But, they do often sell blemished putters for significant discounts! Golf craftsman in Eugene, Oregon. How come no online stores are carrying the MAX version? Im looking for some help in regards to speed control for certain. The grip was described as smaller than other L.A.B. If I adds to my game and theres noticeable improvements then the value of their online customization model will be proven and earn a spot in the BAG. Most of the people who would like the Mezz.1 Max already have the DF 2.1 or the Mezz already. If any of you have been to or are planning on going to the PGA in '03, '13 or next year in 2023, wave as you drive by the firehouse just down the road. It was too large for me and after a few rounds despite successful putting, I swapped it out for a Winn pistol. MEZZ.1 makes it easy for golfers to experience the benefits of the company's patented Lie Angle Balance technology through the putter's more traditional shape and a design that allows for a smaller grip. Was considering Mezz vs Mezz Max. Accordingly, this is the point where it is appropriate to thank both he and the MGS crew for entrusting us with this test. You should buy the mezztest against the gamer, then choose. Srixon ZX7 mkii 5-PW with Steelfiber i95 stiff shafts, Titleist SM9 50F, 54D, 58T wedge with i95 stiff Steelfiber shaft From 10 feet I made 32 out of 100 and more importantly did not leave a single putt outside of 2 feet. I holed any number of putts from 15-3 feet with some money on the line, more than enough to keep me happy. Let the testing begin! Ive been playing single-length clubs for two years. Testers Announced! It resulted in true distance control and translated into successful putts on the greens. Last May, a few of our forum members tested the L.A.B. I also have a Chirrp indoor putting system that tracks putting stats on the iPhone. (Picture) When you unbox the club there is a disclaimer that tells you not to mess with any of these. This is done by balancing the putter's lie angle specific to your stroke through a proprietary putter construction process. Because I will keep taking their money day in and day out!!! Theyve used that exact phrasing in their marketing. We use the putter on 30-40% of our strokes. The Mezz.1 is one of the newest putters from the Lab Golf line of putters. At the moment I feel unstoppable and get frustrated when I miss from this range. I have been fit for putter before, live, and I will say that my fitter arrived at very similar specs through virtual fitting to the live one that cost me $150. I didn't even go through the remote fitting again I just ordered the same length and lie as my Mezz. My misses are the slice and inconsistent pitching. Think science of putting instead. I hope to be relatable in my storytelling; I'll be out on the course 2x week while testing so if there are videos or photos you'd like to seeseriously, just ask. My specs were shaft length 32 and 69. All are programmed to stay square to your putting arc all by themselves. Pasted as rich text. Clear editor. @BulldogIm pleased to see this. Whether from long range or short, it had dependable rolls off the face. 2023 Bettinardi Studio Stock 35 Putter Review, The 2023 Zurich Classic of New Orleans Recap. At least here there is some serious tech to help justify it, not just the name of a certain manufacturer. Hahaha Looks are in the eye of the beholder thats for sure. From the beginning, this test was different than others Ive participated in. putter could look. on the other hand, looks like a cross between a cattle brand and a UFO. For others, they were far more inquisitive and the staff were more than willing to engage. All of your questions could probably be answered by the company. Titleist TSR2 with Ventus Blue 6 stiff shaft Adams Golf Introduces the Return of Golf Equipment, Apparel and Accessories. Sign up for a new account in our community. I played 11 rounds of golf (18 and 9 hole rounds) and only had 3, 3 putts. For me thats no small thing as my last 2 putters were in my bag for 10 years and 5 years respectively. The feel is solid, you strike a putt on your intended line, and it seems as if it must go in. edited to clarify: the impact feeling is softer, the shaft itself is actually stiffer I believe. And if I can't get in a round of -9 or -18, preferably, you'll see me practicing at the driving range, putting and chipping. The club is already balanced, any sort of adjustment might and probably will mess with that. If I had specific particulars, I probably could have had more customization. golf claims. another L.A.B. It looks quite classy without any text. Initially posed some challenges prior to some control. This supports my earlier statement that the Mezz.1 is extremely forgiving. Hell be looking to bring you the latest stories from the PGA Tour and the greatest equipment on offer. Cant wait to yack at all of you again soon after my putter arrives. The bad boy, black monochrome look works well and there are no distracting sun refections. I play a fanged mallet, so the Mezz was definitely the closest option, even though it's still pretty wildly different looking from most other mallets (not bad, just different). One of my goals is to get to single digits and that will take a reduction in putts. Due to my petite frame, Im always on the lookout for products, including ladies apparel, accessories, clubs, bags, etc. golf shaft. Have to try it!! My job now offers me time to play golfFOR FUNwhich is one heck of a concept. See What Members Are Saying! Im anxious to find out what L(ie), A(angle), B(alance) is all about as well as what it feels like to putt with a low torque graphite shaft. comes from). However, in the golf industry, at least, my experience has been that most if not all OEMs care about the quality of the product that they produce and also how that product helps golfers enjoy the game. How do they compare? Check out the new YouTube film from . He suggested some drills to try and off I went. L.A.B. until I started inquiring and researching the build for the specified putter. putter could look. Ok, I promise not to mess with the screws. Besides golf, Ive been into photography since I was a teenager. There were 12,000 putts taken. The best unscientific review of L.A.B. Sound and feel are always important, but even more so when it comes to finding a putter. After making the switch, I was making more putts within the 5-15 range. Is it more stable than the regular Mezz 1? Another part of the feel of the club is in the atypical grip that is placed on it. It feels like going from a Piper Cub to the SR-71 Blackbird in looks. Miss the toe or heel, sure, but you better smash it. While simple by design, the logo and lettering appeared too large in scope and generally subtleness, less overt in nature for my personalized taste, I submitted a video based on guidelines provided. Still waiting on mine to ship! On a downhill, the ball appeared to roll right off the face. The reviewer matters. All my inquiries were addressed. Came from a Phantom X 5s. As a result, I take my golfing partners money every week. Moreover, the bit of white between the black fangs helped to shape the ball as a further alignment aid. Which putter helps you miss the ball betterSound is feel and it feels good. I do not change putters lightly. That was the appeal of testing the L.A.B. My birdie % is up 2 fold for 2022 season. Sometimes you just want to give the UPS driver a big hug. The MEZZ showed 2.4 strokes gained improvement in putting. Accessible CEO, quality product, better results. Most of L.A.B. That's a mighty-fine looking thing right there. The MEZZ works well from the fringe, but the sharp leading edge makes it difficult to use from the rough. This putter will be a big winner if the conversion putts are in a smaller circle (without having to absolutely send them) as youve experienced. I'm not necessarily sure a full swing assessment would be beneficial to a golfer but a basis for fitting someone into a general setup seems much more plausible with putter companies based upon the metrics they use. I've connected with over a dozen folks here that I speak with regularly and found that the overwhelming theme here is let's get better together. By far the best putter on the market. There are very few places to demo these. While I often feel strong about my putting, this only made me stronger. Will the Mezz find a home in my bag? I ended up with a Mezz.1 putter, 70 degree lie angle, 32.5, black Accra graphite (low torque) shaft, press II 1.5 grip. So, definitely take that under consideration. Please report back on your thoughts on how it performs @Mob& @LODGE1519. With this putter, L.A.B. Yesterday while on the 17th hole I received a call from CEO Sam Hahn. Hey Steve, heres my cell. Stay tuned. a go before now will want to take a second look. As a young adult I made it to the match play portion of the city championship in Ithaca NY as well as the semi-finals of the club championship at my club in LaGrange, Indiana a couple of times. A perfect score? They just need better science on their side. There is no metallic sound at all (sorry Ping). Compared to those other putters, the feel was more responsive, although not drastically more so. If it were an iron or driver, that would be an issue, but with a putter? Now, I have become comfortable with the weight of the DF 2.1. Titleist TSR2 15 degree fwy with Ventus Blue 7 stiff shaft Going out to the practice facility in a bit to check and compare on real grass. I was able to get that down to a 5.1 during my 9th round with this putter. Quick SaleToulonTSR2 152 Ball OGStroke Lab, Cobra 2020 Forged Tec One Length irons & LAB Link.1 putter, Ventus TR Blue 6S Velocore Driver Shaft (Ping Adapter) , Phantom X 11 weld neck, Scotty shaft, Scotty grips. In my case Im an older avid golfer. describes it as semi-automatic putting. To see the process in action, Id recommend checking out this video on their website HERE. I hate to spend that kind of money on a shaft, but if I really want to compare apples to apples, I couldn't put a different shaft in it. With its fang-style and its matte-black/aluminum color scheme, it certainly is attractive. Designed by Tom Fazio it used to host the silly season JC Penny event that at one time featured players from all three tours, PGA, LPGA and Champions all playing against one another from different tees. Align, consistency, repeatable will factor heavily in my decision to still play it. Well I just pulled the trigger on a Mezz Max, to compare to my Mezz putter. Can this lie angle balance technology help you save strokes this season? More importantly for this review the greens that I get to putt on when I play are ridiculous. There is this faint sound. Also, getting fitted into the right putter once could mean youve got it for the rest of your golfing career. Shipping was easy to track once received via UPS. Philip, my fitter was quite helpful and very responsive. I see it as the wave of the future for product innovations and consumer demographics . #untorqueyourself is their patent and truly the basis of simplifying the process. The photo taken with my current Odyssey was taken for comparison purposes, as they're both 32 in length. My specs were shaft length 32 and 69. That's L.A.B. There are also further customization options with different grips, as well as upgrades available to other shafts including BGT Stability Tour Black [review HERE], BGT Stability Tour 2 Polar, and the LAGP 135 [review HERE]. I decided to call Sam after filming this and we spoke for almost 12 minutes. At price points from $350 to $750 their putters are like drivers, my Stealth for example, retails for $549. Essentially, L.A.B has created a perfectly balanced putter, eliminated torque, and with no further adjustments, provided golfers with the ability to consistently repeat a putting stroke with far less effort. I've never had a professional handicap even though I have been golfing for many years. Cleveland CBX Zipcore 50 54 58, BBFandCo Roulette Full disclosure Im a visual learner. We were told to avoid contacting the company directly or else youre subject to disqualification. Please call me and text me throughout the process if you have any questions regarding the MEZZ or L.A.B. Krew Blade. Different is good. If I had specific particulars, I probably could have had more customization. but L.A.B.s model is approaching the familiar shape in a fresh way. I was startled by the feel the first time I putted with it. L.A.B. This grip does that for me. While my putter has a sight dot, L.A.B. ArmLock and Broomstick models have sixteen sole weights - twice the amount of a standard-length MEZZ.1 putters - to meet head weight demands. Will post thoughts once Ive played with the Max for a bit. That combination of materials equates to a fantastic feel, noticeably. Despite having a moderate arc to my stroke, I found that L.A.B. Golf, an acronym that stands for "Lie Angle Balancing," is about 20% larger than its predecessor. I've been bouncing between a Mizuno M Craft V and anEvnroll ER1v, but I keep seeing ads/posts about these and am very intrigued by them. Interesting that I redid the online lie angle fitting, and they recommended 65 degree lie angle this time, compared with 67 degrees last time. I used different putting holes and varying lengths. L.A.B. Sam gets it. Over the past couple of years, Ive become susceptible to flipping the club face while putting making it difficult to control my speed. CALLAWAY BERTHA MINI 1.5 w/ACCRAFX 2.0 260, CALLAWAY EPIC FLASH HW w/ACCRAFX 2.0 200F, ADAMS SPEEDLINE LP 9W w/ACCRAFX 2.0 200F. Putters & Garsen Putter Grips! Putter cover included. The L.A.B. I will say shaft always does make a difference as well. It just feels better. The LAB technology is equally valid, but I just could not get to where I liked it as much. What Ive learned during this process is that it requires an open mind. Thus far I like its performance for all areas with the exception of from off the green. What stunned me about the Mezz.1 was how compact and how beautiful it looked. Golf jobs pay terribly but reward you in life experience, people management and above all, professional growth. On the course the Mezz.1 performed well. Id go to their website and look into that. Im not sure id call it a nonconformist putter, maybe just settle on unconventional. Because I give them a beating every week with the USS Enterprise! Having both of them would be a pretty massive expenditure. Would help LAB sales so more people could try the MAX version. I started playing golf in my early 20s. Curious as to how folks have made the adjustment or if they couldnt. Press #2 1.5 putter grip. Ive yet to find the right technique to use it from there. Ill still probably play it, unless I find something more aesthetically appealing. had requested the contrary, so imagine my surprise when I was on the 17th hole of my home course after missing a 6 footer for birdie and I had an unknown caller from Oregon. Finally, I really like the L.A.B. The Mezz sounds like crap IMHO but supposedly their newest production run has resolved that issue. Golf Mezz.1 putter. I dont monkey with putters like same golfers do. For example, early reviews of a popular new driver model were less than favorable this past year. For golfers who can't stand the look of the original DF2.1 and want something more aesthetically pleasing, the MEZZ.1 might just be the putter for them. My drives can be a strength and weakness. Excited to read/see what you think! Life is good and I feel settled into the best part of my life. I will be testing the Mezz.1 which should arrive any day. From 3 feet I made 96 out of 100 putts or 96 %. Is the sound and feel different than the regular Mezz1? There are also further, Sound and feel are always important, but even more so when it comes to finding a putter. golf is trying to change that way of thought. My chipping has gotten better. I cant believe Im a MyGolfSpy tester. fan? Besides designated live locations, L.A.B. It suits my eye, feels wonderful and I try to catch the ball where the center grey part meets the black portion of the toe. Im a maverick when it comes to equipment. This thing has accuracy nailed. My performance with this putter was solid. Perhaps most exciting for me was the fact that most of my misses were long. Sam Hahn was accessible and sought feedback on our testing. Your pictures will not make me want one any more than I already do. That works for me. GOLFSHOT APP and the MGS MEMBER VIRTUAL TOUR TRYOUT AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT!! LAB doesnt do trade-ins. TP Mills Stainless Softtail My typical ball flight is low to mid. Thats better than the 94 % listed for a scratch golfer. And I have made contributions through other similar venues. I also won the championship flight of the league twice between the ages of 50 and 55 and finished 3rd in the Senior Division of the St. Pete Amateur tournament just after turning 55. And first impressions can definitely set the tone and in some cases be a deal breaker. I would try the MEZZ! Its large, loud, and gaudy. While I remain competitive, I do wish that I could afford to get to the course more often. I am expecting a brown truck tomorrow afternoon. My second favorite of the group and I am looking forward to how this Klingon Warbird takes on the rest of the Federation putters!
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