[massons]

Been using the hinge and hold for the last year (watched a Phil Mickelson lesson on Youtube) and been getting some pretty good results. Even managed to chip in a couple of times from the edge of the green. However very recently I have tried out chipping using the much simpler putting stroke method and I reckon the results are slightly better and a little more consistent.

What is your preferred technique for chipping (I refer to bump and run shots not pitching)?

[Encannavalf]

I use hinge and hold and I make sure I use as least loft as possible to make the shot. I find that the less loft I am able to use the less chance I have for a crap shot.

[Barbshowers]

I've used both, the hinge & the putting stroke, right now I'm using the putting stoke technique... for me it seems to be more consistent... still working on my distances right now. Also, last week I decided to start playing more bump & runs, I always just tried to fly the ball to the hole on my chips & pitches.

[esenesesinas]

I use my putting grip and stroke with the ball slightly back.

[nakeseireo]

I just grab a club and swing and pray that I don't chunk it or skull it.....

[JohnTruels]

I try to do this

http://www.thehackersparadise.com/?p=1518

[escolubtessen]

I try to do this

http://www.thehackersparadise.com/?p=1518

Never knew that was out there.....thanks Hawk!!

[indentKew]

i also chip the same way in hawks video. really has worked out well for me over the last year of chipping this way.

[Vagtlaldo]

I try to do this

http://www.thehackersparadise.com/?p=1518

I do this as well, but with more crouch and I grip the shaft a lot lower. I also just use the 56* for most all chips.

[EscaCsamas]

I use an 8 iron, keep my hands way in front of the ball, and use a putting stroke to keep it as low as possible.

Of course if there is an object in the way, I could be in trouble I have never mastered the art of the quarter-wedge.

[cargo_brad]

I also chip like Hawk's video, I get great results with this technique!

[eladiopsislab]

Putting technique. I've tried a method in the past wherein the arms rotate around, and the forearms rotate, similar to a natural swing, and it worked very well! I just never had time to work on it enough to get it down...

[OrefZorremn]

Same as the video. Easiest most straight forward approach to chipping.

[Diandaplaipsy]

I use the putting stroke for bump and run shots. Hinge and hold for everything else.

[citalopram]

I do more of a hinge and hold, but the nice thing for me is I always use the same grip no matter what shot I'm doing, from driving to putting!

[Thomas12400]

Putting stroke for chipping from the fringe or fairway, IF the distance is not that long (say....15 yards or less) AND if it is not uphill. I typically use a pitching wedge or 9 iron for these. Will go with gap wedge, 54* or 60* if I need to get the ball over something, or I need a really soft landing (tight pin placements).

Something like a hinge & hold for all other close-in situations where I'm taking less than 1/2 a swing. Really starting to love my CG15 wedges (54* & 60*) for these shots.

[Liaiskelile]

Putting stroke. I find that its simpler, easier to repeat and much more consistent. Im not a fan of the hinge and hold because it can sometimes expose the leading edge of the club and cause you to chunk it. The bounce is your friend. Use it.

[quack!]

I try to do this

http://www.thehackersparadise.com/?p=1518

Similar to this but have the ball towards the center of stance and hands and shaft remain towards zipper.
I try to use the same stroke and will pull a different lofted club for distance change needed.

[creewespock]

I use hinge and hold and I make sure I use as least loft as possible to make the shot. I find that the less loft I am able to use the less chance I have for a crap shot.

This, I like to get the ball on the ground and rolling as soon as possible. Just read the chip like a putt and get it close, I chip in several times a year using this method.

[medprof]

Putting stroke for virtually every shot, but that's simplifying the technique too much. Rotation + bounce is what it is.