
THE BACKSTORY
Our Founder is Bill Presse, a former mini-tour player who had the idea to create a putter that would allow him to drastically simplify his stroke. He wanted to be able to count on a square putter face every time, which led him to invent Lie Angle Balance.
Bill also wanted to create a putter head that would give him as much forgiveness as possible, so he developed the radical shape of the DF 2.1 as a way to maximize consistency on off-center hits. Yes, it looks like a branding iron… but it works!
The Claim
DF 2.1 can do amazing things other putters can’t because of Lie Angle Balance, or L.A.B. for short. Lie Angle Balance gives every golfer the ability to consistently repeat the putting stroke with far less effort than with other putters. And it does this by eliminating torque.
As a side note, all of our putters have Lie Angle Balance. MEZZ.1 and MEZZ.1 MAX look a lot like the most popular mallet putters. LINK.1 looks a lot like the most popular blades. And DF3 is pretty darn close to being as forgiving as DF 2.1.
If forgiveness isn’t the main concern or you prefer the enhanced feedback of a smaller putter, you might want to consider our other models, too.
If you’re anti-fitting for whatever reason, we do offer a DF 2.1 Stock option with our most popular build configurations. Same putter. Same everything. Just a little lower price because they’re more straightforward to build.
We sell more 34-inch, 69-degree putters than anything else. This spec often works for golfers who play clubs that are fairly standard. All DF 2.1 Stock putters come with a Press II 3-Degree grip and Alignment Aid #1.
PRESS GRIPS
With DF 2.1, we absolutely recommend that golfers use a Press Grip. Press Grips work on any putter, but they’re most effective with DF 2.1 because they allow golfers to position their hands directly over the ball at address, a setup most golfers prefer.
When choosing a Press Grip for the DF 2.1, we generally recommend the Press Grip II 3 Degree. It has a flat front section that most golfers feel comfortable using.
The Press Grip 1.L (barrel-shaped) and the Press Grip OG 3 Degree (all rubber) are also great picks and are available on the DF 2.1 Custom.
If you have questions about our grip models, visit our grips page or drop us a line here.