{"id":665846,"date":"2026-05-12T11:04:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:04:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/665846\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T11:04:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:04:16","slug":"lab-golf-link-2-2-putter-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/665846\/","title":{"rendered":"LAB Golf LINK.2.2 Putter Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The LAB Golf LINK.2.2 putter is a compact blade that hides zero torque performance in a beautiful, traditional head shape.\u00a0 Great feel during the swing.\u00a0 Conventional set up position makes for an easy transition into zero torque.<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/p>\n

While mallet putters dominate the PGA Tour and World Golf Rankings, OEMs are finding new ways to improve the performance of blade putters and keep the traditional shapes relevant.\u00a0 The new LAB Golf LINK.2.2 is an important part of this trend, taking a beautiful, traditional putter shape and infusing it with zero torque performance.<\/p>\n

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Looks<\/p>\n

The LAB Golf LINK.2.2 is part of the company\u2019s efforts to bring lie angle balanced putters to a wider range of golfers, and, visually, it\u2019s highly effective.\u00a0\u00a0A sharp eye would notice that the hosel is positioned further back than normal, that\u2019s the only hint that this is not your normal \u201ccompact, wide-body blade with a square back.\u201d\u00a0 LAB Golf did a great job with the shaping and proportions of this putter.<\/p>\n

Flipping to the sole, it becomes obvious that this is not your everyday putter.\u00a0 The LAB Golf LINK.2.2 has weights bracketing the branding on the heel and toe.\u00a0 You can also see the screw that connects the neck to the rest of the putter.<\/p>\n

There are a number of customization options available for the LINK.2.2 putter.\u00a0 There\u2019s just one finish (for now) but you can choose from fifteen front alignment marks and eight rear alignment marks.\u00a0 There is a cost to accessing these custom looks: the stock version of the LINK.2.2 is $499, customs start at $599.<\/p>\n

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Above, you can see the LAB Golf LINK.2.2 side by side with the LINK.2.1 [review HERE<\/a>].\u00a0 The LINK.2.2 is over half an inch shorter from heel to toe and almost half an inch longer from front to back.\u00a0 They share the black PVD finish, single white sight line, and have the same cavity width.<\/p>\n

Subjectively, I have a strong preference for the LINK.2.2.\u00a0 I\u2019ve always liked compact Ansers (I still kick myself for selling some of the 3\/4s that I had), and the LINK.2.2 scratches that itch with its shorter heel to toe measurement.\u00a0 Conversely, the LINK.2.1 is about 1\/8\u2033 longer from heel to toe than conventional Ansers, and that makes it look too skinny to my eye. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Sound & Feel<\/p>\n

Both LINK.2 putters are made from 303 stainless steel and feature a deep fly mill face.\u00a0 Despite those key similarities, they diverge dramatically when it comes to sound and feel.\u00a0 At impact, the LAB Golf LINK.2.2 produces a high pitched \u201cting.\u201d\u00a0 It\u2019s a quiet but decidedly metallic sound that\u2019s very consistent across the face.<\/p>\n

Absolutely perfect strikes are rewarded with a soft, connected feel.\u00a0 Anything less feels firm.\u00a0 No strike felt unpleasant or harsh, but the LINK.2.2 is very demanding if you want that premium, soft feel.\u00a0 This is an interesting counterpoint to the way this putter actually performs.<\/p>\n

The one similarity between the LINK.2.2 and the LINK.2.1 is that the feedback is not crystal clear.\u00a0 It\u2019s obvious when a strike is perfect and when it\u2019s anything less.\u00a0 To get more information \u2013 heel vs. toe, how badly you missed the center \u2013 you need to be paying close attention.<\/p>\n

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Performance<\/p>\n

The two LINK.2 putters look different, they feel different, but they share some of their best performance qualities.\u00a0 That starts with the feeling of weight.\u00a0 Despite being zero torque\/lie angle balanced, the LAB Golf LINK.2.2 has some heft to it.\u00a0 It doesn\u2019t feel like swinging an anchor, but it\u2019s not airy.\u00a0 For me, it hits that \u201cjust right\u201d zone where I can feel the head and move it without outsized effort.<\/p>\n

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This feeling of \u201cjust right\u201d weight led to excellent distance control.\u00a0 Longer putts are the one area where I typically struggle with zero torque putters, but that was never the case with the LAB Golf LINK.2.2.\u00a0 I didn\u2019t feel like I had to hit the ball harder or softer than normal.\u00a0 At every distance, the LINK.2.2 felt like a natural extension of my body.<\/p>\n

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Where the LINK.2.2 surpasses its skinny brother is in forgiveness.\u00a0 Testing them head to head indoors on a launch monitor, I saw more consistent ball speed from the LINK.2.2 compared to the LINK.2.1.\u00a0 I also achieved better results on the green.\u00a0 Some of this may be my preference for the LINK.2.2 bleeding through \u2013 I love the look and feel of this putter \u2013 but my sample size was large enough that I do think the widebody has some objective benefits.<\/p>\n

\"LAB<\/p>\n

The LAB Golf LINK.2.2 differentiates itself from most LAB putters with its grip and shaft angle.\u00a0 Like the LINK.2.1, it has zero degree shaft lean and uses a conventional putter grip \u2013 not one of LAB\u2019s Press grips.\u00a0 Because I\u2019ve been using the LINK.2.1 for a while, this set up didn\u2019t feel weird on the LINK.2.2.\u00a0 For me, the conventional grip helped the LINK.2.2 when it came to long distance putts.\u00a0 I think that players looking to transition into zero torque may also appreciate this more conventional set up.<\/p>\n

For me, the LAB Golf LINK.2.2 hit a sweet spot that performed extremely well.\u00a0 I loved the look and the way that it felt during the swing, and the result were excellent.\u00a0 My putts were starting on their intended line \u2013 the primary benefit of zero torque putters \u2013 and I still had strong distance control.\u00a0 The LINK.2.2 gave me the best of traditional and modern putters in one.<\/p>\n

\"LAB<\/p>\n

Finally, as with the LINK.2.1, the LAB Golf LINK.2.2 is offered stock and custom, with base prices of $499 and $599, respectively.\u00a0 Going custom allows you to pick your alignment aid, lie angle, shaft length, and head weight.\u00a0 Custom grip options include\u00a0Lamkin Deep Etched, rubber and cord pistol grips, LAB\u2019s Pistol 0, the Garsen Quad Tour [review\u00a0HERE<\/a>], and a trio of Super Stroke grips \u2013 Tour 2.0, Flatso 2.0, Pistol 1.0.\u00a0 Finally, there are\u00a0five shafts options: steel (the stock option, what I used for this review), ACCRA ($100 upcharge), GEARS ($175), Diamana ($250), and TPT ($399). [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/p>\n

LAB Golf remains at the forefront of the zero torque movement because they\u2019re innovating on numerous fronts.\u00a0 Not only are they offering golfers more options in their best-known shapes like the DF3i [review HERE<\/a>], they\u2019re also opening up zero torque to more players with offerings like the\u00a0LAB Golf LINK.2.2.\u00a0 If you\u2019re a traditionalist who has avoided zero torque until now, this could be the putter that changes your mind. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.<\/p>\n

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