I thought this golf club was a HUGE GIMMICK but....

[@RickShielsPGA]

Hey! I have released a FINAL few tickets for my live podcast.. Hope to see you there! thelowry.com/whats-on/the-rick-shiels-golf-show/

[@AWGMikey]

No more double hit lad

[@unionpacificguy866-8]

You should make a video about the mill grind 3

[@timszulc6626]

Congratulations! Love the videos! I wish you had texted that club out of heavy rough

[@seanscanlon9067]

Having reviewed the Square Strike wedge around two years ago, how do you think that they compare if you remember or still have it to re-test against this wedge club?

[@lukerogers4422]

Wish i could go but i live in Australia lol 😜

[@oqlthorp]

Rick's been saying "I'm not the greatest wedge player" for about 4 years now. Consistency is key.

[@jonny555ive]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertgray1756]

Yeah he consistently says it !!!! Lol.

[@2ndAveScents]

Why is this comment copy and pasted all over this video

[@J.RodFishing.]

Make it 6 years now

[@zacharyradford5552]

Tiger mentality.

[@tariqmohamed]

what i did notice was that despite the distance control, the dispersion of your chips was very narrow, and as you mentioned, the accuracy. so once you get used to the weight of it and get a handle of the speed, it looks a lot closer to great than gimmick

[@jonny555ive]

Was thinking the same thing 👍👍

[@besticandogolf5901]

Agreed. That dispersion was fantastic. AND, with those super thin lies on the fringe it got up in the air quick and stopped on a dime. That’s pretty stinking intriguing.

[@free2roam674]

Rick hits the nail on the head at 6:11. Many of us are delighted to get the ball on the green, that is especially true of sand for me, but everyone I play with struggles with chipping/pitching and of course putting. Which all need practice to gauge weight/distance. But fewer chunks, blades and hacks would never be a bad thing. Cam

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

If the Dune wedge just isn’t working for you, it also doubles as a wheel chock to keep your golf cart from rolling away!

[@jamiecapes2644]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@StevietheTV4569]

Eliminate duff hits.. what about double hits Rick? 😆

[@RickShielsPGA]

haha I dunno about that

[@barriefitzgerald2677]

Low blow

[@tariqmohamed]

steady on!

[@emilpettersson5866]

Shots fired!

[@StevietheTV4569]

@@emilpettersson5866 just banter! 😅

[@maxutd19]

perfect timing to release this after your chipping with Pete, Matt and Carter

[@tommullinerart]

that round was a bit of a mess from all of them lol - but it shows they're human after all

[@seanchambers8950]

What a club. Such a straight line on those chips. I’d put it in the bag!

[@tomdotson6053]

I'm a 30.yr golfer who shoots par on most courses and I absolutely love this channel I'm starting to get a British accent :)

[@stephenfowler4115]

I'm quite impressed with the directional control something that's really critical on mid range chip shots.

[@tylerintihar8272]

“I would also recommend getting lessons from a coach” 😂😂

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Anti Duff, Anti Thin, Anti Hack?!?!?!…..Hold my beer.

[@serenityinsilence]

I’ve been practicing my pitching and chipping. It’s made a huge difference in my game. It also taught me how to properly aim the face of the club, and how to get better ball strikes. Now my iron play is significantly improved because of it. Went to the range yesterday and all my irons were laser beam straight flight. 95% of my shots were off line by maybe 5 yards at the very most. I was aiming for the yard marker sticks and had quite a few hit them. They give off a satisfying ping sound since they are made of steel.

[@danecarroll8723]

Okay cocky pants

[@WeeMakeVideos]

What do you play off?

[@Averyravynwood]

I’ll stick with your tips on the 8-iron bump and run. I holed one yesterday with the 8, and 3 out of 12 in my warmup before my round too.

[@Contribuable85]

still use my square strike that the review you've done. 45degres seems to be more helpfull especially in long grass around the green

[@dubtom11]

Reminds me of the lofted putter out years ago,we called it a jigger, was basically for the same purpose,chipping around the green.

[@bnegs521]

I have it and you and i had the same thought

[@djjazzyjeff1232]

It makes sense the height and less rollout though eh? Isn't that one of the selling points of a hybrid vs a long iron for example, it's easier to get the ball into the air because of the head design? It looks to me like this could work well for a downhill put that you have to fly a fair way, lol honestly the ones that didn't roll out the way you wanted, maybe a downhill chip one where you kind of either have to hit the hole or it's rolling past, this could stop it closer? I don't know, could be interesting!

[@PhilbyFavourites]

Bronty Chipmaster…. A staple from the 1970’s, my mate still uses it to great effect. You may also like the sole design from the mid 90’s Spalding Executive XEs

[@lindsaynewell6319]

The banter from Finch, Carter and Fryer would be priceless if Rick puts this in the bag 🤣

[@traviswestcott8870]

coming from me not a good short game person because i don't practice enough, last year, I would never buy this. I started to just go to what felt right and improve on that this year and I have 100% confidence now that I will not leave my chip short and that I will strike it well! Now I just need to perfect distance control, but I have shaved just from that about 2-3 strokes an 18 off my score!! So what I say is just focus on one thing not clubs, but ball contact. LOVE YOU RICK!!!!

[@traviswestcott8870]

I am around 87 avg because i don't play enough with my job to be consistent so take that as far as the comment

[@antonm.vangundy4274]

Really enjoy your videos, Rick! Thank you for all you do!

[@lukemcnabb_1]

Midnight video release in Eastern Australia!!! Let’s gooo

[@bassbugleblower]

chipping is actually my strongest point of my game, spent a lot of time practicing it in the garden over lock down.

[@biglune8381]

Hey Rick just want to say thank you I watch all your videos and you have helped me increase my skills so much! Your awesome

[@kurtismoore4319]

Absolutely love your videos Always have but since I hurt my knee I haven't been able to play and these keep me sane! Surgery Friday and I'll be back at it when I have the green light! Cheers Rick thank you

[@benblakemore4195]

I LOVE THE PRODUCT TESTING CONTENT BRO JUST AWSOME 😀😀😆😆

[@neilsmith9540]

Hi Rick ! Really liking all these test and reviews you do on all the clubs. My youngest lad Theo who's eight would really like you to do a test and review on junior clubs as he really wants a new set. Another question he would like answering is why do all these junior sets come with roughly only four clubs in the bag. Then you can't find additional clubs to add to the bag. Why is it you can not get a full set of junior clubs. Really hope this is something you can do in a video looking forwards to seeing it. thanks Neil & Theo.

[@jonathanmickle7559]

Juniors don't typically generate enough club head speed to have normal 8-12 yard gaps between clubs that are 4 degrees or less apart like most adults get with iron sets that are 3-4 degrees apart. Only by making Junior clubs with gaps of 8 degrees or so (2 clubs apart), are juniors able to get the sort of gap progressions that adults get. Ping Prodi G irons are available for juniors from 5 iron through Sand Wedge, but most parents don't want to shell out $80 per club or more for irons that have 3-4 yard gaps, and most kids don't want to carry so many clubs. The missing odd or even irons can be added when juniors start gaining club head speed, but it often turns out that it makes more sense at that point to move them to adult sets anyway. By ages 12-13, most girls and many boys will have the strength to use adult sets with very light shafts, so I think it is somewhat rare to see really complete junior sets.

[@DaddyBearShaman]

Omg, I just took delivery of the same club today! I am so glad you are reviewing it!!! 😁😃

[@zanefoster9352]

Funky looking. I bought a C3i wedge at yard sale here in the states for $5.00. It is 65* loft and it is funky looking, but once I got used to it, it worked pretty good.

[@xturn3r5x34]

Rick and the golf mates periods matching up 😂😂 great vid 👌

[@vinylrulesok8470]

Back in the 90s there was a wedge endorsed by Gary Player called the Par Saver by Anvil Golf. It looked almost identical to this one and then there was also a wedge called the Alien Wedge which also looked like this one so it’s not a new idea. Good video though

[@dennisdobin8640]

I not sure but I think the alien is the highest selling golf club ever made,I have a club similar,a Ray Cook.I can hit it really well out of anything which has growth under it.

[@jeremymahaffey2019]

Rick, you HAVE to check out the Lovett wedges....the original "hybrid" wedges....I have a Sand and Lob Wedge and have had them for several years....I love them

[@ronlara899]

Had one in the bag. Not that brand but same club. It worked awesome and in about 3 rounds it snapped at the hozel

[@kelvindawe5123]

I've just watched your mate review on chippers and you both came to same conclusion and he said would you sacrafice a place in your bag for one but I think the time it takes to get used to you could of got used to your normal club but good review both as usual.. 👍👏👏👏

[@benjams7338]

1st hole on my local there is basically a bunker all the way around the entrance to green!!! This would be perfect for me and this hole as I always end up in bunker or on the 9th hole with my chip lol!! Keep up the good content!! Carnt wait to see the next vid

[@mikethewhizz5085]

I actually really like the music choice in this video

[@mikedawkes]

Would be interested to see how this club compares to a "chipper"; a sort of putter with a lofted face that was popular years ago and appears from time to time?

[@James-dy6ig]

You should try the alien wedge from the early 2000s I don’t think you’ll read this but I use it and it’s a better concept

[@JOB1925pk]

I'm sold on the Square Strike...you need to do a review on them.

[@canadianchief7591]

Rick can you send that to Canada,I need it lol....great shows!!!

[@totalyjwatty1]

Rick can you do a review of a whip flexible golf club? I’m interested in buying one to improve my ball striking with wedges. Cheers

[@markmartinez2049]

I have a Taylormade Rossa Daytona blade putter and sometimes I just flip it around and use it lefty for those small chips out of the thick stuff that you need to just barely pop and stop. Works better than using wedges for me lol

[@julianroberts698]

Great review as always. I would definately buy it if it comes out in the UK

[@johnpravato2739]

How does it compare to the Cutter wedge you did a while back?

[@TrippyWheelz]

I think it’s probably good for building confidence for switching over to a traditional wedge too. I could see how playing for a month with this and then going back to a wedge is good. Half of the struggle is worrying about hitting a bad shot and maybe this club could help build that confidence.

[@RossLawrie]

Is the distance control something that you would figure out with play on this? As a chipper, what would be the difference with this compared to the old chippers that you used to see... They kind of looked like a hybrid too but I don't see many of them around these days.

[@jwilder2251]

Cleveland Smart Sole does all of this plus bunker shots. Also doesn’t look or sound totally ridiculous. Same price.

[@roejye06]

Reminds me of the 64° wedge I purchased. It's got a very big sole, like a Cleveland smart sole/Callaway sure out. Like you I found distance control isn't great, and I absolutely don't do full swings with it. I have used it for when I'm short sided and it does the job. It was only $40 us off of eBay.

[@grazianoferrari1538]

Excellent as a wedge to block bus lines 🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚌🚐🚐🚐

[@alecmichie2081]

I have a 60 degree wedge called a Dunlop Solution, it is like a normal wedge but has a very wide sole like this wedge and makes getting the ball in the air much easier. It is about 20 years old and I later moved on to Cleveland RTX but I found it a great club to give confidence for chips and it worked well out of bunkers. See if you get get one Rick to help your chopping game

[@bigupschase]

Rick it would be awesome if you did a driving and chipping test for the matte Callaway superhots and supersofts. Would love to see the results of a side by side comparison

[@Classy]

I wonder if there is an “all in one” golf club that you could review

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

I ♥ Rick Shiels.

[@connorswartzentruber5908]

rick can we see a garmin r10 review or comparison to the gc quad? much needed since im looking for a simulator of my own

[@paulvischer9355]

It might be useful for a beginner to feel the weight of the clubhead better. But distance control is the key, and this seems to be really difficult.

[@cabageumonky]

Hey Rick, huge fan! Question that maybe you or someone with more knowledge than me could answer. Is there a difference between a 29° 6I and a 29° 7I? I know Bryson said he uses stronger lofted clubs to reduce spin but like, isn't it just the same as clubbing up?

[@dr4sail852]

Interesting review but you should bring out some weekend duffers and give that club a try.

[@chasee3667]

Nice Vid Rick! Hope to see James R back on the channel soon!

[@jerryneff6018]

Looks kind of tough getting close to the hole. I'll keep my 4 wedges, warming up before the round getting a feel for the wedges.

[@bduddy55555]

I need an anti-think wedge, can they make one that like digs into the ground?

[@silverghini2629]

Rick, have you considered putting a drone up over the green to give an indication of how close you are getting?

[@callmebox2793]

Well done

[@REVEALTECH_AI]

Good soundtrack on this one!

[@stephens9462]

If you want something like this only quality get yourself the Cleveland Smart Sole. They have a 58 Sand Wedge, 52 Gap Wedge and a 42 degree chipper.

[@srgroomy_]

Could you see something similar being done for an 8 iron say? Would be very interesting to see and the straightness is very enticing!

[@boydgrandy5769]

Cleveland HB irons are all based on being broad soled, much like a hybrid. As the loft goes down, the hybrid characteristics of these clubs increase.

[@richardmarseglia7361]

Rick, all your shots were from good lines. How does it perform out of rough?

[@archiemccabe9684]

Rick when I hit my irons of Astro , I strike the ball really clean. But when I got on the golf course and I’m on the fairway and always hit the ground before the ball and don’t catch it clean at all any tips ? much appreciated

[@alexanderpalmer6865]

Where's the review of the taylormade and Callaway wedges

[@timothykennedy4457]

I bought the Cleveland smart sole chipper 42 degree gap 50 degree sand 58 degree I like them

[@gazowens2755]

Off a hard surface I imagine that wedge would thin everything

[@charlieodom9107]

I don't know. It would be like hitting a hybrid, and I have no problem with thinning a hybrid.

[@aliasErEf]

The best chipper do have 37* take the Cleveland smart sole ( they do have also sand smart sole) . This chipper for me since I’m a terrible chipper cut 5 strokes on average per game and systematically I’m always use it inside 30 yards or so. My 50* is now Rest In Peace in the wardrobe.

[@ianbochenek5547]

I’m still waiting on mine to come. Wow I’m at 9 weeks and sill no answer on when it’s coming and I live in the USA

[@clnz9423]

As an average Joe player a club that can give me consistency/confidence inside of about 40 would be played by me. I use the CBX2 50/54/58. Having something like this rather than the 58 could be a pleasant game changer

[@kevinspeight4664]

What I like about Rick. He’s not scared to try something that most just laughed at. Well, still might laugh but at least it a review

[@playingbadgolfwell9732]

Very fair review. However, even though its not for use out of the bunker, I would have still enjoyed some bunker shots with it. Come on Rick! What were you thinking?

[@michaelfernandez5905]

Is that basically just a chipping wedge or a chipper?

[@GaryPalmerANR1846]

Seems similar to the Sandy Andy although you said not for bunkers.

[@Ped180501]

Ever reviewed the Mazel wedge?

[@johnpemberton5089]

Rick, after watching yours & finch's last 2 videos, that must be staying in the bag haha

[@theoutdoorsman9726]

Lol it’s a “duff proof” wedge… then Rick proceeds to duff his third shot he takes with it well short of target. 🤣 when he said you didn’t see shots like that in the commercial.

[@bamaknifeguy]

Rick showing off his hand eye coordination and balance skills by bouncing the ball off the head and pretending it’s just to listen to the sound. Lol. Great stuff.

[@holyfield59]

Rick ,where can you get this ,great channel ,thanks

[@Tom-fi8bi]

Hi Rick. Try the『FOURTEEN H030』wedge. It was sold in Japan with the same idea.

[@apollo8972]

Wilson had the R90 wedge from 60 70s 80s very similar.

[@fealym2]

Is this club basically just a fancy version of the Jigger club? Using a wedge shaft as opposed to a putting shaft.

[@Johnsouthshore]

I use my 56⁰ wedge from 75 yards out or so.. I wonder how this might work for that. Rick said its not good for a full swing

[@MadRS]

With a proper technique (it's super simple once you are shown) your normal clubs are basically duff proof. This technique of using less wrist and shallowing out the contact area makes it so hard to make that perfect contact of ball slightly first then turf. I'm a scratch to low handicapper and everyone I have taught to chip improves remarkably with just 1 hour.

[@joakimnord9774]

Whats the difference from a "ordinary" chipper?

[@lookkool]

I can’t wait till the driver comes out 😂

[@bp8067]

The 1st shot you picked probably wasn't a 56 degree club shot. You need something to gets it on the ground/rolling earlier. You should picked shots to fly it 50% of the way to the edge of green.

[@lgeiger]

I'd never use this, because I'm actually decent at chipping and bunker shots, but why does this create so much spin? I honestly think this club helps people who are struggling with their chipping.

[@Dorich55]

Love your videos. Even though it’s not meant for it, it would’ve been fun to see you try it out of a bunker. 🤔

[@PaulSavage30]

Seeing as this has an alignment down the middle, is it illegal to draw a straight line down the centre of your irons?

[@grayfearnow827]

God bless!!! 🙏❤️

[@brianmurray4199]

A few duffed hits confidence up this must have been before the 14 club challenge with the boys😂😂 let's see if it's Rick proof😁

[@stephenbeach1933]

After the big 4 match, you're clutching at straws with this bad boy...lesson time for Mr Shiels 😂

[@rogerwoods6322]

I would have liked to have seen how it performed out out bad lies, like really soft ground, steep uphill and downhill lies

[@IlliniDog01]

This club isn't for me, but the video gave me an idea. I have a Mizuno CLK rescue/hybrid that I literally can't hit a good shot with. I think I'm going to cut down the shaft to about wedge or putter length and try it as a chipper around the greens. I'm fine chipping from just off the fringe with my wedge, but I rarely make any and occasionally hit a real stinker. I can hit good shots with my 3 or 5 wood, but the shaft is too long to hit them comfortably and any sort of an awkward lie is a no-go. I could never master speed when chipping with a 7 iron and again the longer shaft causes me problems. These huge head wedges always end up with me randomly skulling one 50 yards past the green when I was only 20 yards off, so I refuse to use them anymore. Hopefully a cut-down hybrid will be the ideal club for me.

[@Viz64]

I can understand this may be useful to some, however what will those people use to get out of bunkers if this can't be used in them? You will still need to take a 56/58° wedge to get out of the sand. Spend the money on getting lessons instead and maybe use a 7, 8 or 9 for the chips around the green

[@brianellis5146]

Look, Rick is finally playing a chipper... lol

[@Maw-mg9lo]

that is such a weird design, another gimmick club you could test could be the lag shot club, love the vids