Stack and Tilt : The Swing That is Making Headlines

Over the past few years, there has been some criticism over the changing methods in swings for golf. One of the main alterations being made by professional golfers is through the stack and tilt swing. This is used to hit the ball harder and farther and is replacing the conventional method of swings used in the past. The basics of this begin with small alterations in the setup position and swing used. The results are leading to more wins and higher score options for those playing the game of golf.

The two experts that began the stack and tilt method is Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer. There has been several famous golf wins that are attributed to this stack and tilt swing method, some of them includes Valero Texas Open by Eric Axley in September 2008, Mike Weir’s 2003 Master Champion, Brad Faxon’s eight tour wins and Aaron Badley’s win in 2006 . With so many wins being attributed to the Stack and tilt swing, Bennett and Plummer are now considered amongst the most renowned teachers for professional golfers.

The three main changes that are made with the stack and tilt method, as opposed to the conventional method, are the setup, back swing and impact. The setup includes a stack over the knees, instead of a basic tilt that many golfers use. When the golfer moves to the back swing, there is a tilt in the hips and shoulders, instead of keeping a straight hip and shoulder. This helps to add in more strength for the downswing. The tilt continues through to the impact as the elbows remain straight and the club tilts upward to hit the ball. This adds in even more strength to the hit.

While most conventional methods would call the stack and tilt a fault, many are now finding that the slight alterations in body position are leading to stronger hits that are able to move the ball further than the conventional method. The shift in weight, as well as the level of impact that is made from the adjustments is leading to new alterations among competitors to move the ball further and into the green.

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