H2H: L.A.B vs PXG vs Odyssey zero torque putters

Think of zero torque putters, and you'll probably think of L.A.B golf. The Mezz and DF3 models have really stood out with their eye-catching and untraditional designs and with tour players playing them, including the likes of Adam Scott, they have become popular not just with golf nerds, but with the best in the world.

L.A.B golf stands for Lie Angle Balance, which is what makes the likes of the DF3 and L.A.B putters interesting. What this does is creates zero torque in the putter delivering a square face back and through, eliminating any rotation or twisting in the putter head. This makes putting seem extremely easy with a straight back and straight-through square face allowing you to hit straighter putts even on mishits. Even if you miss the centre of the face, you're still going to get the ball rolling towards the target.

Looks wise, this putter might not win any prizes, but in terms of performance, the most important factor, it's tough to beat.

The PXG Allan, named after Bob Parson's late brother, is their latest design and answer to a zero torque, toe up putter design. 
This is a relatively new putter model coming out in 2024, and this design again will give you a square to square face so you can hit straighter putts even on toe and heel strikes.

So, regardless of your stroke type it will keep the putter square to your stroke giving you better consistency. It also has a hosel design called the S-Hosel which allows the centre of gravity to be repositioned just below the shaft axis, so no torque is generated, keeping the putter stable, balanced, and on target. 

This 303 stainless steel hollow body design is closer to a high MOI mallet in look and shape and isn’t as large as other models like the DF3, so it may appeal to golfers wanting a smaller, more traditional head shape. 

Odyssey has been a popular putter choice for pros and amateurs for many years, and they're the most recent to join the zero torque conversation. That comes in the form of their Square to Square range.

Similar to the L.A.B designs, these putters are centre shafted just behind the leading edge and centre of the putter face. This is what helps give you that reverse torque, which is what delivers that square face throughout the stroke. There is also 3.3° of forward shaft lean, which presets the hands in a forward press position stopping the face from turning over, keeping it as square as possible. 

The head shapes in the Square to Square are more traditional and familiar shapes which we’ve seen in the Odyssey range. You have three options in the Double Wide, #7 with the navy blue PVD finish and the Jailbird which has the Versa alignment on the top of the putter.