I Got A FITTED LAB PUTTER - BRUTALLY Honest Opinion…

[@JoeCothern-lv8zx]

James your new LAB putter is gorgeous and you were putting like a champ with it. Never seen you more excited about a new putter. Gotta put it in the bag immediately....and keep it there. Great video and God Bless you brother.

[@aronlamb9726]

I've had my DF3 putter aka "my branding iron" for about 6 months and I can honestly say my putting has improved significantly. My pace control and consistency has improved and I find im able to hit where im wanting to aim. Whether it's psychological as much as it's product mechanics, who knows. But I love it and it's improved my golf and lowered my hcap

[@DrFugue13]

Ditto

[@devivoman]

Same here, I went from 3-5 3 putt holes per 9 holes of golf to 1 or 2. It really has worked wonders!!!

[@bluetoughguy]

Same! I love my df3! I told myself I would never spend that kind of money on a putter, but honestly, its night and day over my old reliable 2 ball. I tried the mezz and I didn't like it at all. I didn't feel like I could keep the head lined up as easily through impact and would miss close putts too often.

[@kmeye10]

SAME

[@kennymacm3031]

I took loads of friendly and not so friendly “bants” a year ago and I’ll guarantee some of those guys will go LAB eventually

[@DMKFACTOR]

Looking to upgrade my Scotty and get a Mezz this year! Glad you’ve reviewed it!

[@nigelcooke8590]

I changed to a LAB a few months ago, I didn’t think I would but after having a fitting at Scottsdale (which I would recommend to anyone) i went in as a player who had used a 33” mallet for as long as I can remember, howeverI walked out with a 36” counterbalanced DF03… putting from 10ft has become almost stress free.. they will not be for everyone and the expense is ridiculous but players will spend £600-700 on a driver which they will use probs 6-10 times a round so spending the same on a putter which will be used around 32ish times a round shouldn’t be an issue.. 💥💥💥

[@rowancrume3872]

Had my 2.1 for several years now. Best putters ever. Can’t wait to get a new one soon.

[@stephendibari5010]

I was remotely custom fit last summer for a DF3. 72 lie angle. Went with heavier head, counterbalanced options. 36 inches, 17 inch LAB SS 3.0 grip. NN head alignment marking. Black head with black ACCRA shaft. At 5’-6” I choke down 1-2 inches to get the full effect of the counter balanced feeling. Putter is amazing. Best putter I’ve ever had and I’ve been golfing nearly 35 years. The key is to get the correct lie angle, otherwise you’re throwing your money away

[@CD17able]

I went for the Link 1.0 & they really are a game changer, it’s so easy to hit on the intended line with a pure strike & 4-6 ft putts are so much easier, definitely a massive leap in putter technology, as big as Ping bringing out the heal toe balance putter 50-60 years ago.

[@tonyguest581]

I've been gaming the Mezz 1 Max now for around 18 months and it's night and day with any other putter I've owned. Like you say James I'm amazed that I haven't see more players on tour using L.A.B putters.

[@jensjurgenhartel1047]

Actually they do, but on the LIV tour. I guess it is because the are not necessarily bonded to one supplier. Last year I saw the results of one LIV Tournament and 7 of the top 10 finishers played a L.A.B. putter. Personally I play the 2.1 since a few years now. Putting has never been an issue for me and since ages I have between 28.3 and 29 putts on average in the past 400 rounds. In any case the putter works very well, but I may switch to the new and smaller OZ, either with insert or without. That’s what I need to find out.

[@Adrian-yv8sy]

i recently got a df3 and can't wait to get out on the course with it but practice in the house is looking good

[@TaroZak]

Cool to see you review and enjoy it. Headquarters are at my home course so it’s been awesome seeing these on tour more and so many people come get fitted from all over :)

[@benwatson488]

Not a good golfer by any means - but my 2nd ever round with my DF3 on Saturday saw me putt 25 times across 18 holes. First time I’ve ever stood behind a putt from any distance and thought “I got this” and actually see it sink. Couldn’t believe it! 😂

[@jensjurgenhartel1047]

When I saw some of the “red” data on your PC e.g. when you turned the face too much, I think I know where this is coming from. “Newcomers” on LAB putters often hold the putter too tied or even try to almost stear the head, as many are used to from their current putters. You will see much putting results if you let the LAB putter do his job, without manipulation of the head. Read the putt, align, light grip and let go. You will see what I mean after some practice. Trust the putter that the face will square up, it will, do not manipulate the face with your hands!

[@timdench2583]

Glad you made the leap James. I had an in-person fitting for a DF2 a couple of years ago, and it’s transformed my putting. I’ve found that I can pretty much 2 putt from anywhere on the green which has taken the pressure off my short game. I now regularly go round in 29 putts.

[@Vedaiain]

Thanks for the review. Would love to see you test it against other putters using Quintic. Your face angle at impact was more than 1 degree open or closed. According to Quintic - face angle at impact needs to be less than 1 degree open or closed if not putt will miss. At 15 feet its .5 degrees. Also have not seen a LAB fitting showing whether anyone can aim/align the putter. Would be important to know if you can aim the LAB putter correctly. 97: percent of golfers have an aim bias and putter shapes, colors and lines all affect our aim. Looking forward to you posting some more putter videos - its fascinating stuff. Cheers!

[@Jaredxstp]

I been watching your friends channel he’s been coming out with tons of lab content and I was like he’s about to destroy James with his lab next time they play on channel. Now you might be in the clear on a win with that mezz 😂😂😂

[@ryanwardle9591]

Love my new Ai square to square, putting for me was always my weakest part of the game. And this new putter has definitely helped

[@Andyoooo]

Mine's getting delivered tomorrow, Black Mezz1, white shaft, black grip 👍👍👍

[@charlie1832]

I thought they were goofy looking the first time I saw a KZbin video on them but now I really like the way they look. I want to get one but being a new golfer it doesn’t really make much sense for me to get one

[@Andyoooo]

@charlie1832 It's the most used club in the bag and you'll keep it for years if you like it.

[@charlie1832]

@ I just won a Rossie that I’m going to see how I do with that when it gets warm out again

[@montegustafson5142]

I tried that LAB putter in-store and did not like it. If it works for others, great!

[@jimmydan29]

Guys if you like this try the evnroll z1. Its so much nice feel and role than df3 and uses torque technology but allows more touch and feel. Seriously, amazing.

[@nickentros]

I'm super interested in a LAB putter, I finally did the online fitting video, waiting to hear back on what they recommend. The new OZ.1 looks really nice

[@ryannickgergen4577]

I was getting clubs regripped at golf galaxy and picked up the DF3. I have not felt a softer putter that made me more confident. I ordered it last week.

[@recoilrob324]

It only makes sense that removing any tendency for the putter head to torque one way or another can't hurt your putting. Very interesting design and the question of why more Tour players aren't using them likely answered by their bank accounts more than the club performance. A really good player probably won't see a lot of improvement due to the technology because they're very good at controlling the normal putter torque and the vast majority of missed putts are due to misreads rather than striking the ball differently than they intended. Good video James!

[@MarkSamora]

Love the white shaft on this little beauty. And the green head matches your iron grips.

[@maxweilbacher7367]

It's the centershaft... centershaft has been a huge Upgrade to my putting... having a mallet and a double wide blade, cobra and Cleveland. Both putters are rallye great

[@derekjohnson7013]

I don’t love the look of the cyber putter, but the DF 3 and the new Adam Scott collab do fit my eye.

[@terrybaird9532]

Just changed to a LAB Broomstick putter and its far and away better then any putter I’ve ever used.

[@garrywhite468]

They look and work amazing 🤩

[@eddiehardin33]

Got to admit that is one pretty putter! I would definitely lean to that one over the space age piece of iron you see several guys using!

[@wizzite]

I got fitted in person and I've had my Mezz 1 MAX for about an year and a half. I absolutely love it, although I took it out of the bag for a while because the pace control was really "off" compared to other putters I have and felt I need to give it more of a "hit" on longer putts. I think we saw that with the first putt in the video which was short and then in the data in the video on the longer putts the face data wasn't as close to 0 and the numbers were out. This could be you also feeling the need to give it more of a "hit" - Over the winter I've put the Mezz 1 back in the bag to dial in pace control as I believe in the technology in the putter and that it can make putting/golf easier/more enjoyable etc. Side note - given the 0 toque technology, I'm so surprised Bryson hasn't put one of these in the bag. I thought he'd be all over this since he's all about replicating the same swing/stroke as much as possible.

[@rolandclack8395]

I think Bryson not playing it is purely because he part owns LA GOLF and they have there own carbon face putter with the Sik descending loft tech they purchased, although he is still using the steel Sik version so clearly can’t get on with carbon face putter 🤷‍♂️

[@pbode1]

@wizzite Love my Mezz1 Max too, same grip and shaft as Robbo. playing it for the same time. What did you game before the LAB? My experience was also with troublesome lag putts at the start, simply because the feel off the face was even softer than what I had gotten used to (used to play huge MOI mallets with softish inserts - think Cleveland smart square, (nicknamed solar panel by my mates), Spider DLL (Starship Enterprise) and Spider Monza Balero (Klingon fighter) .

[@royclose946]

Well done James 👏 😊

[@randallpennington5976]

I will be getting fitted for an OZ 1 in the spring!

[@tommiethatcher7265]

I do like the look of the DF3 and maybe one day I will be lucky enough to win one, great video James

[@life_with_me317]

Love the putter...my only critique would be getting it in green because it blends in with the grass. I would think more contrast between the putter color and the green grass would be helpful for alignment.

[@elig4056]

I love my double wide Odyssey versa putter and I am very solid with hitting my line , I could work on speed but it’s green to green and the speeds change so much each course so nothing crazy. I tried a lab at a golf galaxy and it was worst putter I tested just because it rolled so weird for me , my guess is the fitting for these is super important per person and it’s not a putter you want to get used or off a rack or you will be disappointed.

[@jimorr3252]

I ordered my new LAB OZ1 I putter on Dec 6th, hopefully someday it will show up?

[@normlang1994]

James, I think you're being hard on yourself. Based on what I've seen, you're a pretty good putter. And thanks for this review. I've been thinking about replacing my putter (that I've been using for 20 years) with a LAB. I think a new putter is the only club I can justify speeding $500 on.

[@nicholasounstead5708]

They roll the ball so well , different gravy as Chris would say

[@davidhudson4653]

Hi James I have the Link 1 blade type putter, I got fitted at Scottsdale Golf in Warrington, mid May last year. I absolutely love it and it’s made my putting so much better. I can’t understand why you didn’t go to Scottsdale golf and get a in person fitting done there it’s only 40 mins down the M62 for you and you are over there it seems all the time at Golf Clubs 4 Cash. I noticed that Chris said you were putting toe up when you had it on the capto system.

[@kennymacm3031]

I have the same putter; fitted in person , pace on longer putts is its only downfall in my hands, ten feet and under I’m in more often than not

[@WIB081]

Love that green!!!

[@imakeuc1]

I've had a totally stock df2.1 for over 2 years now and cannot go back to a regular putter. I'm a high handicap, older golfer and thus thing makes 3 putts a thing of the past.

[@toneyo4794]

I bought a Mezz 1 four months ago and I just can’t use another putter. The Mezz is just magical.

[@TGIMerv]

Have had the DF3 for a year, has made me a better putter, but still far from great. Had a Scotty in the past with an aluminum face, hated it, bought a stainless one. Still don't care much for the aluminum in the L.A.B., but live with it, well because of the tech, can hardly wait for a stainless insert in the DF3, must have.

[@jeffreyroberts7438]

Looks really nice/unique

[@lexxwhite747]

I'm kinda surprised you didn't go for the OZ

[@PYGolf]

Love my lab link 😍

[@larriedoliveira1175]

Lab putter are really getting popular on the tour. On KZbin lots are using them.

[@neilross6227]

interesting to find out how easy you found the online fitting...

[@TMar1961]

I was really hoping this would be the OZ1, good review of this model though.

[@andysunder1500]

I would love to see what you think of the new lab OZ putters.

[@bryanjacobs8017]

I’m surprised you went with the mez 1 max over the new oz with the stainless steel insert. I’ve actually moved away from lab because on slow greens I was coming up either short or long on putts. Was so frustrating. Since moved to the Callaway Ai One (broomstick) lag putting has been great. With the new stainless steel insert I may try another lab if they eventually offer it in the broomstick model.

[@brandonelliott5345]

Those are nice putters. They don’t look very good but they roll the ball very well!

[@bobazevedo4874]

Hi James, Happy new year, did I miss the un-boxing of your Christmas box of clubs as chosen by your wife and Robby ,or has it not been posted yet.

[@geoffgray1166]

I’ve had an Axis 1 for a while and found I had to move it slightly more central in my stance

[@paulaskey1508]

It’s very much a personal thing but having tried two different LAB putters I found (for me) the new Odyssey Square to Square worked better. And before a get a hoard of keyboard warriors saying I’m a LAB hater, I’m not, I think they are brilliant but for me the fang (No 7) style Square to Square was more consistent especially in pace control. Another deciding factor was cost.

[@tigcarn]

I'm debating on getting fitted for a new OZ 1i or staying with my SiK

[@Roblar1966]

Would the capto device have any effect on the torque when put on the putter shaft

[@samhahn6950]

It does, yes. It’ll still have less torque than traditional putters

[@jasondavis6831]

Love my DF3

[@jeff.schulze]

That's a nice looking putter! How did you decide on the Mezz.1 vs the Mezz.1 Max?

[@robinhopkins2462]

Nice review. Could you say more about the remote fitting by video. My concern is that you might not get the perfect fitting. Say you only have 2 putters. One is too long one is only 0.5 inch too short , both have different lie angles - how do they work out your fitting? You chose one that feels best but neither is perfect. So - an experiment you could do is to retry the remote fitting with a much different spec putter to the original you sent via video and see if they calculate the exact same spec?

[@robinhopkins2462]

The reason this is important is that they are quite pricey

[@chrisharrington6711]

Can you review the void putters?

[@garyneedham2287]

Putting is confidence & feel nothing else I don't agree that lab would make a difference Your takeaway is exactly the same as with the Scotty watch your videos , not been negative you are actually pretty decent putter anyway

[@1965cheesy]

Been looking at these for a while. How much was your putter James or was it a freebie?

[@edwargo]

No question in my mind that I’d play one of these models if only I could afford it. Currently my NZD is trading at .56 on the USD so these are out of reach right now.

[@Cr1mson_Ghost]

is the toe up fit an issue? i also got fit online and fear my fit isnt as perfect as it might have been, had i got fit in person.

[@nicksttrs]

Im thinking about selling my ping Anser 2 on ebay. Getting some money back for it and using that money for a LAB putter. Even tho wont get much for it the black metallic finish on the bottom has chipped off. Cause from to much rattling in my golf bag.

[@davidallender9158]

I honestly thought you would have picked the Oz. You could have been the wizard on the greens.

[@petekenny3774]

Maybe its not about holing everything but making your putts better so you do have a chance 🤷🤷 and stopping the 3 putts ...i think stats over a season might be veey similar who knows

[@PaulBunnell-m1t]

You don’t need to guess with online fitting. Do it in person with the only LAB fitters in south west of UK. Royal North Devon golf club. Book a fitting now!!

[@briankinread3555]

Chris has access to tour stats. Are guys using LAB putters better than average? Have they improved?

[@stevedamm9553]

LAB is the only company that balances each putter on the lie angle. The other brands stick a shaft in the center of the head and mass produce it.

[@damonhuffman20]

Is it always freezing where you live? You always have at least 3-4 layers on.

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

Unfortunately yes lol

[@shankedit65]

Brilliant looking putter but golf is getting stupid expensive

[@northyorkshiresocceracadem8435]

How tall are you james? Looks like you could do with maybe getting over the top of the ball a bit more? 34 inch might have been better help you get that toe down?

[@petekenny3774]

How much James ?? 👍

[@lesgardner7076]

I prefer the odyssey versions 😊

[@AndyMcCulloch-s5e]

The press on the Odyssey shaft not going at an angle into the grip makes it look bent at address. Looks bad.

[@johndomutz1052]

So what hppens to your Scottie Cameron?????

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

It’s in my office with my other 146288 putters buddy lol. I have an issue

[@WilliamWright-hf8ob]

Great putter but be careful with dragging balls back with it or having anything hit those edges, they chip up easily on all the back sharp edges , I moved to the DF3 because I hate marks on my putters especially when they cost what these do.

[@andyspey913]

They were also wearing colour off putter edge where cover goes on & off, seen 2 at local club returned

[@kennymacm3031]

I’ve seen a lot of issues with them looking quite tatty quite quickly if you play a lot. My LAB link is pristine after a seasons use bar the grip which does “shine” a bit but replacement is in hand

[@Captainchaos14]

i played with a df3 and a mess, and they may have been the worst putters i’ve ever used. i understand the appeal, but hate the stupid, they fix everything gimmick. my first round i had 38 putts, (and shot 75 for context.) went back to my old blade the next day and dropped 26 putts

[@ScottDreyfus]

It doesn’t matter how much you spend on a putter if you can’t read greens.

[@ryguy8805]

Sounds like someone who can’t read greens or afford a lab.

[@ScottDreyfus]

@ I’m a caddie. I see you guys everyday. It don’t matter what you putt with. You might as well have come back with your mama. Keep drinking the koolaid though.

[@ryguy8805]

@ didn’t ask tubby.

[@kennymacm3031]

@@ryguy8805😂😂

[@TinCup73]

Potentially. Essentially.

[@DalePaulRecords]

Subtle rolex flex

[@Stingerb19]

I presume that on top of the circa £450 you will have to add taxes and import duties for the UK?

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

I did have to pay tax yeah

[@thomascairns4216]

If I buy a lab it will be Oz and a black shaft, never White 🤣⛳️

[@TheAppirition16]

I am surprised by the comment that it looks the most like a normal putter when the Link looks like a Scotty which is one of his favorites.

[@dandunne-d5b]

I have a DF3 but it is awfully fishy yet genius marketing by LAB to have almost every KZbin personality get a free putter and fitting to promote their brand.

[@kennymacm3031]

Cheaper than paying real Pros

[@CharlotteK2008]

An £800 putter and they give you a Temu headcover 🤯

[@davidrichards7711]

Have you told the wife which side of the bed the new putter is sleeping? 🙂

[@mick19421]

Why!, because of the price.

[@littlebob1261]

What do you do with all these clubs? LOL - You basically buy clubs everyday right?

[@mart0o7]

Think the manufacturers send him them for publicity and he sends them back after? If he's not paying personally I think he should give the items away free to subscribers

[@LionelBradleygolf]

They are nice, but way to expensive!!!!!!

[@petekenny3774]

Would you spend £570 on a brand new driver 🤷... A lot would use it 12-14 times ...putter anywhere from 30-40 times but golfers won't spend that much on a putter ...odd bunch us golfers 😂

[@joannaespley6035]

I think you're a good putter anyway but a marginal improvement will make you even better 😊

[@NateBracey2]

Lol. "Game changer".

[@martinarchie7465]

Do you think that a golfer who only get to play 4 -5 times a month as a mid handicapper could be justified in buying a LAB putter ? Nice watch comparison, why not offer a lesson to the guy you got it from lol

[@garyneedham2287]

Fitted , pretty gimmicky you'll miss as much & hole as well with anything if you like it trust it

[@loutennant99]

I HAVE HAD A STARSHIP DF3 FOR OVER THREE YEARS ITS GREAT BUT ONLY BRING IT OUT NOW AND AGAIN AS IT LOOKS CREP. I TEND TYO BE A GOOD PUTTER ANYWAY AND PREFER A NICE LOOK, BUT I AM STUPID. CAPLOCKS FOR THAT REASON, NOT A TRUMPISM

[@AndyMcCulloch-s5e]

DF3 has only been out a year or so maybe you should look again.

[@loutennant99]

@ my stupidity. The big starship thing. Sorry to annoy you xxx

[@tonytitado6478]

Sorry guys, i'll stick with my beautiful Scotty, just can't get over the ugliness of those putters!

[@miguelduhamel3394]

Seriously.Do you always speak while you're putting?Because if yes , I don't want to play golf with you l o l

[@gearbox1858]

Still yet to see one player or pro use a LAB unless they are terrible putters. Good putters don’t use these things.

[@grahamlipthorpe3178]

Ha! £450 for a putter and you didn't sink one of those putts on the green.

[@shadyzz9549]

How good are LAB putters? Let’s take a look… WINS WITH LAB PUTTERS - 6 YEARS ON THE MARKET. PGA Tour: 0 PGA Americas: 0 PGA Tour Canada: 0 LPGA wins: 0 LIV wins: 0 Koran Ferry: 0 Japan Golf Tour: 0 Challenge Tour: 0 Korean Tour: 0 PGA Champions: 0 PGA China: 0 PGA India: 0 Sunshine Tour: 0 Asian Tour: 0 Minor League Tour: 0 All Pro Tour: 0 All Thailand Tour: 0 Nordic Tour: 0 PGA Australasia: 0 PGA Europe: 0 European Tour: 0 FACT: the ONLY thing that matters in putting is the split second the putter face hits the ball. At that point it’s over regarding the effect the putter could have. Every moment before and after (99.99999999% of the events & conditions) are not affected by the putter. And PHYSICS doesn’t lie… a 1.6oz ball at the slow speed of a putting stroke WILL NOT AFFECT the putter head angle. A driver and iron will, because the speed of the club is immensely faster. That’s physics. Period. And while too many fools out there say “LAB is all the rage”… , REMEMBER this is the same global populace which made a pet rock the best selling product in history.

[@grahamdavis8997]

There have been several LAB wins on several tours.

[@pgjc756]

Lucas Glover (twice)

[@kennymacm3031]

I think you’re talking balls mate but if it helps, 99.99999 % of us on here don’t play on those tours. Although tbf Adam Scott who putts LAB is ranked 20th in the world as I write