2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“it feels exactly like any traditional blade I've ever hit”
A 303 stainless milled-face blade that finally makes lie angle balance feel and look like a traditional heel-shafted blade, and the fitter went three for three from 20 feet with it.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Milled 303 stainless face feels exactly like a traditional blade, fixing the original Link's soft feel
- +Aluminum hosel riser keeps the shaft axis behind CG to preserve lie angle balance in a heel-shafted blade
- +Much more traditional blade shape and clean sharp lines than the original Link
- −Hosel riser still keeps it from looking identical to a conventional blade
For: Traditionalists who want a classic blade look and feel but the benefits of lie angle balance.
Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
A zero torque putter that genuinely looks like a standard blade at address, with a nice milled stainless feel.
+ the facts · 3 pros− the facts
- +Looks like a standard blade down behind the ball
- +Milled stainless face offers a really nice feel
- +Likeable Lamkin deep-etch pistol grip
For: Blade lovers who want zero torque benefits without mallet looks
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“I've almost like kind of repented”
The slimmer, more Anser-style of the two new Link HS heads wins James over by the end despite not being his first pick on looks.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Traditional blade-style looks with full lie-angle-balance, low-torque tech underneath
- +Lovely roll and strong distance control
- +Mainstream look makes it an easy gateway into L.A.B. for blade users
- −Very thin from the player's angle, doesn't look like a forgiving putter
- −Soft milled face means you must hit putts noticeably firmer
For: Blade-putter loyalists who want L.A.B. tech without the controversial looks
Today's Golfer
UK magazine, robot + human testing
“with the 2.1, I do prefer”
A longer, thinner blade-shaped zero-torque putter James preferred of the two new models, easy to trust on long putts but still not truly traditional.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Preferred of the two new 2026 models by the tester
- +Long heel-to-toe blade shape easy to trust
- +Great roll, very consistent on mid and long range
- −Still not a traditional blade shape despite the intent
- −Firm feel with a slight click
- −Short putts tricky when treating it like a normal blade
For: Players wanting a more blade-like zero-torque look who commit to the zero-torque stroke
