New LAB DF 3 Putter Coming??

[nimogolf]

https://labgolf.com/shop/broomstick/df3-head/

 

Apparently there is indeed something new coming out soon from LAB Golf 

[JDTex]

Interesting find. I hope this is the smaller DF 2.1 looking proto that Greg photographed out on Tour. We need some info @labgolf! 

[TT2017]

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Edited December 18, 2023 by TT2017

[bazzle18]

A smaller DF head would certainly get my attention....

[Cwing]

Interested!

[coops]

15 minutes ago, bazzle18 said:

A smaller DF head would certainly get my attention....

 

and NOT made of aluminium.... please, pretty please.

[tatertot]

That head looks a little ... Sketchy!

[tatertot]

1 minute ago, coops said:

 

and NOT made of aluminium.... please, pretty please.

I doubt they get the mass and weight distribution they need without using at least some aluminum ... But we shall find out.

 

(And are any other Americans fascinated by how our English cousins pronounce "aluminum"?)

[Sean124]

24 minutes ago, tatertot said:

And are any other Americans fascinated by how our English cousins pronounce "aluminum"?

Wrong?

 

😜

[topgolfhero24]

I messaged them on IG a few months ago about a DF mini and they replied with no new putters until 2024. 
 

im with the rest of you here on smaller df2.1 and different material. 
 

 

[Kale_m]

On 10/17/2023 at 7:54 PM, coops said:

 

and NOT made of aluminium.... please, pretty please.

It would be 800g head if they made it out of anything else 

[jomatty]

I’m so happy with the link.1 and the axis1 counterbalance putter (every now and then one needs to stand in the corner and think about what it’s done) that I almost hope I don’t like whatever this is…deep down I know I will probably be interested.

[coops]

39 minutes ago, Kale_m said:

It would be 800g head if they made it out of anything else 

 

In a smaller head, maybe not if titanium faced.. or perhaps not if the main ball striking face was stainless steel with less dense materials in the rest of the body - i'm thinking of or hoping of something about the size of the old Cameron Futura - which i have and like, apart from the same aluminium face feel/sound issues. Or a brass/bronze face insert... anything 😉

 

 

 

 

Edited October 19, 2023 by coops

[03trdblack]

[white03]

VERY interesting!!  Will have to try it

[eddiecut]

intrigued! 

[TonyRo]

There was a second prototype floating around somewhere that I preferred. If I recall correctly it had a PING Fetch style hole in the back. That was always a minor quibble with the DF2.1 - the scallop in the back for picking up balls doesn't work great, and with a broomstick it becomes even more difficult. 😁

With regards to material, I doubt it. I'd guess one design problem is that in order to use tungsten weights to lie angle balance the putters, the base material has to be light enough for the tungsten to have a significant effect. Not that I've done the math or anything, just a hunch. Overall weight with a steel block filled with 12 tungsten set screws might also be an issue for non-broomstickers.🤣

[ivygynonc]

On 10/19/2023 at 5:37 AM, Kale_m said:

It would be 800g head if they made it out of anything else 

This reminds me of my old science teacher in high school.  What is heavier:  2 pounds of bricks or 2 pounds of feathers????

[topgolfhero24]

Thanks for the photo. A little busier than I was hoping for. 
 

dream would be a DF mini. Just like 20-30% smaller 

[TonyRo]

Found the pics of the other prototype I saw from a while back:

 

 

 

 

[TT2017]

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Edited December 18, 2023 by TT2017

[TonyRo]

I think so too! And selfishly, I would like that golf ball-sized hole for fetching, as it's tough any other way with a broom. 

[geauxWRX]

want to try this one

[Montanagolf]

I really like the 2nd one, but would be interested in the first one too if they pulled off that weird light grey piece in the back…

[Rbsiedsc]

love that 2nd one. kinda a DF with a TM Roza mallet.

[chocolate_rehab]

The DF 2.1 is so so good, my only complaint is how large it is in my golf bag (and no normal mallet covers fit it). If they could keep its top dog stability/forgiveness in a smaller package, I'd buy two. I do like the mezzes, but they're not the same.

[Schulzmc]

This photo is on the FB group

 

 

[topgolfhero24]

On 11/1/2023 at 9:15 AM, TonyRo said:

Found the pics of the other prototype I saw from a while back:

 

 

 

 

Wowwww. Now we are talking !

[TT2017]

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Edited December 18, 2023 by TT2017

[Rearviewmirror]

I would love it if they did a steel face insert for this one. I love the feel of my Link, but I would be convinced to try this one!