Written by Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett
I am not intending to critique the efficiency of the Stack & Tilt methodology, but rather give you my opinion of the book.
This methodology has received much publicity due primarily to an investment on the part of its distributors and backers than to any lasting success. A few second tier PGA TOUR players have heartily endorsed its teachings while its most prominent players, Mike Weir and Aaron Baddeley, have abandoned its teachings as their performance has caused them to plummet in the rankings.
Essentially, the Stack and Tilt swing derives its name from an initial backswing move in which the weight is stacked above and over the front leg and the spine is tilted toward the target inviting a “reverse pivot.” As with everything else in golf, there is more to it than that, but a central premise of the Stack and Tilt — and the most divisive one — is that the golfer does not make a lateral move away from the target to begin the swing. In other words, no shifting of weight from the front foot (the left foot for a right-handed golfer) to the back foot, which is relatively common. This is in conflict with the way the golf swing has long been taught. Obviously it has its detractors.
While the book or its promoters will not tell you this, I offer you this warning: DO NOT TRY THIS SWING WITHOUT PROPER SUPERVISION. I extend this warning to the DVD presentation as well. Golf-wise, I probably qualify as a better than average athlete having played at the professional level with a few wins, but trying to incorporate this instruction by myself caused me havoc. This is a perfect example of a book that should not be marketed without disclaimers and warnings, and likewise for the video. It is possible that a well-qualified “Stack and Tilt” instructor closely supervising you MAY improve your game, but based upon my experience, YOU have ZERO CHANCE improving your game by simply reading this book or watching the video. In fact, I predict that you will affect real harm.
This and other swing methods tend to illustrate that golf is the most over-taught game ever invented. Witness the comments of the immensely talented Aaron Baddeley. Baddeley said he switched from the Stack and Tilt “because it just got too mechanical and technical for me.” He added, “Things got a little crowded in my head, and I lost my feel.” Now if he felt that way after committing and practicing daily this method, what chance do you or I have? Say no more.
If you are interested in adopting the swing, look up and visit Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett for their hands-on instruction, but leave the book and video alone, lest you invite a golfing disaster!
Crysta Pettas
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1. Consider full benefit of one’s decrease physique strength
Individuals see golfers and so they notice a lot of the motion taking location in the arms. Nevertheless, the real power for the shot comes from leg muscles. Your arms and wrists are essential, but without the power provided out of your trunk you wouldn’t strike the ball farther then 50 feet. It is very essential to let your entire physique operate collectively in your golf swing.
2. Consider your time, slow down your swing.
It isn’t necessary to possess such a lighting quick back swing leading to a rushed lower swing. A gradual golf swing doesn’t lack energy. Instead, it is managed till the right level. The entire golf swing should be slow. The main point would be to keep a easy rhythm to your swing. You are able to have power and strike the ball far with out getting the quickest golf swing. The transition in between the back again golf swing and lower swing will be the most important. Assist better your golfing golf swing by pausing at the prime of your back swing, generating sure you don’t rush your intense lower golf swing. Comply with this tip and your accuracy will increase for sure.
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Suzie Sadbury
I spent really nice time reading yours articles. I’m glad that I step in just here.
Vanna Jaffe
I just finished reading Napoleon Hill’s Think and grow rich and it is interesting how positive thinking really changes the complete outcome of things.
Golf Nut
What are the main differences between a pro and an amateur’s swing?
Golf Nut
Any thoughts on the stack and tilt swing I’ve heard about?
Criminal Lawyer
Way to focus and straight to your point, i love it. Keep up the work people. Dont let anyone stop us bloggers.
Poker zasady
The more obstinately you try to learn how to shoot the arrow for the sake of hitting the goal, the less you will succeed in the one and the further the other will recede. : – )
Jim thorpe
Hate to disagree with the article here and your assessment. I and the rest of my colleges have been working on this method and we all totally disagree-try it, you’ll change your mind totally. I see changes in 99 percent of the players swing since this method. Is there something political against these guys? Do they teach something others have to fear? Hard to understand the depth of the bashing when you understand the technique, but even more hard to try to reason the motives?
Sorry but I disagree totally and did go look up weir and badds. They never played as good and I recall Weir even taking down Tiger when he used this method?
Makes me think these guys and method are a threat to some of the so called experts otherwise why the bashing .
Disappointed that you seem to think this swing is some sort of threat to you and the establishment or something.
Do you have a contact for these guys as our section are sold on them and disappointed u are trying to kill them for some reason?
Bob Fagan
Re: Mr. Jim Thorpe’s response:
I wholeheartedly stand by my review of “The Stack & Tilt Golf Swing” Book.
This method in my opinion requires expert hands-on guidance and cannot not adequately be transmitted by this book for the vast majority of golfers.
I do not necessarily disapprove or approve of the “Stack & Tilt” METHODOLOGY.
Yes, I have tried the “Stack & Tilt” swing based on the book and the DVD, and my experience helped me form my opinion. Perhaps if I had an expert at my side as I opined, it would work better.
I am NOT part of any teaching methodology or any establishment so there is no real or perceived threat to me.
Regarding Mike Weir and Aaron Baddeley. I think it is reasonable to assume that as professionals they would not have abandoned the “Stack & Tilt” if they felt they could strike the ball better with it. This is not a putting method and there improved scoring related at least partially to superior putting.
Neither am I a golfing novice having played for nearly fifty years, won at the State, College, and Professional levels, had several dozen course records, and a handicap index of four shots better than scratch. I have also helped coordinate more than 100 PGA Section educational seminars.
I applaud the “Stack & Tilt” developers for trying to be innovative.
I appreciate the feedback even if I don’t agree with it or it is misdirected.
-Bob Fagan