Equipment
L.A.B. Golf introduces first run of all-new LINK.1 putter
L.A.B Golf has recently introduced its all-new LINK.1 putter, with 500 individually serialized putters available now ahead of its full release in 2023.
To bring Lie Angle Balance to LINK.1, L.A.B. Golf hyper-engineered it from 303 Stainless Steel, with the new addition 100% CNC Milled with four screws on the heel side and six on the toe side to offer a wide range of length and lie angle options.
“We created LINK.1 for every golfer that loves the idea of using this timeless shape but doesn’t make enough putts with it. LINK.1 is better for the simple reason that it has Lie Angle Balance and will stay square by itself like all L.A.B. Golf putters. We couldn’t be more excited about this launch, which is why we wanted to offer a first run for our die-hard fans.” – L.A.B. Golf CEO Sam Hahn
The putters are 100% Made In the USA and built and balanced by L.A.B. Golf Craftsmen in L.A.B. Golf’s new factory in Creswell, Oregon.
500 LINK.1 first one putters ($750) are now available through labgolf.com. The putters are available for standard lengths (28-38 inches) and lie angles from 65-75 degrees, and golfers have the choice of two different siteline options: a dot on the top line of the putter or a line in the cavity.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
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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3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
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5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
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Lab2
Nov 21, 2022 at 3:06 pm
Cool idea, but:
“L.A.B. Golf hyper-engineered it”
Gag me.
Jeff B
Nov 18, 2022 at 10:51 am
I like the idea but $750 is a bit much, I feel like more people would be willing to try it at about half that price.
Andrew J
Nov 18, 2022 at 8:41 am
That Link.1 looks like it would work well as a Surveying Instrument as does my P&SI-EGOS. Details on eBay.
Leo
Nov 18, 2022 at 11:06 am
Underrated comment, from someone in surveying.
On the Egos putter. It may look smart, but it feels like a gimmick. Must be a lot of force trying to twist that face, instead of just having it center shafted.