Rick's review of this club was fair and overall positive so why all the ego driven negativity by the " I wouldn't bag this if you paid me" brigade. It's just a super forgiving PW and may well help the average golfer. Maybe we should all go back to using traditional lofted blades and ridicule people when they turn up with their game improvement irons!
Used to caddy for an 18+ handicapper that used something similar, he always played in less than 4 hours and tipped $100 per bag. Nothing wrong with helping less skilled/older crowd enjoy the game. We're not all going for the US Open or shooting 72 at Oakmont. Love the fun and interesting content, keep it up!!!
Use mine every round. The more I use it, the better I get with it. Also, if you flip your wrist at the bottom, you can actually send it fifty to sevenity five yards to the center. I use instead of my 56 degree wedge anytime there is no hazards in front of the green. Easier to control and never have to worry about the the toe or heel. I love it!!
Rick this club is amazing! IT has taken a few strokes off my game. This is my 3rd year of golf my short game was the last thing I have been trying to learn. For the last couple years I have learned to hit Irons and wedges at full power anyway, I used to be the guy that flew the green then flew it back the other way with my wedges. I picked this club up and now I dominate my buddies around the green. They fear the green machine and I use it every hole it seems. I def feel out of all the clubs I have purchased I use this one the absolute most and LOVE IT! I freaking love this club and so do my buddies I golf with when I let em use it.
Rick, I REALLY REALLY HOPE you read and respond to this comment. I'm in the US and you are right--the ads for this are EVERYWHERE, ALL THE TIME. Here's why this works for a lot of people: the ads say to use a back-and-through putting type stroke (by implication, pendulum swing with no wrist action). Well, ANYONE becomes a more consistent bump-and-run chipper with ANY club and lots of green if you can do that. That was partly validated by the amateurs you featured in the video--their swings were anything BUT straight-back-straight-through, pendulum, no-wrist swings, and their results were horrible. There was ONE swing that finally looked like that, and it was a decent result.
"In the USA you've probably seen it because the advert gets plastered all over TV." No, Rick, we've seen it because RUclips kept showing it before your videos!
Hello Rick! Thanks for all the amazing insights on golf clubs. However, I have two requests. One: there is a putter that stands up on its own to help with alignment. It’s called the s7k stand alone putter. Two: I would love it if you started to review some slightly cheaper clubs that are more for recreational golfers, such as the Callaway X Series clubs. Thank you!
My father in law just bought this in the past month. He’s a very high handicap, senior golfer. I tried it out with a putting swing and it certainly worked fine from the first cut and anywhere it wasn’t buried. I struggled a bit with the deeper shots, as did he. I think it’s a good club for players like him, and he’s getting used to the stroke. Great video!
I used a chipper back when I was golfing alot and all I can say is that they are extremely easy and consistent. Not for pros though as you said because you have the skill to use other clubs with better reliability and control. I don't remember what degree mine was but I could be extremely accurate with it from anything from the outside of the green to about 90 meters. It wasen't really anything I really needed but I just liked using it, I was decent 17 HCP player and played for about 17 years. I could use other clubs for those shots but the chipper was just the most reliable. But as you said it also needs alot of green since backspin isn't gonna happen with that thing. But it's solid option for many, especially if you have trouble with you close-game.
I have a 45 degree and 55 degree square strike. I also use the 45 degree as a gap wedge for longer shots 50-85 yards and it works well. 55 degree is for more loft over bunkers and close up. I like them both.
thanks for the honest review. I play the 45 and 55 degree squarestrike and I love them. I was terrible with my wedges from 50 yards and in, but with these two clubs I may not be tap-in but I have a chance. Like you said, if you have a good short game these aren't for you because you don't need them. The shot you demo'd over the bunker with the 45 was difficult, but if you do that same shot with the 55 or 60 it will flop and stick!
Hey Rick my greatest thanks are owed to your channel. I’m 48 have had 9 back surgeries so I quit golf for the last 8 years, to be fair I was never great best 18 was a 84. But from watching your channel and just playing around with my clubs has got me out again. First round shot a 125 🤦♂️ it was cold beginning of March here in Michigan in the U.S. BUT IN JUST 3 weeks about $200 spent in new gear I’m now in the 90s shot a 91 on Saturday. I’m having so much fun just being outside on the course, so thanks for all your tips. Ps I used 1 ball last time out NOT A PRO V1 lol maybe I’ll find one in the woods one day and shoot a 84 again. Cheers Mate 💁🏼♂️
I’m a 21hcp and really struggle with chipping around the greens. I recently purchased a Cleveland Smart Sole chipper and it’s been a game changer for me. It’s shaved 5-6 strokes off my game. My anxiety level when I get in close has gone way down and my enjoyment of the game has gone way up.
@@stebypeters8188 Over 18 holes, that just means that they save a stroke every three holes. If using this club helped them adjust something about their technique for chipping in this kind of shot, that's totally realistic. Doesn't mean they couldn't have saved the same six strokes with more practice using their original clubs.
@@stebypeters8188 If you are a high handicapper, you might be able to save that many strokes. I have a 16.8 handicap and for a whole year have averaged 31 putts per round. Yes, I have the same number of putts per round as a 5 handicapper!!! It's because I chip the ball so close to the hole. I have had 3 chip-ins during my last 2 rounds. Chippers don't work for everybody. They work for me. I am 64 years old. (It took me about a year of practice to really get good at it).
I've been looking forward to someone doing an independent, honest review of these clubs. Thanks Rick. It isn't for me but I have a mate who is really struggling around the greens and reverts to a 6i bump-and-run no matter the situation because he is hitting every wedge fat or thin. This may be his short-term savior.
Sounds like they developed the 55 and 60deg ones to help with those "over the bunker" shots and get the ball to stop sooner. Good review though. I use my Sand wedge a lot for chipping and pitching up, so the 55deg might be one I consider
I'd like to see Rick review the 60* model - and try it over a bunker with a tight pin. His basic complaint was the loft - but there are three lofted models.
I have something similar. It was a 7 iron head on a putter. It worked really well and taught me how to chip. Now I just use my 7 iron and choke up and it does the same thing. It is a good club for beginners and teaches the fundamentals of chipping if you are close to the green.
@Charles Ottoman I got mine from American Golf in the UK. Was about £1600 for the Skytrak, then decent Tee matt, impact screen and projector was about 3k all in
Hello Rick. I have a channel for video games but I also play golf in my free time maybe once or twice a month, sometimes more. All I have to say is I saw your tips on how to get rid of your slice... All I can say is it has really worked for me. I saw a dramatic change in the angle the ball was going. You've got alot of good tips I would recommend you for tips to anyone. Thanks
G’day Rick, I’m a 51 year old Chopper from Australia who has taken up golf again after a 20 years. I’m on way down as far as golf goes now and I play for pure enjoyment, I play with my step son Jack who is 23 and just starting out and showing good signs of being a very good average golfer. I purchased this square face wedge and I immediately dropped at least a half dozen shots a round. I don’t hit many greens in regulation and it has just added more enjoyment to my game. For people like me this is great club. Love your channel, all the best, John
Thanks U review is great I am in the same boat but I started golfing again at age 53 I put senior shafts on all my clubs except driver and 3 fairway wood ! My nephew calls it the wonder club I use it from 90 yards and in! I have a hummming bird for out of the sand
I have one of these and I use it all the time. I was sceptical when I first got it. I decided to try it as I have a habit of blading my shot across the green with my sand or lob wedge. This takes care of that problem. It works great in almost all situations upto about 40 yards out. Only situation it doesn't work when you have to lob it over a bunker and have very little green to work with. If you don't have the time to practise and become an expert chipper get one of these.
Finally, someone I trust giving this club a review. As someone who uses a 8 iron bump and run but not from as far out as you were ( typically a few feet off the fringe ) it interests me if I could use that as a bump and run from a bit further out. From that position you were at I’m typically using a 60, but seeing you chip some balls up there with ease within 5 feet of the hole is very interesting. I also haven’t broken 100 yet ( playing less than a year ) so possibly it wouldn’t work as well for me as it did you. Love the content Rick, thanks for always being honest and overall a good mate. Keep hitting them well!
Rick, finally an honest review of a club. Most of the time I'm a skeptic when it comes to club reviews by a pro like you because your skill level allows you to strike a ball well with a barn door. So, I was very glad to see you put this club in the hands of some amateurs. I wish more pro club review videos did this. This shows the club's real value to the players it was designed for.
Great review, Rick! Almost every chipper I've seen reviewed pretty much comes with the same limitations as this one. They're all good if you've got alot of green to work with, no bunker to shoot over, and not in thick/heavy rough. I've tried multiple chippers, but they just aren't versatile enough to be in my bag. You're average public course in the U.S. generally aren't manicured enough to make it worth having a chipper in your bag. (I'm a 14 handicap).
I dread having to chip around the greens, I have the yips and always chunk it, feel myself getting very snappy and quick when hitting through the ball so would be very interested in a lower degree in this as the shot I hate the most in golf is chipping over a bunker into the green, always wanted to see someone review this and not by someone trying to get you to buy it and telling you everything you want to hear. Great work Rick, keep doing these type of reviews. 👌
I host a yearly tournament and one of the fun events is a long drive competition using the Hammer driver. It's meant to be a laugh, but when people catch it middle, it's a rocket. Shocking, really. I'd love to see Rick test this.
@@40Rouge the guy who does tournaments in my neck of the woods does the same thing lol. Maybe he stole the idea from you. You're absolutely right, it looks hilarious and hideous at the same time but when you catch one off the center it's freaking amazing.
Thanks Rick I bought one two years ago and I love it. I use it from 90 yards in closer and it serves me very well sometimes if I’m just on the outer fringe, I’ll choke way up on it like you taught us to do with the four highbred and I use it for tapping it on it’s been very helpful for that too Tomorrow I’m going to buy a 55 yard 55° one from a gentleman it’s used but not really used or you can used it once and I want to see how that works but the 45 is awesome I would recommend it to anybody that’s either newer or senior. Only thing I did is change the shaft to senior shafts , graphite, and it made it even better again thank you, Rick.
I really always have been curious about this wedge. Thank you for testing it Rick! I absolutely feel that your reviews have made a massive impact on people choosing golf clubs in general. Thank you for always reviewing the latest equipment and for the honest reviews.👌🏻 P.S Have you ever considered testing edel wedges?
I bought the 60 and still haven't quite got it, but ordering the other 2, maybe I believe after trying all 3, definitely learned something after this video
So it's an ez roll but square instead of mallet shaped. Starting out I used an ez roll quite a bit. I'm a big boy now. I use wedges. For me titleist wedges Rick. Thanks for the video.
Great review, I’ve seen the ads and actually really dislike when someone makes a club that promises results that can be obtained from regular clubs and extra practice. Very thorough job in this review, well done.
Good review, I've seen this advert a lot, and always saw it as a gimmick to make someone rich off the vunerable. The other one I would love to see you review is the c3i and/or the Callaway sure out bunker wedges, both claim to get you out the bunker first time with no drag in the sand 😉
My dad thinks he knows everything about equipment, so he bought the 65* C3i. He sends that thing straight up in the air because he tries to help it a lot on every shot. I keep telling him he needs to de loft it, but he just keeps trying to flop it. 1) It's got a big ass sole so flopping it either blades it or you get lucky and it goes up with an 85* launch angle. 2) Why the hell do you need to flop a 65* club?
I found the Callaway sure out for $5 in a donation bin so of course bought it. I consider myself to be a pretty decent but not great bunker player but this club wasn’t it. Unless I’m using it wrong. But I do enjoy using it for flop shots around the greens.
I’ve got a sure out 58 degree, it’s fab. Now I have confidence getting out of a bunker. The key to it thou is setting up as you would a normal pitch shot, don’t open the face!! Then play a normal pitch shot, the grooves are fab, had it on a launch monitor 8000-10,000 rpm, marvellous 😀😀
I tried the c3i and kept it for the duration of the trial and then returned it. (The return was as easy as the commercial described) It seemed to me that it required just as much, but different, technique to learn that any bunker play requires. I'm very happy with my MD3 Callaway sand wedge
When I’m not using a pitching wedge for lift around the green, I always use a 7iron, absolutely spot on as it works the same way this square faced chipper does, I can get under the ball with duffing it and at the same time keep it low, bump and runs shots are perfect, 7iron around the green has help me massively improve my putting game, I aim to get within club length to allow not more than a 2 putt. Simples. Great video too Rick 👍🏻
If you have a particular way or style on doing chipping, the square strike would probably take a half hour or so to get comfortable chipping and to get accurate with the club and how far the ball rolls across the greens - kind of doing bump and run shots. Looks to me like the square strike loft is similar to a 7 iron style of chipping. At least we should not chunk the shots with this wedge. I have several wedges and most of my shots are more lofted, up in the air, and try to take out allot of roll on greens . The square strike wedge would be something I might try in the future. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the great reviews. I always wondered about these clubs, but after watching this video, I feel confident that the "Square Strike" is not much more than a more forgiving 9-iron. Keep up the good work Rick!
I took a lesson from the local Pro several years ago for my pitching and chipping woes which I just could not fix myself, best money spent in a long long while. I'm back on track and know what to do and how to do it, again. This might work well for those who just don't want to take a lesson, more expensive than a lesson but it looks like it will fix part of anyone's game, good video post Rick.
I devised a golf plan that centers around hitting the fringe of greens on all holes except for approach shots 140 yards in. This club will work fine for what I am trying to accomplish. Thanks for the review.
A friend of mine bought one of these. After a while, I noticed that it was no longer in his bag, so I asked him why. His answer: while this club worked well at one shot, it didn't do the other kind of shots he required. So, he was effectively down to 13 clubs. The pendulum stroke you demonstrated can be done with any iron, but it does require a little practice. I regard it as essential and practice it before every round.
Haha every last one was trying to wrist flip it into the air. The only benefit of this club is the loft on the face is the same as a 3/4 ball thin strike. This is why I hit a 9i if I'm truly uncomfortable with the shot. A thin hit comes out the same as a clean one but less hot.
I was one of the people to badgered you to review this club and glad you got around to it. I got sucked in by the comical 'shamwow!'-style advertising. Coming back to golf after a 30 year break, figured it would maker life a little easier around the greens. I suppose it has and I don't regret buying it. My short game is still crap, due to lack of time around the practice green. Like others here, I would love to see how it goes when you hit the hell out of it on GC-Quad. They claim you can play it like a normal club, not just a 'chipper' with a putting stroke. Would it go 100 yards with a full larrup? Spin rate and carry distance would be fascinating!
Honestly I think it’s a good thing. No single digit handicap is going to use it. But for people, especially older people, it could be a really good think. No one will ever hit a full shot with it. I think it’s important to remember that single digit handicappers, while many of the people that consume Rick’s content, are a vast minority of players in the world. It’s a club for 20+’s around the green, and it can be effective in that.
@@TheSteve1126 I keep and use a chipper in my bag and constantly get ribbing from whoever I play a round with. While I’m knocking it to within 7 feet of the cup nine times out of ten they are thinning their shots and 2 putting. At best. Yeah. Keep on using your wedge when you can’t master it. I’ll be one putting my hole more times than not.
I own this club. I ordered something else and it was shipped to me by mistake. They never sent the return packaging so I put it in the back 1.5 years ago and have never taken it out. Once you get used to it, you cannot miss with this club. Even terrible strokes end up 3 feet from the cup. I was 50/50 around the greens before I started with the square strike, hitting thin and chunking. This club gets rid of the yips and takes you from a shot you have little confidence in and gives you a ton of confidence around the green. It is not for every shot and it takes about 15 minutes on the range to figure it out, but if your handicap is in the teens or higher, you will use this club all the time and love it.
Good news for me, Rick: You just saved me 600 $ for six Square Strike Wedges! I was an awful chipper until one lesson in which I learned to play the "Tunesian Chip" with my six shortest clubs (LW to I7 - guess where the lesson was) which effectively is a pendulum stroke w/o wrists. O.k., I may thin them or chunk them, but the good ones are beauties, going quite high, and long when I put some steam behind them. Love your vids man - carry on!
i play a links course full of really tight lies around the greens and so put this club in my bag about 5 months ago. took a bit of getting used to and as Rick points out you only play it when you have lots of green to work with, but it has helped take 6-8 shots off my handicap as I can chip most shots to within 6-8ft of the hole which has pretty much eliminated 3 putts from my game.
Joe Szabo I’m a pretty crappy golfer but I love my 60 degree wedge. My chipping and pitching is probably the best part of my game but it depends on where your strengths are I guess.
Agreed. I never understood why people chip with a lob wedge. It only makes sense on pro greens (extremely fast). On normal club greens, you have to carry the chip about half the distance to the hole, with a 60 degree wedge. It's so much easier to pick a spot just inside the fringe and use anything from a 6 to a 9 iron.
I have to say that one of my favourite shots is hybrid along the ground as I play a lot of links golf so I can understand the principle of a big putting stroke. So it would be interesting to try
i've been using the putting stroke chip with really good results, saw jim furyk do it in a video and it really helped around the green. changing loft and choking the club and not altering my stroke a single bit makes a good difference.
Great review! I felt like it was honest. I have to say that I use to feel that you should be able to get the chipping done with wedges and irons. I do chunk, flub skull ,shots from time to time and this can ruin a good round easily. I bought the club from Amazon, thinking I would try it and if I didn't like it well, easy return. I took it for a round, practiced about 10 shots and played . Wow! I was about 6 strokes better than usual, almost broke 80 and would only want one shot back with it. I changed the grip to a midsize and it's staying in the bag....👍⛳⛳
I really appreciate your willingness to test gimmicky products like this, and your honesty and willingness to admit that this one (within its limitations) performs as advertised in spite of the corny advertisements. Thanks, Rick. Keep it up!
“A great candidate for this club is someone who doesn’t want to get laughed at by his mates” I don’t care how well you play with it, if you bring that club out near me, you’re getting laughed at
This cracks me up lol. I have seen that commercial many times. I have often wondered about the Square Strike Wedge and I think its cool that you reviewed it. That was a great idea. Nice job putting it in the hands of average golfers in your review here. I knew you would be able to utilize it far better. I much prefer my Cleveland Smart Sole chipper which is far better along with my Cleveland CBX Wedges. The Cleveland Smart Sole chipper is quite good and capable of much more than the one in this review. Cheers and nice job on this review my friend. Spider Dubiel
Got this from a pro shop today. Someone left it and didn't come back for it, so they gave it to me. All I can say, is wow, I love this little club so far. Obviously for only chips and pitches. But that's my biggest weakness. Way more good than bad shots with it. Plus I had an open spot in my bag after getting a gapping session.
You're right but there is a large swath of players who would greatly benefit from this club. It makes golf less frustrating for them and allows them to be somewhat confident in their game.
@Les Moore What good is a 460cc driver if you can't hit it? The point I was making is that marketing firms, advertise to egos. How many golfers do you know that have a gimmick club in their bag?
Hi Rick - I recall the original "Jigger" when I was a junior. It was the same principle and a lot of guys who played links golf had one in the bag. My favourite clubs for chipping - 9 iron and 7 iron depending on distance and I also use a brilliant Ping Utility wedge should I need to go over anything. Great video once more - thanks
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Which brand makes the *BEST* wedges?
Callaway
Taylormade, lots of spin soft feel and stay clean for a while
The one you like best!! For me a Vokey
Ping G is the best😋
Titleiest
Try a whole bag of “as seen on tv” clubs
Yessssss.. gx7 for the win lol
@@cobra1995xx it's... a GOOD club.
@@rorythomson3439 lol that's my favorite part .. you can tell hes tryin to not puke while saying it!! Hahaha
Medicus anyone?
Northwestern "plus 10" driver - I liked it, and the K1 speed :-)
Rick's review of this club was fair and overall positive so why all the ego driven negativity by the " I wouldn't bag this if you paid me" brigade. It's just a super forgiving PW and may well help the average golfer. Maybe we should all go back to using traditional lofted blades and ridicule people when they turn up with their game improvement irons!
Used to caddy for an 18+ handicapper that used something similar, he always played in less than 4 hours and tipped $100 per bag. Nothing wrong with helping less skilled/older crowd enjoy the game. We're not all going for the US Open or shooting 72 at Oakmont. Love the fun and interesting content, keep it up!!!
Yeah man it's all about having some fun.
Use mine every round. The more I use it, the better I get with it. Also, if you flip your wrist at the bottom, you can actually send it fifty to sevenity five yards to the center. I use instead of my 56 degree wedge anytime there is no hazards in front of the green. Easier to control and never have to worry about the the toe or heel. I love it!!
Every time I see the commercials for this, I chuckle and think I wont even think about it till Rick does a review.
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Kent Cross I got one and yes I thought a chuckle, but if you use it like a putter it WORKS! 😁✌️
@Tucson Jim I've seen the commercials here on RUclips only.
@@tyeman3039 I may give it a shot. Looks like a good idea when you really need to make a shot count or you'll be buying lunch.
Am I wrong or that is 15 clubs? Only allowed 14 in a bag.
Rick this club is amazing! IT has taken a few strokes off my game. This is my 3rd year of golf my short game was the last thing I have been trying to learn. For the last couple years I have learned to hit Irons and wedges at full power anyway, I used to be the guy that flew the green then flew it back the other way with my wedges. I picked this club up and now I dominate my buddies around the green. They fear the green machine and I use it every hole it seems. I def feel out of all the clubs I have purchased I use this one the absolute most and LOVE IT! I freaking love this club and so do my buddies I golf with when I let em use it.
Should have hit some full shots to see how it reacted for fun
I've hit full shots with this club ....goes like a strong pw just goes left because it's so upright haha
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@Tucson Jim it's the lie angle of a putter...it's much more upright than my PW I promise
@@johnsneade2995 hes not saying its not upright. hes saying thats not why it goes left.
@@jonathangreen6345 upright will make it go left lol. For me it has nothing to do with the weight
Rick, I REALLY REALLY HOPE you read and respond to this comment. I'm in the US and you are right--the ads for this are EVERYWHERE, ALL THE TIME. Here's why this works for a lot of people: the ads say to use a back-and-through putting type stroke (by implication, pendulum swing with no wrist action). Well, ANYONE becomes a more consistent bump-and-run chipper with ANY club and lots of green if you can do that. That was partly validated by the amateurs you featured in the video--their swings were anything BUT straight-back-straight-through, pendulum, no-wrist swings, and their results were horrible. There was ONE swing that finally looked like that, and it was a decent result.
"In the USA you've probably seen it because the advert gets plastered all over TV."
No, Rick, we've seen it because RUclips kept showing it before your videos!
im in canada and let me tell you it plays every 10 minutes on tv
My 7i does the same thing bump and run
Used to be a 2 way
I got the RUclips ad before this video 😂😂
Funny
Hello Rick! Thanks for all the amazing insights on golf clubs. However, I have two requests. One: there is a putter that stands up on its own to help with alignment. It’s called the s7k stand alone putter. Two: I would love it if you started to review some slightly cheaper clubs that are more for recreational golfers, such as the Callaway X Series clubs. Thank you!
How about reviewing the C3i, the other wedge they keep shoving down out throats on Golf Channel in the US?
My father in law just bought this in the past month. He’s a very high handicap, senior golfer. I tried it out with a putting swing and it certainly worked fine from the first cut and anywhere it wasn’t buried. I struggled a bit with the deeper shots, as did he. I think it’s a good club for players like him, and he’s getting used to the stroke. Great video!
I used a chipper back when I was golfing alot and all I can say is that they are extremely easy and consistent. Not for pros though as you said because you have the skill to use other clubs with better reliability and control. I don't remember what degree mine was but I could be extremely accurate with it from anything from the outside of the green to about 90 meters. It wasen't really anything I really needed but I just liked using it, I was decent 17 HCP player and played for about 17 years. I could use other clubs for those shots but the chipper was just the most reliable. But as you said it also needs alot of green since backspin isn't gonna happen with that thing. But it's solid option for many, especially if you have trouble with you close-game.
I just got one of theses. I have used it two times and love it. It is super easy to hit.
I have a 45 degree and 55 degree square strike. I also use the 45 degree as a gap wedge for longer shots 50-85 yards and it works well. 55 degree is for more loft over bunkers and close up. I like them both.
Being in Canada I see that ad on RUclips everytime I log on. Thankfully for only 5 seconds. Is the GX7 driver next Rick?
Don't forget to "throw your old driver in the trash" before testing it!
thanks for the honest review. I play the 45 and 55 degree squarestrike and I love them. I was terrible with my wedges from 50 yards and in, but with these two clubs I may not be tap-in but I have a chance. Like you said, if you have a good short game these aren't for you because you don't need them. The shot you demo'd over the bunker with the 45 was difficult, but if you do that same shot with the 55 or 60 it will flop and stick!
Thank you for always being honest with your viewers
Thanks 🙏
Hey Rick my greatest thanks are owed to your channel. I’m 48 have had 9 back surgeries so I quit golf for the last 8 years, to be fair I was never great best 18 was a 84. But from watching your channel and just playing around with my clubs has got me out again. First round shot a 125 🤦♂️ it was cold beginning of March here in Michigan in the U.S. BUT IN JUST 3 weeks about $200 spent in new gear I’m now in the 90s shot a 91 on Saturday. I’m having so much fun just being outside on the course, so thanks for all your tips. Ps I used 1 ball last time out NOT A PRO V1 lol maybe I’ll find one in the woods one day and shoot a 84 again. Cheers Mate 💁🏼♂️
I’m a 21hcp and really struggle with chipping around the greens. I recently purchased a Cleveland Smart Sole chipper and it’s been a game changer for me. It’s shaved 5-6 strokes off my game. My anxiety level when I get in close has gone way down and my enjoyment of the game has gone way up.
I am around the same handicap, I will have to check it out
No way someone shaves off 6 strokes just from getting a club
@@stebypeters8188
Over 18 holes, that just means that they save a stroke every three holes. If using this club helped them adjust something about their technique for chipping in this kind of shot, that's totally realistic. Doesn't mean they couldn't have saved the same six strokes with more practice using their original clubs.
@@stebypeters8188 If you are a high handicapper, you might be able to save that many strokes. I have a 16.8 handicap and for a whole year have averaged 31 putts per round. Yes, I have the same number of putts per round as a 5 handicapper!!! It's because I chip the ball so close to the hole. I have had 3 chip-ins during my last 2 rounds. Chippers don't work for everybody. They work for me. I am 64 years old. (It took me about a year of practice to really get good at it).
I've been looking forward to someone doing an independent, honest review of these clubs. Thanks Rick. It isn't for me but I have a mate who is really struggling around the greens and reverts to a 6i bump-and-run no matter the situation because he is hitting every wedge fat or thin. This may be his short-term savior.
Sir Rick, thank you for caring. It really shows in your videos,and I think that is one of reason you have become so successful. Best of times to you.
Never would have thought it would be that effective for a golfer with extreme chipping struggles
Sounds like they developed the 55 and 60deg ones to help with those "over the bunker" shots and get the ball to stop sooner. Good review though. I use my Sand wedge a lot for chipping and pitching up, so the 55deg might be one I consider
The pendulum motion works well with any club when soft shots are needed.
I'd like to see Rick review the 60* model - and try it over a bunker with a tight pin. His basic complaint was the loft - but there are three lofted models.
I have something similar. It was a 7 iron head on a putter. It worked really well and taught me how to chip. Now I just use my 7 iron and choke up and it does the same thing. It is a good club for beginners and teaches the fundamentals of chipping if you are close to the green.
Hey Rick I would love to see a video review on the SkyTrak launch monitor.
Kendrick Hochstedler buy it :) seriously is great.
I have had one nearly 2 years now and love it! Well worth getting if you can afford one
@Charles Ottoman I got mine from American Golf in the UK. Was about £1600 for the Skytrak, then decent Tee matt, impact screen and projector was about 3k all in
@@andyran are you able to get any club data? like if your swing is out to in and by what degree? open/closed club face ect?
@@baydoe121 No sadly not. But you can work out that from the spin on the ball and the flight paths shown
Hello Rick. I have a channel for video games but I also play golf in my free time maybe once or twice a month, sometimes more. All I have to say is I saw your tips on how to get rid of your slice... All I can say is it has really worked for me. I saw a dramatic change in the angle the ball was going. You've got alot of good tips I would recommend you for tips to anyone. Thanks
This reminds me of the Two way chipper in my grandfathers bag. Can’t remember the loft on that though
I had one of those and the guys in my golf league made me put a lead weight on the back so you couldn’t use the back side!
G’day Rick,
I’m a 51 year old Chopper from Australia who has taken up golf again after a 20 years.
I’m on way down as far as golf goes now and I play for pure enjoyment, I play with my step son Jack who is 23 and just starting out and showing good signs of being a very good average golfer.
I purchased this square face wedge and I immediately dropped at least a half dozen shots a round.
I don’t hit many greens in regulation and it has just added more enjoyment to my game.
For people like me this is great club.
Love your channel, all the best, John
Thanks U review is great I am in the same boat but I started golfing again at age 53 I put senior shafts on all my clubs except driver and 3 fairway wood ! My nephew calls it the wonder club I use it from 90 yards and in! I have a hummming bird for out of the sand
YES! Thank you Rick! I requested this. Could you please do the GX7 metal driver? We need to know the truth about that club as well.
Just bought this club, a couple of weeks ago. And I agree with you. It's not for everyone. Great review.
I have one of these and I use it all the time. I was sceptical when I first got it. I decided to try it as I have a habit of blading my shot across the green with my sand or lob wedge. This takes care of that problem. It works great in almost all situations upto about 40 yards out. Only situation it doesn't work when you have to lob it over a bunker and have very little green to work with. If you don't have the time to practise and become an expert chipper get one of these.
Finally, someone I trust giving this club a review. As someone who uses a 8 iron bump and run but not from as far out as you were ( typically a few feet off the fringe ) it interests me if I could use that as a bump and run from a bit further out. From that position you were at I’m typically using a 60, but seeing you chip some balls up there with ease within 5 feet of the hole is very interesting. I also haven’t broken 100 yet ( playing less than a year ) so possibly it wouldn’t work as well for me as it did you. Love the content Rick, thanks for always being honest and overall a good mate. Keep hitting them well!
At 45* I would have liked to see you test it against a pitching wedge using a putting stroke too
Yea no doubt...same aye...?
if you are on windows with a proper keyboard with number pad then alt248 gives a degree sign
@@martingrummett9165 alt0176 does as well 45°
And to that, what if you use a left hand low grip (for a rh player). Does the technique change at all?
I would have liked to see the 60° square strike
Rick, finally an honest review of a club. Most of the time I'm a skeptic when it comes to club reviews by a pro like you because your skill level allows you to strike a ball well with a barn door. So, I was very glad to see you put this club in the hands of some amateurs. I wish more pro club review videos did this. This shows the club's real value to the players it was designed for.
You should've used a pitching wedge from the same spots as a comparison, since you're playing a bump & run
Great review, Rick! Almost every chipper I've seen reviewed pretty much comes with the same limitations as this one. They're all good if you've got alot of green to work with, no bunker to shoot over, and not in thick/heavy rough. I've tried multiple chippers, but they just aren't versatile enough to be in my bag. You're average public course in the U.S. generally aren't manicured enough to make it worth having a chipper in your bag. (I'm a 14 handicap).
This is great Rick! Need more of these “ to good to be true” clubs and how they really perform!
I dread having to chip around the greens, I have the yips and always chunk it, feel myself getting very snappy and quick when hitting through the ball so would be very interested in a lower degree in this as the shot I hate the most in golf is chipping over a bunker into the green, always wanted to see someone review this and not by someone trying to get you to buy it and telling you everything you want to hear. Great work Rick, keep doing these type of reviews. 👌
You should review the hammer next. But I do have to say the wedge makes sense for people who can't chip.
I’ve been asking for a Hammer review for almost a year now....POW
I actually own both the driver and 3 wood from hammer. Fun to hit. The shafts are a little interesting....
I host a yearly tournament and one of the fun events is a long drive competition using the Hammer driver. It's meant to be a laugh, but when people catch it middle, it's a rocket. Shocking, really. I'd love to see Rick test this.
@@40Rouge the guy who does tournaments in my neck of the woods does the same thing lol. Maybe he stole the idea from you. You're absolutely right, it looks hilarious and hideous at the same time but when you catch one off the center it's freaking amazing.
Would love to see a review on the Hammer as well!!!!
Thanks Rick I bought one two years ago and I love it. I use it from 90 yards in closer and it serves me very well sometimes if I’m just on the outer fringe, I’ll choke way up on it like you taught us to do with the four highbred and I use it for tapping it on it’s been very helpful for that too Tomorrow I’m going to buy a 55 yard 55° one from a gentleman it’s used but not really used or you can used it once and I want to see how that works but the 45 is awesome I would recommend it to anybody that’s either newer or senior. Only thing I did is change the shaft to senior shafts , graphite, and it made it even better again thank you, Rick.
I really always have been curious about this wedge. Thank you for testing it Rick! I absolutely feel that your reviews have made a massive impact on people choosing golf clubs in general.
Thank you for always reviewing the latest equipment and for the honest reviews.👌🏻
P.S Have you ever considered testing edel wedges?
I bought the 60 and still haven't quite got it, but ordering the other 2, maybe I believe after trying all 3, definitely learned something after this video
Hey Rick you should do a review on the c3i wedge they claim to be great out of the bunker while just gliding through the sand
A really fair review of the club.No frills but does the job required however will not make a world class chipper of a golf ball.
I really want one of these clubs for my bag. Maybe it's just me, but I love the look of it, personally.
Thanks for the review!
So it's an ez roll but square instead of mallet shaped. Starting out I used an ez roll quite a bit. I'm a big boy now. I use wedges. For me titleist wedges Rick. Thanks for the video.
Can you use the GX7 metal driver next? I really wonder how good it is lol
Great review, I’ve seen the ads and actually really dislike when someone makes a club that promises results that can be obtained from regular clubs and extra practice. Very thorough job in this review, well done.
Good review, I've seen this advert a lot, and always saw it as a gimmick to make someone rich off the vunerable. The other one I would love to see you review is the c3i and/or the Callaway sure out bunker wedges, both claim to get you out the bunker first time with no drag in the sand 😉
My dad thinks he knows everything about equipment, so he bought the 65* C3i. He sends that thing straight up in the air because he tries to help it a lot on every shot. I keep telling him he needs to de loft it, but he just keeps trying to flop it. 1) It's got a big ass sole so flopping it either blades it or you get lucky and it goes up with an 85* launch angle. 2) Why the hell do you need to flop a 65* club?
I found the Callaway sure out for $5 in a donation bin so of course bought it. I consider myself to be a pretty decent but not great bunker player but this club wasn’t it. Unless I’m using it wrong. But I do enjoy using it for flop shots around the greens.
I’ve got a sure out 58 degree, it’s fab. Now I have confidence getting out of a bunker. The key to it thou is setting up as you would a normal pitch shot, don’t open the face!! Then play a normal pitch shot, the grooves are fab, had it on a launch monitor 8000-10,000 rpm, marvellous 😀😀
I tried the c3i and kept it for the duration of the trial and then returned it. (The return was as easy as the commercial described) It seemed to me that it required just as much, but different, technique to learn that any bunker play requires. I'm very happy with my MD3 Callaway sand wedge
When I’m not using a pitching wedge for lift around the green, I always use a 7iron, absolutely spot on as it works the same way this square faced chipper does, I can get under the ball with duffing it and at the same time keep it low, bump and runs shots are perfect, 7iron around the green has help me massively improve my putting game, I aim to get within club length to allow not more than a 2 putt. Simples. Great video too Rick 👍🏻
Holy crap, the review I've been waiting for! GX-7 next!
If you have a particular way or style on doing chipping, the square strike would probably take a half hour or so to get comfortable chipping and to get accurate with the club and how far the ball rolls across the greens - kind of doing bump and run shots. Looks to me like the square strike loft is similar to a 7 iron style of chipping. At least we should not chunk the shots with this wedge.
I have several wedges and most of my shots are more lofted, up in the air, and try to take out allot of roll on greens . The square strike wedge would be something I might try in the future. Thanks for the video.
I need a short a game, alright! Keep it up Dude!
I'll tell you i bought one and i love it its easy to chip with , I bought the 60 degree , thanks .
do the review on the c3i i live in america and there are adds every where for its pretty annoying
Thanks for the great reviews. I always wondered about these clubs, but after watching this video, I feel confident that the "Square Strike" is not much more than a more forgiving 9-iron. Keep up the good work Rick!
Great video Rick. I like how your testing the integrity of the claims made on this club. GX7 metal next?
I took a lesson from the local Pro several years ago for my pitching and chipping woes which I just could not fix myself, best money spent in a long long while. I'm back on track and know what to do and how to do it, again. This might work well for those who just don't want to take a lesson, more expensive than a lesson but it looks like it will fix part of anyone's game, good video post Rick.
This is must needed for high handicappers
I devised a golf plan that centers around hitting the fringe of greens on all holes except for approach shots 140 yards in. This club will work fine for what I am trying to accomplish. Thanks for the review.
I been waiting for you to do a video on this or the csi3 wedge or the gx7 that’s all over the golf channel
A friend of mine bought one of these. After a while, I noticed that it was no longer in his bag, so I asked him why. His answer: while this club worked well at one shot, it didn't do the other kind of shots he required. So, he was effectively down to 13 clubs.
The pendulum stroke you demonstrated can be done with any iron, but it does require a little practice. I regard it as essential and practice it before every round.
None of the Amateur golfers used anything close to a putting stroke.
Haha every last one was trying to wrist flip it into the air. The only benefit of this club is the loft on the face is the same as a 3/4 ball thin strike. This is why I hit a 9i if I'm truly uncomfortable with the shot. A thin hit comes out the same as a clean one but less hot.
Agreed, comical attempts by the Ams.
Well you should see their actual “putting strokes” then ;)
I would love to see them actually putt with that swing LOL
I was one of the people to badgered you to review this club and glad you got around to it. I got sucked in by the comical 'shamwow!'-style advertising. Coming back to golf after a 30 year break, figured it would maker life a little easier around the greens. I suppose it has and I don't regret buying it. My short game is still crap, due to lack of time around the practice green. Like others here, I would love to see how it goes when you hit the hell out of it on GC-Quad. They claim you can play it like a normal club, not just a 'chipper' with a putting stroke. Would it go 100 yards with a full larrup? Spin rate and carry distance would be fascinating!
Never seen the advert for this, but off to watch it now.
PS im awful at chipping. Might look this club up. 🤣
Honestly I think it’s a good thing. No single digit handicap is going to use it. But for people, especially older people, it could be a really good think. No one will ever hit a full shot with it. I think it’s important to remember that single digit handicappers, while many of the people that consume Rick’s content, are a vast minority of players in the world. It’s a club for 20+’s around the green, and it can be effective in that.
@@TheSteve1126 I keep and use a chipper in my bag and constantly get ribbing from whoever I play a round with. While I’m knocking it to within 7 feet of the cup nine times out of ten they are thinning their shots and 2 putting. At best. Yeah. Keep on using your wedge when you can’t master it. I’ll be one putting my hole more times than not.
I own this club. I ordered something else and it was shipped to me by mistake. They never sent the return packaging so I put it in the back 1.5 years ago and have never taken it out. Once you get used to it, you cannot miss with this club. Even terrible strokes end up 3 feet from the cup. I was 50/50 around the greens before I started with the square strike, hitting thin and chunking. This club gets rid of the yips and takes you from a shot you have little confidence in and gives you a ton of confidence around the green. It is not for every shot and it takes about 15 minutes on the range to figure it out, but if your handicap is in the teens or higher, you will use this club all the time and love it.
Test the 2019 big Bertha irons
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Good news for me, Rick: You just saved me 600 $ for six Square Strike Wedges!
I was an awful chipper until one lesson in which I learned to play the "Tunesian Chip" with my six shortest clubs (LW to I7 - guess where the lesson was) which effectively is a pendulum stroke w/o wrists. O.k., I may thin them or chunk them, but the good ones are beauties, going quite high, and long when I put some steam behind them.
Love your vids man - carry on!
I've got 3 in the bag! Amazing!
Well don't ever except to play professional golf.
I recently bought the mazel version I absolutely love it
Nice video rick, you thought about testing Orka clubs?
Yes thinking of getting a fitting for a hybrid
Is it called Orka because it is whale like in size?
I just asked the very same question. There’s thousands out here waiting for rick to review orka
Chester have a look at robin Matthew Williams orka fitting on RUclips
I have the Cleveland version of this, the Smart Sole 2. I love it. 50-70 yards and in its money. Easy to hit, easy to control distance.
Hey rick, love your videos man. Got a question for you: are you ever gonna play in the netherlands? I would really like to meet you!
I wish he would play in Canada
i play a links course full of really tight lies around the greens and so put this club in my bag about 5 months ago. took a bit of getting used to and as Rick points out you only play it when you have lots of green to work with, but it has helped take 6-8 shots off my handicap as I can chip most shots to within 6-8ft of the hole which has pretty much eliminated 3 putts from my game.
Anything that takes a lob wedge out of the hands of non-practising hi handicap players is a good idea.
Joe Szabo I’m a pretty crappy golfer but I love my 60 degree wedge. My chipping and pitching is probably the best part of my game but it depends on where your strengths are I guess.
hahaha this is me...
Agreed. I never understood why people chip with a lob wedge. It only makes sense on pro greens (extremely fast). On normal club greens, you have to carry the chip about half the distance to the hole, with a 60 degree wedge. It's so much easier to pick a spot just inside the fringe and use anything from a 6 to a 9 iron.
@@owenrivard8832 same! Short game is a strong point for me considering I'm so bad at everything else
I have to say that one of my favourite shots is hybrid along the ground as I play a lot of links golf so I can understand the principle of a big putting stroke. So it would be interesting to try
"It did a job" is the best backhanded compliment ever.
Just like the doctor who just delivered a newborn and said, "Now, that IS a baby!"
i've been using the putting stroke chip with really good results, saw jim furyk do it in a video and it really helped around the green. changing loft and choking the club and not altering my stroke a single bit makes a good difference.
I hit a 107 yard shot with this club for an eagle. 2 month golfer. Love this club. Helps me a lot !!!
Great review! I felt like it was honest. I have to say that I use to feel that you should be able to get the chipping done with wedges and irons. I do chunk, flub skull ,shots from time to time and this can ruin a good round easily. I bought the club from Amazon, thinking I would try it and if I didn't like it well, easy return. I took it for a round, practiced about 10 shots and played . Wow! I was about 6 strokes better than usual, almost broke 80 and would only want one shot back with it. I changed the grip to a midsize and it's staying in the bag....👍⛳⛳
You really can’t chunk it with the Square Strike wedge.
I really appreciate your willingness to test gimmicky products like this, and your honesty and willingness to admit that this one (within its limitations) performs as advertised in spite of the corny advertisements. Thanks, Rick. Keep it up!
“A great candidate for this club is someone who doesn’t want to get laughed at by his mates”
I don’t care how well you play with it, if you bring that club out near me, you’re getting laughed at
Cooper Phillips So what’ll happen when he holes it? And you end up three putting?
RADIN SYAH its cheating
@@radinsyah1574 If he's 3 putting then he prob needs to improve his putting more than his chipping lol :-)
Loving the reviews you film. Also huge thanks to your, tutorial videos. They have helped me tremendously. So many thanks to you sir!!
0:02 One of the best sounds in golf
This cracks me up lol. I have seen that commercial many times. I have often wondered about the Square Strike Wedge and I think its cool that you reviewed it. That was a great idea. Nice job putting it in the hands of average golfers in your review here. I knew you would be able to utilize it far better. I much prefer my Cleveland Smart Sole chipper which is far better along with my Cleveland CBX Wedges. The Cleveland Smart Sole chipper is quite good and capable of much more than the one in this review. Cheers and nice job on this review my friend. Spider Dubiel
7:14 it’s never a Rick Shiels video without him sinking a chip
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I've had one for a couple of seasons. I am one of those lousy chippers..Works for me exactly as you say. Thanks for the video!
Good video rick, don’t listen to them haters on Instagram 😂
Haha
Got this from a pro shop today. Someone left it and didn't come back for it, so they gave it to me. All I can say, is wow, I love this little club so far. Obviously for only chips and pitches. But that's my biggest weakness. Way more good than bad shots with it. Plus I had an open spot in my bag after getting a gapping session.
Gimmicks for the addicted golfers who think magic beans really exist!
Wait.....they dont? Ok, search ended thanks :)
You're right but there is a large swath of players who would greatly benefit from this club. It makes golf less frustrating for them and allows them to be somewhat confident in their game.
Guess you haven't seen his review on the Polara golf balls then. Not exactly magic but pretty damn close!
@Les Moore What good is a 460cc driver if you can't hit it? The point I was making is that marketing firms, advertise to egos. How many golfers do you know that have a gimmick club in their bag?
@@Bizzaro500 I don’t really consider this a gimmick club. It’s just a 45* wedge with a wide base so you don’t dig into the ground.
Hi Rick - I recall the original "Jigger" when I was a junior. It was the same principle and a lot of guys who played links golf had one in the bag. My favourite clubs for chipping - 9 iron and 7 iron depending on distance and I also use a brilliant Ping Utility wedge should I need to go over anything. Great video once more - thanks
The intro clip had me dying lol, just like the ad
All clubs in your hands looks so easy.! Your swing is simply awesome. Congratulations!
flop chip shots with an open face 56 is probably my favorite shots in the game.
That's just what i was going to say. Flop shots with 56 and 60 degree wedges are sweet. Don't have to worry about digging into the ground
I have an old two-way Texas chipper that I use all the time. One of the best and most forgiving clubs in my bag.