Equipment Review: The Money Club, by Jeffrey Reed

Here’s a cool new club aimed at bettering the odds of chipping next to the hole. The Money Club, designed by Debbie Steinbach, a former LPGA touring pro, is a solid bet to better your short game. Based on the pendulum motion of a putter, the Money Club features the same clubhead weight (325 grams) and shaft length (34 or 35 inches) as a standard putter. In essence, this club transforms the circular motion of a chipping stroke into the linear motion of a putting stroke.

The Money Club, which even features a dollar sign in its logo on the clubhead, has the look of a classic iron, but is in reality a putting iron, and conforms to USGA specifications. Two degrees of bounce enhances over-spin roll, and a wide sole provides a large sweet spot for additional forgiveness. The stiff, light titanium shaft helps avoid twisting, and the offset head keeps your hands in front of the ball throughout the stroke. Plus, there’s a specially-designed beveled hosel to add to the prevention of the dreaded shank.

It’s very easy to produce results with this club, which should help the mid- to high-handicapper lower scores instantly. It’s a solidly-built club with a sharp appearance which won’t look out of place in your bag, along with a traditional set of irons. Available for $99 US, the Money Club is a new twist on the time-tested and true idea of chipping for dough.