I was thinking of buying myself a cheap chipper to add to my golf bag how usefull are they or are they just a gimmick? ive got 12 clubs so far so im allowed 2 more..lol

Dont do it! your 7,8,9 irons are more than competent to play a chip!

Samantha, I've worked with my 7-iron to the point where I'm more confident of a 'tap in' using it from off the green that I am with a long putt, you can use 8 or 9 irons for where you need a bit more loft / carry. It's simple once you get the touch, so don't waste your money.

ok thanks for the advice. i was taught to chip with a 7 iron so i'll carry on

agree with David and Greg on this one. When you master the 7iron way of chipping you will soon realise that the 2slots you have left in your bag can be filled with far more useful and versitile clubs...also a few years ago it was quite popular to use a hybrid/rescue club gripped down the shaft, but it was not for me..

Gave up my chipper some time ago. I get better results with other clubs and decided I was carrying it for no reason in the end. Good luck.

Only one question you need to ask. Do you see professionals using them? The answer, of course, is no. That's because they are rubbish!

Learn to chip properly.

Can't argue with that one.

Hi Samantha, I have asked this question before and everyone is entitled to there own opinion on it. i am not good (or average) golfer and years ago i had a chipper and when i packed up golf and sold all my kit the chipper went.

Then i started again and remembered someone said use your 7 iron to chip i tried and it works for me and if i can do it so can you .

I use a putting stroke, ok sometimes i hit it to soft or to hard but i am getting better

Dont buy the chipper just yet, practice with your 7, the money you spend on it will go towards a round of golf

also it one less weight in my bag so i can take nother bar of chocolate and a banana !!!!!