2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“this is the first mid mallet that they've really designed”
A wider, shorter-blade-length version the fitter calls LAB's first true mid-mallet, with extra MOI and a squared shape that frames the ball well for alignment.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Wider body adds MOI and forgiveness over the 2.1
- +Shorter, compact blade length frames the ball nicely and aids alignment
- +Same milled 303 stainless feel as the 2.1
- −Unconventional look versus a traditional wide blade
For: Golfers transitioning back from a mallet toward a blade, or blade players wanting a touch more forgiveness.
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“What a gorgeous roll that is to kick off”
The chunkier 2.2 was James's preferred look at the start and rolls it beautifully, an entry-level gateway into L.A.B. Golf.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Gorgeous industrial look down at the ball with tiered back detailing
- +Incredibly soft feel and a gorgeous roll straight away
- +Same lie-angle-balance, low-torque technology as the flagship models
- −Soft face requires a firmer stroke, which caught James out early on
- −No insert, so it comes off slower than his gamer HS
For: Golfers wanting a slightly chunkier, forgiving-looking first L.A.B. putter
Today's Golfer
UK magazine, robot + human testing
“this deep fly milling just really works”
A stubby, wider-body zero-torque blade with a firm, consistent roll from the new deep fly milling, but the heel-shafted look won't suit every eye.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Very strong and consistent from long range
- +New deep fly milling gives super-consistent end-over-end roll
- +Firm, Scotty-like face feel some players love
- −Non-traditional shaft kick into the heel looks odd at address
- −Firm, clicky feel with a slight click won't suit everyone
- −Reviewer struggled on short putts trying to putt it like a blade
For: Golfers who want a compact zero-torque blade with a strong, firm response and need to see it in person / get fitted
Rick Shiels
The biggest golf channel on YouTube
“Was this a mistake bringing this putter out today?”
Great from short range and rolls beautifully, but he could not control speed on long putts and regretted putting it in the bag.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Rolls incredibly well
- +Solid and reliable from short range
- −Consistently runs putts well past the hole
- −Feels firmer off the face than his usual putter
- −Speed control on long putts was unmanageable
