Their designs are bold, unique, a bit in your face, and absolutely contrarian to everything we as golfers have been programmed to think about putters. However, no matter where you stand on them, L.A.B. Golf is absolutely on fire right now.
It all started with their DB 2.1. It was a behemoth of a putter by all intents and purposes, but the one which brought L.A.B.’s “fully automatic” Lie Angle Balanced system into the golfing world. Today, we see the much requested evolution of that, a smaller but no less effective version, named the DF3.
L.A.B. Golf DF3 Putter
In case you’re unfamiliar, that “Lie Angle Balance” which was mentioned is the main technology behind the success of L.A.B. Golf. According to them, it is the only design tech which can keep the putter face square on its own. To make that happen, everything has to be accounted for, from lie, weight, length, and even the grip. It is then accounted for and balanced using the small weights in the heads which give the putters part of their unique look.
You can call them a disruptor if you want, but the reality is their putters are winning on LIV, the Korn Ferry, as well as the PGA Tour without them paying for play. The key to that success lies behind the “fully automatic” aspect. It is also why, despite golfers immediately clamoring for a smaller version of the DF 2.1, the company had to take its time to get things right.
That time let them get the new DF3 to perform with the same lie angle balanced and “fully automatic” nature of its bigger sibling, as well as the rest of the L.A.B. lineup: The MEZZ.1, MEZZ.1 Max, and LINK.1. Every aspect has been refined when it comes to the DF3, and though it still has an abstract shape, the size should be much more appealing to typical mallet users.
According to L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn, a key to getting the DF3 to work was that they now had years under their belt working and building Lie Angle Balanced putters. So, with the new model they were able to shrink the design, while keeping all the forgiveness and stability. Like the DF 2.1, the putter wants to guide itself on the way back and through with zero-torque which keeps it square throughout.
The Details
The L.A.B. Golf DF3 will be available in a stock version for $449 and the DF3 Custom which comes in at $559. The stock version comes in a black finish while the custom will open up a world of possibilities including eight colors (black, red, blue, cappuccino, platinum, pink, green, and orange), standard or counterbalance, various weights, and thirty-three different alignment markings.
For more information on any of the L.A.B. offerings, check out their website here.
Picture still doesn’t show how big of a difference the same finish is on the 2 heads.
Such a long wait ahead for this thing to get here but I think it will be worth it!
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Such a long wait ahead for this thing to get here but I think it will be worth it!
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I waited four weeks from placing order, giving them the remote fitting, about a week for them to get back to me on the remote, and few days to finalize, and then another week in production … it was 30 days from order to delivery. I ordered first to get in line and then did the remote.
6 weeks is not too long – you will have it soon
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I actually like the shade on the Df3 better, it’s nice!
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I actually like the shade on the Df3 better, it’s nice!
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Agreed, I love that I can pick up the ball with it. Still not sure if I should mess with a good thing I have going with the Mezz broom ? but will most likely take out soon
Ordered mine April 9th, received May 10th.
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Ordered mine April 9th, received May 10th.
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That’s not bad
These putters are so freaking good. Had the chance to putt with [USER=1579]@Jman[/USER] df3 yesterday. Up hill putt maybe 20’ right to left breaker. Never had the putter in my hands before. Cozy the ball up to a couple inches. If you can pick a line these putters will put the ball on that intended line.
I played around with one of these in a PGA Superstore today and was very impressed. As others have said, if you just let the club do its thing the end result tends to be pretty darn good. Distance control was really good – I think my only complaint is that I wasn’t a fan of the stock grip. They had one with a SS 3.0 grip which I liked much better.
Price felt a bit high especially as I’m not looking for another putter right now, but if I was in the market I’d seriously consider one for sure.
29 putts today with 2 birds mixed in there. My best day yet with the DF3. I made some long par saves which was nice. I am burning a lot of edges and I feel the speed is faster off the face of the DF3 compared to my 2.1. I need to adjust a bit on my lines I am picking. Solid day on the greens.
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The platinum is a little darker than it is on my mezz max broomstick. This picture makes it look black but it’s not. I went with the counter balance at 37”. Thinking this may sit in the closest until the broomstick starts acting up but not sure I can do that
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I got platinum as well. Hoping mine is delivered tomorrow!!
Got to try this out today. The green is an excellent color i liked it a lot.
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[QUOTE=”Danimal, post: 12353215, member: 46311″]
How different does the Stability Shaft feel compared to the Accra?
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To me not much different at all. I like the Accra shaft a lot and it works well for the small upcharge. I thought the ball rolled the same on my lag putts with the BGT. I know feel is really a personal thing so someone might love the BGT over any other choices they have.
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Well my DF3 showed up today, and WOW, platinum looks even better in person. It’s almost more so gunmetal than platinum IMO but I absolutely love it. Time to take it to the putting green tomorrow!!
Hatch Golf is releasing a PGA Championship putter cover for the DF3. I can’t wait until the U.S. Open!
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I am eagerly waiting for the broomstick launch(hopefully this month -_-)!
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I am eagerly waiting for the broomstick launch(hopefully this month -_-)!
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Oof just heard end of June, early July.
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Hatch Golf is releasing a PGA Championship putter cover for the DF3. I can’t wait until the U.S. Open!
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I really dig this design. Glad we are starting to see some special releases that work with the LAB models.
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I really dig this design. Glad we are starting to see some special releases that work with the LAB models.
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did you buy one yet?
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did you buy one yet?
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In process.
Did a remote fitting and sent it in. I have a preferred length, but I want to make sure with this that I get the setup right since it’s not something I am going to be able to tinker with myself.
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In process.
Did a remote fitting and sent it in. I have a preferred length, but I want to make sure with this that I get the setup right since it’s not something I am going to be able to tinker with myself.
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ooo I missed that update. Exciting times.
DF3 is in production status!