Stack and Tilt

If you have been playing golf for any period of time, you may believe that there is nothing new under the sun. Conventional wisdom, however, is there for the challenging and the powers that be can come up with new ideas. Such is progress. In 2007, golf coaches Andy Plummer and Mike Bennet introduced a new technique that has come to be known as the stack and tilt swing. You might not completely understand the fundamental differences between the traditional swing and this one. You also may be wondering if applying the technique can improve your own game.

Conventional wisdom teaches that a proper golf swing is most effective when you shift your weight to the back foot while making the backswing. This new stack and tilt swing, in contrast, encourages you to straighten the back leg and keep your weight towards the front and actually lean into your swing as the club impacts the ball. Essentially, the Stack and Tilt swing puts the golfer in what would be commonly referred to as a reverse pivot. This completely goes against the norm but generally, if you compare amateur golfers, no two swings are identical anyway.

Is it possible to improve your game using this new technique? No doubt about it - yes. I  say that there’s always room for improvement and this swing could well be the answer to putting right some of the fundamental weak points in your game. There are various things the swig does. A properly executed stack and tilt results in a steeper approach and a lower trajectory. The resulting swing is somewhat flatter. You may like to give this swig a go unless, of course, your swing is already great. However, it is also clear that this swing can be quite difficult to learn. The old saying that it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks definitely applies here. If you are already familiar with a standard swing, it may be very hard for your body to adjust. If you take the time to practice this you will get there even if your game suffers a little short term.

Individual variations and interpretations abound in the world of golf. While the stack and tilt swing can offer some benefits, many golfers achieve award winning success without ever giving it a try. Tiger Woods, for example, uses a very traditional swing. And as they say, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. If your current swing is working for you, you may want to stick with what you know.

Bookmark to:

The concept may be easy, stack your weight and tilt to the target. But there seems to be a misconceived notion that it’s more complicated.  Nevertheless, the Stack Tilt swing has convinced many, that this method holds a key to consistency and power. But is this swing for everyone?

Stack & Tilt innovators Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett have pioneered a concept that is truly revolutionizing the golf swing. They have invented a new but somewhat established swing method that has all but convinced the best golfers in the world to change their bread and butter… their swing. Not an easy task! The results have been quite astonishing. Many PGA players are either using it or considering using this swing with the same thing in mind, to gain consistency and power.

For the better player, it holds many possibilities to improve the swing. But for some, it may not quite hold as much promise…

If you are thinking of trying this swing and struggle with an “outside-in” path, a problem that plagues many beginners, you may want to reconsider. A player that struggles with a fault that results in an “over the top” swing path would probably only exaggerate the problem by changing swings. You would be better off trying to correct the fault before making such drastic changes.

If you are a better player that “hangs back” and struggles with pushes and hooks, read on. This swing definitely holds opportunities for improvement.

For the better player that already has a solid foundation and only wants to gain more distance or better control for his irons, the Stack and Tilt may be just the ticket. The swing emphasizes the “position at impact” to help improve ball striking consistency. Because the conventional swing uses a weight shift to both sides during the swing, players very often get “caught” with their weight on the back foot. This causes mis-hits and tops.

The Stack & Tilt centers your weight over the ball and promotes minimal weight shift, continually remaining centered is the goal. The result is a steeper angle of attack with a flatter and more rotational swing. This provides an element of consistency, especially with irons where your angle of attack needs to be steeper.

So the bottom line, it the Stack & Tilt swing may not be for everyone.If you struggle with the dreaded “over-the-top,” you are best to correct this problem before adapting this swing. If however, you are a better player that struggles with the occasional push and/or hook, you will want to seriously consider the Stack & Tilt swing. It provides you the opportunity to add an element of consistency you may not find in the conventional swing.

Bookmark to: