The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast The Truth About L.A.B. Putters w/ Woody Lashen & Sonny Burgo
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Jan 5, 2026 Woody Lashen and Sonny Burgo from Pete's Golf, both experts in putter fitting, unpack the surge of zero-torque putters. Sonny explains who benefits from these designs and why no single putter suits all players. They dive into fitting techniques, including SAM PuttLab metrics and the importance of matching putter design to a golfer's stroke tendencies. Discussion covers the impact of yips, the advantages of training wheels for beginners, and how factors like weight and loft influence performance. It's an insightful chat revealing that confidence trumps trends in putting!
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Global Draw To Pete's Golf Fittings
- Woody and Pete's Golf have attracted hundreds of players worldwide because of the show's recommendations and their fitting reputation.
- Sonny and Woody report clients coming from places like Las Vegas, Egypt, and Jerusalem for fittings.
How Zero-Torque Putter Physics Work
- Zero-torque putters concentrate mass at the CG with the shaft entering that mass to resist twisting and reduce perceived face rotation.
- That design can help straighter-path, minimal-rotation strokes but can hurt players who rely on tactile torque for timing.
Who Benefits From Zero-Torque Heads
- LAB-style putters suit players with straighter strokes and minimal face rotation because they remove twisting feedback.
- Many players, however, naturally produce face rotation, so those players may lose timing and feel with zero-torque heads.
