L.A.B. B.2 Blade Putter Review
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L.A.B. Golf makes one of the most stable and most simple putters to use in their DF 2.1 putter. The downside for many will be the bold shape of the design. Enter the B.2 blade. The B.2 is an equally Lie Angle Balanced putter that offers golfers an improved ability to create a consistent putting stroke with a more traditional appearance. B.2 looks to compliment the DF 2.1 while offering performance benefits unobtainable in other similarly shaped putters.
Key Features
The B.2 is a Lie Angle Balanced putter that eliminates torque and allows many golfers to square the club face more easily during their putting stroke.
The symmetrical design of the B.2 putter allows it to be completely custom built for all types of golfers.
The B.2 provides the performance forgiveness of a much larger putter head in a sleek profile.
Design and Technology
The B.2 putter is for the golfer that wants the ease-of-use of a torque free design without a mallet club head shape. The B.2 is a center-shafted blade putter made with L.A.B. Golf’s Lie Angle Balance construction. Perfectly balanced means easier to swing and easier to return back to the golf ball time-after-time. To get the B.2 balanced, every putter has to be crafted by hand and provides the golfer with incredibly accurate builds.
L.A.B. B.2 Blade Putter
The L.A.B. B.2 Blade Putter is a distinctive offering from L.A.B. Golf, known for its unique Lie Angle Balanced (LAB) technology that ensures zero-torque during the putting stroke. This design feature allows for a more consistent and accurate roll by eliminating the need to compensate for putter head rotation. The B.2 model, in particular, is a low MOI, center-shafted blade putter that, despite its unconventional appearance, has garnered praise for its performance and feel. Here’s a closer look at what makes the L.A.B. B.2 stand out in the world of putters.
PROS
- The B.2 putter gives players straight forward performance benefits in a beautiful shape.
- L.A.B. Golf’s innovative Lie Angle Balance construction makes the B.2 one of the highest performing blades on the market.
- Every B.2 putter can be precisely fit to individuals putting mechanics making for higher rates of success in almost all golfer types.
CONS
- The B.2 putter will be difficult to test or demo before making a purchasing decision.
- Because every B.2 putter is hand crafted, the price is high than comparable premium putter offerings.
- The B.2 putter can only be built with center shafted hosel insertions in order to maintain their performance advantages .
Our Experience
Having already received some of my best performance ever with the DF 2.1 from L.A.B. Golf, my expectations of the B.2 were high. Truthfully, I was hopefully that the B.2 could give me similar performance of the DF 2.1 because I have always found that I aim blade-style putter slightly more accurately than I do mallet shapes . Could the B.2 be a perfect balance of form and function?
The B.2 performed as well as advertised. I struggle to compare it to anything I have ever hit. It is a super stable blade putter that is effortless to swing. I found I could return the club face exactly on path back to my address positions. As an added bonus, I found my aim to be impeccable thanks to the custom lineup lines on the crown of the putter. Overall, I do think the B.2 is one of the most well-rounded blade putters I have ever hit. The B.2 putter bridges the gap perfectly for players that want to look at a blade but know they need the performance of more forgiving mallet putters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lie Angle Balance technology and how does it work in the B.2 putter?
Lie Angle Balance (LAB) technology is designed to remove torque from the putting stroke, making it easier to keep the putter face square at impact. In the B.2 putter, this technology helps the putter naturally stay square throughout the stroke, potentially improving accuracy and consistency.
How does the B.2 putter compare to other L.A.B Golf models?
The B.2 is considered the low handicapper model in the L.A.B Golf lineup. It offers less forgiveness compared to the Directed Force 2.1 and MEZZ.1 models, but provides a more traditional blade-style look. It's described as "user-operated" compared to the more forgiving "fully automatic" DF 2.1 and "semi-automatic" MEZZ.1.
What are the customization options available for the B.2 putter?
The B.2 putter can be customized in several ways. Options include choice of material (steel or brass), shaft upgrades, and various alignment aid choices. Custom fittings are available to determine the ideal length and lie angle for individual golfers.
How long does it take to receive a custom L.A.B Golf B.2 putter?
According to L.A.B Golf, most customers can expect to receive their custom-built putter in 5-6 weeks from the time the order is confirmed. This is because each putter is built by hand in their factory in Eugene, Oregon.
What is the return policy for the L.A.B Golf B.2 putter?
L.A.B Golf offers a 14-day return window for custom putters, but only if you went through their remote fitting process or were fitted by one of their certified fitters. A $150 restocking fee applies regardless of the putter's condition. For stock putters, there's a 14-day return window with no restocking fee if returned in new condition.
Conclusion
L.A.B. Golf is truly one of the most innovative companies in the golf putter space. Whether the technology works specifically for your stroke or not, we cannot answer here. What we can definitively say about the B.2 putter is that it performs differently and for many that will mean more holed putts and an easier time navigating the greens . L.A.B. Golf provides everyone with tour-level fitting services with both the B.2 and DF 2.1 putters. The B.2 is an excellent extension into the blade category and delivers on the promise of creating a high-performance putter with a beautiful shape.
Paul Liberatore
As the Founder of Golfers Authority Paul Liberatore Esq. has spent the last 7+ years writing about the best golf equipment or instruction from the top golf instructors in the world. He has been a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated Golf and GolfWRX. After graduating with honors from Purdue University, he realized that he had a passion for the golf business and the law. When he's not practicing law, or creating golf content on YouTube, he can be found on his syndicated Behind the Golf Brand podcast talking with the most prolific leaders in the golf industry.
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