I completely disagree with the lag putting comment. I have the max and it’s an all around beast. My lag putting is 100% better since I got it. I just take the putter back more and putt through the same as I would for a shorter putt. Just let the putter do the work for you and don’t try and force it.
I have to say, I disagree with both statements at the end. I LOVE lag putting with this putter. It rolls it so pure and online, that I’m rolling it closer and more consistently to the hole from far. And for the shaft, I have the stock black steel shaft and it feels super solid, and I think if we hadn’t had graphite and multi material putter shafts as an options these days, we would still be quite impressed by a center strike with a basic steel putter shaft. I’m a 2 index, play a Lab mezz.1 stock, absolutely love putting with it. Get me on the green! Loved your video, too!
I have the Link and I believe it’s heavier than the Mezz and my lag putting has drastically improved. Shorter putts take getting used to though, however still much better overall than any other putter I’ve had - endgame for me.
I added weight to the head and that was the fix for lag putting. I use lead tape instead of sending it back. Added it to each side on the bottom, evenly on both sides. Now it's perfect!
I just upgraded to the LAB Mezz1 putter! It rolls the ball better than my EvnRoll ER2 putter, which I exchanged over my Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5S putter. Just use an OPEN stance to chip putt for lag putting!
I have a recently acquired Mezz 1 Max, and I agree with your comments. I feel like on any putt 15 feet and in, if I read the green correctly, I can make the putt, but I have been struggling with lag putting because it feels so light. Now that I have perhaps 10-15 rounds in with it, I'm getting better at it. In fairness, I was always a bad putter, so I'm not the best data point.
I am sure the more you work with it the more comfortable it will become! It just startled me how quickly my lag putting went from decent to pretty bad when I made the switch to the Mezz. Thanks for watching!
I'm glad I watched this - I have the Link.1 and I struggle with the same issue. I am contemplating switching to the Mezz, but have not got the opportunity to try it out yet!
I would love the opportunity to try and game that putter. I currently play Scotty Cameron 2.6 center shafted putter, as my stroke is very flat. If you need a new home for your Mezz, let me know!!! Love the video, and the honesty. Premium putter prices are extremely outlandish. No way the average golfer can afford a $1k putter!!! I wonder if carrying 2 putters will become a trend, just because of lag v scoring?!?
Hi, I’m using a Mezz 1 for about a year now with the steel shaft. Have not had as much issue as you note with lag putting but do have some issues with distance control on longer putts say > 40 feet. I think LAB can modify your putter to heavy weight for a modest enough fee. Would make a great follow-up review if you were to do that and re-assess the lag putting issue you’ve had after using for a few months again.
Hey man I just recently found your channel and I love it. I binged all of the golfing the natural state videos and I saw you haven’t played Cooper’s hawk golf course in melbourne arkansas yet. I believe it’s the highest rated public course in arkansas. I think it would make a great video and since it’s my home course I’d love to see how someone new plays it!
My best friend who is a PGA pro and qualified for the PGA and US Open in the early 2000's and was the head teaching pro at Monterey Peninsula, prefers the standard steel shaft over the LA golf shaft and he was given both for free from Sam Hahn.
@@drewfortsongolf5529 Sorry, you're absolutely wrong, but keep drinking the Kool Aid, corporate golf America is counting on it.....I'll bet you voted for Joe Biden too.....if it was such an upgrade why do 90% of PGA golfers used steel putter shafts......do your homework dummy.
@@frankielambardo9268 lol I am a proud trump supporter. There is a difference in “drinking kool aid” and literally trying both and comparing them for myself. I have done that. Professional golfers also use upgraded shafts. But hey, you are free to have your opinion and that’s okay. This is America 🇺🇸
Not at all a problem for me for lag putting. My average is 29.2 , so I guess the putter is not the problem. Try looking at the hole the whole time and put from far away or from closer if you have problems with lag. It will solve it maybe.
I have the Link and it’s heavier than the Mezz and my lag putts have drastically improved. Shorter putts take getting used to though however still much better overall than any other putter I’ve had - endgame for me.
Spot on with the upgraded shaft - stock shaft is very rigid and gives the putter a real hard feel. I have the Accra shaft in my Mezz Max which I think is a $100 upgrade. It makes the putter feel so much softer.
I got the upgraded the white ACCRA shaft. Is that not even close to the LA Golf? I get my "Heavier" Mezz 1 tomorrow. Pretty excited and really glad I got the heavier one, after watching this.
Just got the Armlock version and idk if it’s the extended length or cuz I’m learning to armlock on a Mezz with the la golf shaft but my lag putting has been amazing. It’s still a learning curve on the letting the putter do the work and not taking over and forcing the head
@@drewfortsongolf5529 it’s a lot of money that’s for sure! I got fitted and saw the price and didn’t order it 🤣 found one used pretty close to my fitting specs but it was $300 less and I love it
I’d have to say I disagree. My lag putting is much improved and I regularly use it as a Texas wedge whenever possible. I had 3 one putts this Sunday , 5 the previous Sunday. It feels like cheating on and off the green.
I wonder if the Mezz1.Max being a little heavier (assuming it is slightly at least) might help as you said a little extra weight might?@@drewfortsongolf5529
You say that like the purpose of lag putts isn’t to make them. A lag putt still has a line you have to hit with a fall line. Are you saying it’s hard to feel the correct speed? I’m genuinely curious because I was considering one of these putters. I’m not trolling.
@@user-ll4pe9fb7e thanks for comment and yeah I am talking about speed control for lag putts. I would go with a heavy head in the mezz for better feel on distance control. The standard head weight I tended to leave well short on longer putts. Hope this helps
I completely disagree with the lag putting comment. I have the max and it’s an all around beast. My lag putting is 100% better since I got it. I just take the putter back more and putt through the same as I would for a shorter putt. Just let the putter do the work for you and don’t try and force it.
Mezz max might be a little heavier than the regular Mezz not sure
I have to say, I disagree with both statements at the end.
I LOVE lag putting with this putter. It rolls it so pure and online, that I’m rolling it closer and more consistently to the hole from far.
And for the shaft, I have the stock black steel shaft and it feels super solid, and I think if we hadn’t had graphite and multi material putter shafts as an options these days, we would still be quite impressed by a center strike with a basic steel putter shaft.
I’m a 2 index, play a Lab mezz.1 stock, absolutely love putting with it.
Get me on the green!
Loved your video, too!
Glad it’s working out for you better than me!
I enjoy my Mezz 1 putter and I have the upgraded shaft. I also have the LA Golf shaft in my driver, love them!
I have the Link and I believe it’s heavier than the Mezz and my lag putting has drastically improved. Shorter putts take getting used to though, however still much better overall than any other putter I’ve had - endgame for me.
The link looks sweet! Keep that thing hot man 🔥
Thanks for the review I did not see it until today, but it has helped me make putting decisions.
Love the heavier weight idea! Looking at the mezz for next season!
Definitely go heavy you won’t regret it!
I added weight to the head and that was the fix for lag putting. I use lead tape instead of sending it back. Added it to each side on the bottom, evenly on both sides. Now it's perfect!
That’s actually genius. Keep that putter hot! I might’ve just ordered a df3 👀
I just upgraded to the LAB Mezz1 putter! It rolls the ball better than my EvnRoll ER2 putter, which I exchanged over my Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5S putter. Just use an OPEN stance to chip putt for lag putting!
Thanks for the feedback and recommendation!
I have a recently acquired Mezz 1 Max, and I agree with your comments. I feel like on any putt 15 feet and in, if I read the green correctly, I can make the putt, but I have been struggling with lag putting because it feels so light. Now that I have perhaps 10-15 rounds in with it, I'm getting better at it. In fairness, I was always a bad putter, so I'm not the best data point.
I am sure the more you work with it the more comfortable it will become! It just startled me how quickly my lag putting went from decent to pretty bad when I made the switch to the Mezz. Thanks for watching!
I'm glad I watched this - I have the Link.1 and I struggle with the same issue. I am contemplating switching to the Mezz, but have not got the opportunity to try it out yet!
Thanks for watching! Absolutely go heavy weighting with the Mezz!
I would love the opportunity to try and game that putter. I currently play Scotty Cameron 2.6 center shafted putter, as my stroke is very flat. If you need a new home for your Mezz, let me know!!! Love the video, and the honesty. Premium putter prices are extremely outlandish. No way the average golfer can afford a $1k putter!!! I wonder if carrying 2 putters will become a trend, just because of lag v scoring?!?
Hi, I’m using a Mezz 1 for about a year now with the steel shaft. Have not had as much issue as you note with lag putting but do have some issues with distance control on longer putts say > 40 feet.
I think LAB can modify your putter to heavy weight for a modest enough fee. Would make a great follow-up review if you were to do that and re-assess the lag putting issue you’ve had after using for a few months again.
Great call and yes they can adjust weight if I send back in. Thanks for watching and commenting. Hope your putter stays hot!
Hey man I just recently found your channel and I love it. I binged all of the golfing the natural state videos and I saw you haven’t played Cooper’s hawk golf course in melbourne arkansas yet. I believe it’s the highest rated public course in arkansas. I think it would make a great video and since it’s my home course I’d love to see how someone new plays it!
My best friend who is a PGA pro and qualified for the PGA and US Open in the early 2000's and was the head teaching pro at Monterey Peninsula, prefers the standard steel shaft over the LA golf shaft and he was given both for free from Sam Hahn.
Must be a feel preference. There is a reason the LA golf is a +$350 upgrade
@@drewfortsongolf5529 obviously not......golfers are the biggest suckers on the planet......I used to be one.
@@frankielambardo9268 lol I’ve putted with both I know for a fact the shaft is an upgrade.
@@drewfortsongolf5529 Sorry, you're absolutely wrong, but keep drinking the Kool Aid, corporate golf America is counting on it.....I'll bet you voted for Joe Biden too.....if it was such an upgrade why do 90% of PGA golfers used steel putter shafts......do your homework dummy.
@@frankielambardo9268 lol I am a proud trump supporter. There is a difference in “drinking kool aid” and literally trying both and comparing them for myself. I have done that. Professional golfers also use upgraded shafts. But hey, you are free to have your opinion and that’s okay. This is America 🇺🇸
Wow. never thought about heavier weighting for lagging. Great idea! Have the DF and lagging is sooo hard for it.
Heavier weighting should help a lot! Hope it helps!
Not at all a problem for me for lag putting. My average is 29.2 , so I guess the putter is not the problem. Try looking at the hole the whole time and put from far away or from closer if you have problems with lag. It will solve it maybe.
Can this be sent back to lab golf to be switched to the heavy version? Or do you have to buy a completely new putter?
Thanks for the tip, I was wondering about lag putting with the LAB - now I know.
I have the Link and it’s heavier than the Mezz and my lag putts have drastically improved. Shorter putts take getting used to though however still much better overall than any other putter I’ve had - endgame for me.
Spot on with the upgraded shaft - stock shaft is very rigid and gives the putter a real hard feel. I have the Accra shaft in my Mezz Max which I think is a $100 upgrade. It makes the putter feel so much softer.
there is no difference between the steel shaft and the Accra....its all in your head.
I did the exact same
No it doesn't.....sucker
I got the upgraded the white ACCRA shaft. Is that not even close to the LA Golf? I get my "Heavier" Mezz 1 tomorrow. Pretty excited and really glad I got the heavier one, after watching this.
I can’t speak for the Accra shaft as I’ve never used it but I have heard good things! You’ll be happy with your Mezz!
Just got the Armlock version and idk if it’s the extended length or cuz I’m learning to armlock on a Mezz with the la golf shaft but my lag putting has been amazing. It’s still a learning curve on the letting the putter do the work and not taking over and forcing the head
I’ve heard arm lock is money! Nice stick 🏒
@@drewfortsongolf5529 it’s a lot of money that’s for sure! I got fitted and saw the price and didn’t order it 🤣 found one used pretty close to my fitting specs but it was $300 less and I love it
I’d have to say I disagree. My lag putting is much improved and I regularly use it as a Texas wedge whenever possible.
I had 3 one putts this Sunday , 5 the previous Sunday. It feels like cheating on and off the green.
This was my personal experience, and seemed shared my many others. But I’m glad yours is working great for you 👍🏼
Seems like the solution is to hit the greens closer to the hole… 😜
That would be huge for the program lol 😂
Been missing the golf videos. When will you be getting back out on the courses for your state "tour" ratings?
Been very busy lately. But I’m trying to get more of the courses checked off the list soon!
Are your lag problems being too short, too long, or a mix?
It was generally too short and then would try to make up for it and blast them past. This would be for anything over 25 ish feet
I wonder if the Mezz1.Max being a little heavier (assuming it is slightly at least) might help as you said a little extra weight might?@@drewfortsongolf5529
Yeap!!!
20ft putts??? Tour pros only make 7% of putts from that range. What do you expect this putter to do for you?
Talking about lag putting not making them.
You say that like the purpose of lag putts isn’t to make them. A lag putt still has a line you have to hit with a fall line. Are you saying it’s hard to feel the correct speed? I’m genuinely curious because I was considering one of these putters. I’m not trolling.
@@user-ll4pe9fb7e thanks for comment and yeah I am talking about speed control for lag putts. I would go with a heavy head in the mezz for better feel on distance control. The standard head weight I tended to leave well short on longer putts. Hope this helps
If I had to spend an extra 300 on a shaft detail, it would be on my own.
😂
Just toss out one of your wedges or hybrids and carry two putters!
Honestly might not be a bad idea lol
They will make your putter heavier for $100
Don’t have time to practice too busy editing videos lol
@@nickyv1436 unfortunately
Lead tape will fix the problem.
Always an option for sure. Thanks for recommending
Would lead tape mess up the balance of the putter?
i'll just chill with my odyssey 7 lol
#1 putter brand on tour! I might actually have an odyssey coming in soon.. 👀
@@drewfortsongolf5529 i love it man and its not even a high end one. it just feels great
LA Golf is going bankrupt.....total ripoff.
Maybe you’re a bad lag putter
@@nickyv1436 nope
Whats the Facebook groupe called?
LAB Golf Putter Fan Club