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!

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! 👏👏

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! I agree both are awesome just in different ways, but DF3 is going to be hard to beat for most! Did you go with the Accra shaft in your LAB's? If so, how do you feel about it?

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. 👍🏻

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Scott! It's definitely an odd look and not for everyone, I totally agree. I've had a chance to mess with the new Phantom's and they are really solid! Are you planning on sending yours to the Custom Shop to get any work done?

Great video, might have to look out for a link1

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Usually the LAB Golf Outlet has some decent deals 👍

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.

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

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the support Ron!! DF3 is such a solid flatstick! How do you have your DF3 spec'd out?

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)

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate your continued support!! Link.1 is such a solid option and really gives the chance for traditional blade users to get the benefits of the LAB tech. Blueprint S & T review is in the queue and also a Blueprint S vs. Titleist T150 head-to-head. Hoping they'll both be out in the next month or so!

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

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

DF2.1 is so hard to beat from a forgiveness standpoint! How do you have yours spec'd out? Have you had a chance to test it against the DF3?

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.

4:46 is exactly the reason I keep going back to blades. I've tried and TRIED to stick with the mallets for the forgiveness but I can just dial in distances with blade putters so much better.

@TheEquipmentJunkie

22 күн бұрын

That’s always the usual trade-off with putters! Either hit the line easier or hit your speed easier. Lots of arguments on what’s best, but I’ve always felt great putters focus more on speed vs. line. What putter are you currently gaming right now?

@strapguy197

14 күн бұрын

EXACTLY! The issue with the DF3 is I just keep messing up with the distance compared to other modern putters. But my wife played her best rounds yet with it.

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

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

I agree with your assessment of the tech! I think once people just let the putter do the work they are pretty much point and shoot! What putter are you currently gaming?

@LegacyAirTech

2 ай бұрын

@@TheEquipmentJunkie I have a TM Spider EX from a few years back, no real complaints about it from my end. When the time comes for a replacement ill see what LAB has at the time as the only thing I dont like is the looks. Can't deny the performance and feel.

@TheEquipmentJunkie

Ай бұрын

The Spider EX was such an underrated putter imo. I think you’ll enjoy the DF3 or Mezz Max from a shaping perspective if you like the size of your Spider 👍

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

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Love to hear it Kirk! The amount of stories I keep hearing about these putters being game-changers is genuinely crazy! How do you have your DF3 spec'd out?

@kirkshammett94

2 ай бұрын

@@TheEquipmentJunkie I just got standard specs on mine. I 100% will say it’s the best putter I’ve ever used and I have tried many putters

@TheEquipmentJunkie

Ай бұрын

Seems like a lot of people are really fitting nicely into the standard spec models. Did you get an Accra shaft in yours? If so, what do you think of it so far?

@kirkshammett94

Ай бұрын

@@TheEquipmentJunkie I did the standard shaft. My buddy has the Accra shaft and I personally did not notice much of a difference over the standard shaft. So far, I have never put it better with any other putter.

@TheEquipmentJunkie

Ай бұрын

I’m with you, I think there’s a slight difference in feel but it’s not much. That said, I actually really like the stock steel they use. The fact it’s stepped gives it some nice feel/feedback. At the end of the day, the tech is in the head not the shaft, so I think combining the tech w/the extra feedback is a nice positive.

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

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!

@strapguy197

14 күн бұрын

I prefer my 2 Evnrolls (5.1 & ev12) better as well.

@duvie2954

7 күн бұрын

​@@strapguy197 I love my Evnroll ER8 NEO......They are so overlooked....

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!

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

You are a true Equipment Junkie with that setup Kyle!! I agree, there really is no right or wrong when it comes to equipment, you just have to find what works for you! How did you like the broomstick style vs. standard putting? I'm hoping to do a DF3 standard vs. broomstick putting video here soon.

@Kylez1212

2 ай бұрын

@@TheEquipmentJunkie the broom is so smooth.. takes a bit to get Used to but once you do it's game over

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.

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

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

I agree, it definitely takes a bit of time to get used to the technique; But if you can, it seems like game changer for most!

@strapguy197

14 күн бұрын

It's much slower in my experience

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

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.

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

@TheEquipmentJunkie

19 күн бұрын

@@georgemaurice9179 I’m actually planning on a Broomstick vs. Standard style putter vid in the future! That said, I’m torn on which models to go with… Would you prefer to see a DF3 standard vs. a Mezz.1 Max broomstick, the same models or two other models?

@georgemaurice9179

19 күн бұрын

@@TheEquipmentJunkie The Broomstick with a Mezz. Max and the DF3 I lean to the Mezz, but I am open to either, as I am sure that others are.

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

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!

Love my DF3

@TheEquipmentJunkie

24 күн бұрын

I hear that a lot! What specs did you go with (finish/alignment/color) ?

Will you review the Mezz?

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

I reviewed the OG Mezz a little while back, here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d4Ouz6axZretd9Y.htmlsi=Pm1xrP_N0yw78PDT Would you want to see a Mezz.1 Max review? If so, what should I put it up against? I'm thinking the DF3, but would love to hear your feedback!

@FLueNT360

2 ай бұрын

@@TheEquipmentJunkie I'll check it out now.

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 .

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

@kirkshammett94

2 ай бұрын

I’m the same way. There’s no way I could use another putter now

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

Why on earth would a putter have grooves?

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

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

@jordanbowers1997

2 ай бұрын

You must be a really good putter of the golfing ball

@edman5826

2 ай бұрын

What was wrong with it for you?

@benspeer1752

2 ай бұрын

@@edman5826 i couldn’t get it to start the ball on my intended line and I was consistently coming up short. I don’t know if it was an alignment thing or an aversion to lie angle balance. Went back to my face balanced putter and it was like night and day. I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with the df3 or lab putters, but they are wrong for ME. I’m sure it is a great putter for a lot of people, but I would recommend anyone interested to test them before spending money, and not go in thinking they’re these magic wands that will instantly make you a great putter.

@cardcollector7296

2 ай бұрын

It’s just a skill issue

@benspeer1752

2 ай бұрын

@@edman5826 I could not get it to start the ball on my intended line and constantly came up short. I don’t know if it was an alignment issue or an aversion to the lie angle balance. I switched back to my face balanced putter and it was like night and day. I’m not saying the df3 is a bad putter, it just didn’t work for ME. I’m sure it’s great for a lot of people, but I would definitely suggest testing one out before buying it.

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

@MikeSmith-er7sz

2 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same thing

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

@dom._t8365

Ай бұрын

My assumption of how the tech works is such that it may be more beneficial to amateurs than professionals. It’s safe to assert that pros have better feel and therefore are able to compensate for the added torque of traditional putters better than amateurs. Therefore the delta for the amateur will be > the pro. Right? Just theorizing

@eric1020

28 күн бұрын

Yeah Sam talks about exactly this in several videos. BTW LAB has 3 Tour wins and 1 LIV win over the past 10 months. "nough said".

You need to slow down!

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!

@TheEquipmentJunkie

2 ай бұрын

Love it! DF3 has really helped a ton of players, I continue to hear great stories like yours! I think spending a bit more time with it will help you eliminate those 3-putts. How do you have your DF3 spec'd out?