LIE ANGLE BALANCE VS LOW TORQUE PUTTERS
Are They the Same Thing?
No.
They are often treated that way.
Both are trying to address the same problem:
how the putter face behaves during the stroke
They approach it differently.
What Lie Angle Balance Is
Lie Angle Balance is the core concept behind L.A.B. Golf putters.
The idea:
the putter is balanced to resist twisting during the stroke
This is achieved by aligning how the putter balances relative to its lie angle.
The goal is to reduce the need to manipulate the face.
What Low Torque Means
Low torque is not a single design.
It’s a result.
It describes a putter that:
reduces how much the face rotates
This can be achieved through:
• mass placement
• shaft position
• overall build
It’s not one system.
It’s a fitting outcome.
Where the Confusion Happens
Lie Angle Balance is often described as eliminating torque.
Low torque is often assumed to be the same thing.
They are fundamentally different.
Torque is not eliminated.
It is managed.
See how center of mass determines rotation.
The Real Difference
Lie Angle Balance
• fixed design concept
• specific balancing method
• same approach applied to all players
Low Torque (Fitted)
• not tied to one design
• achieved in different ways
• matched to the individual player
One is a system.
The other is a result
Why This Matters
Two golfers can use the same L.A.B. putter—and get different results.
Because performance depends on:
• how the putter is aimed
• how it matches the stroke
• how the ball actually rolls
See how hosel type affects aim.
Adjustability Changes Everything
A fixed design can only match so many players.
An adjustable system allows:
• weight changes
• loft adjustments
• lie adjustments
See why adjustability matters.
This often determines how well a putter actually fits.