Oct
02
2007

Do You Use The Stack and Tilt?

Posted by Double Eagle in Stack and Tilt

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It’s been several months and by far, the Stack and Tilt swing is still the hot topic at Life in the Rough. I’ve done several posts about it and gave it a brief try in June or July, just to see what the fuss was about.

It amazes me that there are still so many people seeking out Stack and Tilt information. Mostly because, aside from the Golf Digest articles, there really hasn’t been much coverage on it.

I remember the broadcast crew talking about Aaron Baddeley when he was making a splash early in the Fed Ex Cup playoffs. They referred to “his new swing coaches” and to his “flatter plane”. But it really struck me as odd that they didn’t call out Andy Plummer or Mike Bennett by name and didn’t refer to the Stack and Tilt by name.

Especially since it’s not just a flatter plane. The weight non-transfer flies in the face of the traditional modern swing. You’d think that they’d point that out with a little more analysis.

In fairness, I couldn’t watch every minute of every broadcast, so maybe they did and I missed it.

What I really want to know now are how many readers have tried it. Check in by taking the poll below. I’d very interested to know whether you tried it or not, and if yes, whether you continued with it. If you have anything to add about your experience or plans for the Stack and Tilt, feel free to drop it in the comments.

POLL: Have you tried the Stack and Tilt swing?

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Stack and Tilt Category at Life in the Rough

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There are currently 5 responses to “Do You Use The Stack and Tilt?”

  1. 1

    Mike Pedersen Golf said:

    What the heck is the ’stack and tilt’? I’ve never heard of it. I like to stay focused on what I need to do in my swing, and not get too sidetracked with other swing techniques…LOL!!

    Posted on October 2nd, 2007 at 8:41 am

  2. 2

    Double Eagle said:

    The Stack and Tilt is a somewhat radical golf swing concept that has been developing over the last couple of years. Several Tour players are using it and it’s gaining some notoriety.

    The major difference in the swing is, instead of a weight shift right, and then back left, the weight stays centered, sort of like a reverse pivot.

    People who’ve tried it have really taken to it.

    Check out the Stack and Tilt category on the left to read more.

    I guess I should put in a 5th poll option for people who haven’t heard of it!

    Posted on October 2nd, 2007 at 8:52 am

  3. 3

    Irishflick said:

    I used to be ok (80s or 90s). This year, terrible. 100+. I tried stack and tilt mid round, hit stronger, straighter iron shots than ever. Picked up distance and have hit more dead-on shots than ever before. I still have to think about it, even after 25 or 30 rounds with it, but it is by far, the biggest and best change I have ever made. The golf commentators are such traditionalists, it blows away their theories. They ignore or put down anything not familiar to them. By the way, I saw a video of Sam Snead during Sunday’s telecast. Straight right leg, weight stayed over the front. Looked familiar.

    Posted on October 8th, 2007 at 10:55 pm

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    Mike Gray said:

    I agree, Irishflick. It seems like too often people will just stick with what’s comfortable and dismiss anything counter to what they’ve been taught. As you can see from the comments on some of my other stack and tilt posts, there are a lot of people that found success with it.

    And I happened to notice the same thing looking at an old photograph recently. Not Snead (I don’t remember who) but there was the same straight left leg and the weight looking somewhat forward.

    Posted on October 8th, 2007 at 11:02 pm

  5. 5

    Pete said:

    Here’s what I find is amazing about the re-invented S&T golf swing.

    In the middle of 2007 decided to switch my swing over from the standard golf swing to the S&T. For years I had been fighting unpredictable golf, mostly a fade to slice ball flight.

    1. I read about the S&T technique, followed the instructions, viewed some S&T utube clips and just swung the club without the golf ball…helps if you have a mirror.
    2. I went to the range twice and quickly grew confident of the swing. My new ball flight was lower with a slight draw.
    3. I took it out to the course and in my seventh 18 hole round, after converting to the S&T, shot a 60, my lowest round ever. I couldn’t belive it…after all those years of struggling! Needless to say I’m a convert and if I can do it, anyone can.

    This is what I like about the S&T swing.
    1. Simple mechanics
    2. Efficient swing & quicker tempo
    3. Easy to learn
    4. Lower ball flight w/ draw
    5. Shorter back-swing
    6. Easier on the back
    7. Confidence

    Posted on March 21st, 2008 at 2:31 pm

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