The FUTURE of GOLF? | LAB Golf DF3 vs. Link.1 | Test + Review

Great video, might have to look out for a link1

Great video! I have both the DF3 and the Link. Love both, I give a slight nod to the DF3, it’s on rails and is literally point and shoot! Well done! 👏👏

Will you review the Mezz?

Tried the DF3 based on all the hype. Long story short, it’s on its way back to LAB.

Love my df.1. Just had to embracw the look. Grow to love it😅

Great video, nice editing too! You have a bright future. Love my DF3.😀

Ive tested these putters a few times now, the DF3 and DF2.1 are the softest, most stable, easiest to square putters Ive ever used. I wanted them to be bad since (personally) I dont like the way they look and theyre very expensive. But they were so much better than other putters feel and confidence wise I couldn’t ignore it. Obviously if you are used to the dynamics of a different putter (weight, size, feel, torque, etc) then it will perform well - but if you are able to try and “reset” all those biases these putters are legit.

Side note, I didnt like the link 1. It was a much firmer feeling putter and I did not have as much distance control, but I dont think its a bad putter. I use a mallet putter right now so I think the blade shape just wasnt as familiar to me

I think that when you're putting under pressure, you'll want to have the DF3 in your hands.

Another class review. I rock the LINK.1 but it was a tough choice because both are amazing. (Love to see you review the PING Blueprint S, in the bag and they are special)

Took out my new DF3 for the first time this week. Still getting used to it but it did help me shoot my lowest round of the year. Had a couple of 3 putts to be honest but also dropped two long birdie putts. I think this is going to be a keeper!

Took out my new DF3 for the first time this week. Still getting used to it but it did help me shoot my lowest round of the year. Had a couple of 3 putts to be honest but also dropped two long birdie putts. I think this is going to be a keeper!

Oh the horror... Catching a putt between the grooves 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Seriously?

DF3 is simply the end all be all of putters! It’ll never leave the bag till DF4 one day

Speed control lag putting is so much improved three strokes to four strokes a round easy better

Tremendous video. Well done. I’ve tried both putters. Feelings nice. Look for me kind of weird. Not for everyone. Went with new Scotty phantom 5.5 and very happy w it. Good review though. 👍🏻

You need to slow down!

I tried the Mezz and liked it OK. Dealbreaker was not being able to pick up balls with it. Also if you let the toe open at all it was very difficult to square it back up.

Just bought the DF3 like it very much. Only problem getting used to the speed. You need to hold it lighter in the grip.

Phil Mickelson is using it…his putting isn’t any better…nuff said….

I got the df3 about 3 weeks ago and it’s game changing for me. My buddy got the link and I also really like that one as well

I love lab... have had the df2.1... mezz... link... and currently have the mezz max in a broom. Just got a Jailbird cruiser on a whim and man... have to say that putter is incredible. It may be better than lab putters and I am a lab fan boy. Just wanted people out there to know that a Center shaft is not for everyone. Some people don't find it easy to align. Stroke could be perfect but if you are not aimed correctly you will miss it. Try before you buy!

Feel was way too light for me as someone with driver at E5 swing weight but the LAB Press 3 grip is money for my Evnroll.

I have a Link, switched from a standard Toe Hang putter fitted to my specs (+1 Flat, -1 Weak). I used to putt great with it but had a pull miss. The Link (after learning what the feel is like), has eliminated that miss and my putting is out of this world right now. Remember, this putter will not fix things for you magically. Putting well takes practice and lots of rounds of play to get your speeds and touch down. This putter just enhanced my game.

I chose against the DF3 because I like the look of a standard putter.

You can't "realistically compare 2 putters without have the same grips. The link with that Ping grips is going to give you way more feel than the DF3 grip. With these putters the big "selling point" is the entire putter set up. I would be curious to see a review with the DF3 with the more traditional Ping grip, that would be more realistic. I feel, you may actually like the DF3 with that grip as well, also, what's the weight difference between the 2 grips? But more importantly the forward press design of the grip on the DF3 is a big BIG difference. Nice stroke by the way you are a very good putter just for a gear head like me the grips make a HUGE difference.

DF 2.1 literally feels like a cheat code. However, it is so imperative to get past the learning curve. Personally that took 2 rounds before i started to get a feel for the putter. You really do have to take your hands out of the equation. Once that happens, these putters are MONEY. You know this happens when you start making putts obviously, but even more so when you go back to rhe putter uou switched from and it just totally feels foreign to you. The same stroke taken with my DF 2.1 DOES NOT work with my TM Spider .

Good content.....don't say 'skosh'

Why on earth would a putter have grooves?

I been thinking about trying one of these putters, but my EVNROLL ER11v has been performing so well I just can’t seem to get to it. Plus I hear they are pretty pricey!

Love my DF3

Someone did sort of ask the same question that I have. Will you be trying the LAB Broomstick?? I am currently using a "SIK" armlock very nice but intrigued with the broomstick

They need a Link 2 that is a fatter mid blade. The Link is way too skinny for my liking.

Had my one a couple of months Lovely on long puts definitely making more short puts averaging under 30 puts per round. 25 being the best.

Great video my dude....but all I can see is the million bugs all over lol.

Bought the DF3 the other day, best putter ive ever tried. I made 10 one putts today, and just a three put once (100% my fault), shot 92.
Im gonna wear out the putter, i love it.

So basically if you like a blade/link 1 and if you like a mallet df3

Nice review, thanks

I did not get the df3 but the Mezz Max w 35” shaft is my Baby! I have dropped from 1.91 putts per hole (18 hole average) down to 1.40.

I had a fitting taking my scotty phantom 11.5
Wow! Total open mind on all the putters. Couldn’t use the mez and mez max as well as df2.1 df3 and link all the LAB putters were an improvement on my scotty 😮 could not believe it they are unbelievable. When you talk about feel! The number of setups they can provide is incredible, weight of head, shaft, lie angle, grip. I had the opportunity to try all these to match the best for me! The unfitted in all was better than my scotty. The fitted was unbelievable. Definitely recommend a fitting. He gauged my putter group as 1 (handicap is 2) based on all the figures, inclusive of my Scotty which is 1 higher than my handicap group. Marginal gains! These will improve your game!

I think a better test would have been setting up your nine hole putting test and using one putter all the way through then switching putters and testing again. Then reversing the route and do test again counting total stokes for 18 holes.

Several weeks ago I shattered my age score. I’m 76 and shot a 74 bogging the last two hours. I used lab df3 and sunk over 100 feet of putts. 🎉

Bought a DF3 this year after 30 years of Anser style designs, best putter for me that has ever been in my bag

You’re an excellent on-camera presenter.

I like the comparison, but the 2nd putter to go on every length had the advantage because you know the line, so what are you really comparing? Take the competition out of it.

You don't realize how much you are manipulating your old putter until you spend time putting with a LAB putter. The LAB forces you to relax more and just let the putter swing. If nothing else, it might just be a great training aid for those that can't get used to the looks for play.

I have a line on my Link - love it

I’m waiting for the New Scotty Laboratory Putter developed with Ai grooves that automatically adjusts to your stroke and 1 putts every time.

Special fitting at MIT with the maestro himself!

Credit check first and a $10,000 down payment, non refundable of course.

Is the standard version fine? I just don’t want to pay 300 extra bucks for a fitting and nearly everything I have seen has said the remote fitting is way off. It should still balance better than any traditional putter right? DF3

Bottom line: If you read the line wrong any putter will not sink the putt