<p>In this episode of Let's Talk Media, the creator-focused interview podcast, host Vedant Akhauri welcomes back engineer, entrepreneur, and author Bob Labbe for a definitive update of his groundbreaking book, <em>Putting by the Numbers</em>. </p><p>For decades, golfers have relied on intuition for lag putting. Bob shares how his 50-year engineering background and Edward Stimson's historic 1935 Stimpmeter inspired a highly reproducible, quantitative alternative. By calculating your Individual Power Factor (IPF) and measuring friction, Bob explains how simple arithmetic can reliably shave 4 to 5 strokes off your round. </p><p>But Bob hasn't just been revolutionizing the green. He’s been busy engineering household solutions too. Following a recent four-network television tour in Las Vegas, Bob shares the relatable origin story of his newest invention: The Ultimate Coaster, which captures and contains condensation using micro-capillaries. We discuss the surprising business synergy between his two ventures, and why golf pro shops are now stocking his putting book alongside his customizable coasters for club tournaments.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Quantitative Putt:</strong> How to replace "touch and feel" with a concrete plan using force and friction.</li><li><strong>Finding Your IPF:</strong> Why practicing just 30 minutes a day, three days a week can transform your game in six weeks.</li><li><strong>The Las Vegas Tour:</strong> Bob's recent media appearances on ABC, CBS, NBC, and CWTV.</li><li><strong>The Ultimate Coaster:</strong> How a ruined silk tie led to the invention of his coasters that stop condensation in its tracks.</li></ul><p>To learn more about Bob’s putting methodology, watch his free training videos, or buy the book, visit <a href="boblabbe.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">boblabbe.com</a> or <a href="puttingbythenumbers.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">puttingbythenumbers.com</a>. To check out his new invention, visit <a href="https://ultimatecoasterco.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">ultimatecoasterco.com</a></p><p>If you like what you hear, please subscribe and leave a rating to be notified of future episodes. You can subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow the show on Instagram @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/letstalkmediava/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">letstalkmediava</a></p>