null Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 With chippers having such a stigma around them, it’s nice to see a company like Ping make a return to the market with such a polished product that looks great in any bag. As always, you can check on the fully write up over on the blog https://mygolfspy.com/ping-chipr-just-in-time-for-the-open/ This thread will serve as the unofficial feedback/review thread for those of us trying the Ping ChipR as well as for those interested to ask questions cnosil, Nolan220, Golfspy_CG2 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I feel like this is just a big name version of the square strike. Am I wrong? I’m still interested in how it works for you though @jlukes Olmsted421 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 5 hours ago, tommc23 said: I feel like this is just a big name version of the square strike. Am I wrong? I’m still interested in how it works for you though @jlukes Similar concept. More refined in terms of looks and also blending with a irons and wedges. tommc23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommc23 Posted July 23, 2022 Share Posted July 23, 2022 1 hour ago, jlukes said: Similar concept. More refined in terms of looks and also blending with a irons and wedges. Ok just saw it and thought it looked similar. Can’t wait to see how it works for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted July 23, 2022 Author Share Posted July 23, 2022 The negative? I didn’t have to use it once during my actual round this morning! The positive? I chipped for about 15 minutes before my round and it was a joke. Just stupid east to use. My nemesis shot is when I’m just in the rough off the green with not a lot of green to work with. First 3 chips i hit from this location all ended within 2 ft of the hole. Need to spend some more time on the longer chips to see where the top end of my range is with the putting grip/stroke and when in need to start using a more tradition chipping grip and motion. Early feedback is extremely promising and my big take away from my round was there was no performance drop of from going from 50/54/60 to 52/58 GolfSpy SAM, Nolan220, Golfspy_CG2 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoboss Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 I posted this in another thread. Anyone CAN learn to chip with a lower lofted club, but,,,,,,, The new Ping ChipR is a putter with a 9iron’ish head thereby giving the opportunity to chip with the best success stance and action of a putter. At 6’ 3” and +1 irons my chipping stance is still no where near my putting stance due to club lie angle and length and makes chipping contact much more imperfect than a mishit with my putter. Overall success of a better strike, and result is increased with the putter over a iron. Ah ha,,,, the ChipR! The oldest gentleman in our group uses a chipper, something from years gone by, and it pisses me off. Not because he uses it but because he’s darn good with it! He struggles from high ruff with a wedge but everywhere else that chipper usually puts him in one putt, or pick up range. I can use a wedge, 6, 7 or 8 from anywhere around the green pretty well and usually get up and down but I have no ego and ordered the new Ping ChipR. Anything to help drop 2, 3 or more strokes a round is the difference between shooting mid 80’s into the high 70’s. We’ll see how it works out. Or not. MDGolfHacker, Rhinosparky and null 3 Quote “Adventure Before Dementia “ PING G425 4-UW/SW Black Dot +1” Alta CB RFlex / ChipR PING G410 Plus DRIVER 10.5* / 3W 14*/ 5W 17.5* / 3hyb. 19* / 9W 22* PING Putter Custom PLD 4J Prototype / 1968 Anser / Odyssey TriHot #3 VICE Pro Soft Lime Green / Bridgestone RX - TreoSoft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 My "Mazel" chipper (Square Strike but with a different (more Jewish?) name - seriously, am I saying it wrong? Is there another way to pronounce "Mazel" except as part of "Tov"?) arrived yesterday - was going to do a mini-review, but then saw OG did an incredible thread a few years back, and figured it was overkill. I got it in the black-version (not bright green - nasty, lol), and 45*, and was only able to use it around the back yard, but I will say that the design of it is pretty smart: weighted and upright like a putter, immediately gets me closer to the ball, ball flies legit dead straight for wherever I'm aiming. So far, so good. I've been chipping almost exclusively with my PW (44* set wedge), and have definitely seen an improvement from trying to use my 52*, but I'm still wildly inconsistent with the distance. I'm curious to see if this helps my distance control - if not, I got it on sale on Prime Day for $60, so...easy enough to offload for a wash. I'm also going to throw a midsize grip on it - the grip on this isn't CRAZY skinny or anything, but it stinks like a tire, and doesn't feel nearly as nice as my standard grips, so I'll see if that has any effect. Loved seeing Ping come out with the ChipR (such a stupid name), but was pretty surprised at the near-$200 price, especially given the price of this (admittedly lower-quality, based on first impressions) thing. L'Chaim. (now I'm just trying to make myself laugh) ole gray and MDGolfHacker 2 Quote Driver - PXG 0811 XF - Gen 5, 9 degrees (+1 setting), Oban Devotion TR 65 04 3/5 Wood - Cobra LTDx Max (Blue Colorway) Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBH3 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Does it come with a full set of iron covers!?! now lets see people lose their minds... GolfSpy SAM 1 Quote Driver- Ping G410 Plus 9* Fairway- Tour Edge Exotics EXS 220 3 Wood 16.5* Hybrid- Tour Edge Hot Launch C521 19* & 22* Irons-PXG 0211 DC, 5-GW Wedges- Sub70 286 54* & Sub70 JB 58* Putter- Ping Sigma G Tyne (Superstroke grip) Ball- Snell MTB-X Maxfli Tour X Grips- Golf Pride CP2 Wrap Midsize Bag- Ping Hoofer USA Edition Arccos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 14 hours ago, PBH3 said: Does it come with a full set of iron covers!?! now lets see people lose their minds... Lol - my Mazel (Square Strike Sibling) came with a cover, and it's hilarious. "Chipper" it says - as if I could be confused what it could be, lol. I'm keeping it on, just to piss off anyone I play with Motoboss, PBH3, Olmsted421 and 1 other 4 Quote Driver - PXG 0811 XF - Gen 5, 9 degrees (+1 setting), Oban Devotion TR 65 04 3/5 Wood - Cobra LTDx Max (Blue Colorway) Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/22/2022 at 2:25 PM, jlukes said: With chippers having such a stigma around them, it’s nice to see a company like Ping make a return to the market with such a polished product that looks great in any bag. As always, you can check on the fully write up over on the blog https://mygolfspy.com/ping-chipr-just-in-time-for-the-open/ This thread will serve as the unofficial feedback/review thread for those of us trying the Ping ChipR as well as for those interested to ask questions Not what I envisioned, actually looks OK. Looking forward to review. Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I would bet my life’s savings that every golfer above scratch would benefit from a Chipr. Looking forward to following this one. Golfspy_CG2, A_Golf_Spy and ole gray 3 Quote Titleist TSi3 Fujikura Speeder NX Blue 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 Vokey SM8 50, SM9 54 & 60 Nippon Modus 3 120s L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmsted421 Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I’ll just stick with a 7 or 8 iron Blueberry_Squishie 1 Quote My WITB: Driver - Taylormade SLDR TP 10* 3 Wood - Tour Edge CB2 15* Irons - Wilson Staff V2 4-pw Wedges - Wilson Staff 54* & 58* Putter - Scotty Cameron GoLo 3 Ball - Wilson Staff Duo Spin or Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, Olmsted421 said: I’ll just stick with a 7 or 8 iron Sure, I hear that, but...does your 7 or 8 iron COME WITH ITS OWN COVER WITH "CHIPPER" EMBROIDERED ON IT? DOES IT? HUH????? MDGolfHacker, ole gray, Rickp and 3 others 6 Quote Driver - PXG 0811 XF - Gen 5, 9 degrees (+1 setting), Oban Devotion TR 65 04 3/5 Wood - Cobra LTDx Max (Blue Colorway) Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donn lost in San Diego Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Shafts are too long and lie angles off when u try to use 7 iron, too many variables. I luv my pre Prohibition (?) or Eisenhower era Don Martin, bronze, no groove, "Up-N-In". And either re-gap your wedges, or drop a long iron or something between driver and five iron to make room for it. But no, if you are hitting greens with most approach clubs, no, u don't need a chippie. Ebay usually has some Don Martins. Save the extra $$$ for the premium draft beers. Quote Driver: PXG 0211, A flex Evnflo Riptide (2021). And an old Callaway 454 TI (2004) on regular flex. 3 W: Callaway Steelhead Xr A flex Tensei CK 55 gram. The rest are Regular flex. 5 W : Titleist TSi 1 on Aldila Ascent regular flex. Driving Iron: Mizuno MP 18 MMC 3 18 degree, on Mamiya Recoil reg flex. 4 iron: Mizuno Fly-Hi, 24 degree hybrid iron, GFF, even tho it is a hollow body iron. 6,7,8,9,wedge: Ping I 500, on Recoil reg flex shafts. Gap wedges: 52 x 9 Mizuno forged S5, wedge shaft; 60 x 6 Mizuno forged T7, wedge shaft. Sand: Old original Hogan Sure Out on Apex original shaft, probably 56 / 12. Chipper: (yep I carry a chipper) old Don Martin "Up n In" bronze? copper? Putter: Just switched Jan 2024 to a Odyssey Stroke lab "R" Ball with the 2 piece, multi material shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Faced Pony Soldier Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I can't imagine how bad my chipping has to be to carry a dedicated club for it. Quote Driver: TSR3 w/ LA Golf DJ Signature Series (65-4) 3w: ZX MKII w/ Graphite Design AD DI-7 XS 5w: ZX MKII w/ Graphite Design AD DI-7 XS 7w: ZX MKII w/ Graphite Design AD DI-7 XS 4i-GW: JPX921 Forged w/ Nippon Modus Tour 105 S 54º: SM9 D Grind w/ Nippon Modus Tour 105 S Putter: ER5vB w/ LA Golf P-Series SOHO Ball: ProV1x play #45 Ball mark: Kraken Golf - Revolver, Weight Plate, Turntable Tracked and scored by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Dog Faced Pony Soldier said: I can't imagine how bad my chipping has to be to carry a dedicated club for it. So you only use one club? Because I mean driver is only for driving. Putter only for putts. And I know you’re not carrying your lob wedge 250 off the tee… nupezb, Nolan220 and cnosil 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dog Faced Pony Soldier said: I can't imagine how bad my chipping has to be to carry a dedicated club for it. Come play a round with me and you can see why I got one...No imagination necessary MDGolfHacker, Bad Hobbit, null and 1 other 3 1 Quote Driver - PXG 0811 XF - Gen 5, 9 degrees (+1 setting), Oban Devotion TR 65 04 3/5 Wood - Cobra LTDx Max (Blue Colorway) Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoboss Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Dog Faced Pony Soldier said: I can't imagine how bad my chipping has to be to carry a dedicated club for it. Bet you can say the same thing about your putter too! Quote “Adventure Before Dementia “ PING G425 4-UW/SW Black Dot +1” Alta CB RFlex / ChipR PING G410 Plus DRIVER 10.5* / 3W 14*/ 5W 17.5* / 3hyb. 19* / 9W 22* PING Putter Custom PLD 4J Prototype / 1968 Anser / Odyssey TriHot #3 VICE Pro Soft Lime Green / Bridgestone RX - TreoSoft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Dog Faced Pony Soldier said: I can't imagine how bad my chipping has to be to carry a dedicated club for it. I've tried the one at MGS headquarters and it works for chipping and finesse shots so it is pretty versatile. I'd be willing to drop a lob wedge to put it in the bag. Nolan220, Golfspy_CG2, Motoboss and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyCatsMom Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, cnosil said: I've tried the one at MGS headquarters and it works for chipping and finesse shots so it is pretty versatile. I'd be willing to drop a lob wedge to put it in the bag. That’s my concern. Don’t know what I would feel comfortable dropping from the bag….I still can’t decide if I prefer my 3/4 irons or the 4 hybrid and now I’d have to give up a wedge? Quote Swing Thought: If you think, you stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, MyCatsMom said: That’s my concern. Don’t know what I would feel comfortable dropping from the bag….I still can’t decide if I prefer my 3/4 irons or the 4 hybrid and now I’d have to give up a wedge? People have all different combinations of clubs....FW woods, hybrids, driving irons, long irons, lots of wedges, high lofted wedges, chippers. What works for one player may not work for another. Rickp and bens197 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parshooter36 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 I picked up a Cleveland Smart Sole 4 chipper after watching the Mark Crossfield Ping ChipR video. It just came in yesterday and initial testing on my practice green was very promising. I'm torn on which club I'll remove if I decide to bag it. I'm hoping to get some testing on a real green tonight if my Tuesday legue doesn't get rained out. GolfSpy SAM, mackdaddy and null 3 Quote Driver: LTDx Fairway: Sim2 Max 3HL Fairway: G425 Max 9 Wood Hybrid: 2020 CLK 5 Hybrid Irons: ZX4 6-AW Wedges: CBX Zipcore 50° 54° & 58° Putter: Vale Ball: Q-Star Tour Yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berg Ryman Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 @cnosil 100 percent right on bag make up. I'd be willing with the shorter par 5's on my course to drop 3 wood for it. or get back to three wedges, 44, 50, and 56 with chipper in play as well. cnosil and bens197 2 Quote In a Hoofer Lite bag TSR2, 10 degrees, A1 setting, Fujikara Speeder NX Blue 50-S Stealth, 15 degrees, VA Composites Nemesys 70-S E722, 19 degrees, Oban Devotion 80-S JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-P, Nippon 950GH Stiff Flex CBX Zipcore 50* (bent to *49) and RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 54* (bent to *55), DG 115 Spinner, Tour Issue Staff Model TG 60*, Dynamic Gold 120 S300 SIK Golf Flo-C Tour B-XS (2022 Model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 1:55 PM, Samsonite said: My "Mazel" chipper (Square Strike but with a different (more Jewish?) name - seriously, am I saying it wrong? Is there another way to pronounce "Mazel" except as part of "Tov"?) arrived yesterday - was going to do a mini-review, but then saw OG did an incredible thread a few years back, and figured it was overkill. I got it in the black-version (not bright green - nasty, lol), and 45*, and was only able to use it around the back yard, but I will say that the design of it is pretty smart: weighted and upright like a putter, immediately gets me closer to the ball, ball flies legit dead straight for wherever I'm aiming. So far, so good. I've been chipping almost exclusively with my PW (44* set wedge), and have definitely seen an improvement from trying to use my 52*, but I'm still wildly inconsistent with the distance. I'm curious to see if this helps my distance control - if not, I got it on sale on Prime Day for $60, so...easy enough to offload for a wash. I'm also going to throw a midsize grip on it - the grip on this isn't CRAZY skinny or anything, but it stinks like a tire, and doesn't feel nearly as nice as my standard grips, so I'll see if that has any effect. Loved seeing Ping come out with the ChipR (such a stupid name), but was pretty surprised at the near-$200 price, especially given the price of this (admittedly lower-quality, based on first impressions) thing. L'Chaim. (now I'm just trying to make myself laugh) I still have my Square Strike Wedge and I've picked a many of pocket with it too! If you think you're too good of a golfer to use this type club then I feel sorry for ya. Looking forward to more posts on this new Ping GolfSpy SAM, tommc23, Rhinosparky and 3 others 6 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 1 minute ago, ole gray said: I still have my Square Strike Wedge and I've picked a many of pocket with it too! If you think you're too good of a golfer to use this type club then I feel sorry for ya. Looking forward to more posts on this new Ping I was wondering if you still had it! I read through the whole thread you posted - great stuff. I'm excited to get out and get some reps in with it before I take it out to play for the first time. So far, anecdotally in the back yard, I'm pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to handle and get the desired results. I'll need to dial in the pace, as that's been my Achilles heel with my (not-square-strike) Wedge, so hopefully I can *pick the pockets* of my buddies soon MDGolfHacker and ole gray 1 1 Quote Driver - PXG 0811 XF - Gen 5, 9 degrees (+1 setting), Oban Devotion TR 65 04 3/5 Wood - Cobra LTDx Max (Blue Colorway) Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, Samsonite said: I was wondering if you still had it! I read through the whole thread you posted - great stuff. I'm excited to get out and get some reps in with it before I take it out to play for the first time. So far, anecdotally in the back yard, I'm pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to handle and get the desired results. I'll need to dial in the pace, as that's been my Achilles heel with my (not-square-strike) Wedge, so hopefully I can *pick the pockets* of my buddies soon There ya go, take em to the woodshed buddy! GolfSpy SAM 1 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Samsonite said: I was wondering if you still had it! I read through the whole thread you posted - great stuff. I'm excited to get out and get some reps in with it before I take it out to play for the first time. So far, anecdotally in the back yard, I'm pleasantly surprised with how easy it is to handle and get the desired results. I'll need to dial in the pace, as that's been my Achilles heel with my (not-square-strike) Wedge, so hopefully I can *pick the pockets* of my buddies soon The extra swing weight is fantastic. I believe it’s D7 Rickp, MDGolfHacker and GolfSpy SAM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCanadianBogeyman Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I definitely intend to pick up a ChipR when they are available. I chip ok, but not often close enough to one putt. Without a doubt I have the most success with a 9 iron bump and run, but I don't ever feel comfortable hitting it with the sole flat on the ground, and any time I move closer and have a more upright club, I tend to blade it. So I'll be giving the chipper a try and see if it can shave a few strokes off. If it does, I could easily remove my 3 wood or possibly one of my higher lofted wedges. GolfSpy SAM, Motoboss, ole gray and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS 9* Woods/Hybrids: Epic Max 3 wood, G425 7 wood, G425 4 hybrid Irons: 921 Hot Metal 5-Pw Wedges: CBX Zipcore 50, 54, CBX full face 60, ChipR Putter: Spider EX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survivor740 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 On 7/25/2022 at 1:31 PM, bens197 said: I would bet my life’s savings that every golfer above scratch would benefit from a Chipr. Looking forward to following this one. Can’t wait. It’s tough to use a 9 or PW and hit something within 10-ft. You want ti put enough velocity in it to pick the ball up, but not too much to let it run too far. bens197 1 Quote “They call it golf because all the other four letter words were taken.” ‒ Raymond Flyod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post null Posted July 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2022 So I spend two hours at the practice green yesterday with just the ChipR and my 8 iron. Wanted to really test the "couldn't you just use your 8 or 9 iron" theory. Here are my findings Shots from the fairway/fringe: In this scenario, the ChipR and 8 iron performed pretty similarly on well struck shots. Despite being nearly the same loft as the 8 iron, the ChipR definitely launched a bit higher and even seemed to spin a bit more (perhaps just better contact). On shots were strike wasn't as ideal (toe, bottom groove, etc), the ChipR outperformed the 8 iron pretty significantly. Shots from rough: This is really where the ChipR shines. It's upright lie angle, heavier swing weight and sole shape really a help here. With the 8 iron, so much more speed is required to get it through thick greenside rough. The ChipR's swing weight allows for a more fluid stroke and eliminates some of the "yippiness" that comes when chipping out of deep rough. I am also able to open the face of the ChipR and play some slightly lofted shots which is pretty cool. The 8 iron just doesnt inspire any confidence out of deeper greenside rough Nolan220, PMookie, ole gray and 11 others 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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