Comparison
L.A.B. Golf DF3 vs Odyssey Square 2 Square TRI-HOT Rossie
Two mallets with 3° of loft whose makers describe them in torque terms. They differ on listed lengths, and Odyssey also publishes the neck, insert and head weight.
L.A.B. Golf says the DF3 “stays square by itself” and is “irrationally forgiving on mishits.”
$399
With the LAB Golf steel shaft
Evidence: Research-basedSee at Global Golf: L.A.B. Golf DF3Affiliate linkOdyssey says its S2S TRI-HOT design “advances the Zero-Torque category by eliminating shaft lean and positioning the shaft closer to the face.”
$499.99
Evidence: Research-basedSee at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Odyssey Square 2 Square TRI-HOT RossieAffiliate link
Where they differ
Rows where the published values are different, or where one maker publishes a figure and the other does not.
| Specification | L.A.B. GolfDF3 | OdysseySquare 2 Square TRI-HOT Rossie |
|---|---|---|
| Price when checked | $399 With the LAB Golf steel shaft (Global Golf) | $499.99 (DICK'S Sporting Goods) |
| Maker’s list price | $399 | $599.99 |
| Lengths | 34", 35" | 33", 34", 35" |
Where they match
Rows where the values are the same for both.
| Specification | L.A.B. GolfDF3 | OdysseySquare 2 Square TRI-HOT Rossie |
|---|---|---|
| Head shape | Mallet | Mallet |
| Loft | 3° | 3° |
What each maker claims
Attributed statements. Each maker is describing its own product, not the other one.
L.A.B. Golf DF3
Forgiveness. L.A.B. Golf says the DF3 “stays square by itself” and is “irrationally forgiving on mishits.”
Odyssey Square 2 Square TRI-HOT Rossie
Control. Odyssey says the Ai-DUAL insert “delivers consistent ball speed across the face and improved forward roll.”
How they differ
Both makers list their putter as a mallet with 3° of loft, and both describe the design in terms of torque. The differences on paper are in the lengths each lists and in how much of the head each maker describes.
Design, in each maker’s words. Here is how each maker describes its own putter.
- L.A.B. Golf describes Lie Angle Balance, which it says “eliminates torque”, and says the DF3 “stays square by itself” and is “irrationally forgiving on mishits.”
- Odyssey says its S2S TRI-HOT design “advances the Zero-Torque category by eliminating shaft lean and positioning the shaft closer to the face.”
Balance and toe hang. L.A.B. Golf does not describe the DF3 as face balanced and gives no toe-hang figure. If you are matching a putter to your stroke type, Blade or mallet? Choosing a putter explains what toe hang usually tells you.
Neck. Odyssey names this the Center Shaft model and sells a Single Bend version separately.
Face. Odyssey lists an Ai-DUAL two-layer urethane insert and says it “delivers consistent ball speed across the face and improved forward roll.” Putting with each is the only way to know how they feel and sound to you.
Loft. L.A.B. Golf lists “Effective Loft: 3 degrees.” Odyssey lists 3° of loft and a 72° lie.
Length. L.A.B. Golf’s specifications list “34 or 35 inches,” and its stock configurator also offers 33 inches. Odyssey lists 33, 34 and 35 inches. How to choose putter length explains how to find yours.
Head weight and hand. Odyssey lists a 365 g head and lists the Rossie in right-handed only.
Price. Both makers publish a list price. Odyssey’s page also showed a limited-time offer, so compare the live prices below rather than the list price.
Who each one suits
- The DF3, if you want a mallet sold on L.A.B. Golf’s Lie Angle Balance and a 34- or 35-inch length. L.A.B. Golf says it “stays square by itself.”
- The TRI-HOT Rossie, if you want a center-shafted mallet with a urethane insert, a published head weight, or a 33-inch stock length, and you putt right-handed. Odyssey describes it as advancing “the Zero-Torque category.”
Try both before you buy if you can. The Putter Finder narrows the field by your stroke and the head shape you like, and all putters we have researched lists other options.
Evidence ledger
The sources behind every value on this page.
- Evidence: Verified
L.A.B. Golf publishes the DF3 Stock construction, finish, lengths, effective loft, lie angle and list price, and describes Lie Angle Balance.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.
- Evidence: Researched
Odyssey publishes the Square 2 Square TRI-HOT Rossie Center Shaft head type, loft, lie, lengths, toe hang, head weight, insert, shaft and price, and describes a zero-torque design that removes shaft lean.
Odyssey product page on Callawaygolf.com
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.