Winter in my part of the world is when I need a chipper the most! Our bermuda goes dormant and its always a very tight, nearly grass-less lie around the greens and chipping with a wedge, no matter the bounce is a nightmare.
So i just bought one. I have to say as a 3 cap im not sure its worth giving up a spot in my bag but, i used it 3 times this weekend and each time perfect shots. one was under a tree from 70 and the other 2 were short chips.....its 9 iron loft but plays like an 8 really. comes off hot.. the club however is shaped and weighted in a way that allows me to make very very consistent contact, much better than grabing a nine iron. im trying to figure out how to keep in the bag.
I think if you have a space in your bag already it's a great addition - but as you said, if you're taking something out that you already use, it's definitely a tough choice.
I use this club here in Arizona. In the desert, we have nothing but tight lies and hardpan. How hard? I've seen sparks flying off the bottom of the club. ChipR works well! Note: This is a heavy club with a hot face that takes a few rounds to get used to.
Thank you for an interesting review. It would be worthwhile to compare this 38*5* ChipR with a Cleveland Smart Sole 4C chipper with 42* loft. Possibly the 42* chipper might be better when closer to the green for short chips.
I had a look at one, but seemed too heavy for my liking. I'm going to have an old but little used 9 iron bent upright to see how that works. Much cheaper and no loss if it doesn't suit.
nine iron will do the same job but there is a difference.The nine iron will cost you nothing as you already own it and the Ping instead will cost you .....£ 150
