When you've spent years grooving your putting stroke with a particular style of putter, this may not be earth shattering technology. Which is why we may not see these everywhere on tour. But for those of us weekend warriors, this technology seems to be actually really helpful. Think I might consider it. Thanks for choosing the hottest thing on the market to review and giving us your honest feedback. Much appreciated!
Just played my first round with the DF3. Game changer, if you can read a putt line, but have trouble hitting the right line, this is the putter for you.
A couple of months ago I was custom fit remotely directly with LAB at 72 degree lie angle, counterbalanced option with heavier head at 36 inches with the 17 in 3.0 SS LAB grip. Got the NN marking alignment. Their is no need to manipulate the head, the face stays square to the target. By far the best putter I've ever used and I've been golfing over 30 years.
Yes because you have practiced with it. When you find that it will not magically sink every putt you will have regrets over being drawn I by advertising to buy it.
@@colinc.8742lol or he’s not stupid and already knows he won’t turn into Brad Faxon because of it and he’ll be perfectly fine improving even a little bit because of it
This putter is very good. The ball goes where it’s aimed, all you need to do is pick the right line and speed. I dropped a full stroke on my index (3 to 2) and was considered a good putter prior.
I was skeptical when I first saw the LAB putters, but this is one case where the hype is absolutely 100% true. The first day I took out my new DF3, I was draining 10-20 footers, to the amazement of my buddies. I was just hoping to get a slight improvement to my putting but it has been way bigger than that. You nailed the couple points I found, which is that the 5-6 footers drop so much easier now. And it’s easier to get a good stance and alignment by placing the putter flat on the ground. I found the stock model worked for me as well. Wish I knew about the 15% coupon code, that’s a killer deal!
I just bought a df2.1 2 weeks ago, went to the pga store and played with one for an hr or 2 while a buddy was getting fitted, i was sinking puts across the putting green i never would have with my old putter. The hype is real haha its amazing!!!!!!
I watched my brother in law over two days make almost every putt within 10 feet. I’ve played golf with him over 40 years and have never seen him so consistent.
I've used a DirectedForce (what LAB used to be called) for about five years. About two years in I was considering selling my old, expensive, putter. Just for the heck of it I took it out for nine holes. The thing literally felt "alive" in my hand. All the tiny movements that the LAB putter had taken out of the stroke were put back in. I've never used anything but the lie-angle-balanced putter since. One downside: if you play in really strong winds the putter is large enough to to act a little like a sail. Still, I am a huge fan.
Might pick one of these up when the annual bonus hits this year… What I appreciate about them is that they’re explaining the physics/technology in a way that makes sense. Makes me trust them a little more than other brands saying things like “TWIST FACE WILL KEEP THE BALL STRAIGHT” and I just have to take their word for it.
They are incredible. You won't regret it as long as you give yourself time to adjust. Practicing with your thumbs off the grip really helped me speed up that process.
I have a DF3 and love it. I would agree with you that I have also struggled with distance control but that is down to time and practice not the putter!
Always been a blade guy. Did a putter fitting just for fun at the beginning of this season. Fitter suggested trying out the DF3. Even though I still think it looks like a toilet seat, I cannot argue with the results. My putting has significantly improved. Lab putters are legit. Put your ego aside and get one if you struggle with the short stick.
I tried a few putts with this putter last week. Putting is my strongest part of the game and I use an evnroll putter. The lab putter was really nice to putt with and I will try to test it again and possibly buy one.
I have the broomstick DF3 and I’ve been playing this game for 40 years and I have never rolled the ball so good …putting was the worst part of my game. Gamechanger
A friend of mine has the Mezz. That is the nicest looking and feeling putter I’ve ever tried. If I ever think about getting a new putter that’s probably the way I’ll go.
I bought this putter in the spring. After the summer, I can confirm that it is a cheat code. Pretty sure based on all the people I played with this year, that by next spring I will see a bunch of new LAB's at my course next spring.
@ I did the online fitting and spent a bit of time emailing back and forth to satisfy myself that it was good. They were very responsive and not just 2 word answers either. Full on conversations and explanations. I went full monte with the TPT shaft. I figured if I was going to jump I’d jump high:). I’ve just finished my first summer with it. I was just telling my wife I think there will be a bunch of them on my course next year. I’m still amazed at how good this thing is. The fit was perfect.
I've been looking at this putter all summer... My putting is so inconsistent, but for me it's more a speed issue than line. I do like a heavier feeling putter. Still unsure. This video is prompting me to go try one!
Have a Mezz Max coming. I emailed LAB about a Jailbird-style rear window alignment marker for the DF3. This would make the DF3 the putter to end all putters.
I've really been looking into getting this putter after reading the Mygolfspy forum review and all of the other videos I've seen. I'm gaming a $99 Costco putter so I assume I should see an improvement as my Achilles heal are those 3 putts. Please do a head to head with your current gamer from differing distances. I know the biggest feedback people note is 10ft and in distance, closer in more automatic.
I'm going to need a follow up video with some data. It's too expensive for me to just buy a custom club online and hope it works. That's the only thing holding me back.
I want to like this putter. I’ve seen a lot of people switch to it and it’s become the “in” thing. I’ve been in my local golf store multiple times and I try it pretty much every time I go in there. I like the grip; it feels high quality and comfortable. However, the face feels too soft for me and the head feels hollow when striking the ball. Also, I’ve been using the Phantom X12 for the past year, and it’s got a pretty long alignment aid. Perhaps I’ve gotten too used to it, making the DF3 harder for me to align. I find myself second guessing my alignment much more frequently. All that said, those are all “me” problems. I’m sure many will find the DF3 (or other L.A.B. Putters) very helpful; I’m just not there yet. Maybe someday.
You can get a custom alignment line through the back. Feel is tougher. The Accra is known to be the softest but the others will probably not change all that much. I think it feels very solid. Maybe try the PXG Allan or the Evnroll Zero line.
@@AlabamaGolfer 🤣 Yup. I ordered a Mezz Max and then had the putting round of the year with my Toulon. Not sure what I'm gonna do when the Mezz Maxx arrives. 😅
haha yeah I realized that after the fact. I had only one day last week to get out with products, and also just happened to be reviewing PXG balls that day...
I tested the Allen, it’s DEFINITELY not a LAB. And I do not own a LAB! The Allan is not quite balanced, when you put it on your finger like you would to check toe hang, it rolls to the same position every time, the LAB stays put on your finger however you set it on there!
I haven't heard that yet, but will look into it! Would be a huge plus for them if they do - I know thats a sticking point for a bunch of people (myself included).
For mine, I went off the rack and have had good results. It'd be interesting to get fit and see how different the specs are vs the one I just picked up from Golf Galaxy.
@@breakingeighty nice. Definitely look into getting fitted for it. Majority of people need to have their lie adjusted in order to get the most out of the technology. I got to try out the Oz a few weeks ago at their headquarters during a random golf club event. Their stuff is amazing and Sam is an awesome human being.
? You take more putts every round than any you use any other club. People will pay $500 for a driver to use 10 times a round but won’t buy a good putter they’ll use 30 times a round
Too much money for the easiest part of golf! People can swing a iron 70plus mph and hit the ball in the middle of the club and drop it with in 10 yards of target 150 yards away. But a very small and slow swing less than 2ft. And we can't hit the ball in the middle of the clubface. People stop thinking and just putt the ball Geez
The guy was honest. Perhaps you could start by applauding that. Sure sounded like an honest review too. The comments here seem to reinforce the review too. What’s the big issue?
Does anyone actually take this infomercial serious? Wake up people. This is an absolute joke of a serious putter test with no scientific merit whatsoever. 😂😂😂
There is no putter no matter what shape or costing hundreds of pounds that will guarantee more sunk putts. If there were every Pro. would be using it. It is almost immoral to suggest that one will out perform another. There is only one way sink more putts and that is to practice. Not the usual 5 minutes we see on every practice green but at lease 20 min. with a routine and a practice aid. It’s what the Pro’s do and the results follow. Not with a fancy shaped overpriced putter, that will end up in the garage with all the others that promised but failed to deliver.
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I have been looking at this putter for a while, and this review put me over the point and picked one up today.
How has it been so far?
When you've spent years grooving your putting stroke with a particular style of putter, this may not be earth shattering technology. Which is why we may not see these everywhere on tour. But for those of us weekend warriors, this technology seems to be actually really helpful. Think I might consider it. Thanks for choosing the hottest thing on the market to review and giving us your honest feedback. Much appreciated!
In over 55 years of playing this amazing game i finally feel confident and actually enjoy putting due to the DF3
Just played my first round with the DF3. Game changer, if you can read a putt line, but have trouble hitting the right line, this is the putter for you.
A couple of months ago I was custom fit remotely directly with LAB at 72 degree lie angle, counterbalanced option with heavier head at 36 inches with the 17 in 3.0 SS LAB grip. Got the NN marking alignment. Their is no need to manipulate the head, the face stays square to the target. By far the best putter I've ever used and I've been golfing over 30 years.
Are you also 6’3”??? Those are literally my exact specs and the exact options I am planning on getting! Can’t wait
@@BigDawgCAM no I’m 5’ 6 “ I choke down 2-3 inches to get the benefit of the counterbalanced feel.
I've bought one this week and it's instantly my favourite club in the bag
Yes because you have practiced with it. When you find that it will not magically sink every putt you will have regrets over being drawn I by advertising to buy it.
@@colinc.8742 I hole a hell of a lot more putts with it than my Scotty, and a lot less 3 putts
@@colinc.8742lol or he’s not stupid and already knows he won’t turn into Brad Faxon because of it and he’ll be perfectly fine improving even a little bit because of it
This putter is very good. The ball goes where it’s aimed, all you need to do is pick the right line and speed. I dropped a full stroke on my index (3 to 2) and was considered a good putter prior.
I was skeptical when I first saw the LAB putters, but this is one case where the hype is absolutely 100% true. The first day I took out my new DF3, I was draining 10-20 footers, to the amazement of my buddies. I was just hoping to get a slight improvement to my putting but it has been way bigger than that.
You nailed the couple points I found, which is that the 5-6 footers drop so much easier now. And it’s easier to get a good stance and alignment by placing the putter flat on the ground. I found the stock model worked for me as well.
Wish I knew about the 15% coupon code, that’s a killer deal!
I just bought a df2.1 2 weeks ago, went to the pga store and played with one for an hr or 2 while a buddy was getting fitted, i was sinking puts across the putting green i never would have with my old putter. The hype is real haha its amazing!!!!!!
I watched my brother in law over two days make almost every putt within 10 feet. I’ve played golf with him over 40 years and have never seen him so consistent.
Had mine for 6 months and love it. I’m not yet a good putter but I am no longer horrible.
I have owned over 20 putters including the lab link and the DF3 has by far given me the biggest results. I highly recommend it.
I've used a DirectedForce (what LAB used to be called) for about five years. About two years in I was considering selling my old, expensive, putter. Just for the heck of it I took it out for nine holes. The thing literally felt "alive" in my hand. All the tiny movements that the LAB putter had taken out of the stroke were put back in. I've never used anything but the lie-angle-balanced putter since. One downside: if you play in really strong winds the putter is large enough to to act a little like a sail. Still, I am a huge fan.
Might pick one of these up when the annual bonus hits this year… What I appreciate about them is that they’re explaining the physics/technology in a way that makes sense. Makes me trust them a little more than other brands saying things like “TWIST FACE WILL KEEP THE BALL STRAIGHT” and I just have to take their word for it.
They are incredible. You won't regret it as long as you give yourself time to adjust. Practicing with your thumbs off the grip really helped me speed up that process.
then you are an idiot
This putter is the best period. Solved my putting woes.
I have a DF3 and love it. I would agree with you that I have also struggled with distance control but that is down to time and practice not the putter!
I dropped from about 35-36 putts per round to 31-32. Love my DF3 so far.
Always been a blade guy. Did a putter fitting just for fun at the beginning of this season. Fitter suggested trying out the DF3. Even though I still think it looks like a toilet seat, I cannot argue with the results. My putting has significantly improved. Lab putters are legit. Put your ego aside and get one if you struggle with the short stick.
They have a blade as well, the link
sod the ego mate i'm not paying nearly a £1000 for a putter!
I tried a few putts with this putter last week. Putting is my strongest part of the game and I use an evnroll putter. The lab putter was really nice to putt with and I will try to test it again and possibly buy one.
I have the broomstick DF3 and I’ve been playing this game for 40 years and I have never rolled the ball so good …putting was the worst part of my game. Gamechanger
A friend of mine has the Mezz. That is the nicest looking and feeling putter I’ve ever tried. If I ever think about getting a new putter that’s probably the way I’ll go.
It’s not just ‘speed’. You still have to pick the right line. It just helps remove the ‘missing the intended line’.
I bought this putter in the spring. After the summer, I can confirm that it is a cheat code. Pretty sure based on all the people I played with this year, that by next spring I will see a bunch of new LAB's at my course next spring.
did you end up buying the standard edition or fitted?
@ I did the online fitting and spent a bit of time emailing back and forth to satisfy myself that it was good. They were very responsive and not just 2 word answers either. Full on conversations and explanations. I went full monte with the TPT shaft. I figured if I was going to jump I’d jump high:). I’ve just finished my first summer with it. I was just telling my wife I think there will be a bunch of them on my course next year. I’m still amazed at how good this thing is. The fit was perfect.
I've found distance control a bit difficult with mine but when a club is this expensive it makes you persevere!
Just bought one. Should be here tomorrow and I'm pumped!
I've been looking at this putter all summer... My putting is so inconsistent, but for me it's more a speed issue than line. I do like a heavier feeling putter. Still unsure. This video is prompting me to go try one!
Have a Mezz Max coming. I emailed LAB about a Jailbird-style rear window alignment marker for the DF3. This would make the DF3 the putter to end all putters.
This is on my radar in a big way. I think a Christmas gift to myself is in order.
It really helps me get more putts on line
Would love to see the DF3 compared to the Link 1
I couldn't really get used to it personally as I've been so used to a toe hang putter. But, if it works for you, then great!
I've really been looking into getting this putter after reading the Mygolfspy forum review and all of the other videos I've seen. I'm gaming a $99 Costco putter so I assume I should see an improvement as my Achilles heal are those 3 putts.
Please do a head to head with your current gamer from differing distances. I know the biggest feedback people note is 10ft and in distance, closer in more automatic.
Just got one today! Too bad I gotta wait until spring. 😢
Good putter but it doesn’t replace practice. Great review.
I’ve been using one for a few months. It does help but it’s not a magic wand. You can still push or pull putts like any putter.
Great review......the DF3 is the real deal
Has to be the biggest improvement in putters since the TM spider
I'm going to need a follow up video with some data. It's too expensive for me to just buy a custom club online and hope it works. That's the only thing holding me back.
i'm looking forward to trying one out at the store but the price is kinda steep to buy.
Pumpkin looking pure 😍
Tried the DF3 on demo day. Nice putter, nice feel but no better than my 30 year old Ping Anser putter.
Can you review the Vortex line of rangefinders or Amazon options like the 2024 GOGOGO
I want to like this putter. I’ve seen a lot of people switch to it and it’s become the “in” thing. I’ve been in my local golf store multiple times and I try it pretty much every time I go in there. I like the grip; it feels high quality and comfortable. However, the face feels too soft for me and the head feels hollow when striking the ball. Also, I’ve been using the Phantom X12 for the past year, and it’s got a pretty long alignment aid. Perhaps I’ve gotten too used to it, making the DF3 harder for me to align. I find myself second guessing my alignment much more frequently. All that said, those are all “me” problems. I’m sure many will find the DF3 (or other L.A.B. Putters) very helpful; I’m just not there yet. Maybe someday.
You can get a custom alignment line through the back. Feel is tougher. The Accra is known to be the softest but the others will probably not change all that much. I think it feels very solid. Maybe try the PXG Allan or the Evnroll Zero line.
@@lkae4 don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with the putter I’m currently using, but I’m sure you know how we all like shiny new things 😂
@@AlabamaGolfer 🤣 Yup. I ordered a Mezz Max and then had the putting round of the year with my Toulon. Not sure what I'm gonna do when the Mezz Maxx arrives. 😅
LOL, LAB putter with their main competitors ball, PXG, priceless. Great review, I'm looking at LAB DF3 and PXG Allan putter.
haha yeah I realized that after the fact. I had only one day last week to get out with products, and also just happened to be reviewing PXG balls that day...
I tested the Allen, it’s DEFINITELY not a LAB. And I do not own a LAB! The Allan is not quite balanced, when you put it on your finger like you would to check toe hang, it rolls to the same position every time, the LAB stays put on your finger however you set it on there!
Nice review. What shoes are those? They look quality with a good amount of grip…..
Exactly the same things I’ve found with the same putter.
Can you make some videos about Bobby Grace's Putters!
I always enjoy your content, good stuff. I've been hearing the Skytrack is now Macbook compatible ? Loolks like a nice upgrade by them.
I haven't heard that yet, but will look into it! Would be a huge plus for them if they do - I know thats a sticking point for a bunch of people (myself included).
This putter is insane.
I noticed your DF3 doesn’t have “made in USA” decal at the bottom. I think it might be counterfeit from that website
Sean, did you go through the LAB fitting process or simply choose one off the rack, so to speak?
For mine, I went off the rack and have had good results. It'd be interesting to get fit and see how different the specs are vs the one I just picked up from Golf Galaxy.
What about the Evnroll putters , they are supposed to hit straight no matter where you hit on the face
More about distance control
Ok I’m sold 💳💥
Golf galaxy would not give me the discount on this putter. Said it was not eligabel. Just so everyone knows
Can you do the mezz 1 max vs the df3 I’ve been so torn and I think I have the same issues putting
Yep, I've got a Mezz 1 on the way - but may be a little while. Def gonna do a head to head though!
How does the grip handle arccos trackers?
I haven’t had any issues with my DF3 with the Arccos putter sensor
Thanks. Sometimes you need special adapters. I know SS grips are threaded and need an adapter.
Good vid
Did they let you play with the OZ?
I just bought this off the rack, so haven't seen any of the new stuff!
@@breakingeighty nice. Definitely look into getting fitted for it. Majority of people need to have their lie adjusted in order to get the most out of the technology. I got to try out the Oz a few weeks ago at their headquarters during a random golf club event. Their stuff is amazing and Sam is an awesome human being.
What shoe is that sir?
The G/FORE G18 th-cam.com/video/vveANnCXH3I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=C9HcK7O3vVY7FmLw
nvm found it - G/Fore G/18
*and....you can use it to brand cattle*
It is nice but can't justify paying $600 for a putter. Will wait till patent runs out and then get one for a more reasonable $200-$300.
Interesting until you showed the price
A putter for over £450 !!!! Know where you can putt that !!!
? You take more putts every round than any you use any other club. People will pay $500 for a driver to use 10 times a round but won’t buy a good putter they’ll use 30 times a round
1- they’re ugly
2- they’re ridiculously expensive
3- the sound horrible
4- I have 2 buddies that use them and they still suck at putting
do they wanna sell haha
The ball pickup doesn't fit in the hole. That means the putter has a design feature for putts you missed.
Who cares if it looks funny. If it works it works.
You'd be surprised how many people care ha
Putter length is too short for him.
nope!
I try few puts it feels really good.. specially take away is really comfortable.
but looks kinda ugly...😂
Hope next generation improve..😂
haha this is the improvement. You should see the last generation!
If you like country music that sounds like rap or voted for kamala.....youll love this putter.
Too much money for the easiest part of golf!
People can swing a iron 70plus mph and hit the ball in the middle of the club and drop it with in 10 yards of target 150 yards away. But a very small and slow swing less than 2ft. And we can't hit the ball in the middle of the clubface. People stop thinking and just putt the ball Geez
PXG Allan putter is better.
Being given money to do a review disqualifies the review.
The guy was honest. Perhaps you could start by applauding that. Sure sounded like an honest review too. The comments here seem to reinforce the review too. What’s the big issue?
Very objective review
Not sure how this would be different if golf galaxy paid him $1000 to make any video and he spent it on a putter.
I mean, he could spend it on anything...
Maybe, but these putters are legit
Does anyone actually take this infomercial serious? Wake up people. This is an absolute joke of a serious putter test with no scientific merit whatsoever. 😂😂😂
Stop extending your right index finger down the shaft with your grip.
Great putter.. Spaz review
Looks like you need some lessons more than this gimmick
$500 for a putter, from a company nobody has ever heard of .. i don't f$cking think so 👎
I stopped watching at $449.00
Bullshit, just about ever utuber has 1, and most of them cannot putt worth shit! example, Busta Jack!
There is no putter no matter what shape or costing hundreds of pounds that will guarantee more sunk putts. If there were every Pro. would be using it. It is almost immoral to suggest that one will out perform another.
There is only one way sink more putts and that is to practice. Not the usual 5 minutes we see on every practice green but at lease 20 min. with a routine and a practice aid. It’s what the Pro’s do and the results follow. Not with a fancy shaped overpriced putter, that will end up in the garage with all the others that promised but failed to deliver.
Another gimmick!
You spelt “science” wrong!