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I recently came across an golf swing article called the Stack And Tilt Golf Swing that was very interesting and is becoming very popular. In fact, Golf Digest Magazine did an article on it as well, so it is definitely gaining some popularity.
Golf swing instructors Mike Bennett and Andy Plummer have devised this swing method. They have a stable of PGA and Nationwide tour players, so they got attention very quickly.
If I’ve peaked your curiousity, Mike Gray over at Life In The Rough golf blog has a follow up stack and tilt golf swing article. Mike does a great job in comparing (see sample picture from article below) two top level players…and pointing out the suttle but definite differences in the so-called modern golf swing and the stack and tilt golf swing.
The player comparison involves Number One in the world Tiger Woods and a stack and tilt golfer named Will MacKenzie. The pictures are fabulous and very easy to pick out the differences in technique.
Head on over to LifeInTheRough and check it out 
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Check out the Stack and Tilt Golf Swing Part 2!
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What do you think?
October 7th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
Thanks for the mention, Mike!
Ever since I heard about the Stack and Tilt, I’ve been intrigued, for the simple fact that unlike a lot of fads, this one is getting some attention on tour.
I’ve been enjoying writing about it, and even more, I’ve been enjoying people stopping by to comment about their experience with it and sharing tips and ideas that they have. With something this new, it’s not like players can walk into the book store and pick up a book to teach them the swing.
Aside from a couple of articles in Golf Digest and a few teachers teaching it here and there around the world, information is scarce. But, the online golf community is coming together in impressive fashion to try out the swing and talk about it, creating an excellent, growing resource for all to benefit from.
October 7th, 2007 at 3:28 pm
Yeah….I’m going to read your posts and see what I can learn
! Not looking to redo my swing, but might learn something to get it more consistent!
October 7th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
wow and i thought i heard it all but this stack and tilt is a new thing to me, I can,t seem to find anything on it. Are you pulling my leg mike hehe
, it sounds more like a poker thing than a golf swing,.,.,
October 7th, 2007 at 6:17 pm
No joke Thomas
! Just click on the links I have in the above post. As I mentioned, Golf Digest did a 3 part segment on it. Smart magazine to keep throwing more confusion out to the golfer 
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October 8th, 2007 at 4:32 am
Right i have found out everything there is on this stack and tilt and a lot of golfers i know swing like that in anyway, but its not something i think i will try even though it does seem to have some success, but their are so many people out there telling me so many different things now everybody seems to contradict each other,…
Is there more than one way to swing and hit the ball right,……
regards a confused little irishman
October 8th, 2007 at 5:18 am
I agree! The magazines and many instructors only make it MORE confusing
!! Learn the fundamentals, get fit and enjoy the game 
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October 8th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
The Stack and Tilt Golf Swing is about all the Golf Channel and Johnny Miller have been talking about for about two weeks. Whoever came up with it has a hell of an agent or marketing firm to get the word out about that swing method so quick.
I may have to look into the S&T Swing since the Mick-Herron (Phil Mickelson and Tim Herron) method I have been using, which consist of a stop by the Waffle House on the way to the golf course, is not getting me anywhere.
October 8th, 2007 at 5:25 pm
So it’s more about marketing then eh
! I wouldn’t recommend the Mickelson method either.
October 8th, 2007 at 6:02 pm
With anything in golf, Marketing is everything. I don’t think the “X Factor” Swing that Jim McLean became famous for got as much hype as the S&T.
I still that the Mick-Herron method has merit since they both went on to win a tournament after using it, but the questions now is…Where are they now? Maybe Jenny Craig should come out with a golf swing for them.
October 8th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
I’m not sure the X-factor was so much a unique swing as it was just a function of a certain part of the standard swing (the relationship of hip turn to shoulder turn), though, I really need to read the book to confirm that.
But the Stack and Tilt, on the other hand, has fundamental concepts that are counter to the concepts in the modern golf swing. The fact that it found it’s way on tour is a big deal, because as with any sport, the masses take their cues from the highest levels.
October 8th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
It’s all in good fun if you ask me. Most golfers want to play better, but take the wrong approach time after time. I hope to dispell many myths on this blog and convert as many golfers as I can to the fitness approach for better golf
! Wish me luck!
October 9th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
The FITNESS approach IS the first step to better golf. There is also much to be said about what works for you, individually. This applies to both fitness and what is most comfortable, consistent, and effective in your golf swing. There are parts of the modern swing, as well as the stack & tilt, that work for different people - depending on the type of shot called for in any particular situation. Also, whether to use either the modern swing, or stack & tilt, might be pedicated on body type and physiological makeup. Personally, being a shorter golfer, 5′8″, and using standard length clubs, I have used the stack & tilt and found much success with it over the past 3+ years (it is not a new swing as marketing hype would suggest). Here is a video link to the stack & tilt, being taught to Peter Finch by Bennett and Plummer.
http://www.golfxtz.com/view_video.php?viewkey=200c36f7cd9dfd0e5dea
October 9th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Thanks for the link to the video Tony, and your consistent contribution to this new golf blog!
March 19th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
I have been teaching golf for 50 years and take pride in keeping up with all the latest developments in the golf swing. Stack and tilt is definitely different and I would have changed any player making these moves in my life as a professional. I have tried this method and am shocked how well I hit the ball. For the time being, I will be trying this new method.
March 30th, 2008 at 8:37 am
Im using this new swing and its great, so simple. I have been playing golf for 50 years and never hit more solid shots.I play to a 6 handicap and im 69 years young.I would suggest to any golfer try it , its so simple to learn. Thanks Frank