Men's Health October 10, 2025 0 Comments

I Played 15 Rounds of Golf This Year—Here’s the Unexpected Gear That Transformed My Game Every Single Time

Ever stared at a putter on the green and thought, “Is this thing really going to change my game?” Trust me, I’ve been there—locked into my trusty Ping Anser 2, waving off any flashier options like a stubborn traditionalist. Then along came L.A.B.’s quirky-looking DF3 putter, landing right in my bag and shaking up my whole approach to putting. Could something so unconventional really help me sink more long putts and keep the ball rolling true without that annoying twist? Spoiler alert: it did. Dialing in pace feels almost effortless with its balance, and every stroke seems to hum with newfound confidence. Even their heel-shafted OZ.1 HS models caught my eye, but honestly, my heart sticks with the DF3 for those critical moments on the green. Curious why everyone from weekend warriors to pros like J.J. Spaun can’t stop talking about these putters? Well, I was skeptical too—until my game started speaking a whole different language. LEARN MORE

Everyone and their brother (and J.J. Spaun—that U.S. Open putt) has been curious about L.A.B.’s funky-looking putters. However, I was skeptical about the hype—I’ve always been a traditional blade guy (Ping Anser 2 has been in my bag forever) and had never used a mallet putter. But when L.A.B. sent me the DF3 to test, it went straight to my bag, and hasn’t come out since.

I’ve sunk more long putts with the DF3 than ever before. If I can dial in my pace—which is surprisingly easy thanks to its balanced weighting—the ball almost always has a chance of getting close. There’s no twisting of the club face, so putts stay on line. I also tested L.A.B.’s first heel-shafted model, the OZ.1 HS. I liked the feel off the face, but my putting has really clicked with the DF3, so I haven’t swapped it out yet. Every time I’m on the green, I feel a ton of confidence with it.

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