L.A.B. Golf Raises the Bar Again with the New DF3i
A Firmer, Faster Face Option for Golfers Who Want More Feedback Without Losing Lie Angle Balance
L.A.B. Golf has never been interested in gimmicks.
They have built their reputation the hard way — by solving the most frustrating problem in the game: keeping the putter face square without manipulation, compensation, or guesswork.
That is what Lie Angle Balance is all about.
And now, L.A.B. is expanding one of its most important platforms with the introduction of the DF3i — a refined evolution of the wildly successful DF3, designed specifically for players who want a firmer feel, faster ball speeds, and more responsive feedback at impact, while maintaining the stability and face control that define every L.A.B. putter.
The DF3 Shape… With a More Responsive Strike
The DF3 has become the putter that truly put L.A.B. Golf into the mainstream conversation. Its shape is recognizable, its performance is proven, and its ability to eliminate torque has changed how many golfers think about putting.
But one consistent piece of feedback remained:
Some players loved the roll… but wanted a slightly firmer sensation off the face.
Enter the DF3i.
Milled from 6061 aircraft aluminum and bonded to a precision fly-milled stainless-steel insert, the DF3i delivers a more solid, responsive strike — producing faster ball speeds and more audible, tactile feedback without compromising the core benefit of Lie Angle Balance.
Same DF3 DNA. More pop. More response. More feedback.
My opinion on why the DF3i Matters
One of the reasons L.A.B. Golf has gained such traction is that their innovation is not cosmetic — it is functional.
Lie Angle Balance is not about marketing. It is about eliminating the twisting forces that sabotage face control, especially under pressure.
The DF3 has already proven itself as one of the most stable and consistent putters of the modern era. But feel matters. Sound matters. Feedback matters.
Some golfers want a slightly firmer strike — not because the DF3 is “too soft,” but because they prefer more response off the face, particularly on longer putts where pace control becomes everything.
That is what the DF3i delivers.
This is not a reinvention. It is a refinement — and for the right player, it may be the missing piece.
DF3 vs. DF3i: What’s the Difference?
The DF3 is the putter that put L.A.B. on the map.
The DF3i is for golfers who love that design — but want a firmer, faster, more responsive strike.
Availability and Pricing
Stock Model: $499
Custom Model: Starting at $599
Final Thought
Putting should not feel like a weekly science experiment.
With the DF3i, L.A.B. Golf has taken their most important model and added a new dimension:
More feedback. More speed. Same Lie Angle Balance advantage.
Performance Note: Firmer Feel, Faster Roll
One of the most meaningful refinements in the DF3i is what golfers will notice immediately at impact: it feels firmer and produces approximately 2% faster ball speed.
Translation? More roll with less effort.
The DF3i maintains the exact same look, shape, and high-forgiveness design of the original DF3 — delivering the same stability and consistency golfers expect, with a slightly quicker, more responsive face profile.
Barry Lotz, J.D., Ph.D. is the director of the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America. Visit www.facebook.com/PGTAA to see all the latest mental strategies, travel, and equipment reviews. Currently, he also works with between 10 to 12 PGA TOUR players on the mental side of golf.
He is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and serves both as a consultant and mediator to the golf industry. He is also the author of numerous books, including “333 Best Web Sites for Golfers” and his previous book, “How to Build Business Relationships through Golf,” which is still on the Top Ten Golf Business Book’s bestseller list. His current books, “The Right Mind for Golf,” is now in its 12th reprint and is available on Amazon and at the Torrey Pines Golf Course. Just recently released are his new books, “The Right Mind for Putting” , “The Back Nine- Embracing Golf and Life as a Senior”,’ and “The Right Approach to Golf”, are all available at https://www.pgtaa.com/product-category/books-and-apparell/
