Do Golf Chipper Clubs Actually Work?

[@swamp_donkey]

A lot of snobbery in golf and i'm no tiger woods so as soon as i dropped my ego and got myself a chipper (Odyssey) 6 months back i saved 6-8 shots per round..no one cares how many clubs i have in my bag at my level, couldn't recommend enough

[@Kiwigucci]

Aarron totally agree.

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

I've been using a vintage chipper I found at a tag sale years ago and... love it. These days we have hybrids, graphite shafts, range finders, adjustable drivers with 460cc heads, golf watches, etc, etc... yet chippers are frowned upon??? Go figure. 👍🏼🍻

[@shumboom]

Interesting but what was your handicap then and now. Although anything lower is a bonus

[@underthetrees4780]

I just put a 5 gallon bucket in the yard and hit balls at it with my 52. You can even work on flop shots with a 60 once the balls get too close, best thing you'll ever do for a high handicap game is take 50 chips every evening.

[@chrispalmer9952]

Rubbish.... learn to chip and pitch....

[@matthewharding6245]

I am amazed that everyone doesn't carry a chipper. I have a Cleveland Niblick which I bought on ebay (mainly because I couldn't find a decent new branded club). I found I was often chunking my wedges for the more delicate chips from the edge of the green, especially in wet conditions, often costing me 3 or 4 shots a round. My chipper has been a revelation. I find I use this club maybe 10 times a round and I've never chunked it. Its also very helpful in those situations where the ball is in a hazard and you just want to get back on the fairway. After practice the results are consistently close and chip-ins are fairly common. It replaced my gap wedge which I rarely used. I still need the 60 degree for over bunkers etc.

[@meese1k]

Clean your lense please

[@TheZorn777]

Seriously distracting

[@MrShortGame]

Rain got on it sorry about that

[@meese1k]

@@MrShortGame its all good

[@paulslavich8550]

Love that you took it seriously. Great review.

[@8snowman88]

I got one for my wife, she was reluctant at first cause no one else used one but now it’s her favourite club in the bag.

[@realfloridanative7444]

Who is counting clubs just put it in the bag.

[@TalkingGolf]

The more the merrier hah

[@martincraig9613]

Me - when I think my opponent has more than 14.

[@ogmangler8820]

@@martincraig9613 who cares? Or why do you care about that?

[@edwardprice140]

HERETIC !!!

[@martincraig9613]

Daddy Mac because golf has rules. If I am playing my ass off representing my club or in my club championship, I’m going to point out if someone has more than 14. There’s a reason I always count my clubs prior to a round. Obviously only a competitive round - not on a quick 9 in the evening.

[@hegil4830]

Will always have my chipper in my bag!

[@DipCatcher]

Thinking of getting one. I’ve only played for 2 years and most of my approach shots end up off the green so I use the Texas wedge a lot. I think this could be a good transition

[@DrAngel1968]

Love my chipper. I can hit it 150yds... And get out of bad lies using it....

[@TheCymbalProject]

New golfer.... I hit my first up-and-down from about 25 yards last week with an old Fazer chipper I bought at a thrift store. I love this club! It has helped my score immensely.

[@rolsguitars]

Yes they do , I teach a class with just these type clubs , I'd say 80% of the people that play need to carry one because they have no intention of ever truly practicing the hrs needed to chip the "correct" way , make a putting stroke off she goes , a hybrid can be used the same way as well .

[@frankieboy5139]

Use the Mr shortgame 10 video shortgame series, you won't need anything like this. I'm on video 4 and my chipping confidence has gone from zero to 80%. Ps like Mr shortgame I don't get anything for this😁

[@TheRealEric__1]

Sorry, nobody but you cares about Mr Shorthead videos

[@frankieboy5139]

@@TheRealEric__1???? Bawbag

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

@@TheRealEric__1 no class.

[@jimmypeach8838]

Just play the same lofted iron..... and save the 14th spot for another club

[@berndog509]

Love it I got a Cleveland smart sole chipper same thing. I call it the Chutter. Anyway good for me up to 130 yard shots 150 down hill. Very accurate at close ranges. If I'm hitting off of tight lies and not hitting my 56 or 60 well I break out the Chutter. Bump and run all the way. Also great for low ball flight keeps ball underneath tree branches and stuff. Lovee all your videos! Keep it up.

[@JoeDixon740]

Same for me with Cleveland Smart sole chipper. Anything inside 100 yards, unless there's no room for runout. Then the Cleveland Smart sole sand wedge. My short game still sucks, but at least I can get on the green.

[@jpski1312]

Chipping with a 7iron today, considering a real chipper for the future :D

[@jacobgallaugher]

Seriously, check out the Cleveland line. I have one and have had more chip ins and pin shots this year than any prior year using a 56 or 60 degree.

[@WillySnakes]

Stick with the seven. Crowd the ball a little, grip down, and putt.

[@adaamm]

Willy Snakes I use 60 degree around the green and use different techniques for bump and run etc. scratch handicap

[@TalkingGolf]

Let me know if it works !!

[@jerms6642]

@@jrodgers211”the spot” calm down ur not in a pga tour no one’s counting

[@ongta1265]

I am a 5hdcp, from the midwest and now reside in the northwest, very good with short game around the green. However, I still struggle with bermuda grass especially into the grain in the south including Las Vegas and California. The big sole helps prevent digging, just no bite. I even think of putting this club in the bag when I travel for friendly tournaments.

[@henrymonster9926]

Great point on picking one that most resembles your putter👍. Not for everyone, but if it is, probably makes the transition easier and confidence high.

[@stevencarroll4250]

I have used the Adams Idea chipper 37 degree for 10 years, I put an extra fat grip on it lovely. I do not have enough confidence around the green. BUT you need a lot of green to work with. Our greens are elevated so you cannot run up. Best on flatter approaches with a lot of green at least 20 feet as this baby will run. Putter stroke is best. My biggest problem is if I try to land before the green and run, that is tricky. You were just using this and found it easy to use, very accurate. If you used a lot you would love even more.

[@frontlinefortificationfind5636]

Installing a fat grip or putter grip is a violation of USGA rules. Sorry, you just turned an iron into a 2nd putter. The chipper can also only have one striking face. Sorry to be a rules snob, but you need to know this if you ever use it in any tourneys.

[@MB-dq5en]

i use my chipper 50 yards out and under trees. Works great!😎

[@christopherhemming8115]

Tried one for a season and did exactly what it said on the tin. The trouble was while it was great around the green , it wasn’t great at anything else so I couldn’t justify replacing another club in my bag.

[@TalkingGolf]

That's what I'm thinking also!

[@larrypilgrim12]

1 driver 2 putter 3 9 iron 4 7 iron 5 6 iron 6 4 iron 7 3 iron 8 1 wood 9 3 wood 10 5 wood 11 pw 12 sw 13 chipper 14 another putter, driver, or wedge. What clubs do you have outside of the ones I numbered? I don't have an 8 or 5 iron.

[@larrypilgrim12]

I borrowed my moms pitch putter. It's a 45 degree. I found straight shots and easy to control. Going to find me one tomorrow. Definitely going to improve my game. On the practice green I was getting close to sinking them. For us who struggle with chipping this is the ticket

[@darrelkopsa7143]

As the instructions say, "use your putter swing and grip". I do carry one, and took out my pitching wedge, my 9 iron and gap wedge can carry most of the difference. I usually track my fairways hit, G.I.R., and putts. Even though I am not a great putter, I rarely take more than 32, and that's less than a par number. Fairways come in at about 50%, not good! But, G.I.R. is about 5 of 18(Crap!) The chipper helps me take less putts by getting on the greens sooner and closer ; no brainer!!

[@jacobgallaugher]

If you're going to get a chipper, why not use the Cleveland Smart Sole C? They've made them for like 4 years and forgiving, game improvement clubs are what Cleveland does.

[@MrBleedk]

I love my chipper, I got the yips and it really helps me get up n down (sometimes more often than other :)

[@sevesellors2831]

Great video great advice. I have one and if my short game is off it goes back in the bag. Otherwise I find that standing closer with the shaft upright and the heel of the club off the ground works really well. The British coach Pete Cowan advocates this method with great effect.

[@ernbone]

I'm 72.. I only have 10 clubs in my bag because there is no reason to carry something you rarely use...One of mine is a chipper which I added after playing for years with a friend who is deadly with his from about 20 yards in and chips in once or twice every round... I'm not that great with mine BUT I now have a lot more 1 putts than I used to... I also carry an Alien wedge as one of my 10 clubs... I'm no scratch golfer but I'm consistently in the low 90's and quite happy with that.

[@myers357]

I actually used this chipper for about eight months on the Amateur Tour I was on. I wasn’t confident with chipping and this club helped, but it also taught me the better mechanics of chipping that I was able to chip confidently with my other clubs that I was able to take it out of the bag. So I do think it can help someone, and the club I took out was my most lofted club. It worked for me.

[@coobay978]

My wife started using a chipper for all her chip shots a little over a year ago and I guarantee you she has shaved 4 to 5 strokes off her rounds. She uses it for everything from 15 yards and in as long as there is nothing like a trap in the way.

[@j_inori7855]

I've never used a chipper before, but I think I'll try it. I feel like I can do it. Thank you.

[@2Eaglez]

For those of us who play single length clubs, chipping with a 6 hybrid (30 degree) works as good or better because the sole on the hybrid is not flat. My putter length is 34 inches and my single length clubs are 37 inches in length, so if you choke up on the hybrid about 4 inches it is the same length as my putter which I choke up about an inch. You can then use a putting stroke. This way you don’t have to decide about what clubs are in or out of the bag.

[@Alandale45]

Your choice of a hybrid 6 iron is correct. I own a chipper from MacGregor Golf named "Long Roll Chipper". It is 27° and looks like a hybrid iron. It has a length of 37". It is unbelievably versatile.

[@rayherbert9413]

On wish u can buy a double sided one for about 60 Australia dollars and that's a bonus when your right handed trying to play a left handed shot pxg look it up on wish and your all welcome

[@gcoffey223]

I have a niblick by cleveland. When sll else might fail, the niblick will not

[@Ct99915]

These do work.. Great for summer, imagine you've landed your shot just shy of the green on a rock hard fairway, short grass etc.. In that situation I'd take a chipper over a wedge all day 🤟🏻

[@webster7222]

Best club some people won't have cos they gotta have all those wedges

[@jamescarter8421]

I chip with my 8 iron.

[@TalkingGolf]

I try to do that also if the green is long enough, it's definitely the safer shot !

[@stevenl.halesr.6894]

The secret to using the chipper just like any other club is follow through!!!

[@freddie4822]

I’d probably take my 2 iron out of my bag to make room for this chipper.😂

[@thegent8916]

My Odyssey Chipper completely altered my confidence around the green. I use it a few times a round. I've became surgical with that bad boy.

[@richardcharles290]

So you can use a Putter to putt, a Driver to drive, but it's a "no no" to use a Chipper to chip. Why? Who knows.🤷‍♂️

[@TalkingGolf]

Good point haha

[@chevy4x466]

Richard Charles I used a chipper one season really effectively. It was cheap, now I use my 8 iron. If I had the chance to purchase a high quality chipper, I would

[@alexfeinstein585]

You should have tried to hit a flop shot with it! 🤣

[@chroniccomplainer3792]

Lol i only use 9 clubs. How can someone possibly struggle to get to 14

[@raymd44]

Might as well buy one of those wedges with the enormously wide bounces.

[@mgibuk]

I have a chipper in the bag. I like to use it when I'm just off the green to get over the fringe. I could probably just about get away with using a 9 iron/PW but I find them a bit hot off the face in that scenario.

[@toddkramer714]

I carry a Cleveland Niblick 42 instead of either a 60 or a 3 iron. I have zero doubt it saves me 2-3 strokes as an 8 handicap, particularly for tight lies and the sneaky use is the 100 yd sand trap. What cracks me up is the buddies who chuckle about it, then they chunk a shot and take 2 more to get down when I get up and down. Go ahead and chuckle while I take your money. Again.

[@leesteely8875]

Great video, you are now my go to creator for golf content! SUBSCRIBED.

[@amberreacts8141]

damn this thing does it all. try driving with it next time

[@Bamacountry88]

Is the chipper legal in tournament play?

[@zealforscripture1248]

Is my chipper old? It says Bear Foot alignment system. Golden Bear. It does knock um in pretty straight. It has an emblem of a golden colored bear on it.

[@Seminolecountryband]

Always use my chipper. Favourite club

[@CallMeJackWagon]

Rick Shiels reviewed one similar and gave it to several seniors at his club to test. Told them to "use your putter swing" and NONE of them could do it. Even with him telling them what to do, they're mind just wouldnt allow it and they all swung it like a wedge... LOL... Was painful to watch....

[@mike31958]

Good Info Matt. Never tried a chipper. But I may after watching your video. Thanks brother

[@jk1271]

I’ve had terrible chipping yips the last couple months. I grabbed an old Cleveland halo 6 hybrid and my chipping has really improved.

[@jcombs2266]

Great video my friend! Thanks! I'm gonna order one this week. 😁👍

[@malfor007]

Perfect time for this review! Just ordered a Wilson Harmonized from Amazon. I’m decent from around the greens but want to use this for very short shots when I can . Why not make the game easier?

[@TalkingGolf]

I have Wilson wedges! Let me know how that chipper turns out for you, I would be curious to know 😇

[@malfor007]

Harper Golf - Shot by Shot Sure, I’ll let you know. It’s arriving next week. 👍

[@TalkingGolf]

@@malfor007 thank you !! 🙏

[@malfor007]

Harper Golf - Shot by Shot Just got the chipper this week. Playing tomorrow and it will go in the bag. Let you know how it works soon. 👍

[@malfor007]

Practiced and used the chipper today. I think it works well from a good lie just off or around the green. Used it 4 times. All the shots came up too short but like I said just got it and need more practice. But definitely see myself using it more as I get better with it. Of course there are some shots that will require an iron .

[@josephbaker6513]

5 handicap have the Odyssey chipper putter in my bag the last 5 years.You will use it more times than a long iron

[@algernonwolfwhistle6351]

Chipping is an extremely part of the scoring game. If you can't chip, get one of these and lose a wedge.

[@Kiwigucci]

I find my chipper so easy to use. I had a gap in length between my pitcing wedge and the 56 degrees. I even use it from 50 yards or so to the pin. Has saved me from annoying shanks.

[@Koboltgolf]

I’m going to buy a 43 degree chipper just for the 55 yard shot, I hate to fear that wedge shank

[@interestedbystander196]

You know what gets on my nerves about chippers? It's how often people speak of them in the context of using while you figure something out "before going back to a wedge" or a "proper club" or whatever. It's as though using a chipper is some sort of _step down_ in terms of your game. I seem to recall a lot of similar crap being spouted about hybrids at one point. Then that guy beat Tiger in one of the majors with a bag full of hybrids in the long irons, and the perception changed. Remember, there are no pictures on a scorecard. Only numbers...

[@shortyintexas1142]

My chipping was horrible so I decided to buy the square strike and my chipping has never been better. Even when I miss hit it the ball goes somewhat straight. Its lowered my score by 4 strokes.

[@bigshort9296]

Am a big fan of the chipper, it gives a lot more control for a high handicapper.

[@partlysunny5402]

It works for me. If it's not taking a space for another club and it gives confidence, I say go for it.

[@brfam1977]

I have an old Spaulding chipper that I found behind a play it again sports. It’s automatic 135.

[@cgoodson1438]

So it has the loft of about an 8 iron but obviously shorter with a more upright lie the shaft looks, feels & performs like putter. It's a specialty club like a sand iron or driver or putter, it requires the right situation.

[@Criscross292]

Really good advice, especially on getting the same type of chipper design as your putter. Helps me a lot on which one to get. Thanks!

[@brianbollan7069]

Today (03/30/22) I pulled out of my garage bag a Ray Cook Chipper. I must haven bought it 4-5 years ago and used once on the course with little or no practice with the expected poor results. This morning before seeing your video I did exactly everything that you did, even trying to hit over a bunker and out of a sand trap and my results were close to yours. I'm going to game it tomorrow and see if I can improve on my chipping/score?

[@KevinSar]

I love how pleasantly surprised he is by the chippers performance

[@frankcanzanella6753]

If you drive a SUV then you don’t have a trunk. You’ll get used to it. I like how you explored all the possibilities. You have thirteen clubs to choose from, not just a few.

[@BennytheMenace]

Never used one myself, but i do believe to make these efective you are supposed to actually "putt" with them not "chip" per say if you know what I mean! :D and no not through the whole video yet, can see it in ytour stroke lol

[@BennytheMenace]

ahaha unpause and you figured it out for yoursdelf within 12 seconds

[@4pitts1burgh28]

You should put your putter grip on it and see if it's any better. Nice video

[@sisleymichael]

There are a ton of folks that could benefit from a chipper. Most golfers need help.

[@jeremypearson6852]

I’ve used a chipper for a few years. It takes a while to master especially on longer pitches. The biggest thing for me was distance control. I’ve even used it out of shallow bunkers. Once you get used to it, it can be a useful club.

[@TalkingGolf]

That's interesting to know! Thank you for sharing !

[@raymondgosses2992]

Yes they work have a tour edge one use it off and on when my chipping goes off this time a year in FL the courses are pretty hard so I use it more it works good off the hard ground

[@richardcollins6586]

I personally use it.Short low shots around the green,it’s perfect.Hey were all trying to lower scores.

[@Mowers11]

I have that club in my bag. I bought it last year. I used it a little, but sort of forgot about it. I think I’ll try it again.

[@allencorder6214]

Love my chipper. Zevo up and in, 34 degree. Around green out to 120. Flew a 125 par 3 yesterday. Know it’s not for everyone but for me I use it quite a bit. Also 14 clubs in my bag is too many clubs. 20 handicap

[@armstrc1]

My dad used to have a chipper, was an absolute gun inside 70m. Used to drive me insane as when I tried it I was terrible.

[@pmportella]

Yeah, my chipping game is probably 80% success. would i get one of these clubs? probably not. i like the idea but it is like you said a one trick pony. great vid.

[@jacobgallaugher]

That's like saying a sand wedge is a one trick pony. They're golf clubs...they hit a ball...that's their one trick. A good chipper is used for 50 yards is to be more forgiving than bladed wedges.

[@pmportella]

@@jacobgallaugher some what agree but you can do a lot more with a wedge in my opinion as well as chip it in.

[@jacobgallaugher]

@@pmportella I guess...but then why do you have a driver? Each club does one thing...hit the ball. The only thing that changes is how far or close to the hole you hit the ball with that club.

[@pmportella]

@@jacobgallaugher Imagine having 2 clubs which are one trick ponies? one the driver is enough :D

[@pmportella]

at least with the driver you can shape it.

[@krawczak9182]

I found one by the green at my local course and nobody claimed it for a week so I took it and have “chipped” in multiple times this year with it

[@chrisbilling2229]

I have the square strike wedge and i absolutely love it.

[@DesertMike]

I love my chipper. Anything within 6 feet off the green in the short stuff works great. Doesn't work so good from the rough.

[@zacharyspear1499]

Yeah, the only thing is you have to give up a valuable club in getting one

[@trxe420]

I found one of these and played around with it in the yard. First thing I noticed was having to hold the handle high like you mentioned vs choking up like i normally would. It does work, honestly you would have to really screw something up to not chip with this. To me the flight is about what you would expect from an 8 iron, which i use a lot for chip n runs. If you struggle at all it would be worth trying a chipper, because it won't only help you in game, it will help groove in a nice technique. I can't play one though, no room in bag and I would just use an 8 iron to do the same thing. If I was going to remove a club it would probably be the 62*, but I carry a lot of wedges.

[@bigdogpete43]

I have a Square Strike. I love it.

[@ginge5168]

Maybe a video of 3 shots with that then 3 with 7 iron and see which wins 👍🏻 I like to bump on with my 3wood if needed, great video

[@Colin1486]

Picked up a chipper last week, played with it today, and definitely has its benefits

[@jwalkerC21]

Great timing I was looking at these today, maybe get one for fun,

[@stumble_leiner]

It's great info but I think you could open with an intro of some shots with the dang thing first, otherwise people either leave or just skip through the video for some demos

[@iverson4361]

I borrowed one in a round yesterday just to try it and I chipped in so yes it works to a degree

[@any1younger]

I just don’t get the snobbery surrounding these clubs - if it’s legal and it works then any h’cap should USE it. Rubbish to say it’s only for high h’cap, why would you make the game more difficult for yourself whatever your h’cap. I played off 11 until I put one in my bag x6 months ago - I’m now off a comfortable 8, and I’ve changed nothing except put a chipper in my bag………

[@vinnyfalzarano4911]

Chipper is useless imo. Rick Sheils shows a chipping trick where he chokes down and tilts the hand forward and pretty much turns an club into a chipper

[@bruceneerhof]

Funny, cause he has one in his bag

[@anthonyfuller9933]

I love my chipping putter. Its transformed my game. I have used that club from 30 yards off the green if I have fairway to roll on and pin is right in front of green. My scores immediately got better with this club. I suck at chipping with wedges and this club makes me feel like im cheating lol

[@marybetheby5184]

I really don't understand why they get a bad rap.I used one when i began golf and it was really fun to use.Equipment snobbery i guess.

[@serenityinsilence]

You shouldn’t try to chip with a wedge in most situations. The amount of loft on a wedge will either send the ball flying in the air and go too far, or go super short on a softer shot. Really you want to choke down on a 7 or 8 iron and swing it like a putter stroke.

[@TalkingGolf]

That's interesting, thanks for sharing, I think I need to give it a try, I have one laying around but never used it

[@anthonyfuller9933]

@@TalkingGolf lmk how it goes if you try it. My buddy ordered one and started using it because of how much better than him I was around the green. He struggled to use it effectively at first, but after a few rounds and a bunch of practice...he uses it all the time now.

[@TalkingGolf]

@@anthonyfuller9933 I will buddy, thank you for sharing !

[@bolt7881]

Thanks for helping me get past the stigma. The comment about hybrids really helped me put it in perspective. Went and got a Cleveland smart sole 3.0 chipper after watching your video. The brand helps trick myself into thinking it’s legitimate lol. Been practicing with it and love it. Can’t wait to see what it does on the course tomorrow! Thanks for the videos!

[@robertwilliams2959]

I have used a chipper for over 10 years now. I use it mainly on low run out shots but it also comes in handy under trees when you just need to get back on the fairway.

[@fire_stick9124]

I think it’s a one trip pony, for something different I’d rather grab a Cleveland RS wedge or and alien wedge on a budget . Plus you can use them 30-60yds and around the green

[@davidluck1678]

yeah, welllllll.....I have a Pat Simmons chipping wedge and get a lot of zero-putt greens out if it. And so far have not been arrested for carrying 15 clubs.

[@kendorby5529]

I just took my new Cleveland smart sole 4 "c" to the range today. I think it's 42 deg loft and about as long as my other wedges. It was great! I was able to nail my targets from 100 yards and in, knowing it would roll out a bit. Closer in will be easy peesy :0)

[@scottmudgett8041]

The frustration I’ve had around the green prompted this buy. Got rid of the lob wedge which was 30% good when I whacked it anyway. At least I’m consistent. When behind a bunker though, it’ll run, so count on it playing deep. The granny stick was a great buy for me though. Total putter grip.

[@mikekeough1549]

MSG......thank you, this info on chipper was interesting and beneficial

[@robertlindemann150]

This club is not legal. When you use it you are not golfing. Why don’t you just pick up the ball and throw it!

[@PB-yi3xi]

There are 2 more scenarios I wish you would have tested. 1 ball in the fringe up against the collar & 2 ball in deep ruff about 2 feet off the green. These shots are hard for average golfers.

[@jchase1702]

Great demonstrator. Keeping it real. I like how he talks to us and not at us!

[@connerhanson4864]

Anybody else annoyed with the water on the screen?