Chipper

Hi all

Got a Chipper for christmas but not sure how to use it. Suggests please

You use it like a putter - same stroke and everything. Keep your wrists firm, and stroke through the ball.

I had a chipper when I first started out, and loved it. Then, once I got better, and learned about chipping with clubs (and their effects), I decided to drop it in favour of another wedge.

However, there are still days when the Texas Wedge is my best weapon from the collar!

Keep in mind that if your new chipper is a 'dual chipper' (meaning it can be hit right and left handed) it is illegal in competition.

Also, to add to Ben's reply - once you learn to chip with a chipper, your will realize that is the way you should chip with your wedges. That way you can chip with any club in your bag and replace the chipper with a more versitile club.

Like another wedge!

Thanks guys


The chipper is giving me a lot more confidence with my chipping.

A couple of things

My Pro always got me to chip with all of my weight on my left leg and the ball against my left heel but I am more comfortable with my weight on my right foot with the ball against the right heel.
When I putt my weight is even on both feet and the ball in the middle of my stance.
I guess I am asking:
1) Should my weight be distributed the same for chipping and putting?
2) If so, where should the distribution be, if not what are the differences?
3) Should my ball position be the same for chipping and Putting?
4) If so, where should the the position be,If not what are the differences?

As always thanks for the advice.

If your pro gives you advice, folllow it. Yes, your weight should be forward as should your ball position when chipping.

During putting, your weight should be fairly even, ball position a bit forward and hands ahead of the ball.

Follow your teacher, or if you disagree with him/her, find a new one. That said...

I don't. For putts, I'm balanced over both feet and play the ball about 1/2 to 1 ball forward of center. I've played with the ball dead center in my stance, and slightly forward, and I prefer slightly forward. I also use a conventional putting grip, and stand pretty much right over my ball.

For chips, I use the Dave Pelz method, playing the ball off my back ankle, with my weight forward (about 80/20). I keep my hands well in front of the ball, and use the length of my backswing determine how much power I'm putting into the shot. It's VERY IMPORTANT using this method to stop your swing if you've swung too far back, because if you try to flip or scoop the ball, or let your wrists break down in any way, you'll chunk your chip.

I am aware that a 2 faced chipper is not allowed in competition but is a single faced chipper allowed.

I bought one before christmas and find it great around the green now I have got the hang of it.

I have been told that even a single faced chipper can be against the rules but I don't know why.

John

If the other side of the chipper is flat (like a putter face) it would still be consifered to have 2 faces.

Thanks Gord. The other side of the chipper could not be used to strike the ball as it has 2 protruding prongs sticking out. It does also have a white line on it to indicate the centre of the sweet spot.

John