It used to be that having a “chipper” club in your bag came with a stigma — it was an admission that you struggle around the greens.
But this is a new era, where golfers are getting smarter about scoring and open to new ways of going low. A chipper can be a useful tool in a player’s bag and Odyssey is adding a new option with their latest Chipper.
With this iteration, which the company is calling its best yet, Odyssey is taking inspiration from the success Callaway has had in their popular UW and fairway-wood releases by incorporating the same step sole technology to enhance turf interaction.
While a shot hit with a chipper and a shot hit with a fairway wood are obviously very different, both are hit with a fairly shallow angle of attack. That’s why using the same sole design as a fairway wood can be useful, since the whole goal of a chipper is to loft a ball up in the air easily and predictably anyway.
Oydssey designers also borrowed from metalwood design for the new chipper when it comes to the shaping, coming up with an oval, hybrid-like shape to inspire confidence over the ball. Oftentimes chippers can take on a more putter-like form, which can make it difficult for beginners and other players to think the ball will get in the air. But looking down at the new Chipper offers a friendlier appearance with its rounded shape.
Interestingly, from certain angles, the shaping begins to resemble a traditional wedge, which is probably what designers were going for as well.
Lastly, the latest Chipper will come standard with a longer grip to allow it to be used from a variety of lie and for different shots without a player worrying about having to grip down to the steel of the shaft.
Price, availability and specs
Odyssey Chipper Men’s Custom Wedge
Our latest Odyssey Chipper is our best one yet. For those that struggle with those short shots around the greens, this could very well be the answer to better chips, more up and downs and lower scores.
New Hybrid Shape
This updated shape is more hybrid like in order to inspire more confidence.
Step Sole Design
Modeled after soles we have had in our recent UW and Fairway Wood designs, this step sole reduces the amount of sole that contacts the ground for better turf interaction and cleaner contact.
Polymer Face Insert
This insert frames the ball at address and delivers a soft feel with durable grooves.
Longer Grip
The longer grip design allows you to grip the chipper at different lengths for different types of shots from different types of lies.
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The Odyssey Chipper is available for pre-order starting Friday, June 20 and will begin shipping on Friday, June 27.
Both the men’s and women’s versions will come with 37˚ loft and 66˚ lie, while the women’s spec will be 1″ shorter then the men’s at 34.5″. Each one will cost $179.99.
