If you’ve ever looked at a futuristic putter and wondered, “Can that actually help me sink more putts?” you’re not alone.
We had the same question. So, we grabbed the LAB Golf MEZZ.1 MAX, spec’d it out in full custom drip (we’re talking dark green head, black shaft, and that slick Press II grip), and got to work.
This thing cost us $650, so naturally, we were expecting big things and it delivered more than a few surprises.
Key Takeaways
If you're just here for the quick scoop, here’s what stood out to us about the LAB Golf MEZZ.1 MAX:
- Super stable feel — it genuinely helps you stay square through the stroke
- Fully customizable look and grip — ours was tricked out and looked amazing
- Slightly firmer than the DF3, but still buttery smooth on contact
- Forgiving on most strikes, but not if you’re way off the center
- Pricey at ~$650, but the build and feel back it up
- Surprisingly consistent — even when we tried to miss, it kept draining putts
And yes, we ran it through comparisons, challenges, and all the usual chaos. Let’s dive in.
Is the LAB Golf MEZZ.1 MAX Putter Worth the Hype?
First Impressions: Custom Looks, Balanced Feel
Right out of the box, this thing looks sick. The matte green finish with our custom alignment heart just hits different.
Spin it on your finger and you’ll see what LAB Golf is all about — face-balanced design that’s supposed to keep your stroke stable and consistent. Did it work? Let’s find out.
Initial Feel & Roll: Smooth, Predictable, Surprisingly Soft
From the first putt, the MEZZ.1 MAX felt like it wanted to help. The roll was clean, the face soft, and the feedback was buttery.
It actually reminded us a bit of the LAB Golf DF3 — just a smaller, sleeker version. The grooves run across the full face, and you feel that confidence at address.
Comparison: MEZZ.1 MAX vs. Odyssey Ten
We ran a direct head-to-head against the Odyssey 10 putter.
- Short putts: Odyssey edged it slightly in raw stats, but feel-wise, the MEZZ was definitely better.
- Medium putts: These were more in favor of the Odyssey too — maybe just because we’re more used to it, but because of feels it goes to the MEZZ.
- Long putts: The MEZZ.1 MAX showed up strong. The roll was tighter, the line more dialed in.
Overall, two out of three rounds went to the LAB, giving it the W in this showdown.
Lip-Out and CTP Challenge
Next up: challenges. We tried to force a nasty lip-out, but here’s the thing — this putter is so consistent, we couldn’t even miss when we wanted to. Seriously, we made 5 out of 6 lip-out attempts.
But it was a bit of a different story in the LAB Golf DF3 Putter Review we did before — that thing produced some real nasty lip-outs.
Then we did the long-putt closest-to-the-pin battle. Carl won (barely), but the MEZZ.1 MAX felt super pure for both players. Arvo was just lacking in his game today — should’ve pulled out his HackMotion Wrist Sensor.
Despite Carl winning, he still complained that the shaft was too long for him (thanks to Arvo for adding those .5 inches), but that was more of a personal pet peeve, not a fault of the putter.
Pros & Cons
Now that we’ve tested it in all kinds of situations from long putts to nasty lip-outs — here’s a quick breakdown of what stood out (and what didn’t).
✅ Pros
- Fully customizable looks and specs
- Buttery feel and soft roll
- Grooves across the face improve consistency
- Excellent balance and alignment confidence
- Online video fitting system is super easy
❌ Cons
- Expensive ($650+ with custom specs)
- Long for some players (check your specs!)
- Sharp edges can dig if your stroke isn’t clean
- Not for budget golfers
So yeah, it’s not flawless, but the good heavily outweighs the bad. Especially if you like your putter to feel like a cheat code.
Final Thoughts
Here’s the TL;DR: the MEZZ.1 MAX is legit!
It’s fully customizable, feels soft at contact, and offers impressive consistency across all distances.
While it didn’t outperform in every single category, the feel and performance make this a top-tier flatstick — especially if you’re into premium gear.
And a quick shoutout to LAB’s online fitting system — just send two videos and get your specs dialed. Couldn’t be easier.
The LAB Golf MEZZ.1 MAX Putter gets an 8.5/10 from the Bogey Book Boys!