2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“for Second Swing, the winner is the LAB DF3”
Voted the best putter in fittings by 2nd Swing's fitters for 2026: extremely stable, extremely forgiving lie-angle-balanced mallet with huge customization options.
+ the facts · 6 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Winner of 2nd Swing's Fitters' Choice putter survey for 2026
- +Extremely stable and forgiving; consistent roll on off-center strikes
- +Lie angle balance keeps the face square to the stroke path
- −Standard aluminum face feels very soft ('gooey') with little response, which drove demand for the insert version
- −Zero-torque concept and look are still out there for some golfers
For: Basically everyone should try it, especially golfers wanting maximum stability and forgiveness in a putter
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
The largest putter tested and ultimately hugely forgiving, a tour-proven head that excels from long range and even through fringe lies.
+ the facts · 3 pros− the facts
- +Massive head makes it extremely forgiving
- +Alignment aid promotes centred strikes
- +Colleague's long-term testing praises it from long range and through fringe
For: Golfers wanting maximum forgiveness and stability from distance
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“just certainly feeling very very soft”
L.A.B.'s best-selling putter with a lovely soft roll and huge forgiveness, but the soft face can leave putts short on slow greens.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Best-selling L.A.B. putter with proven forgiveness
- +Really nice roll and very soft feel
- +Great option for fast greens
- −Soft face can leave pressure putts short on slow greens
For: Golfers on quicker greens who prefer a soft face