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From the recent Stack and Tilt (Golf Digest - June 2007) article there has been much discussion on whether it is a new swing, a reverse pivot, marketing hype, different from the modern swing, and it implied practicality. (Pictured - Aaron Baddeley; Stack and Tilt Swing)

“The major difference with the “Stack and Tilt” swing is that it encourages the golfer to keep his weight on his or her front foot during the entire swing. In other words, it does away with the idea that there should be a “weight shift” during the backswing. With the Stack and Tilt swing the golfer starts with about 60% of his or her weight on the front foot, and actually shifts more weight to the front when taking the club back,” according to the article.

Take look at the Stack and Tilt, being taught to Peter Finch, by Andy Plummer and Mike Bennett.
Stack & Tilt - Finch, Plummer & Bennett

Also another S&T video narrated by Brady Riggs, regarding Eric Axley’s swing.
Eric Axley - Stack & Tilt

Added note: Take particular note of Mike Weir’s swing (and practice swing) when you see him on TV. Yes, it is the Stack and Tilt!

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Over the past two years my handicap has ranged between high one-digits and low two-digits. In my quest to get into the one-digit area and remain there, I have made a couple of swing changes, changed out a couple of putters, sold my Mizuno MP60/MP32 combo, stiff Rifle-Flighted irons, and picked up Titleist 755 irons, with stiff graphite Titleist 3985 shafts. I have since changed out the graphite shafts to regular Rifle Precision steel shafts. I found the graphite shafts way too light for my swing; I could not get enough feedback in my hands to feel what was going on. The 755s are pretty sweet, with a slightly wider top line than MP60s and a similar cavity to older MP30s (I still have a set).

I have recently gained some personal detailed insight, as too why I am yet to get to and retain one-digit. I sum it all up to consistency quirks, stemming from various faux pas during the course of any given round of golf. Most of my problems can be attributed to:

Improper Alignment
Incorrect Posture
Abbreviated Swing Sequencing
Incomplete Shoulder Turn
Lack of Level, Loaded Leverage

The good news for me is that I recognize what my difficulties are and I am working on improving them - and that is exactly where the Not So Simple raises it’s ugly head. Understanding that you cannot know what your swing is really doing, unless you can see it for yourself, I have found that it is good to implement video as a useful tool — to find out what the different parts of your swing is doing. That same goes for setup, alignment, and posture; use video to see how you do these essential golf basics. Frankly, a person cannot tell what his/her swing is doing useless you use video to really see what is happening. Yes, someone can tell you what they see, but I am a proponent for golfers seeing what is going on with their swings for themselves. Your thoughts? WHY USE VIDEO

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I have always admired Mike Weir, as both a professional golfer and a gentleman. It is good to know that his prevailing in the 2007 President’s Cup match play, to win over Tiger, has boosted his confidence. Not to say that he has lacked confidence over the years, in fact, he exudes a calm confidence that stands out amongst his peers. Although he has his disappointments during tournaments, you never see him blow-up. He chalks it up and moves on to the business at hand. I, for one, will be anticipating the positive results that are surely to come from Mr. Weir’s fortitude and gentlemanly manner.

MikeWeir.com, The Official Website of Mike Weir!

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