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Equipment

Going Big on your

Short Game

Start small with these new-for-2023 products to improve your game ’ s tiniest shots

by SCOTT KRAMER
PING ’ S Chipr
The Chipr combines a 35-inch putter-length shaft with the 38.5-degree loft of a 9-iron into a cast stainless steel club . If you chunk or blade chip shots , using a putting style stroke with this club will help immensely . The company recommends applying the same amount of force for a putt of the same distance , making this club extremely easy to use . More importantly , you ’ ll be impressed with number of strokes you ’ ll be saving . In our testing , it worked as advertised . Even if it doesn ’ t lower your scores , it will put you in a better position to save strokes . $ 210 / graphite shaft , $ 195 / steel , ping . com
ODYSSEY Versa
If you ’ ve ever used an Odyssey Versa putter with its renowned black-andwhite , high-contrast alignment system , then you know how easy it is to putt with . In addition to that proven color scheme that highlights the proper face angle from address to impact , these putters also feature a two-part urethane White Hot face insert that helps solidify feel through the impact zone — many Tour pros swear by it . The new series ’ graphite and steel lab shaft has a shorter steel section than its predecessors , reducing the overall weight by 7 grams . $ 260 apiece , odyssey . callawaygolf . com
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