Odyssey X-ACT Tank Chipper

[ZBUCK]

So while I was searching the parts of the Odyssey website that we're not "supposed" to see.. I found this:

 

http://www.odysseygo...x-act-chippers/

 

Not that I would ever get one but haven't seen anything on them... what's their deal?

[HISPL]

Our rep bought one around, there is a market for them and if someone wants the best one on the market this is it.

 

I can't see Phil slipping one in the bag for The Open Championship... Hahaha!

[J13]

There is a market for chippers, always has been. They have these on TGW and some other sites already.

[Warrick]

These marketed more at high cappers?

 

I could not see taking something out of the bag for something like this. I have 5-6 clubs I pitch,chip with.

 

I normally get excited when I see "new" Odyssey" "Tank", for this, not so much.

 

How about "tanking" a V-Line Fang for us....?

[ccorrada]

23* hybrid is the same thing.

[Wall-E]

I actually had a chance to hit this club but only off of mats and not on the course which is clearly the real test. The white hot insert does give the chipper a nice feel. I really think this club could be beneficial for those who have a problem skulling and chunking chip shots. It does have a nice feel to it with the weight and the superstroke grip is a nice addition.

 

You can actually put a good swing on it from about 50-60 yards. Of course, the chipper is nothing new and could give confidence to high handicappers but I don't think there is a huge market for it but time will tell.

[BlackM00Nlight]

Perfect for my girlfriend who is just learning

[Warrick]

hmmm, could be useful for the kid to get more comfortable chipping, never thought of that.

[Cheesehead42]

23* hybrid is the same thing.

 

It is a 37* loft. Same as a 8-iron.

[ccorrada]

23* hybrid is the same thing.

 

It is a 37* loft. Same as a 8-iron.

Ok, I'm just saying a hybrid is a good "chipper" to use if you have a shot that could be chunked or skulled.

[getair23]

I'm holding out for the PM version.

[ccorrada]

What grinds and stamping do they offer?

[Cheesehead42]

If Tiger comes back with the same Chipping Yips that he left with, you may see one with a Swoosh on it before you know it.

[BlackM00Nlight]

I want a Nike chipper actually. I would totally buy it

[Golf64]

Save a place in your bag. Lots of 'chippers' in your bag already. Fairway wood, hybrid, 8, 7 iron, wedge.....................putter?! Depending on the lie.

[golfgirlrobin]

I know plenty of people who could use this but most would let their egos get in the way.

 

I think it's great they put out a quality version of a club that's normally seen in a $39 garbage version.

[cheeto]

Anybody remember the cleveland niblick. Kind of the same idea but I thought the niblick was actually marketed for all players. I hit it one time and it was great for some 40 yard-ish shots but it was a pure shovel.

[yotaman]

 

You can actually put a good swing on it from about 50-60 yards.

 

I can just see it now... Someone trying to full swing a superstroke gripped lofted putter.

[elwhippy]

Don't knock chippers. A couple of our members are lethal with them around the green. Both senior citizens and comfortably breaking 80 gross. If it works use it :taunt:

[Mcgeeno]

I always speak up on chipper topics.

 

I rocked a Cleveland niblick for a half season while I battled the chipping yips.

 

I'd get funny looks for about 4 holes until people got sick of me tapping in for pars all the time.

 

there is a a small niche market for those clubs no doubt in my mind. I'm proud of the fact I got through the yips but those types of clubs can really simplify the stroke for people...

[mothman65]

Save a place in your bag. Lots of 'chippers' in your bag already. Fairway wood, hybrid, 8, 7 iron, wedge.....................putter?! Depending on the lie.

They just are not the same though - chippers have a much shorter and more upright shaft than any other those alternatives (except the putter). Totally different to swing. If it helps you shave strokes off your game - and you would use it often enough - why not??

[baudi]

If the rules would allow 15 clubs to play I would bag a chipper every single round. The versatility and accuracy is enormous.

 

Chippers commonly come with the pejorative that are these are meant for players who are new to the game or those who can't chip very well.

That is downward stupid and short reasoning. Probably based on inaccurate heuristics or lack of knowledge at all.

 

I practice the short game a lot with both classic wedges as well as with a chipper. Over the years I collected 5 models. They're all pretty different in usage.

The one i like most is the Hindsight and comes from Dynacraft.

 

So the chipper is for fun. But in the course it proves its natural accuracy for low running shots. Much better than any sort of chipputt with any club.

It is dead accurate. However, it is not 'simple' to play. It really takes time to understand its qualities and limitations to deal with it well.

[Warrick]

If the rules would allow 15 clubs to play I would bag a chipper every single round. The versatility and accuracy is enormous.

 

Chippers commonly come with the pejorative that are these are meant for players who are new to the game or those who can't chip very well.

That is downward stupid and short reasoning. Probably based on inaccurate heuristics or lack of knowledge at all.

 

I practice the short game a lot with both classic wedges as well as with a chipper. Over the years I collected 5 models. They're all pretty different in usage.

The one i like most is the Hindsight and comes from Dynacraft.

 

So the chipper is for fun. But in the course it proves its natural accuracy for low running shots. Much better than any sort of chipputt with any club.

It is dead accurate. However, it is not 'simple' to play. It really takes time to understand its qualities and limitations to deal with it well.

 

 

So, because it is a "chipper", it can hit better chip shots than my 9 iron, more accurate?

 

Silly!

 

And now, I have to "learn" the club and it's characteristics, and shortcomings?

 

I think I will stick with "normal" golf clubs

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

What grinds and stamping do they offer?

 

**GOLF CLAP** :rofl:

[Anser]

In this thread lots of people get to brag about being good at chipping

 

Meanwhile there are some of us who aren't

[ccorrada]

In this thread lots of people get to brag about being good at chipping

 

Meanwhile there are some of us who aren't

Chipping is tough. I have a buddy who played the Niblicks for a long time. No shame in a chipper.

 

Here's a tip though, use your putter grip and stroke on most chips and just let the loft of the club do the work, it will take your dominant hand out of the stroke and chipping will be much easier. If I'm feeling yippy I will even do it with my lob wedge. It comes out dead and trickles to the hole.

[Schmeegz]

I had heard these are illegal on tour. Any truth to that?

[JWebs85]

My dad's favorite club in his bag is his chipper. He is absolutely deadly with it.

[Stillboard]

I had heard these are illegal on tour. Any truth to that?

 

The double sided chippers are illegal under USGA rules. I'm pretty sure the Superstroke grip may be also. Aside from those two a chipper is legal.

[Anser]

I had heard these are illegal on tour. Any truth to that?

 

The double sided chippers are illegal under USGA rules. I'm pretty sure the Superstroke grip may be also. Aside from those two a chipper is legal.

 

 

well there goes q school!