Newport 2 or DF3? They are not even having the same argument.

A blade that sells feel versus a putter that sells physics. I compared them as two different jobs.

By Golf Tech Review · June 18, 2026 · 2 min read

The short answer: Newport 2 if you already roll a blade and like looking down at one. DF3 if the face is rotating and you are done pretending a new insert will fix that.

They are not even having the same argument. The Newport 2 sells feel. The DF3 sells physics. I compared the jobs, not the religion.

The Scotty Cameron Newport 2 and LAB Golf DF3 aren’t trying to win the same argument. The Scotty is a traditional blade built on feel, aesthetics, and tour pedigree. The LAB is an engineering response to what happens when you remove shaft torque from the putting equation entirely.

Scotty Cameron Newport 2: Milled 303 stainless steel face. Direct, precise feel communicating exactly where contact was made. Traditional blade shape suits slight arc stroke. Doesn’t mechanically compensate for inconsistent mechanics — it’s a feedback tool. Players with variable stroke path may find it amplifies inconsistencies. Price: ~$449.

LAB Golf DF3: Built on a single principle — eliminate shaft torque during the putting stroke. Patented lie angle balanced design maintains shaft torque near zero throughout stroke. Face doesn’t want to open or close due to gravity. Feels different from anything with conventional balance. Available in blade and mallet configurations. Price: ~$399.

Head to head:

– Feel and feedback: Scotty (most satisfying feel in category; LAB’s feel takes adjustment)

– Stroke forgiveness: LAB (more consistent face angle for golfers with variable stroke)

– Aesthetics: Scotty by wide margin

Newport 2 for golfers with reliable stroke arc who want maximum feedback and tour aesthetics. LAB DF3 for golfers who have struggled with face angle consistency and want an engineering solution. Get fit — be honest about which category you’re in.