Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“I just started falling in love with this putter”
His standout putter of 2025, overtaking the Jailbird Cruiser after months more testing thanks to long-range consistency and more holed putts inside 10 feet.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Really consistent from long range, two-putting far more than three-putting
- +Forward press pistol grip offsets the shaft lean beautifully
- +303 stainless milled insert gives a nice medium-firm roll
- −Shaft lean takes getting used to
For: Anyone wanting a zero torque putter they can trust at both ends of the green
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“I think it's still O1 HS for me.”
The putter he was fitted for at L.A.B. HQ and still his favourite of the whole collection, the one he says looks and acts like a putter should.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +His pick of the entire L.A.B. range, still in the bag
- +Blacked-out insert version feels dialled for him
- +Riser and line-goal alignment captured people into the L.A.B. philosophy
- −Divisive spaceship styling if you want a traditional look
For: Anyone all-in on the L.A.B. low-torque philosophy who wants the classic L.A.B. look
The Average Golfer
Real-world gear for regular golfers
“I'm even confused at how good this thing feels”
Testing a £45 Temu clone of the L.A.B. OZ.1i, the aluminum-insert zero-torque design rolls the ball beautifully end-over-end and feels far better than expected.
+ the facts · 4 pros− the facts
- +Zero-torque, center-shaft design that is easy to align
- +Strong alignment aid and forward-lean grip position aid setup
- +Aluminum face insert produces great feel and pure end-over-end roll
For: Golfers drawn to zero-torque, center-shaft putters with a strong alignment aid.
MyGolfSpy
Data-driven independent testing
“first overall, the Lab Oz one”
Finished first overall in MyGolfSpy's 17-model zero torque putter test with a -7.6 PuttView handicap.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Best overall score in the test
- +Insert version performed at the top of a very tight field
- −L.A.B. products are expensive and custom lead times were running 6-8 weeks
For: Golfers shopping the zero torque category who want the best tested performer.
2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“Just right away that's definitely firmer. 100%.”
Jake's 18-month gamer served as the benchmark: softer, lower-pitched thud versus the firmer, more audible VZN.1i.
+ the facts · 2 pros− the facts
- +Softer, more muted thud at impact compared to the VZN.1i
- +Trusted enough to have been the tester's gamer for a year and a half
For: Players who prefer a rounded mallet shape and a softer insert feel from L.A.B.
Today's Golfer
UK magazine, robot + human testing
“I prefer the feel too firm.”
The insert version of the OZ.1, the shiny-new option, but the milled insert feels too firm and hurt the tester's distance control.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Same well-liked deep-mallet head as the OZ.1
- +New milled 303 stainless insert for those wanting something different
- −Insert feels too firm for the tester
- −Harder to gauge distance control
For: Deep-mallet fans who prefer a firmer, insert feel and want the newest option.
