Can't chip worth a crap?- Concealed weapon

[Chambokl]

I've mostly used (and seen it used) to get out of the rough close to the green.

that is also where I use it . . .

[bl8d]

Pics please

LOL it 's fugly Frankinstein looking at the moment.
I'll post a pic early part of June if it holds up on a course.

[Fore Warned]

The average 8-iron is similar in loft and works as well as any "chipper". If you don't practise this shot, do not expect good results no matter what device is used.

I am a huge fan of using an 8i for chipping. I do practice this shot, and pull it out at every opportunity as the go-to default.

I actually prefer it to the putter, when that is an option from a distance off the green, just because I have a better sense of carry and roll, than total roll, with a putter from a distance off the green.

When it comes to other wedges, I just don't have the same sense of confidence in the carry I can generate from a stroke.

Interestingly, I play right but putt left. So when I use the 8i for chipping, as in a putting stroke, it is at odds with my regular putting orientation.

Not about to change either at this point however.

[crunch27]

When I rejigged my bag last year with a new driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and 9 wood, I had room for another club. I added a 62* wedge for fun and flop shots. I didn’t use it much. This year I have added the Ping ChipR. Can’t wait to try it out. It feels so good in my hands. The lie is perfect. So is the length, 36”, like my putter. I used to chip with my 9 iron with the toe down and the heal up. Never felt comfortable and I would often get the toe “stuck” in the turf. I’ll let you know how it works out this summer.

[bl8d]

When I rejigged my bag last year with a new driver, 3 wood, 5 wood and 9 wood, I had room for another club. I added a 62* wedge for fun and flop shots. I didn’t use it much. This year I have added the Ping ChipR. Can’t wait to try it out. It feels so good in my hands. The lie is perfect. So is the length, 36”, like my putter. I used to chip with my 9 iron with the toe down and the heal up. Never felt comfortable and I would often get the toe “stuck” in the turf. I’ll let you know how it works out this summer.

Ping's pricey ChipRr is getting rave reviews for its solid performance, and for its understated look.

not everyone can chip with the comparatively narrow soled 8 iron in their set which, if not held firmly, will deflect Open when played toe down.

[Tintin]

not everyone can chip with the comparatively narrow soled 8 iron in their set which, if not held firmly, will deflect Open when played toe down.

IMHO the toe down terminology is not the right way to put it. It's overkill imho. Holding the shaft more vertically is the right way to do it. It gets you closer to the ball and requires you to use less wrist action than pitching.