LAB Golf Link Putter Arrived Today.

[BeyondVision]

On 1/12/2023 at 11:31 PM, tofur99 said:

got it in today, sunk 32 7-ft putts in a row on my mat (in batches of 4) until I finally left one short, not bad for the first time picking up a putter.  Feel is great off the face, right there with other high end stainless blades I've used.  Not getting the little micro pulls/pushes with this like I do with traditional blades, the L.A.B black magic is definitely working on this thing.  Not as obvious feeling as the Mezz but the end result is the same and I can already tell my distance control will be better with this

 

Aim line works well, I was a little nervous the hosel would be crowding it too much but it's not a issue.  Putter looks premium in person too

 

 

 what sight line did you go with?  Cant decide if I want the dot or the line on the top...or maybe a combo of the two.  feel like the hosel is in the way 

[tofur99]

22 hours ago, BeyondVision said:

 what sight line did you go with?  Cant decide if I want the dot or the line on the top...or maybe a combo of the two.  feel like the hosel is in the way 

the hosel is definitely close but from address all the lines/dots are usable.  I went with the long bottom line, the hosel doesn't span more then the first ~15% of it and doesn't block any of it at address so plenty of line to use. 

[jomatty]

On 1/12/2023 at 5:12 PM, CUBuffaloes said:

Darn it. I had to read this thread.

 

I was already set to pull the trigger on a Bettinardi Queen B6 (one of the most beautiful putters IMO) but the Link now has my attention. I've found much success with a center shafted blade and the Link has a very familiar/comfortable look at setup. The fact that the stock build is also my ideal lie angle is a plus. Does anyone know if the stock shaft has a .370" tip? I have an extra LAGP shaft that would work great in there.

 

 

Not sure about tip size but I don’t think you can just switch out a shaft the way you can with most other putters.  I think the weight and balance point would need to be identical.  @labgolf may be able to comment on this but I think that switching the shaft would effect the secret sauce…

[CUBuffaloes]

39 minutes ago, jomatty said:

Not sure about tip size but I don’t think you can just switch out a shaft the way you can with most other putters.  I think the weight and balance point would need to be identical.  @labgolf may be able to comment on this but I think that switching the shaft would effect the secret sauce…

 

Thanks. I knew they balanced the head for lie angle (and length?) I didn't think about shaft weight.

[jomatty]

2 hours ago, CUBuffaloes said:

 

Thanks. I knew they balanced the head for lie angle (and length?) I didn't think about shaft weight.

Just to be clear I don’t really know at all so definitely take my comment with a grain of salt.

[jdorfman]

Putter is amazing!  I used it in my team play match after just a few hours on the putting green and couldn't have been happier.  Dropped a breaking 10' for birdie on the 1st hole to take the 1 up lead.  Never looked back and had 26 putts for the day.  I felt like it had some more "pop" off the face compared to the Mezz.  Where I normally drip it in the hole these putts were going in with just a little more uumph.  But so stable and solid.  Not to mention just looking down at it was great.  LAB hit a home run with this putter!! 

[Negncic]

Has anyone received the proper headcover for the link?  I received an email earlier that they were going to send the new headcover but today my putter arrived with the B2 headcover. 

[labgolf]

On 1/15/2023 at 1:00 PM, CUBuffaloes said:

 

Thanks. I knew they balanced the head for lie angle (and length?) I didn't think about shaft weight.

The shaft can throw the balance for sure. You'd be stunned to know how much shafts weigh from one side to the other.

[Negncic]

@labgolf  can you shed some light on the putter cover question?    I received an email earlier a week or 2 ago that they you going to send the new headcover but today my putter arrived with the B2 headcover.  
‘Thanks.  P.S.  love the Link putter. 

[labgolf]

1 hour ago, Negncic said:

@labgolf  can you shed some light on the putter cover question?    I received an email earlier a week or 2 ago that they you going to send the new headcover but today my putter arrived with the B2 headcover.  
‘Thanks.  P.S.  love the Link putter. 

We are still waiting on them to arrive. You'll notified as soon as we have them

[Negncic]

44 minutes ago, labgolf said:

We are still waiting on them to arrive. You'll notified as soon as we have them

Excellent.  Thank you

[coreyhr]

Just a heads up that these are now showing up at PGA Superstore (some at least). I went by tonight to look at wedges and stopped by the putting green as I always do. Couldn’t believe it when I saw 4 of these sitting on the rack. I really, really like what they did with this putter. I spent probably 15 minutes with it. Felt very conventional unlike the Mezz and DF but could still feel the lack of torque and the stability at impact. It took every bit of my willpower to not walk out with it. I’m just putting too well with my Golo right now and I’m trying to be strong and stick with it. Stop by your local PGA Superstore, they may have one for you to try. 

[TimBuma]

@labgolf what are your thoughts on using a wrist lock grip on the Mezz? Would that screw up the tech in the putter??

[labgolf]

3 hours ago, littletimbo182 said:

@labgolf what are your thoughts on using a wrist lock grip on the Mezz? Would that screw up the tech in the putter??

Not if you ask the CS team to build it with that grip on it. You'd want a little more shaft lean and would need to be balanced appropriately.

[PNW]

On 1/11/2023 at 9:18 AM, MaineMariner said:

Oof, too bad the stock Link is only available at a 69 degree lie angle. It's hard to swallow an additional $90 to get the lie angle changed by two degrees.

 

What lie angle are you looking for? I have one at 67 that I will likely be parting with

[MaineMariner]

46 minutes ago, PNW said:

 

What lie angle are you looking for? I have one at 67 that I will likely be parting with

 

Opposite direction, unfortunately! 71 or 72 degrees.

[Kball10]

Any updates on how this putter performs?  I am still waiting for mine to arrive.

[jomatty]

1 hour ago, Kball10 said:

Any updates on how this putter performs?  I am still waiting for mine to arrive.

Took mine out for its maiden voyage today.  I really like it so far. I didn’t make anything today but every putt was a good roll with no three putts.  It feels really good compared to the Mezz I was using. 

[jeff1727]

How big is the Link 1 compared to a Newport or any other Anser style putter?  If anybody could take a side by side pic it would be greatly appreciated.  
 

Have never used a L.A.B. Putter based on looks alone but the Link 1 has me very intrigued. 

[PNW]

1 hour ago, jeff1727 said:

How big is the Link 1 compared to a Newport or any other Anser style putter?  If anybody could take a side by side pic it would be greatly appreciated.  
 

Have never used a L.A.B. Putter based on looks alone but the Link 1 has me very intrigued. 

 

The Link is a little bit longer and wider. Old Pro Platinum Newport and a Queen B12 on either side for comparison. 

 

[jeff1727]

46 minutes ago, PNW said:

 

The Link is a little bit longer and wider. Old Pro Platinum Newport and a Queen B12 on either side for comparison. 

 

Thanks PNW.  Doesn’t look like it would require and adjustment period looks wise. 

 

I am right handed, left eye dominant and tend to aim and see my line better with center shafted putters. 
 

Thanks again,

 

Jeff

[PNW]

17 minutes ago, jeff1727 said:

Thanks PNW.  Doesn’t look like it would require and adjustment period looks wise. 

 

I am right handed, left eye dominant and tend to aim and see my line better with center shafted putters. 
 

Thanks again,

 

Jeff

 

Yeah the size difference isn't huge and not really noticeable when standing over it. Still small visually when compared to mallets.

[LJWeaver92]

Just ordered the LINK yesterday and excited to give it a shot. Still enjoying it? The 4 week wait is going to be a pain!

[MattM97]

What shafts are everyone going with in these? Standard steel or upgrading to the Accra or even BGT? 

[KensingtonPark]

My wife loves it! I will say, however, that if you are coming to the LINK.1 from a DF 2.1, I would strongly consider getting the heavier head. The LINK.1 regular (which my wife has) feels lighter and more like the MEZZ.1 from weight perspective.

[LJWeaver92]

25 minutes ago, MattM97 said:

What shafts are everyone going with in these? Standard steel or upgrading to the Accra or even BGT? 

I ended up going with the Accra shaft. If you’re going that deep for a putter might as well get the upgraded shaft lol 

[LJWeaver92]

2 minutes ago, KensingtonPark said:

My wife loves it! I will say, however, that if you are coming to the LINK.1 from a DF 2.1, I would strongly consider getting the heavier head. The LINK.1 regular (which my wife has) feels lighter and more like the MEZZ.1 from weight perspective.

I was going to ask about that next! I play a Newport 2 right now. How is the head weight compared to a normal blade style putter?

[jomatty]

3 hours ago, MattM97 said:

What shafts are everyone going with in these? Standard steel or upgrading to the Accra or even BGT? 

I just went steel.  That’s what I’m used to.  No complaints.

[franksail]

Received mine yesterday and of course went straight from the box to the putting green. First three putts from 27' all inside the leather with no practice no nothing - the putter just felt right the minute I put  it in my hand. Continued my maiden voyage with the new putter and could not be more impressed. Must say I had my doubts about the "virtual " fitting as well as the upgrade to the LA shaft but the proof is in the feel and it just feels right and the results continue to impress. 

Thanks LAB Golf - hope isn't on the way its here !! 

[LJWeaver92]

14 minutes ago, franksail said:

Received mine yesterday and of course went straight from the box to the putting green. First three putts from 27' all inside the leather with no practice no nothing - the putter just felt right the minute I put  it in my hand. Continued my maiden voyage with the new putter and could not be more impressed. Must say I had my doubts about the "virtual " fitting as well as the upgrade to the LA shaft but the proof is in the feel and it just feels right and the results continue to impress. 

Thanks LAB Golf - hope isn't on the way its here !! 

Lucky! Can’t wait to get mine. Only got 4 weeks to wait lol. How was the weight of the putter head?