Long story but after playing with a random guy who was using old hickory clubs, I decided to build my own hickory set of clubs. The old timey equivalent of a chipper is a jigger and itās a fun club to hit.
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I built one years ago. It was pretty good from the rock hard bunkers at my local course. Also useful around the greens. I think I still have one of the heads somewhere. Some days I would probably be better off putting it back in the bag
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As far as I kniw, a chipper is legal if it is not 2-sided.
Not trying to be a Golf Elitist here but (after this kind of opening a, comment contradicting the first will surely follow) have you ever seen a Good player use a Chipper?
Just Asking.
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I donāt think youāll see a single digit with a chipper, the same as you wonāt see a tour pro with high lofted hybridsā¦ that doesnāt mean they donāt have a place in someoneās bag.
The putting stroke runner chip shot is something everyone should have in their bagā¦ for me, itās not worth dedicating a club spot to because I can hit it with my wedges.
If you are a 15 handicap and donāt have that shot, the chipper is probably more useful than a third wedge.
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No, but they can likely do the same shot with a different club, like an 8 iron. Theyāre not for scratch golfers, but if youāre someone who struggles to break 100 or 90 and has yips around the greens, they can save you 5 strokes in a round easily. Yes itās a bandaid, but if you donāt have the time or interest to really practice, they could be one of the most valuable clubs in your bag. I think more high handicappers should have them.
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My mom had a 2 way chipper years ago and she was deadly around the greens with that thing. Sheād even use it to tee off on a 80-90 yd par 3 on occasion. Iād use it on occasion when I was behind a tree and needed a left handed club to hit.
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Be sure to let your mom know that the USGA would like to have a word with her about non-conforming clubs. 
They are incredibly useful for a number of golfers. Nobody bats an eye at putters even though they are only used for one thing because you putt on every hole. High-handicappers are chipping on pretty much every hole as well though, so it makes a lot of sense for them to have a specialty club for that. Just need to get over the stigma.
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I tried one ages ago, but then got good with my conventional clubs and realised I already had a few chippers in the bag. The good thing about them is it feels like a putt and therefore you canāt duff one with it, but if you āputtā with a 9 iron, same thing.
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I use my 8 iron for a bump and run as often as possible! I like a 9 and use the GW or LW when the terrain calls for it, but love the 8 iron around the greens.
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I use my 8-iron a lot as well if there is room to run on the green. Itās probably the most versatile club in my bag for that matter.
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Itās interesting, I was always playing the bump and run with a gap or pitching wedgeā¦ Iāve moved to the sieckmann chipping method and have found I get a lot more height and spinā¦ itās really opened up my options as i feel more confident with 7,8,9 in my hands for running chipsā¦ just need to improve distance control!
I use the āRule of 12ā chipping method for bump and runā¦works really well for me on distance control. Basically, if I want to carry 1 unit and roll 4 unitsā¦that is 12-4= my 8 iron.
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Iām contemplating adding one to my arsenal, just because I think it might improve my scoring while Iām getting laughed atā¦ I really need to see how often Iām hitting shots where it would be usefulā¦ Iām not sure how it handles thick rough and most of my around the green shots are out of thick rough.
Iām also not sure how often I play a bump and runā¦ I think it might be a fun club to throw in the bag, though!
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Based on watching my wife use hers in different situations, close to the green and in rough may be one of the better shots suited for a chipper. Try it out!
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I love using my hybrid for chipping.
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And if the square strike didnāt have that green insert that shows everyone that youāre using it (and canāt use a normal club), then I would think about it. I may get one on ebay and paint it!
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They should release a pro modelā¦
Right! Now I donāt have that excuse!