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LAB Golf (Directed Force) BLADE PUTTER! PHOTOS ADDED


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LAB Golf (Lie Angle Balancing), the makers of the Directed Force putter have something new in the making! I saw the new prototype blade yesterday and it is sweet! Bill Presse said they would be releasing it at the PGA show later this month. I am betting this club will be in the bag of a few PGA Tour pros this year, and perhaps in a couple Major winner’s bags.

 

The company is up and running with a fury! The blade is going to be a game changer for those who could use the benefits of lie angle balancing (all of us!) yet do not like looking down at a mallet putter. I have had the Directed Force Mallet in my bag since August of 2014. Before Directed Force I used to be a guy that would switch putters 5-6 times per year looking for some type of magic. I even switched putters between rounds in a USGA qualifier one year because I was so bad. Well, with the blade coming out, I may switch 1 more time, but I am never going away from Lie Angle Balancing.

 

Bill told me the feel and distance control with the blade are going to be amazing. This is great news as one of the only complaints (other than the looks) I heard about the Directed Force putter was the distance control. The look of the new putter is pretty awesome. I can’t share many details yet, but when I get approval I will try to upload a photo of the new blade from LAB Golf. Bill also showed me a couple other things they will be releasing, but I can't disclose any info on those yet. Very exciting year for this up and coming company!

 

Update, looks like I can mention the new generation Press grips as well. They are awesome!

 

 

 

Chris Herrbach

Director of Golf - Leashes of Valor

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I feel like I’ve heard the “here comes the blade version” announcement six or seven times.

Driver: TaylorMade Sim2 Max - 10.5*
Fairway: Callaway Epic Max - 15*, 21*, 25*

Hybrid:  Ping G425 30*
Irons: TaylorMade Stealth 7-AW
Wedges: PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II 56* 

               PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II 62*
Putter:  Directed Force 2.1
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I feel like I’ve heard the “here comes the blade version” announcement six or seven times.

 

As soon as they say it's ok to post photos I will do so. I'm positive it will be released at the PGA show. Can't wait to get my hands on one.

Chris Herrbach

Director of Golf - Leashes of Valor

WITB:
Driver: Titleist GT2 
3 Wood: Callaway AI Smoke 15* 
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW 17*
Irons: Titleist T200 4i Titleist T150 5-GW
Wedges: Callaway Opus 54* and Ping S159 60*
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1i 

 

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Is it the one that looks like a SeeMore? There were some pictures of a prototype a year or so ago. Looking forward to seeing what the final putter looks like.

 

The final one has some similarities to the proto from a year ago.

Chris Herrbach

Director of Golf - Leashes of Valor

WITB:
Driver: Titleist GT2 
3 Wood: Callaway AI Smoke 15* 
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW 17*
Irons: Titleist T200 4i Titleist T150 5-GW
Wedges: Callaway Opus 54* and Ping S159 60*
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1i 

 

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Cool, look forward to seeing it. Now, Bill, how about a mini-mallet?

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Was always interested in the original but could never get over the looks (or the price). I'm pretty much a blade guy (or smaller mallet) so that's good news.

 

Can you give specs? Comes in LH?

 

Yes, will be available in lefty.

 

Have they released the photos to the public yet? I don't have facebook.

Thanks

 

Updated in first post.

 

Cool, look forward to seeing it. Now, Bill, how about a mini-mallet?

 

Stay tuned...

Chris Herrbach

Director of Golf - Leashes of Valor

WITB:
Driver: Titleist GT2 
3 Wood: Callaway AI Smoke 15* 
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW 17*
Irons: Titleist T200 4i Titleist T150 5-GW
Wedges: Callaway Opus 54* and Ping S159 60*
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1i 

 

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Cool, look forward to seeing it. Now, Bill, how about a mini-mallet?

 

Stay tuned...

 

teaser... teaser... teaser... :)

 

Back to the blade... to be honest, it's very Seemore-ish but it's a damn sight better performing with it's lie balance. Can't wait to see this on the Revealer tool vs a Seemore vs Edel. Any idea on pricing?

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Cool, look forward to seeing it. Now, Bill, how about a mini-mallet?

 

Stay tuned...

 

teaser... teaser... teaser... :)

 

Back to the blade... to be honest, it's very Seemore-ish but it's a damn sight better performing with it's lie balance. Can't wait to see this on the Revealer tool vs a Seemore vs Edel. Any idea on pricing?

 

Not sure on the price yet, but should know very soon. Yes, very seemore like, but actually balanced. I can't wait to try it on the course.

Chris Herrbach

Director of Golf - Leashes of Valor

WITB:
Driver: Titleist GT2 
3 Wood: Callaway AI Smoke 15* 
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW 17*
Irons: Titleist T200 4i Titleist T150 5-GW
Wedges: Callaway Opus 54* and Ping S159 60*
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1i 

 

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Not sure on the price yet, but should know very soon. Yes, very seemore like, but actually balanced. I can't wait to try it on the course.

 

Nice herby! can't wait for your comments/feedback. I'll stick with mine for the time being as I don't have the war chest funds to play with here but a mini-Reno, I'll go flip some burgers after work to pay for that one :)

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Reminds me of SeeMore Putters

 

SeeMore had a baby with a Plop.

Driver: TaylorMade Sim2 Max - 10.5*
Fairway: Callaway Epic Max - 15*, 21*, 25*

Hybrid:  Ping G425 30*
Irons: TaylorMade Stealth 7-AW
Wedges: PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II 56* 

               PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II 62*
Putter:  Directed Force 2.1
Ball:  Callaway Chrome Soft

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Doesn't look like it would be very forgiving, tbh

 

That's where the lie angle balancing comes in handy. You'd be very surprised.

Chris Herrbach

Director of Golf - Leashes of Valor

WITB:
Driver: Titleist GT2 
3 Wood: Callaway AI Smoke 15* 
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW 17*
Irons: Titleist T200 4i Titleist T150 5-GW
Wedges: Callaway Opus 54* and Ping S159 60*
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1i 

 

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Hope this makes a lot of putts, because it’s sure not winning any beauty contests. I’d like to say I’d try it, but I doubt I’ll ever see one in the wild.

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Just noticed the grip is a forward Presse Forward grip as well (unless the photo was taken crooked). Very Nice! I need to text Bill to tell him he's not stealth anymore, too much "verbiage" on the grip, not as clean and stealth as his original Presse grip.

 

 

For those unfamiliar with the lie balance, go youtube "directed force" and you wonder why you pull and push those short putts. these lie balance putters literally swing themselves and stay square to the path. Other heel shafted putters spin like a top. watch the vids with the "revealer" and see how you favourite putter will fare :)

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I want to see Bryson demo this

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