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Odyssey introduces updated Chipper for golfers who struggle around the greens
Odyssey's new Chipper features a hybrid-like shape, step sole and soft insert to help golfers improve touch and consistency around the green.
Gear: Odyssey Chipper
Price: $179.99
Specs: 37 degrees of loft, 66-degree lie angle, 35.5 inches long (men's), 34.5 inches long (women's)
Available: June 27
Who it's for: Golfers who struggle with touch shots around the green or prefer a simplified approach to chipping.
What you should know: Odyssey has updated its Chipper with a new hybrid-inspired shape, step-sole design, soft polymer face insert and longer grip to give players more versatility and forgiveness around the greens.
The Deep Dive: Chippers may not be the flashiest clubs in a golfer's bag, but for those who constantly stub, skull or overthink simple shots around the greens, they can be an absolute game-changer. Odyssey's latest chipper is designed to offer exactly that kind of salvation.
The new Odyssey Chipper features a reshaped head that leans into a hybrid-like profile, giving it a more rounded, confidence-inspiring look at address. That shape isn't just for show – it blends with a step-sole design that mimics what Callaway has used successfully in utility woods and fairway metals. The goal? To reduce the amount of sole that meets the turf, improve glide through the grass and promote cleaner contact.
At 37 degrees of loft, the chipper is essentially a 7-iron with a whole lot more forgiveness and a polymer face insert that softens the feel of impact and helps frame the ball. Add in the longer grip, which lets players adjust hand placement depending on the shot, and you've got a club built for creativity and control for golfers who want to get the ball closer to the hole after missing the green.
It's available in both men's and women's versions, with the meaningful difference being the length (the men's version is 35.5 inches and the women's is 34.5 inches). For recreational players who dread short shots from tight lies or into grainy Bermuda, the Odyssey Chipper offers a practical and approachable alternative to traditional wedges.
