Chippers

[brendy]

Some things have a stigma attached. The chipper is just one of these. I suppose it comes from the fact no touring pro would have one near their bag yet carry all sorts of putting contraptions so it does say something about their status.
If someone wants to use one then crack away but do expect some playful ribbing.

 

[DanFST]

I was going to write a massive reply, but I gave up. I'd love half the posters on here to play a round with me. I'm everything you hate about golf.

 

[Oddsocks]

There's far to much defense going on in this thread compared with others......

Will the chipper owners please step forward:rofl:

 

[Slab]

There's far to much defense going on in this thread compared with others......

Will the chipper owners please step forward:rofl:

Already said I have one in the cupboard (its a horrible 2-ball thing, ugly as sin really, nearly as bad as a spaceship putter)



While we're at it will the owners of bespoke alignment sticks please step forward too (an abomination to the credibility of golfers)

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Stick around pal. There's plenty more on all sort of subjects. Try GPS devices for size

Can't imagine what you mean - GPS devices are just fine and dandy - though they have their place

 

[HawkeyeMS]

So if I'm right, a chipper is just a putter with more loft that you use like it was a putter. So why not just take your 8-iron (for example) and use it like a putter, why the need for a specific club

 

[brendy]

So if I'm right, a chipper is just a putter with more loft that you use like it was a putter. So why not just take your 8-iron (for example) and use it like a putter, why the need for a specific club

Yips and in a nutshell......my old friend who hasnt visited in quite a while now, almost miss the wee bugger.

 

[SocketRocket]

So if I'm right, a chipper is just a putter with more loft that you use like it was a putter. So why not just take your 8-iron (for example) and use it like a putter, why the need for a specific club

They're not quite the same as an 8 iron. The shaft is more 'up and down' and shorter which makes it easier to use. Its a bit like when the ball is just off the green on a short cut surface, most people would use a putter from this position, 'Why'

 

[Rooter]

Its a bit like when the ball is just off the green on a short cut surface, most people would use a putter from this position, 'Why'

Because they can't chip?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Yips and in a nutshell......my old friend who hasnt visited in quite a while now, almost miss the wee bugger.

I'm not even going to get into a conversation about bad technique, ooops, er sorry, I meant yips.

They're not quite the same as an 8 iron. The shaft is more 'up and down' and shorter which makes it easier to use. Its a bit like when the ball is just off the green on a short cut surface, most people would use a putter from this position, 'Why'

Because they can't chip, or because a putter from just off the green is the right choice.

 

[North Mimms]

You can't buy a chipper in a proper pro shop, therefore not a proper piece of golf equipment

They are a totally valid piece of equipment.
No-one is forcing you to use one, so don't be so disparaging of those who prefer to use one.

I'm sure each and every golfer owns, uses or wears something that others think is totally "wrong"
Including you.

 

[CMAC]

I had never even heard of a chipper until I joined this forum.

Use whatever is legal and you like.

Anyone who is snobbish enough or so far up their own arse to slag off someone else for using their own paid for clubs needs to have a word with themselves.

 

[Spear-Chucker]

I used a chipper when I was a kid. Learned lots about how the ball runs in different conditions and used this learning to apply to a whole host of clubs. I've gotten rather good at it too.

The score is the key measure of a round if memory serves me right so if anything helps that cause legally it must be of benefit. Golf WRX is available for those of a more macho disposition who prefer to not develop their games but have a nice tour spec bag.

 

[Snelly]

[Rooter inserts popcorn smiley as pinseeker lights the touch paper]

Sadly not as I can't see the posts from Pin Seeker or CMAC. Apart from the one as quoted in your post with the child-like spelling mistake, obviously.

 

[User20205]

They are a totally valid piece of equipment.
No-one is forcing you to use one, so don't be so disparaging of those who prefer to use one.

I'm sure each and every golfer owns, uses or wears something that others think is totally "wrong"
Including you.

Nope, nothing I do or own can be classed the same as owning a chipper.

It's the golfing equivalent of socks and sandals, or tights and sandals in your case

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Nothing in this thread has made me change my mind that if I really couldn't chip I'd rather give up than resort to using one. For those that have one and use them, then fair play and I hope they help. Not for me I'm afraid......EVER

 

[User20205]

Nothing in this thread has made me change my mind that if I really couldn't chip I'd rather give up than resort to using one. For those that have one and use them, then fair play and I hope they help. Not for me I'm afraid......EVER

It's not often I agree with you homie, but if my chipping got so bad I needed a chipper I'd jack it in. They are an abomination.

 

[tsped83]

I have no interest in owning a chipper, but some of the die hard opinions for not having one are quite ridiculous. You'd rather jack it in Homer than use a chipper? I think we all know that would never happen. What if a chipper could get you to single figures! Maybe that's the holy grail! A CHIPPER!!!!

 

[garyinderry]

the problem with most chippers is that they are poorly designed. when you want to change the loft slightly by de-lofting them, you run the risk of digging the leading edge into the ground exactly as you would with a normal wedge.

if you had one with a nicely rounded leading edge and a decent amount of bounce on them , it could become quite a useful tool around the green.

Cleveland's mashie niblick chipper may have done this well but I haven't used one or seen it in the flesh.

bog standard chippers are pretty brutal.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

There is an old guy who uses one of those old niblick putters they appear to have a little loft on them and can be used a chipper ?