Lie Angle Balance

VZN.1i from L.A.B. Golf Focuses on Alignment

Robert Kaufman June 12, 2026

Editor's Picks & Reviews

L.A.B. Golf reimagines putter head geometry to automatically show you where your face is aimed.

L.A.B. Golf, renowned for pioneering Lie Angle Balance technology in putting, has introduced the VZN.1i putter with the sole purpose of improving vision and optimizing alignment.

Most other brand putters integrate alignment lines but what makes the VZN.1i different is it has an alignment system built in to the geometry of the head to show where the face is pointed to make aiming intuitive.

Featuring a traditional, full-sized mallet profile, VZN.1i introduces a 303 stainless-steel face insert that offers a deeper milling than existing L.A.B. models. Equipped with a dual pickup method including a “gimme getter” and a scoop option, VZN.1i is available in both 0-Degree (Vertical) and 1.5-Degree shaft lean variations.

As with all L.A.B. putters, every VZN.1i is hand-balanced and assembled, passing through up to 10 different stages of craftsmanship before reaching the end of the production process. The Custom version allows golfers to select their preferred shaft, head color, putting style, shaft lean, shaft length, lie angle, alignment markings, head weight, and grip.

The VZN.1i Stock model is available for $499; Custom versions start at $599. For more information on L.A.B. go to labgolf.com.

L.A.B. Golf Delivers Faster Ball Speeds with DF3i

Robert Kaufman April 30, 2026

Editor's Picks & Reviews

Why the DF3i is the Firmest, Fastest L.A.B. Yet.

Making a 64-foot putt to clinch a U.S. Open victory, as J.J. Spaun did with his L.A.B. DF3 putter in 2025, would be any golfer’s dream. But with the same putter in your hands, the odds of sinking putts from any distance will become reality.

L.A.B. Golf, renowned for pioneering Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology in putting, has now gone one step further by introducing the DF3i. Building on the success of the original Directed Force, and best-selling DF3, the DF3i features a performance-driven profile engineered for players seeking a firmer feel while maintaining the consistency, stability, and face control that have defined L.A.B. Golf putters.

Milled from 6061 aircraft aluminum and bonded to a fly-milled, stainless-steel insert, DF3i is ideal for golfers who love the form of the DF3 but prefer more responsive feedback at impact. DF3i delivers faster ball speeds without sacrificing the Lie Angle Balance performance the brand is known for.

“We are stoked to be offering the DF3i. The DF3 is the putter that put us on the map.

The only real criticism we ever get about it is that to some it feels like the ball comes off a bit soft and slow,” said L.A.B. Golf Founder Sam Hahn. “Adding the stainless insert for a firmer feel and slightly faster ball speeds will hopefully appeal to an even greater number of golfers looking for a couple extra-long ones to fall!”

With the Custom version of the DF3i golfers can select their preferred lie angle, length, putting style, head-weight, head color, alignment marking, shaft, and grip, ensuring that each DF3i is tailored to the individual. As with all L.A.B. putters, every DF3i is hand-balanced and assembled, passing through up to 10 different stages of craftsmanship before reaching the end of the production process.

DF3i is available at www.labgolf.com and at authorized retailers across the world. The Stock model is available for $499, with Custom versions starting at $599.