Each putter is individually weighted based on its length, lie angle, and shaft model to ensure the putters are perfectly Lie Angle Balanced and will stay square by themselves. Per usual with a LAB Golf putter, the MEZZ.1 is one of the best balanced putters I've ever swung. Putting from the rough has never worked for me. My playing partners, like to say that I am lucky with a lot of my putts, but it is not luck, as it is getting more balls closer to the hole, and more will drop into the hole. Beam me up, Scotty! comes from). Golf was created to simplify things. With the forward press built into the club, I had to move the ball back and realize that this is the optimal setup position. Would help LAB sales so more people could try the MAX version. This putter will be a big winner if the conversion putts are in a smaller circle (without having to absolutely send them) as youve experienced. golf claims. The only area of concern remains from off the green. It is a delicate combination of softness with a satisfying jolt off the face. CALLAWAY BERTHA MINI 1.5 w/ACCRAFX 2.0 260, CALLAWAY EPIC FLASH HW w/ACCRAFX 2.0 200F, ADAMS SPEEDLINE LP 9W w/ACCRAFX 2.0 200F. Still waiting on mine to ship! For testing, I used executive courses for my practicing area. Due to my petite frame, Im always on the lookout for products, including ladies apparel, accessories, clubs, bags, etc. I find one that works, put it in the bag and stick with. I spent ages 14-27 in the golf business working every job you could imagine. Mike Driver: TM Sim2 9* Ventus Black, M5 9* Kuro Kage Fwy: TM SLDR 3W, 5W; Hybrid: TM M1 4 Hybrid Irons: TM Tour Preferred MC 2014 Wedges: TM Tour Preferred, 52 @ 51*, 56 Hey Scott! If it performs, I will get used to it. For golfers who can't stand the look of the original DF2.1 and want something more aesthetically pleasing, the MEZZ.1 might just be the putter for them. The look never really jived when rolling them. PingPoncho, September 16, 2022 in Putters. Stoked to see what you all think of this thing!! Honestly, I think it looks like it belongs in a museum of modern art. At my level a stroke here or there turns a 4 handicap into a 6 in no time. Putter cover included. At 65 my hands are not nearly as steady as they used to be. Golf was created to simplify things. Philip, my fitter was quite helpful and very responsive. Y'know when I first saw this thread I thought it was about the $1999.99 LA Golf putter. My driver swing speed has been clocked between 90-103. It resembles my Cameron and that makes the onboarding process a little easier. Full disclosure Im a visual learner. Despite having a moderate arc to my stroke, I found that L.A.B. It hasnt always been that way and I have no clue how I can afford it on a Pastors salary. I was able to gain a consistent repeatable stroke performance with repeatable steps within my living area, putting mat set up, outdoor area, before feeling comfortable to hit practice putting areas at the course. It gives you an impact point target. The Mezz.1 all put eliminates that possibility. line which quite frankly is pretty ugly to my eye. No doubt this was because I was doing things with my putting stroke to mitigate against issues I was having with my putting. The magnetic latching head cover is almost too nice to use. Essentially, L.A.B has created a perfectly balanced putter, eliminated torque, and with no further adjustments, provided golfers with the ability to consistently repeat a putting stroke with far less effort. There are tons of screws on the sole of the Mezz.1, none are noticeable when addressing the ball or really ever unless you want to look at its sole. All of your questions could probably be answered by the company. If it were an iron or driver, that would be an issue, but with a putter? Awesome thanks, I went with the stock steel shaft as that is what I messed around with in store on a standard MEZZ. On the practice green, the MEZZ beat the KS1 putter on 5 and 10 foot putts. The new MEZZ.1 seeks to change all that, putting a L.A.B. Ive had it for over 5 years. How do they compare? The technology we see on the social media ads are designed to break our preconceived notions about putting. So L.A.B. With its fang-style and its matte-black/aluminum color scheme, it certainly is attractive. For him and for many golfers from the top of the game down, putters are expendable, have a bunch in the closet and go with the hot hand. I began my career at Oak Hill CC in Pittsford / Rochester, NY. Im thrilled youre so excited about your putter. Hide Filters Show Filters Dexterity Left Hand (6) Right Hand (34) Price Update . Essentially, it's focus on your target and as long as your speed is good, your misses will be better than a traditional putter. If you see that metal part on top, I think a lot of the sound is coming from there. I dowell, I did. Some one-handed putts and having one of the pros check my alignment got me going. The first thing that I noticed on the practice green was that the ball goes where you aim it with this putter and that I had issues with my aim. In for real play, I would have holed most of those 8 as several where only just outside that 96 percent circle. Thanks for the comment! On the course the Mezz.1 performed well. I do not change putters regularly; last putter was an OG TM Spider. You wont be disappointed!! So how did I choose the MEZZ.1? This is unequivocally L.A.B. I quit golf for 3 years and did not even look at a golf club. Your email address will not be published. I must say that when I opened the box and first saw my putter I was stunned. Display as a link instead, Ive yet to find the right technique to use it from there. The midsection is fully CNC machined from 303 stainless steel to improve . This item was listed in the fixed price format with . MEZZ.1 MAX Custom is 100% Made In the USA and built and balanced to order . Is the sound and feel different than the regular Mezz1? A very high percentage of short putts holed a nice percentage of 10 footers with no troubling attempts out of 100 and a tremendous dispersion pattern from 30 feet. It was Sam Hahn. I'm thrilled to be able to lend my expertise and passion for the game. If someone in our group gets new shoes, they comment (and poke fun at them). Hahaha Looks are in the eye of the beholder thats for sure. This grip does that for me. I worked there for 4 years in HS and experienced the 1998 US Amateur in person as a golf service center staff member. Being a bit unfamiliar, I went in with no prior expectations. Your Peers are Using L.A.B. I played really difficult, undulating greens and my distance control was pretty spot on. Philip was very accommodating and supportive throughout the process. While I remain competitive, I do wish that I could afford to get to the course more often. I wouldn't think there will be massive difference in performance, maybe just slightly. The promised response of within 48 hours was easily met. I was surprised by the feel. I did have to submit another video for accuracy of capture. The MEZZ showed 2.4 strokes gained improvement in putting. Theres a drop down on the home page of the website for fitting and a neat instructional video on how to make a short, 10 second video, of a putting stroke plus a couple of measurements that would be needed to complete a remote fitting. Very little required. I dont know about you, but I like to know something about the person who is reviewing golf equipment for me. as Im limited in options. Flipping over the putter it features eight weights on the bottom with another two on the sides of the clubhead. So it will take a little time. I am glad I did. First putter that stays squarein 45 years of golf. out of the box idea where the grip gives you an automatic forward press. The best unscientific review of L.A.B. Ping G425 19 and 22 degree hybrids with Ventus Blue HB 8 stiff shaft I love holing putts with it because they feel like: holed putts from days of yore, when I was young. So hard not to pester you with questions! Cant wait to yack at all of you again soon after my putter arrives. Im sure if I made more inquiries they would have been addressed, as well. The grip that came recommended for the Mezz.1, was the Press II 1.5. My confidence in my putting accuracy is at the highest its every been. Each rep has his own personality. My average score is 108-111 and fluctuates. The process, viewing the instructional video, making the fitting video, taking the measurements and sending it all in, took about 5 minutes. I am in that position. My drives can be a strength and weakness. and then the B.2, have looked sleek and minimalistic, they almost look unfinished. Also dont think they worry about one guy who wants a putter that picks up a ball. The Good, the bad, the inbetween (4/5) The LAB technology is equally valid, but I just could not get to where I liked it as much. As a result, I found that it was easy to align and make consistent strokes. developed the Mezz.1 putter that has a more traditional mallet look that so many golfers use, but with Lie Angle Balanced technology engineered into it. If I allow for more time, it may grow on me. Overall, my misses are closer, the circle of dispersion is smaller and my putting scores are better. Ive been playing single-length clubs for two years. It is a great putter and has been getting good reviews. I finally took lessons and saw my scores drop along with my my frustration level. For its first release ($790), Ping developed a 2022 version of the original Ping Anser, celebrating the 55th Anniversary of receiving the original Anser Patent on March 21, 1967. This technology has been attempted previously with other manufacturers and the side effects were dead faces. Unfortunately, she has already become comfortable with the Mezz.1. I submitted a video based on guidelines provided. If any of you have been to or are planning on going to the PGA in '03, '13 or next year in 2023, wave as you drive by the firehouse just down the road. All my inquiries were addressed. I feel the head better. How many of us miss putts because we miss the center of the face? Think science of putting instead. I have the Mezz, and considered buying the Max for alittle more forgiveness, but I just couldn't bring myself to spend that kind of money, site unseen, for what is likely a very minor upgrade, that I may not like because of it's size (since I can't demo it anywhere to see if the size increase would be a problem for me). Thanks to MGS and L.A.B. on the other hand, looks like a cross between a cattle brand and a UFO. I purchased 2 Mezzs. I did hear back within a day in which I liaised with my assigned consumer sales rep. I didn't even go through the remote fitting again I just ordered the same length and lie as my Mezz. Yet for golfers around the world, putting is the most challenging part of the game. Off-center putts are a bit louder, with a clunk. Hitting it far on the toe or heel will cost you accuracy. Perhaps most exciting for me was the fact that most of my misses were long. Our testers @Dragon3@revkev@bens197@Bulldogcompleted the online remote fitting process and ordered their custom MEZZ.1 putters with all the bells and whistles to help their games. Whether from long range or short, it had dependable rolls off the face. Yes the DFP is big and dare I say ugly. The performance is EXCELLENT. It reminds me of the way they used to teach the full swing in that one would open up the face and then have to time the closing of the face to get the face to square at the point of impact. Your previous content has been restored. Here are the stroked gained numbers from best to worst, per round based on my handicap: MEZZ +1.7 +1.6 +1.2 +1.0 -0.3 -1.5 -3.1, KS1 +2.1 +0.9 -1.9 -3.2 -2.5 -5.7 -5.8, Overall, the number of one and two putts are trending the same, but three putts have decreased by an average of one per round (yippee!). L.A.B. After 3 years as a club pro, I said that's it and changed careers. It's actually pretty close to the Mezz.1 looking down at it, but you can see it's a hair wider. Putting is my strength which led me to want to test this product. I have been gaming an EVNRoll ER 5 which is a beautiful club. Yes they say that is Ugly and make fun of me for using it, but it has grown on me and now I think it is beautiful! Im a retired IT guy and live with my wife in the heart of the Central Valley of California, in the city of Lodi. Fresh off the truck. The grip was described as smaller than other L.A.B. Through their, Most important, the MEZZ.1 made putts. Free shipping for many products! Seriously Steve?without pause, I say absolutely yesI am remarkably better with this putter and thats the entire point. The fact was though that those earliest reviewers were highly skilled, young guys with very high swing speeds. By I ordered on 10/3 and got shipping notification earlier this week, tracking says it will be delivered tomorrow! Introduction L.A.B. Those who had been unwilling to give L.A.B. Thanks for the comment! Please call me and text me throughout the process if you have any questions regarding the MEZZ or L.A.B. MannKrafted Carbon Rattler XL It says 6-8 weeks delivery time. Slightly different than with previous golf putter tests, we did this one with the main focus on making a one-putt. Ten weights (eight on the bottom, two on the sides) allow the company to perfectly match a players weight, setup and lie angle specifications. Golf has knows that their putters look strange very strange, if not outright ugly. Most of the rounds that recreational golfers play include givemees. Think industrial origami. I have a Mezz.1 and love it, figured I would squeeze a little extra MOI/stability out of it if I can. At the end, went for Mezz purely because I prefer the look of the more compact head. Kinda looked liked it. While the Directed Force 2.1 model produced a higher-pitched, hollow, tinny sound, the noise off of the MEZZ.1 has a more muted, solid sound similar to the B.2 model. With its fang-style and its matte-black/aluminum color scheme, it certainly is attractive. Lie angle balance defined by the company is the putters ability to stay square to the path during the putting stroke without any adjustment from your hands. The Mezz sounds like crap IMHO but supposedly their newest production run has resolved that issue. I was able to make the putts with the MEZZ.1 both from long range or short distances. That's a mighty-fine looking thing right there. If I had specific particulars, I probably could have had more customization. The L.A.B. Putts on the center of the face are muted. Anymore all golf clubs are creeping up in price. It is difficult to say as I have only played one round with it and it was not at my usual course (green speeds were MUCH slower than I am used to). Was super tempted to choose this one, but I already think too much on the golf course as it is, so three DF2.1's "automatic" claims were too much to pass up. Tour fast, firm and undulating would be the hallmark of Bayous greens. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. LAB doesnt do trade-ins. My fitting was straight to the pointI did not ask too many questions and they responded very matter of fact. It is extremely forgiving. Its the same turf that they have at clubs like Kiawah Island and Pinehurst number 2. It is much easier getting your putts on your intended line when the putter face is not twisting. I selected a line marking. I also won the championship flight of the league twice between the ages of 50 and 55 and finished 3rd in the Senior Division of the St. Pete Amateur tournament just after turning 55. Im very excited to shed the clerical, grab the putter, head to the putting green at the club and try it out Oh and I may also hit the 19th hole afterwards did I mention that Im a Lutheran Pastor? The Directed Force 2.1 (review HERE) on the other hand, looks like a cross between a cattle brand and a UFO. Most of L.A.B. For now, Ive switched to my hybrid from off the green but will continue to work the putter to see if I cant refine that stroke. I was thinking 2-3 degrees down was where I'd likely settle and they dialed me in to that spec at 67*. More importantly for this review the greens that I get to putt on when I play are ridiculous. Ive always played my putters off my left toe and purposefully caught the ball in that moment. It's easy! My job now offers me time to play golfFOR FUNwhich is one heck of a concept. Not by a ton, butconsistently. Golf DF 2.1 Putter. Don't think so much about the putter, any strike is designed to hit to your designated target. Its arguably the best feeling putter theyve produced too. Check out the new, supersized MEZZ.1 MAX HERE. All are programmed to stay square to your putting arc all by themselves. Im anxious to find out what L(ie), A(angle), B(alance) is all about as well as what it feels like to putt with a low torque graphite shaft. I was only familiar with the Direct Force putter from the L.A.B. golf is trying to change that way of thought. I enjoy playing, but I compete against myself. Speed and distance control came after familiarizing with the set up. The body of the MEZZ.1 is fully CNC milled from a billet of 6061 aircraft aluminum to improve forgiveness.. He offered some advice based upon what I play with and how I approach putting. I've had most success when I set the ball up just off the center of the face towards the toe. GOLFSHOT APP and the MGS MEMBER VIRTUAL TOUR TRYOUT AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT!! I've never had a professional handicap even though I have been golfing for many years. Anybody know how much lighter the "lighter" heads are than standard? Im excited to give it a full analysis. What convinced me to apply was were starting with an inset shaft with a built in press; its the same but it isnt and thats ok. Any takes on feel yet? Thats just my 2 cents. There are also further customization options with different grips, as well as upgrades available to other shafts including BGT Stability Tour Black [review HERE], BGT Stability Tour 2 Polar, and the LAGP 135 [review HERE]. I see it as the wave of the future for product innovations and consumer demographics . Golf Mezz.1 was part of our 2022 Most Wanted Mallet Putter test comprising 27 putters. Im thinking of entering again now that Ive become a Super Senior, 65. He suggested some drills to try and off I went. golf is about revolutionizing the art of putting by making it easier and more effective.
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