LAB DF3 Order is in!

[all4isu]

On 3/27/2024 at 5:21 PM, UnderPar18 said:

6 weeks lead time. I cancelled my order. I’m a solid putter and wanted to try one, but no shot in waiting that long unless it’s a true custom putter. Hopefully down the road they hire more staff to keep up with demand. 

I hear you.  I am going to wait it out but the lead time is brutal.  I get they are a small operation with very high standards (which I appreciate) but wish the lead time was half.  

[wattage]

Ordered 2/29, shipped today 3/28

[bfizzy]

Ordered 3/1 and just got the production email today

[ck800]

On 3/27/2024 at 3:21 PM, UnderPar18 said:

6 weeks lead time. I cancelled my order. I’m a solid putter and wanted to try one, but no shot in waiting that long unless it’s a true custom putter. Hopefully down the road they hire more staff to keep up with demand. 

Why would you even place the order if it says expect 5-6 weeks in bold writing at the top of the page? Lmao

[bmmonahan]

Ordered 3/8, status changed to in production. 

[UnderPar18]

2 hours ago, ck800 said:

Why would you even place the order if it says expect 5-6 weeks in bold writing at the top of the page? Lmao

Wait times have only gone up throughout the DF3 release. It was originally 3-4 weeks just not too long ago. I had to delay my order due to fitting conversations in which takes a couple of days each time to get a response. 

[JKC]

Unsure if this is the correct place for this question, but did not want to create a separate thread.

 

Has anyone ordered the black matte steel shaft and then removed the matte finish to get a standard silver steel shaft? Is this even possible?

[all4isu]

5 hours ago, JKC said:

Unsure if this is the correct place for this question, but did not want to create a separate thread.

 

Has anyone ordered the black matte steel shaft and then removed the matte finish to get a standard silver steel shaft? Is this even possible?

Guessing you're going to have L.A.B. about that 

[JKC]

20 hours ago, all4isu said:

Guessing you're going to have L.A.B. about that 

Yeah, agreed. Just to add context here so that anyone that may have a similar question later has the info..

 

I had emailed LAB requesting a standard silver steel shaft and not matte black and I was told that is not an option. I did not ask about removing the matte finish as I assumed they would not support at home projects on their products.

 

Does anyone know what the steel shaft LAB uses is? I may buy one separately and see if the finish is easily removed before obviously trying an experiment like that on an actual putter.

[TM golf guy]

1 hour ago, JKC said:

Yeah, agreed. Just to add context here so that anyone that may have a similar question later has the info..

 

I had emailed LAB requesting a standard silver steel shaft and not matte black and I was told that is not an option. I did not ask about removing the matte finish as I assumed they would not support at home projects on their products.

 

Does anyone know what the steel shaft LAB uses is? I may buy one separately and see if the finish is easily removed before obviously trying an experiment like that on an actual putter.

It’s an X100 shaft, I believe. They used to use KBS shafts, but they had a hard time getting them. 

[craz-e]

Played my first 18 holes with the DF3 in the bag. Conditions were tough as we had a lot of rain and loosing balls due to being plugged in the fairways were a real possibility, yes I did lose one!

37 points in a stableford format with one pick up hole due to not being able to find the ball. 25 putts overall for the round but I did have a lot of good chips after missing greens. 
Putter performed magnificently though and playing partners all wanted to try after finishing up the round. 

[lopey986]

On 3/28/2024 at 9:37 PM, UnderPar18 said:

Wait times have only gone up throughout the DF3 release. It was originally 3-4 weeks just not too long ago. I had to delay my order due to fitting conversations in which takes a couple of days each time to get a response. 

They've been seeing a pretty big uptick in orders with the added success of the putters and overall positive reviews from publications. Pretty easy to find whatever in the LAB facebook group though, tons of for sale posts. I'm lucky to fit into stock specs and was able to get a df3 for a song, best putter i've ever rolled. Literally hits your line every single time.

[ck800]

Quick note that one hand only (trail hand) practice has been helping me tremendously on lag putts for anyone else struggling with that

[wattage]

35.5 69, will take it out Friday🤞🏼

[dmeeksDC]

37 minutes ago, wattage said:

35.5 69, will take it out Friday🤞🏼

Cappucino? It looks great. The color is classy. 

[SwingMan]

On 3/28/2024 at 5:29 PM, all4isu said:

I hear you.  I am going to wait it out but the lead time is brutal.  I get they are a small operation with very high standards (which I appreciate) but wish the lead time was half.  

 

This early in golf season, 6 weeks is not long to me... but everyone is different. It's taken about a week of practice with the putter and drills with theputtingstick to switch from traditional putting and controlling the face to relaxing with the DF3. It's been a eye opening conversion

[swook]

PSA: LAB Outlet now has DF3s listed on the site. Keep an eye out for any putters that fit your specs!

 

https://labgolfoutlet.com/factory-second-putters/df-3/?page=1

[Jc0]

Anyone know if a df3 requires special equipment to bend? Considering picking up a stock one and getting it bent but the lab adjustment prices are insane. Could a regular club builder do it?

[SEP1006]

4 minutes ago, Jc0 said:

Anyone know if a df3 requires special equipment to bend? Considering picking up a stock one and getting it bent but the lab adjustment prices are insane. Could a regular club builder do it?

 

If your asking about adjusting the lie, per Calvin at LAB it can't be done.

 

 

[Jc0]

5 minutes ago, SEP1006 said:

 

If your asking about adjusting the lie, per Calvin at LAB it can't be done.

 

 

 

Did they explain why? They offer plenty of lie angle options for custom. Seems ridiculous you have to pay $200 to modify a stock putter or pay an extra $100 plus wait 6 weeks to get the lie angle adjusted a few degrees when the whole point of the putter is to have the right lie angle. 

[SEP1006]

3 minutes ago, Jc0 said:

 

Did they explain why? They offer plenty of lie angle options for custom. Seems ridiculous you have to pay $200 to modify a stock putter or pay an extra $100 plus wait 6 weeks to get the lie angle adjusted a few degrees when the whole point of the putter is to have the right lie angle. 

 

Here's his exact words:

Unfortunately we can't change the lie angle of a DF 3 since the shaft is drilled directly into the putter. That can't be altered or change. 

 

 

[wattage]

1 hour ago, dmeeksDC said:

Cappucino? It looks great. The color is classy. 

Correct, in this photo it looks more red than it really is. 

[bd59]

How’s the DF3 roll and feel compare to the OG 2.1? I love these putters and have had several, but my only issue was the dead feel coming off the face of the 2.1. I was hoping if they made a new version that it would be a bit hotter off the face. I’m looking at getting a broomstick but didn’t know if I should wait on the DF3 or go ahead since there’s a significant wait time currently. 

[snowmangolf]

11 hours ago, Jc0 said:

 

Did they explain why? They offer plenty of lie angle options for custom. Seems ridiculous you have to pay $200 to modify a stock putter or pay an extra $100 plus wait 6 weeks to get the lie angle adjusted a few degrees when the whole point of the putter is to have the right lie angle. 

The lie angle needs to be pre-determined before the putter is built. If you attempted to change it (which I don't think is possible in the first place), you would be altering the weighting and defeating the purpose of a lie angle balanced putter 

[coreyhr]

2 hours ago, bd59 said:

How’s the DF3 roll and feel compare to the OG 2.1? I love these putters and have had several, but my only issue was the dead feel coming off the face of the 2.1. I was hoping if they made a new version that it would be a bit hotter off the face. I’m looking at getting a broomstick but didn’t know if I should wait on the DF3 or go ahead since there’s a significant wait time currently. 

I know the feeling you're referring to, and the DF 3 comes off the face much faster than the DF 2.1 did. Sound is worlds better as well. I'm the least patient club ho on the planet, so I'm in no position to give advice on waiting, but I'd try and wait for the DF 3 broomstick if I were you. The DF 3 is just better in every single way compared to the 2.1. I posted a video of the sound comparison in the member review thread.

 

https://forums.golfwrx.com/topic/1984385-member-reviews-lab-golf-df3-putter-testing-see-what-members-are-saying/?do=findComment&comment=25294869

 

 

Edited April 2 by coreyhr

[pfw19]

13 hours ago, wattage said:

35.5 69, will take it out Friday🤞🏼

Looks great.  I was torn between this and platinum.  I went platinum, but this looks awesome.

[pfw19]

Can anyone who has the press II 1.5° on their DF3 report on their experience?  I have a Mezz1 Max with the press II 1.5 and like the feel better than the pistol 2° so I went with it on my DF3 order.  Just wondering if the marginal (.5°) difference in grip offset will make a real difference.  I’m guessing the press II 1.5° will play virtually the same as the pistol 2°.  Just wondering if anyone has experience with the press II 1.5° / DF3 combo specifically.

[UnderPar18]

2 hours ago, pfw19 said:

Can anyone who has the press II 1.5° on their DF3 report on their experience?  I have a Mezz1 Max with the press II 1.5 and like the feel better than the pistol 2° so I went with it on my DF3 order.  Just wondering if the marginal (.5°) difference in grip offset will make a real difference.  I’m guessing the press II 1.5° will play virtually the same as the pistol 2°.  Just wondering if anyone has experience with the press II 1.5° / DF3 combo specifically.

Mine will be here early next week at the latest. I will report back. I'm actually likely ordering a pistol 2° as i think i will want to switch to that grip

[Nelson.br.1515]

Someone please buy this so I don’t:

 

https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-clubs/putters/ldotadotbdot-golf-df3-putter/right-handed-graphite-33dot0in-d-32437522451

[dmeeksDC]

11 hours ago, bd59 said:

How’s the DF3 roll and feel compare to the OG 2.1? I love these putters and have had several, but my only issue was the dead feel coming off the face of the 2.1. I was hoping if they made a new version that it would be a bit hotter off the face. I’m looking at getting a broomstick but didn’t know if I should wait on the DF3 or go ahead since there’s a significant wait time currently. 

I agree with @coreyhr 

 

Night and day difference between the 2.1 and DF3. I know the original performs great and has its devotees, but I think the DF3 performs just as well, feels livelier and is so much better sized IMO. If you get a chance to roll them back to back it’s easy to tell. It’s a very smooth putter, ball rolls off nicely and it feels nice. I’ve tried it 3 or 4 times now and nothing has put me off. Only thing I noticed is I like the steel shaft better than the graphites. Just a feel preference. I took the plunge and ordered a custom DF3 — red head, 34 inch, matte black steel shaft, 2 degree pistol grip, alignment option P.