Okay, so let me tell you about this putter I’ve been messing around with. It’s called the L.A.B. Golf DF3, and it’s been getting some buzz lately, especially since Rickie Fowler started using it. I got curious, so I decided to try it myself.
First thing I did was grab one of these DF3 putters. Now, I’ve always been a bit of a tinkerer when it comes to my golf gear, so I’m always on the look out for things like these. Seeing Rickie with it, I thought, “Why not give it a shot?”
Getting it in my hands, it felt different. It’s a mallet, which I usually don’t go for, but there was something about the design that caught my eye. I read that it’s supposed to stay square to your putting arc, thanks to something called “Lie Angle Balance.” Sounds fancy, right? But I was more interested in how it would feel on the green.
- So, I took it to my local course.
- I started with some short putts, just to get a feel for it.
- Honestly, it took some getting used to.
The way it’s weighted, you really have to trust the design and let it do its thing. I spent a good few hours just practicing, trying different lengths and grips. I even compared it to my old putter, just to see the difference.
My Findings
After a while, I started to see what the hype was about. Once I got the hang of it, my putting did feel more consistent. It wasn’t a miracle worker, but I did notice I was missing fewer short putts, which is always a good thing. I also noticed that the putter really does stay pretty square, even when I don’t hit it perfectly.
But here’s the thing, it’s not just about the putter. You still gotta have a good stroke, read the greens, and all that. This DF3 thing, it’s a tool, a pretty cool one, but it’s not gonna magically make you a putting pro. It might help, but you still gotta put in the work. I’m gonna keep using it for now, see if it makes a real difference in my game over time. I mean, if it’s good enough for Rickie, maybe there’s something to it, right?
So that’s my little adventure with the L.A.B. Golf DF3 putter. I wanted to share it here in case any of you are curious about it too. It’s a bit of an investment, but if you’re serious about your putting and like to try new things, it might be worth checking out. Just remember, it’s not a magic wand, it’s a golf club. And you still need to know how to use it!
