The Stack and Tilt Swing: The Definitive Guide to the Swing That Is Remaking Golf

by Michael Bennet, Andy Plummer

An in-depth, full-color, step-by-step guide to the new golf swing that has taken the PGA Tour by storm

The traditional golf swing requires a level of coordination that few golfers have. So it's no surprise that, despite huge advances in club and ball technology, the average golf handicap in America has dropped by only one stroke since 1990. Maverick golf instructors Michael Bennett and Andy Plummer spent a decade researching the swing, eventually combining physiology and physics to create a method they dubbed the "Stack and Tilt." The result? Big-name pros like Mike Weir, Tommy Armour III, and Aaron Baddeley are already converts, and Bennett and Plummer are now two of the most soughtafter swing coaches in the game.

Making these breakthroughs available to everyone, The Stack and Tilt Swing is a handsome, fully illustrated, complete course, packed with more than two hundred full-color photographs that make it easy for golfers at all levels to adopt this radical yet simple approach. Analyzing why the traditional swing won't work for most golfers, the authors explain the importance of keeping the upper body stacked over the lower body, while the spine tilts toward the target during the backswing, greatly reducing the inconsistencies created by the old-fashioned approach. Enhanced with practice routines, a troubleshooting list, test cases, and point-by-point assistance, this is the breakthrough guide to golf's hot new secret weapon.

241 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 28, 2009

Reviews

[Sean Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I most enjoyed about this book was the very detailed explanations, illustrations and practical drills. Though a one-plane swing, the authors seemed to have looked at hundreds of pro and amateur golf swings and basically studied the mechanics, and put together a systemic process for describing these swings. It all seemed so well organized, researched, and intuitive. I look forward to practicing their swing guide.

[P Nash · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not enough pictures! Also, there are no pictures of the entire swing sequence from beginning to end. I endorse the theory but I thought the book would make the concept easier to understand. Instead the book was very confusing.

I would wait for an updated version of this book. More illustrations and photos are needed. Don't waste your money like I did.

[Iqbal Bakhsh · Rating 3 out of 5]

The geometry is helpful. The actual technique isn’t much simpler than conventional grip. Some motions like slide hips laterally, move belt forward etc fall into “feel” type teaching which doesn’t help. I’m sure it’s more productive with an actual instructor.

the shot diagnosis and fault trees are helpful. You may not use the tips they suggest but the diagnosis will help everyone still.

[James]

This book is best for beginning golfers who have not yet learned to play.
You can get started with the tips in book fairly easily but some tips (like the grip) are contrary to what is taught today.

That being said, the tips here work.

[Vicci Vicci · Rating 2 out of 5]

great ideas, poor explanations

A lot of the explanation of how to make this kind of shot and the analysis i of common faults is overly wordy and unclear - more diagrams needed, plus labels on images.

[Bill Saoud · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes total sense!!!

It will make you a better ball striker after 1 bucket of balls. Follow the 3 concepts and you will be on your way.

[Everett Painter · Rating 4 out of 5]

No index or cross references otherwise I liked it

[Francis Sincere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Changed my game

This book helped me integrate many swing lessons I’ve had over the years into one systematic process. When I see a pattern of miss hits creeping into my game I will document them and come back to the the diagnostic tree included here and work on the fixes. I find I t’s also important to use video feedback with a swing coach who knows Stack & Tilt to make my improvements longer lasting.

[JasonDeen · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Jeff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent breakdown and instruction of the fundamentals of solid ball contact using Stack and Tilt.