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When it comes to shots in and around the green, there is no faking it, the data says golfers struggle. PING is hoping to help that with their new launch the ChipR, which despite odd spelling for trademark purposes, is exactly what it sounds like…a Chipper.

In the late 70s, Karsten Solheim introduced the PING Chipo, it was a more traditional shaped wedge that was designed for golfers that lacked confidence and were looking for assistance around the greens. Part wedge, part putter, but today, that is expanding, or should we say changing, with the new ChipR from PING.

“Golfers who fear chunking or blading their chip shots are really going to benefit from the new PING ChipR,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “We’ve learned a lot since my grandfather, Karsten Solheim, invented the Chipo, but his insights were spot on as always. Our research indicates 1/3 of golfers who tested the ChipR saw better results compared to a traditional wedge. We’ve engineered a lot of technology into the ChipR to help golfers avoid the poor chip shot and save strokes around the green. It represents another score-lowering option from our engineers for golfers in search of game improvement and more enjoyment on the golf course.”

The ChipR comes in at a length of many traditional putters (35 inches) and carries a loft closer to that of an 8 iron (38.5 degrees). Designed for shots in and around the green, or better said within 40 yards, and the use is more like a putting stroke, which results in the typical bump and run.

The PING ChipR features a more compact size and shallow face, along with a cambered sole to help playability from nearly any type of lie found on the course. The chipper ChipR features the company’s precision-milled MicroMax grooves to help channel away grass and moisture to promote clean contact and the attention to detail mimics what you would find in a premium quality wedge…just with a product more geared towards assistance.

Do you or would you use a club of this style? Give us your thoughts below or join us for the conversation in the THP online community.

Material/Manufacturing Process: Investment-cast 431 stainless steel head; composite cavity badge; tungsten toe/shaft weights; precision-milled MicroMax face and grooves; hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish

STD. LENGTH: 35” (available in custom lengths)

STD. LIE: 70° (available in 10 PING color codes)

STOCK SHAFTS: Steel: PING Z-Z115 wedge; Graphite: PING Alta CB Slate (R)

STOCK GRIP: 360 Dyla-wedge Lite grip (3/4” longer than traditional grip)

U.S. MSRP: $195 per club with stock steel shaft; $210 per club with stock graphite shaft

For more information, check out their website at www.ping.com.

I may need to lease one from PGATSS on their 90-day return policy for credit. Undecided. The Gap would probably go; grip down on PW

I do the same thing with the C. I hit slightly down on it like a wedge and accelerate through the shot. The loft keeps it low and the Cleveland grooves will give it a little bite. The only time I use a putting stroke is on short chips. Like less that 20ft when I’m short sided with no obstacles. It’s very good for that. It’s a short club already so no need to choke up unless the lie angle is way above your feet or something. Choking up may cause you to blade it especially if it’s up in your stance. I put the ball exactly where I would put it for a putt.

The Ping ChipR has 38.5 degrees and looks much more like a club that will release more. Which is what is appealing to me. The C you gotta get some speed on the strike to get it to release fully when using a putter stroke. I mean it’s an all arms swing keep in mind. Unless it’s a downhill green or something hit that thing good! Bump and run gapping. ? I love it.

The bold is an excellent point actually. I hadn’t thought of that, but it’s likely true.

I also even as a HS golf coach am amazed at the resistance to taking lower lofted clubs to chip, it’s just so damn easy and repeatable already.

I also even as a HS golf coach am amazed at the resistance to taking lower lofted clubs to chip, it’s just so damn easy and repeatable already.

It’s definitely not the sexy option, but works really well with a putter stroke and the right lie.

The only drawback I see in this approach (and it’s more of an indictment of my game than anything else) is the need to manipulate the iron to "heel up" at the set up. I’ve forgotten to do that (frequently) and the results were less than impressive. The chipper already sets me up that way. (Just splitting hairs here, since work is quiet today.)

I can’t make a comparison, since I’ve not even seen the Ping in the wild, but, I can endorse the Cleveland. I have the older version that I bought, then sold to a buddy, then bought back from him. I use it, I like it.

I understand that it comes in three different lofts, which one is the standard all purpose one?

Looking at their website, the chipper is a 42 degree club, with the "C" designation. The other SS clubs look to be a gap wedge and a sand wedge.

The more I read/see about this club as a chipper, I’m starting to think that it may be the “skilled” chipper out of 3 types. This is way to much analysis but what the hell, here goes.

Standard Chipper-Odyssey X-Act. More traditional style chipper with some upgrades. 37 degree. Putter length. Ugly yes but very effective. Made for a true putting style chip. Target player is high handicap/beginners who need simplicity and reliability.

Modern Mid Skilled Chipper-Cleveland Smart Sole C. More wedge like design with some versatility. 42 degree. Maintains most of the simplicity of a standard chipper but additional loft, grooves and design offer more options for mid level players. Target player is the mid handicap player who is inconsistent with high loft wedges overall and wants more reliability. (Me)

Modern Higher Skilled Chipper-Ping ChipR. Much more iron/wedge design. Maintains some of the chipper simplicity but the design offers more options than any other chippers before it. 38.5 degree. Putter length. Wider sole than a standard iron but much less than the X-Act or C so it requires more precision than the other 2 design types. Target player-mid to lower handicap players who are solid with their higher lofted wedges but struggle with traditional bump and run shots with full 7,8,9 irons and have room in their bag for a go to club on those shots. (Kind of me)

I also even as a HS golf coach am amazed at the resistance to taking lower lofted clubs to chip, it’s just so damn easy and repeatable already.

Lol when I played in high school if it wasn’t a flop shot I wasn’t interested.

Standard Chipper-Odyssey X-Act. More traditional style chipper with some upgrades. 37 degree. Putter length. Ugly yes but very effective. Made for a true putting style chip. Target player is high handicap/beginners who need simplicity and reliability.

Modern Mid Skilled Chipper-Cleveland Smart Sole C. More wedge like design with some versatility. 42 degree. Maintains most of the simplicity of a standard chipper but additional loft, grooves and design offer more options for mid level players. Target player is the mid handicap player who is inconsistent with high loft wedges overall and wants more reliability. (Me)

Modern Higher Skilled Chipper-Ping ChipR. Much more iron/wedge design. Maintains some of the chipper simplicity but the design offers more options than any other chippers before it. 38.5 degree. Putter length. Wider sole than a standard iron but much less than the X-Act or C so it requires more precision than the other 2 design types. Target player-mid to lower handicap players who are solid with their higher lofted wedges but struggle with traditional bump and run shots with full 7,8,9 irons and have room in their bag for a go to club on those shots. (Kind of me)

Brilliantly written. Put yourself in for a nice bonus.

My skill level around the green is higher than my skill level off the tee, or on approach to the green, (I’d classify myself as a mid-cap there, but a high-cap in the other 2 phases) so the SmartSole C is the right one for me.

You and every other HS golfer.

Until I take their SW and LW away from them. ?

I stopped caring what other people think of my equipment. I advise you to do the same.

I really like my chipper. I had a ball leak left about 30 yards off the green on a par 3 but had 2 trees in the way. I managed to keep it under the trees and ended up 4′ from the pin. It’s just another tool in the tool box.

Standard Chipper-Odyssey X-Act. More traditional style chipper with some upgrades. 37 degree. Putter length. Ugly yes but very effective. Made for a true putting style chip. Target player is high handicap/beginners who need simplicity and reliability.

Modern Mid Skilled Chipper-Cleveland Smart Sole C. More wedge like design with some versatility. 42 degree. Maintains most of the simplicity of a standard chipper but additional loft, grooves and design offer more options for mid level players. Target player is the mid handicap player who is inconsistent with high loft wedges overall and wants more reliability. (Me)

Modern Higher Skilled Chipper-Ping ChipR. Much more iron/wedge design. Maintains some of the chipper simplicity but the design offers more options than any other chippers before it. 38.5 degree. Putter length. Wider sole than a standard iron but much less than the X-Act or C so it requires more precision than the other 2 design types. Target player-mid to lower handicap players who are solid with their higher lofted wedges but struggle with traditional bump and run shots with full 7,8,9 irons and have room in their bag for a go to club on those shots. (Kind of me)

Thank you for taking the time to explain this. I appreciate it!

Standard Chipper-Odyssey X-Act. More traditional style chipper with some upgrades. 37 degree. Putter length. Ugly yes but very effective. Made for a true putting style chip. Target player is high handicap/beginners who need simplicity and reliability.

Modern Mid Skilled Chipper-Cleveland Smart Sole C. More wedge like design with some versatility. 42 degree. Maintains most of the simplicity of a standard chipper but additional loft, grooves and design offer more options for mid level players. Target player is the mid handicap player who is inconsistent with high loft wedges overall and wants more reliability. (Me)

Modern Higher Skilled Chipper-Ping ChipR. Much more iron/wedge design. Maintains some of the chipper simplicity but the design offers more options than any other chippers before it. 38.5 degree. Putter length. Wider sole than a standard iron but much less than the X-Act or C so it requires more precision than the other 2 design types. Target player-mid to lower handicap players who are solid with their higher lofted wedges but struggle with traditional bump and run shots with full 7,8,9 irons and have room in their bag for a go to club on those shots. (Kind of me)

Thank you! . Based on that review, I just ordered a new Odyssey X-ACT to replace my old EZ-ROLL. Yes, that is a putter grip on the old chipper, but I have no aspirations to join the PGA, no matter how much they want me to play with them. I have no shame… [emoji41]

Wow. Am I like an influencer now? ? Odyssey owes me a commission! Hope you enjoy it. ?

i was speechless when i saw this chipr on you tube with reviews and i had to chuckle to myself

they are on sale over here for approx £150

i have a question re types/style/gimmicky clubs .A chipper is a chipping rescue club imho ……………………i read this ……………… " Hybrid golf clubs, also known as rescue clubs, are a combination of the best properties of a long iron and a fairway wood. "

So a chipper is a combi of an iron and a putter !!!!! …………..yes ???

I just wish they would have invented a driving rescue club

I currently use my 8 iron for most chips shots, but have used chippers in the past. I still have my Cleveland C and my Square Strike. There are definite differences between using an 8 iron vs. a chipper. When I do carry a chipper, I usually pull my LW to make room. Right now, I’m barely good enough with my LW to keep it in the bag. However, I’ve been considering replacing my 3 wood with a chipper since I’ve been hitting my 5 wood just as far and more consistently than my 3 wood. Decisions, decisions.

As someone much wiser than myself said recently, play and enjoy each round as if it’s the last you’ll ever play. We never know which round will be our last. Enjoy it … it’s a game.

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