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Why We Like It
- L.A.B. Golf is known for distinctive shapes that pursue balanced weighting to keep the face square, but this lineup represents the company’s most conventional look yet.
- With input from Adam Scott, the traditional half-moon mallets feature the all-aluminum milled Oz.1 and the Oz.1i, which has a milled stainless-steel face insert.
- Both models incorporate the sole weighting and 2-degree shaft lean that align the shaft with the putter’s center of mass so that the head remains square to the lie angle for consistent, on-target impacts.
- Each model features a 0-degree shaft-lean option that allows it to work with conventional putter grips.
- Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps
- Models: Oz.1/Oz.1i. Head weights: custom. Lengths: 28-40 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
I could feel the strike in my hands. Some putters pop off with speed, but this really syncs with your hands. Very attractive look. The micro-lines got the ball going toward my target.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Quiet sound and soft feel. Easy to get it set, then easy to hit the center of the face. The ball rolled true. I made a ton of putts.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Well-balanced, and the weight felt perfectly distributed through the shaft and head. Zero issue squaring the face at impact. Love the alignment aid, helped me set my eyes over the ball and concentrate on getting square on every putt.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The onset and the angles at address took some getting used to, but then it rolled the ball so well. Very quiet, almost a little dead-feeling in the hands.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Unusual shape and shaft connection. I wasn't clear where the middle of the face was. That said, I always had a sense that I was square to the target. From there, it was easy to let the head do the work.
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Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
I could feel the strike in my hands. Some putters pop off with speed, but this really syncs with your hands. Very attractive look. The micro-lines got the ball going toward my target.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Quiet sound and soft feel. Easy to get it set, then easy to hit the center of the face. The ball rolled true. I made a ton of putts.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Well-balanced, and the weight felt perfectly distributed through the shaft and head. Zero issue squaring the face at impact. Love the alignment aid, helped me set my eyes over the ball and concentrate on getting square on every putt.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The onset and the angles at address took some getting used to, but then it rolled the ball so well. Very quiet, almost a little dead-feeling in the hands.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Unusual shape and shaft connection. I wasn't clear where the middle of the face was. That said, I always had a sense that I was square to the target. From there, it was easy to let the head do the work.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The diagonal shape and flat-black finish really caught my eye. The lines all seemed to help me with alignment. Sound and feel were both on the soft side. I'm not a fan of the shaft connecting to the middle of the clubhead, just my preference.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Particularly effective on short and medium putts. Good directional control, made a lot inside 10 feet. No bouncing or skidding off the face. Distance control on long putts was tougher.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Unusual-looking club, which threw me off initially, but fantastic performance. Every putt felt great off the face. Play with it for a while, and you'll probably fall for it.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The feel and sound were amazing, on both short and long putts. Barely a breath of sound, a tiny thump. I appreciate the alignment aids, but it almost felt like a training tool.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Alignment features make it easy to aim, so you don't have to overthink. Soft strike and a steady roll. It helped me hit the center of the face a lot.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Alignment worked for me, and the shaft connection kept my hands forward as I was stroking through. A little too angular in the head for my taste, but a good-feeling putter.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
A putt-making machine! It took a minute to get used to, but once I got the speed down, putts kept dropping. Consistent on distance control, rolled end over end every time.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
I don't understand why it works, but it works. It helped me overcome not feeling good at setup. I definitely prefer a simpler design, but I putted as well with this club as any other.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Metal face insert gave it click at impact, but it's sneaky-soft. Cohesive design to the whole club, grip to head. Easy energy and a lot of stability.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
It's got some different angles, different shapes. There's a cool factor here. It sits perfectly, was built to live on grass. Put it down and send it. You don't need to think.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Not my favorite look, but it's effective. The head breezes through impact and sends the ball end over end on its line. Excellent distance control. Club is perfect for lag putting.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It looks like an asteroid. Extra points for uniqueness. Quiet, muted sound. Very soft, so I was able to judge distance quite well. Not too heavy, easy to start and keep on line.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The alignment aid is effective, the white really stands out and locked me in. Not a fan of the center shaft. Felt light on longer putts, so I had to give it a little more. On short and medium putts, really good performance.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The aluminum insert was a difference-maker. Speed and feel were great with that insert. The grip has no taper, which I like. The dull finish on the shaft is different and low-key, and the "T" alignment aid was helpful for sure.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I like the T-shaped alignment aid, very helpful. Distance control was challenging, because the head is light and the face is soft. Felt confident over five- to eight-footers.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
Unusual shape and shaft connection. I wasn't clear where the middle of the face was. That said, I always had a sense that I was square to the target. From there, it was easy to let the head do the work.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The diagonal shape and flat-black finish really caught my eye. The lines all seemed to help me with alignment. Sound and feel were both on the soft side. I'm not a fan of the shaft connecting to the middle of the clubhead, just my preference.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Alignment features make it easy to aim, so you don't have to overthink. Soft strike and a steady roll. It helped me hit the center of the face a lot.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
A putt-making machine! It took a minute to get used to, but once I got the speed down, putts kept dropping. Consistent on distance control, rolled end over end every time.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Metal face insert gave it click at impact, but it's sneaky-soft. Cohesive design to the whole club, grip to head. Easy energy and a lot of stability.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Well-balanced, and the weight felt perfectly distributed through the shaft and head. Zero issue squaring the face at impact. Love the alignment aid, helped me set my eyes over the ball and concentrate on getting square on every putt.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The onset and the angles at address took some getting used to, but then it rolled the ball so well. Very quiet, almost a little dead-feeling in the hands.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Particularly effective on short and medium putts. Good directional control, made a lot inside 10 feet. No bouncing or skidding off the face. Distance control on long putts was tougher.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Unusual-looking club, which threw me off initially, but fantastic performance. Every putt felt great off the face. Play with it for a while, and you'll probably fall for it.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
Alignment worked for me, and the shaft connection kept my hands forward as I was stroking through. A little too angular in the head for my taste, but a good-feeling putter.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Not my favorite look, but it's effective. The head breezes through impact and sends the ball end over end on its line. Excellent distance control. Club is perfect for lag putting.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It looks like an asteroid. Extra points for uniqueness. Quiet, muted sound. Very soft, so I was able to judge distance quite well. Not too heavy, easy to start and keep on line.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The alignment aid is effective, the white really stands out and locked me in. Not a fan of the center shaft. Felt light on longer putts, so I had to give it a little more. On short and medium putts, really good performance.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I like the T-shaped alignment aid, very helpful. Distance control was challenging, because the head is light and the face is soft. Felt confident over five- to eight-footers.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
I could feel the strike in my hands. Some putters pop off with speed, but this really syncs with your hands. Very attractive look. The micro-lines got the ball going toward my target.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Quiet sound and soft feel. Easy to get it set, then easy to hit the center of the face. The ball rolled true. I made a ton of putts.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The feel and sound were amazing, on both short and long putts. Barely a breath of sound, a tiny thump. I appreciate the alignment aids, but it almost felt like a training tool.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
I don't understand why it works, but it works. It helped me overcome not feeling good at setup. I definitely prefer a simpler design, but I putted as well with this club as any other.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
It's got some different angles, different shapes. There's a cool factor here. It sits perfectly, was built to live on grass. Put it down and send it. You don't need to think.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The aluminum insert was a difference-maker. Speed and feel were great with that insert. The grip has no taper, which I like. The dull finish on the shaft is different and low-key, and the "T" alignment aid was helpful for sure.
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