Wilson Prostaff HL Chipper Review

If your one of those players that reaches for your putter when your 10 yards away from the green (including myself at one stage) then adding a chipper to your bag could be the solution for you. The Wilson Prostaff HL Chipper looks like a half mallet/heel toe putter with the face tilted at an angle of 35 degrees.

Easy to Use Alignment Aids

There are three clearly marked alignment aids on the top of the chipper to help you line up your chip. There is one in the very centre of the club and two either side approx 20cm either side of the centre line. This gives you a 40cm strike zone.

Which Grip to Use

The club head does not feel overly heavy and you can swing the club as far back as knee height if you're further back from the green. When I tested it out first I used my regular club grip, although I did find this slightly off putting and reverted back to my putter grip which felt a lot more comfortable. If you use your putter grip you won't be able to swing the club too far back as you would start to lose an element of control striking through the ball.

When to use the Chipper

Depending on the length of the rough the chipper or jigger is one for 10 yards in and around the green. As it is designed for golfers using a putter in and around the green you can use you're putting stroke with the loft kicking in for better results. You should be able to control your chip shots better and get the ball closer to the pin.

If I was to make one change to the club it would be to add a thicker grip for added feel and control. This is a straightforward job for most golf shops or pro shops and it shouldn't cost you any more than €15 or €5 if you already have a grip.

Conclusion

All in all this club is definitely recommended for players who reach for the putter off the green and are looking for something that is easy to strike, like a putter to get it close to the pin. The Prostaff HL Chipper is also well priced so it is not a big investment even if you wanted to try it out.
The Wilson Prostaff HL Chipper can be purchased online or in our store in Naas, why not come along and try it out on one of our tour greens to see the results for yourself.