Chippers

What is a chipper?

A chipper is a golf club built for short shots around the green. The head looks like an iron and carries enough loft to lift the ball over the fringe, while the shaft is short and the stroke resembles a putt. The ball travels low over the grass and then rolls out towards the hole. Below you'll read when a chipper helps and what to look for when choosing one.

When should you use a chipper?

Chippers are mainly for players who want consistency around the green. These are the most common situations:

• Just off the green – the ball sits on the fringe or in light rough and only needs a short carry.
• Struggling with chipping – if you regularly hit your wedge fat or thin, the simpler chipper stroke is more forgiving.
• A flat run to the flag – plenty of roll and no bunker or thick grass in the way.
• Beginners and returning players – one club and one stroke keeps the short game manageable.

Chipper, wedge or putter?

Around the green you have three options, each with its own job. If the ball is further out or has to clear a bunker, reach for a wedge. If it's already on the green, a putter makes more sense. The chipper sits right between the two: too far for the putter, too close for a full wedge shot. For the longer approach you'll use your irons.

What to look for

Loft and head shape matter most. Most chippers sit between roughly 30 and 40 degrees of loft: less loft means more roll, more loft gives a slightly higher flight and a shorter run-out. Beyond that it's about feel — a wider sole glides through the grass more easily, and the shaft length decides whether the club feels closer to a putter or to an iron.

Chippers from top brands

Our range features chippers from well-known golf brands:

• Wilson – a trusted name in accessible clubs for decades.
• Callaway – forgiving clubs with plenty of ease around the green.
• Cleveland – short-game specialists, best known for their wedges.

Want to explore more? See the complete overview of all golf club brands and compare by brand.

Practice and sale

The short game improves with repetition. A chipping net lets you practise your chips in the garden. Looking for a bargain? In the golf clubs sale you'll regularly find reduced clubs from well-known brands.

Frequently asked questions about chippers

What is a golf chipper club?

A chipper is a club for short shots around the green. It combines the loft of an iron with the short, steady stroke of a putter, so the ball carries a small distance and then rolls out. That makes the shot easier to control than a chip with a wedge.

Are chippers legal in golf?

Chippers are allowed as long as the club conforms to the rules for irons rather than putters. In practice that means a single striking face and a round grip. Chippers with two striking faces or a putter-style grip are not permitted. If you're unsure about a specific model, check with your club or federation before playing it in competition.

How do you use a golf chipper?

Set up as you would for a putt: ball slightly back in your stance, hands ahead of the clubhead and a short, quiet stroke from the shoulders. Let the loft lift the ball instead of trying to scoop it. Pick your landing spot just onto the green and let the ball run the rest of the way.

What is the difference between a chipper and a wedge?

A wedge has more loft and a longer shaft, and is meant for shots that fly higher and further, such as over a bunker. A chipper is shorter, played with a putting-style stroke and keeps the ball low. It's mainly a club for the last few metres to the green.