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**Ikhqgvas** · 07-10-2009, 01:11 AM

I've never understood why anyone would use a space in his bag for a chipper when the same shot can be achieved with several other clubs already in the bag. In the typical 3 wedge setup that so many players need these days, there just isn't room in one's bag for a redundant club like a chipper.

My putter is the only club in my bag that has just a single function. Several of the shots that some would use a chipper for I will often putt instead. With a little practice, 3 or 4 feet of fringe isn't that difficult to putt through unless your course has fairly poor maintenance on the green complexes.

If you're including the Cleveland Niblick as a chipper, I'd have to strongly disagree with you. My wife's bag setup was 11 clubs, so adding a Niblick didn't kick anything out. For folks who don't have a whole lot of time to practice, much less practice their short game, the Niblick is almost magic. It's a very versatile club, and is somewhat equivalent to a low-flight 9 iron.

As to Diane's original question, if it's truly an old-school chipper, then you probably are better off practicing with your wedges.

07-10-2009, 01:11 AM	#6
Ikhqgvas Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 496 Senior Member	I've never understood why anyone would use a space in his bag for a chipper when the same shot can be achieved with several other clubs already in the bag. In the typical 3 wedge setup that so many players need these days, there just isn't room in one's bag for a redundant club like a chipper. My putter is the only club in my bag that has just a single function. Several of the shots that some would use a chipper for I will often putt instead. With a little practice, 3 or 4 feet of fringe isn't that difficult to putt through unless your course has fairly poor maintenance on the green complexes. If you're including the Cleveland Niblick as a chipper, I'd have to strongly disagree with you. My wife's bag setup was 11 clubs, so adding a Niblick didn't kick anything out. For folks who don't have a whole lot of time to practice, much less practice their short game, the Niblick is almost magic. It's a very versatile club, and is somewhat equivalent to a low-flight 9 iron. As to Diane's original question, if it's truly an old-school chipper, then you probably are better off practicing with your wedges.
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