Golf Chippers
Golf Chippers Frequently Asked Questions
We stock a range of golf chippers for brands including [Benross](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/benross) and [Fazer](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/fazer) as well as a variety of [left handed golf clubs](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/left-handed) and [junior golf clubs](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/all-junior-golf-clubs).
What is a chipper golf club?
A chipper golf club is a very forgiving golf club that is affectionately referred to as the beginner’s wedge. Golfers who are just starting out and are building up their confidence will benefit from golf chippers because they can be used around the fairway and green. They provide height and distance, though not necessarily precision, for a beginner golfer’s game. Golf chippers resemble a putter, but they have the loft of a 7 iron due to the added weight on the bottom that prohibits too much flight and lift. The ball will roll quite a bit when you use a chipper, so this is something to consider. Lower handicap players can achieve the same shot with a 7 or 8 iron.
Are chippers legal in golf?
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has stated that golf chippers are legal during tournaments if they haven’t been modified with an adopted putter grip, and they cannot be two-sided. Many professional golfers and seasoned players who partake in tournaments don’t tend to use chippers because they are better suited to higher handicapped players, but newer or more casual players typically find them a good substitute for a [wedge](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/wedges) wedge
American Golf gives succour to golfers who struggle severely with their chipping in and around the greens. If you struggle with consistency, confidence and even the dreadful chipping yips, our impressive lineup exists to guarantee tremendously improving your pitching and chipping. The chipper was invented to remove all possible problems that a wedge can have when attempting to bump and run the ball destined for the pin. The chipper is designed as a combination of both a [putter](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/putters), and [wedge](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/golf-clubs/wedges) in order to easily allow a player to perform a simple putting stroke action and with the lofted putting style/wedge head, which is enough to cleanly lift the ball off the turf and fire it towards the pin in a bump and run motion. These clubs are available from brands such as [Fazer](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/fazer/golf-clubs), [Benross](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/benross/golf-clubs) and [Rife](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/rife-clubs-chippers) , and are available in both male and female options.
While none of our chippers feature the option of being custom ordered, we still highly recommend taking full advantage of our much-favoured custom-fitting process to ensure you pick the perfect chipper for you. Our highly rated service is available both [online](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/custom-fit) and [in-store](https://www.americangolf.co.uk/find-stores) to provide you with the best possible service.
