L.A.B. Golf Mezz.2i Putter Review: A Refined Look With Superior Feel

While L.A.B. Golf was originally known for the large DF 2.1 and DF3 models, it was the original Mezz that was a game-changer for L.A.B. Golf. It put the brand's Lie Angle Balance technology on the map in a much more compact design that lured golfers in who had wanted to try the technology but struggled with the oversized footprint of the previously mentioned models.

This is the first refresh the Mezz putters have received in 4 years, and it was only right that the R&D team added the stainless steel insert integrated into other putters in the L.A.B. Golf portfolio. I took it out to the golf course to see if this facelift could make it one of the best putters on the market.

From the moment I took this new mallet putter out on the greens, I noticed right away the refined, more rounded look of the MEZZ.2i behind the ball. The original model had fairly straight lines, and while some may prefer this look when aiming the putter, I found the new look helped me feel less technical when it came to my stroke.

It looks more natural behind the ball and invites a smoother, more flowing motion rather than a mechanical stroke that matched the technical blueprint of the original model. I noticed this freed me up on shorter putts, and my performance from inside 15ft on the golf course with this putter was really solid because of this.

The most significant change, however, is the feel at impact, and that’s largely due to the head crafted from 6061 aluminum, combined with a deep fly-milled 303 stainless-steel insert. The insert helps the ball come off with decent speed and is a welcome addition considering we'd already been given a milled face option in all other models in the brand's lineup.

During testing, I found that my lag putting improved noticeably, completely living up to the brand's promise of delivering a soft yet responsive feel. The groove design on the original model feels great and soft, but the insert certainly feels as though it has the ball coming off the face a little quicker - something helpful for playing on slower greens in the winter months.

Of course, the star of the show remains the Lie Angle Balance technology, which is meticulously engineered to keep the putter face square to the path of the stroke, minimizing torque and twisting of the clubhead. Unlike the Oz.1i or Link 2.1 models, the Mezz.2i is only offered in the traditional center-shafted design found in the majority of zero-torque putter models.

L.A.B. Golf has also added some highly practical touches to the design, which include dual ball pickup options that save you bending down to pick up that ‘gimme’. There are also new alignment options and the new black cherry colorway that I tested this model in - all of which can be customized via the brand's website.

Customization remains a massive part of the L.A.B. Golf experience, offering a huge variety of options for lie angle, length, weight, shaft, grip, color, and alignment. It’s one of the most impressive custom club configuration systems of all manufacturers.

With stock models priced at $499 and custom models starting at $599, it’s a pretty hefty investment. However, the Mezz was the model that first caught my eye in the zero-torque putter space, and I would have delved in even sooner if it had the refined look and insert offered now on the Mezz 2.i.