We understand that not everyone has the short game touch of 2024 Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, but just because you’re not a world-class player doesn’t mean that that you can’t quickly improve with the help of a speciality club.
Yes — we’re talking chippers.
Now before you scoff and shake your head at me — and I realize you might have already done that, consider the fact that modern day short game tools are far removed from the old low-end, technology absent two-way chippers of yesteryear. Yes you can still find those kicking around used bins or discount golf shops, but I’m here to talk about real tools designed to offer performance and technology.
The Ping ChipR
The Ping ChipR is an all-encompassing short game tool designed to eliminate variables and help increase consistency around the green and inside 40 yards.
As the name suggests, it’s has been designed to help promote consistency with a chipping stroke by pairing a heavy head weight (similar to a standard putter) with a standard 8-iron shaft length. These specs, along with the micromax grooves for less spin variation and cambered sole to help the club glide through the turf, make it a great choice for those that want a little extra help on that next bump-and-run.
Cleveland Smart Sole chipper
The Smart Sole chipper is part of Cleveland’s lineup of Full Face wedges that includes both traditional and cavity back wedge designs.
The Full Face chipper offers hydrazip grooves that cover the entire face of the wedge for greater spin consistency no matter where you contact it on the face, along with a three-tiered sole and gelback insert for improved control and feel.
Cleveland Smart Sole Full-Face Custom Wedge
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So next time you find yourself struggling around the greens and want some help to simplify your approach, consider a specialty chipper to get you closer to the hole more often.
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