what do you think of the stack and tilt swing?

Sounds like I might die if I tried to use it!! lol

I like the S&T, particularly on shorter irons when you are trying to have a steeper swing plane. This was more of my natural swing style as a junior player that teachers would consistently move me away from. For every player it is different, but the advantages can be a lot quieter, more balanced swing with a good release through the ball. The major disadvantage I see is that it is much easier for the plane of the swing to get flat which can sometime lead to the club being trapped behind you late in the swing which then leads to either the big hook or leave it way right shot. This is especially true under pressure playing situations...See Aaron Baddely in the Open.

I am quite familiar with this swing style. It is being used with sucess on tour. Now, let's get to the real issue here. Go to any public driving range. Stand and watch for a minute. Most of the swings you will see fit no specific style, except the own. The name "stack and tilt" seems to have caught on. It's catchy, I'll admit, but Moe Norman had a very unorthodoxed swing, and was considered by many to have been the BEST ball striker ever. It's just another swing y'all. Maybe I should name mine and put it on U-tube!

I like the concept of it and have had limited success. Keeping your weight on the right side simplifies the swing where most people have problems... falling back and hitting under the ball rather than down on it which is necessary for backspin. I have kept some of the ideas proposed by the S & T and ditched others, which I think makes my swing (and everyone else's) individual for each golfer.

I started experimenting with it not long after I read the articles. First I used it at the driving range and saw drastic improvment in my accuracy. That said, I took it to the course. You will lose a bit of power off your swing, but what I make up for it in accuracy is unparalleled. I personally have seen an improvement in my scores because of this technique by an average of 5 strokes per round.

I have read the golf digest articles and I don't care for it, seems like a fad to me. I will say it isn't for everyone, and everyone swings the club a little different. I have had better results with the swing my pro and I have been working to get on track.

In a nutshell sounds like the worst swing ever. You should never straighten your right leg, or let your hips slide that is a loss of power.

lefty's got a good point about Moe Norman. He used what's now called "Natural golf" for years, but all the people who paid $99.99 or whatever for the instructional set aren't suddenly turning pro by the hundreds.

You have to find out what works for you. If it's the stack and tilt, great. If it's aim 50 yards left, that works too.

Golf Digest has had some recent coverage of it with good details. I have tried it. I have used it with my driver and 3 wood. It works well for me. I am getting more distance and better accuracy. The proper finish is very important. If you don't get out of the tilt, you will almost wiff.

This swing is not going to give you consistant results. Your timing has to be almost perfect to get the ball going straight and the right distance. I wouldn't use this swing ever.