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Spotted: L.A.B. DF3 prototype putter

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L.A.B. Golf has been one of the biggest innovators and proponents of lie angle balanced putters for a while now. Lie angle balance technology designs a putter head that keeps the putter face square to the arc throughout the stroke. This design makes it much easier for golfers to keep the putter face square to the target and get the ball on the correct starting line.

We have seen more and more L.A.B. putters on tour over the past couple of years, and the company even has a couple of wins on their resume to validate the technology. We spotted a new model out at the 2024 Sony Open, the DF3, that looks like it could be the replacement for the DF2.1 that is in the current lineup.

We caught up with L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn at the Sony to ask about the new putter. Here’s what he said about what’s new:

 “I would say, refined technology. They feel better, sound better, almost all of the forgiveness of the DF 2.1 but in a much smaller package, slightly higher ball speeds, That hole in back picks up the ball. Full range of custom options available. Nobody on tour is putting it in play just yet but I think you’ll see quite a few testing in the desert. This is the first they’ve seen it.”

The new DF3 does look a little more compact and thicker from sole to the top of the putter. The current DF2.1 has a much more rounded look, whereas the new DF3 has sharper angles and defined edges. The eight sole weights have also been spread out across the sole, half near the face and the other half sightly rearward, where the DF2.1 had six weights focused in the center of the head. These weights are not meant for you to change and are perfectly selected during your build to ensure specs are dialed in.

On the putting green there were a few different alignment markings to choose from, and L.A.B. has always offered a lot of options. The face looks to be similar to L.A.B.’s popular Mezz.1 putter with horizontal lines milled into it. This face has offered a little softer feel and sound, along with good forward roll.

Hahn also said this new putter was a design the company built from listening to golfer feedback.

“This putter is the product of just simply listening to our customers. At the factory, we are always tinkering and screwing around with our different models. There isn’t much consistency as to who uses what. When the D3 was available to us internally, virtually every one of us switched immediately. It’s so good.”

We’ll keep you informed if we hear the DF3 is headed to retail.

I have been an employee at GolfWRX since 2016. In that time I have been helping create content on GolfWRX Radio, GolfWRX YouTube, as well as writing for the front page. Self-proclaimed gear junkie who loves all sorts of golf equipment as well as building golf clubs!

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  1. Pingback: Spotted: Odyssey Square 2 Square Max 1 & Max 1 Stripe putters – GolfWRX

  2. Mark Johnson

    Jan 11, 2024 at 9:09 am

    Very curious about head material, and the impact on “sound.” I love my Mezz.1 but could not get along with the DF2.1 because of the sound. I tried but could not get used to it/like it.

    • mike

      Feb 5, 2024 at 11:44 pm

      Interesting! In the store, the 2.1 felt so good with very good feedback off the face, while the Mezz line felt muted to me, but it remained very solid and square feeling throughout the stroke.

      I did not putt for long enough to really give a good fair review. The whole diagonal fwd press grip threw me off a bit in the beginning, but it grew on me quickly. The only thing id change would be the size of the 2.1, so the df3 might be exactly what im looking for! TBD

      All I know is though, the 2.1 felt great and basically stroked itself

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Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver

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Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game. 

The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag. 

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod

An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability

The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026. 

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Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:

“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly. 

My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

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  • dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo.  4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades.  5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft.   Standard Length, Lie and Lofts.  These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me.  Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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