My average score is 108-111 and fluctuates. I will be testing the Mezz.1 which should arrive any day. Putters and wedges, not so much. For the full review of all LAB Putters see our post at https://golfintel.com/lab-golf-putters-reviewed-pga-testedLAB Golf just dropped a new model, the Mezz.. did anyone move from a Scotty Phantom X 5 to the Mezz and are happy with the decision? Im still a data head/number cruncher at heart. Most of the people who would like the Mezz.1 Max already have the DF 2.1 or the Mezz already. While many OEMs are starting to offer some sort of online fitting component none are as confident about their methods as L.A.B. And believe me, I really, REALLY wanted to like the Mezz, just because it looks a little more "normal" than the DF. Ive always played my putters off my left toe and purposefully caught the ball in that moment. I have a Mezz XL broomstick, which is, I think, the same thing as the Max. The grip that came recommended for the Mezz.1, was the Press II 1.5. 2023 MGS Forum Test: L.A.B. Putters - Page 3 - MyGolfSpy Forum Golf putter to your exact Length and Lie Angle. The MEZZ.1 fits right in the middle between full-automatic putting of the DF2.1 and the golfer-operated putting of the B.2. After ten minutes of research and an investment of around $10, problem solved! I selected a line marking. 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. 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. allows for customization of this putter with a dot or nothing. Golf Putters. Jones X MyGolfSpy Forum Golf Bags. Thanks to MGS and L.A.B. Each rep has his own personality. And I always tended to putt on my intended line. If someone in our group gets new shoes, they comment (and poke fun at them). 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 opted for a dot on the top of the head as my alignment aid, other choices included a line or no alignment aid what so ever. Details about LAB Golf Mezz.1 MAX Putter, 33 Length, 68 Lie Black & White Press ll 1.5 Grip See original listing. The photo taken with my current Odyssey was taken for comparison purposes, as they're both 32 in length. Lie angle balance defined by the company is the putters ability to stay square to the path during the putting stroke without any adjustment from your hands. The biggest complement I ever received was that I had "natural ability" from Brandt Snedeker. Getting back to the topic, I saw where Charl Schwartzel is using this putter. I see it as the wave of the future for product innovations and consumer demographics . My playing partners, like to say that I am lucky with a lot of my putts, but it is not luck, as it is getting more balls closer to the hole, and more will drop into the hole. Looking forward to how you find it all. It should be noted, as this review was being finalized and going to press so to speak, the putter has since been upgraded to include some new. And the ball does roll the same, seemingly across the face. All Rights Reserved. ) Factory Second Putters - MEZZ.1 - Page 1 - LAB Golf Outlet I was thinking 2-3 degrees down was where I'd likely settle and they dialed me in to that spec at 67*. L.A.B. GOLF LAUNCHES MEZZ.1: A MID-MALLET PUTTER THAT - The Golf Wire I began my career at Oak Hill CC in Pittsford / Rochester, NY. It's all encompassing. putters ability to. More importantly for this review the greens that I get to putt on when I play are ridiculous. Hey Scott! The numbers that I assembled were impressive. Let's do a first impressionI am pleased. The Mezz.1 eliminates some of the issues that Ive had over the past, miss hits and flipping the toe end of the putter over. Im looking for some help in regards to speed control for certain. Obtaining distance control was based on length of putting strokes and slopes of hills. While frustrating it was actually a good sign because it meant that I wasnt flipping the club. Ironically, it will likely take a while, since these are quite expensive. Shipping was easy to track once received via UPS. LAB Golf Mezz - Clubs, Grips, Shafts, Fitting - The Sand Trap .com I wonder if anyone who was accustomed (and preferred) to a heel shafted putter, be it Anser-type or mallet, was able to make the transition to a center-shafted putter without a problem. Caddy, Bag room attendant, Cart attendant, starter, ranger, 1st Assistant Club Professional, Grounds (mowing greens) and club fitter / salesman. 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 process, viewing the instructional video, making the fitting video, taking the measurements and sending it all in, took about 5 minutes. The wait for delivery was excruciating but also within the promised time frame. I enjoy playing, but I compete against myself. We will see when it arrives but in the interim, I am quite pleased with the process. Upon submission, I received a automatic generated email that I should hear back within 24-48 hours. ArmLock and Broomstick models have sixteen sole weights - twice the amount of a standard-length MEZZ.1 putters - to meet head weight demands. If I allow for more time, it may grow on me. Testing a putter on the course is extremely difficult. Ive been fortunate attend my first OPEN in 2015 and golf links in Loch Lomond. I was only familiar with the Direct Force putter from the L.A.B. The only thing I did differently was to select the heavier option, I have always used very heavy putters in the past and that was something that I felt was missing on the Mezz. Off-center putts are a bit louder, with a clunk. Hitting it far on the toe or heel will cost you accuracy. #1 February 24, 2022 Well, it has been a few years since people in this forum said that the Directed Force putter and their technology would never stick around, and here we are with multiple tour players putting their putters in the bag without a single one of them being paid to do so. You can let it stay square. Not going to happen for at least another year. MEZZ.1 MAX Besides designated live locations, L.A.B. Please call me and text me throughout the process if you have any questions regarding the MEZZ or L.A.B. Which putter helps you miss the ball betterSound is feel and it feels good. I love holing putts with it because they feel like: holed putts from days of yore, when I was young. putters, the putter face is doing exactly that, staying square to the swing path. There is a lot more and there will be more as we gain momentum. By golf is trying to change that way of thought. Not a problem for me. This is the good stuff, the humility and genuine concern for the golfers experience. I am selling my Cameron. After 3 years as a club pro, I said that's it and changed careers. The grip is smaller than other L.A.B. Not much else to saywe spoke more via text however the two phone calls we had were 14 and 8 minutes respectively. We play Tuesdays and mix the groups each week, so I'll be on the lookout for comments. My playing partners and I, are all equal in ball striking, but I KILL them in the putting game. Also dont think they worry about one guy who wants a putter that picks up a ball. In my case Im an older avid golfer. So long as the ball rolls the same, who cares. Upon receipt of my putter, I received a call from the CEO, as an introduction which was unexpected. I wish there were more of that kind of thinking in golf equipment. Try something truly different that is engineered to make your misses better; it worked for me. Fortunately, when I got home, I found a video of the drills which helped. including testing the latest Odyssey Ten Putter. I suspect that my former putter had a bit more loft which helped from off the green. as Im limited in options. Taylor Made Stealth 10.5 Aldila Ascent Red R flex, Wilson D7 forged 5-GW- Mamiya recoil 460 R flex, Titleist Pro VIxoptic yellow with revkev stamped on them. So to master this area, you really have to feel it so to speak in order to achieve it. That look different. So, definitely take that under consideration. Each rep has his own personality. Golf is a bit more fun.". Definitely dont want anything to come damaged until it reaches its final destination. Taking on a new putter at a time when I am very confident with my gamer should make for a formidable test. Perfecting the shot was always more important to me than the score. The lead time for these is 6-8 weeks, so based on the release time a lot of people are probably still waiting. Hide Filters Show Filters Dexterity Left Hand (6) Right Hand (34) Price Update . 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. This one is simple, I love the putters look, love its feel, solid, remember, and love its sound. For some reason, I gravitate to odd clubs balls, etc. Anymore all golf clubs are creeping up in price. I said from the beginning, if this putter was better than my Cameron, I would sell my Cameron. Ive yet to find the right technique to use it from there. Srixon ZX7 mkii 5-PW with Steelfiber i95 stiff shafts, Titleist SM9 50F, 54D, 58T wedge with i95 stiff Steelfiber shaft The Mezz.1 can require some patience and practice to get the most out of it, even though putting isnt my biggest problem area. I pull out the Mezz andzip, nothing, nada. All my inquiries were addressed. There is this faint sound. Golf reeled me in and I became hooked at age 7 and 34 years later, I can still say it's been one of the most fulfilling aspects of my life. I ordered on 10/3 and got shipping notification earlier this week, tracking says it will be delivered tomorrow! Ive always had a tendency to press the grip forward when putting. Its the same turf that they have at clubs like Kiawah Island and Pinehurst number 2. What did you think about the fitting process? Golf MEZZ.1 looks better than I thought a L.A.B. Kinda looked liked it. I didn't even go through the remote fitting again I just ordered the same length and lie as my Mezz. As a result, I take my golfing partners money every week. I think it was due to the soft feel and quietness. Free shipping for many products! L.A.B. For example, early reviews of a popular new driver model were less than favorable this past year. You cannot paste images directly. My drives can be a strength and weakness. It is extremely forgiving. L.A.B. There are also further, Sound and feel are always important, but even more so when it comes to finding a putter. Your previous content has been restored. And for the guy complaining about how ugly it is when you make an ugly par do you complain?. Full disclosure Im a visual learner. So now its time to test Lie Angle Balance out and see if it does what L.A.B. My possible rating may have been a 4. L.A.B. Golf Putter Member Test (Roughly 6 weeks) This test is open to all MyGolfSpy Forum Members My fitting was straight to the pointI did not ask too many questions and they responded very matter of fact. This is unequivocally L.A.B. 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. You dont have to get upgrade shafts. I respect the sum of all parts and how this product works in spite of its design however, I felt like I could get more out of this club. Previously I was a habitual change putters every month kinda guy. I do not care much for hard and square lines on a putter; my preferences are a softer and subdued style so this is certainly in stark contrast to what Ive always preferred. We Tried It: L.A.B. Golf's MEZZ.1 and MEZZ.1 MAX Putter Customizer My niche is computer enhanced photography. It took time to sort my mind out and understand where this putter begins the upstroke beyond the base of my arc. Introduction L.A.B. I am in that position. I am expecting a brown truck tomorrow afternoon. MEZZ.1 MAX Custom is fully CNC machined from a billet of 6061 aircraft aluminum (body) and 303 stainless steel (midsection). Compared to those other putters, the feel was more responsive, although not drastically more so. "Over the last few years, tens of thousands of . A very high percentage of short putts holed a nice percentage of 10 footers with no troubling attempts out of 100 and a tremendous dispersion pattern from 30 feet. I like that they were accessible and able to share thoughts beyond an objective assessment. They measured me at 65 degree lie angle, via the remote fitting process, which is 2 degrees flatter than last time they measured me. While it started as only a prototype, the MEZZ.1 was so successful that it has entered into the standard product line for the company. I have a Mezz.1 and love it, figured I would squeeze a little extra MOI/stability out of it if I can. A part of this test is just that. For the last 15 years of my career, I worked in the department of Assessment, Research, and Evaluation as a database engineer. If I love it I will probably order a custom with the ACCRA to compare against (or keep an eye out on the outlet for my specs). And must admit putting is not my biggest problem area. Golf has always had one central idea for their putters, and thats the idea of lie angle balance (thats where the name L.A.B. I will say shaft always does make a difference as well. Please report back on your thoughts on how it performs @Mob& @LODGE1519. In some instances but not in every. I feel the head better. Upon submission, I received a automatic generated email that I should hear back within 24-48 hours. My performance with this putter was solid. Ok, I promise not to mess with the screws. Of any club in the bag, I felt that the putter is always the most vulnerable and should receive an honest re-assessment every so often. This goes beyond what many of us know as the standard face-balanced style of putters. In fact, I think that its critical. There is no metallic sound at all (sorry Ping). Driver:Callaway Epic Max LS with Ventus Black 6x 44.5", 3W:Rogue ST LS 16.5 '22 Tensei AV Blue 75x, 4-AW: PXG OG0211 with KBS Tour Stiff 2.5* up 1/4" long, Yup. Besides golf, Ive been into photography since I was a teenager.