your DF3 looks great. Nice choice and like your vids. I agree with not liking a centre shafted putter. Like you I don't even notice it after only 36.

[@pdxfootball]

Great review. They are legit, both my dad and brother game a Mez. I just put my copper Spider X in the garage which was the gamer for 4 years for the AI One Jailbird Cruiser. It feels like a cheat code!

[@UnLikeU]

Evnroll Zero for me. The Lab is a cool putter though. Putting is so mental though. You telling yourself you like then "YOU WILL PUTT BETTER WITH IT". I was 13 of 20 with the Evnroll Zero & 8 of 20 with Lab D3 from 15 feet & I was there to buy the Lab D3. 🤣 Then at 7 feet I went 9 for 10 with the Zero & 7 for 10 with the Lab from 7 feet. It all depends on your style. Screw the price. If you like it buy it. You can't take the money with you. 😝

[@justjoddat]

This putter intrigues me, but I love my Newport 2.

[@stevegolfman2739]

LAB needs to fix the paint issues....it's way too easy to ding for such an expensive putter.

[@rc_hoov7374]

I would like to put a new 700$ Putter and a new 700$ Driver in the bag, but this is BIG money.

[@TerdFerguson]

Now you have me seriously considering dropping the money.

[@davidchipman7612]

Pretty expensive and hard to get fit here in Australia

[@chrisimes478]

It’s an online fitting, you can easily get fit through Lab Golf anywhere in the world by submitting a video. Yes expensive, but Trust Me … it’s a game changer and shave more strokes off your game than anything you’ve ever tried before.

[@xTRUExiNsANiTYx]

The whole point of the fitting process is to suit it to your stroke. I feel like not using their lie angle defeats the purpose of the whole thing. It’s literally in the name of the putter. LIE ANGLE Balance.

[@andrewjensengolf]

I understand what you’re saying, but this is a virtual fitting process, not an in person fitting. In person, you have accuracy and dialogue with a fitter. Virtual, you don’t. Sending in a video, you are relying on the camera height and angle being 100% what LAB are looking for. 67° is far too flat and angle for me, and it could be because my camera angle was too low, thus making the lie angle I was stroking at appear so flat.

[@Joey1970T]

I have the DF3 orange with white Accra shaft, please do not buy these putters, just don’t if you don’t want to make more putts. I set up an 8’ straight putt (with a chalk line) on my clubs practice green made 149 out of 150 putts. It just comes out on your intended line without any thought.

[@CraigalFun]

😮

[@johnbrodnik839]

And Rick Shiels spent over $2000 for a fitting and custom putter…. Nit including air fare! 🙄😊

[@steve827]

He didn’t pay for anything lol

[@passtheballl]

Lol, you did the fitting but stuck with your lie angle.

[@andrewjensengolf]

The virtual fitting… relying on a camera angle isn’t something I would trust, especially after years of a playing career at that lie angle 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@garyszewczyk6577]

Nothing personal but if you can't read greens no distance control or bad stroke that's a 7 hundred dollar door prop

[@andrewsimpson5436]

🤣🤣🤣so The big thing is "Lie Angle" and you start by ignoring what they recommend that's such a smat starting point! !🤣🤣🤣Get a putter based on it's Lie angle and you get something different🤣🤣then you miss the 2nd 6 foot putt! that's golden 🤣🤣

[@socalgolf9978]

Now we’re gonna see weekend hacks with these and still can’t read a green

[@ariannasadventures6069]

My entire bag, (bag included) was $600 CAD

[@toddmiddendorp4699]

Put a DF3 into play, and had my worst round ever. No feel off the face and is horrible for lag putts. Probably the worst putter I've ever played with.

[@Thewiz729kdojdj]

what do you for a living now that you're only golfing a few times per month?

[@andrewjensengolf]

I’m a stay at home dad, making content part time

[@callmecamo2]

Pretty sure half my bag cost less than that putter... cool deal tho

[@jk_atlhletics5865]

Well at least it’s so ugly that no one will ever steal it.

[@cynt1111]

I spend more money on putter rather than driver.

[@colinc.8742]

More money than sense. Practice with the putter you own for the best results.

[@Zonydeep]

Blah blah blah

[@ralphbieker8104]

TOTAL SCAM !!!