[New wedges - what grind(s)?]

This is the recommendation I get from the Vokey Wedge Selector Tool...

 

 

[New wedges - what grind(s)?]

Hi all,

I'm replacing my wedges this season, but I'm lost in the jungle of different grinds. I currently play SM7 54.10.S (bent to 53) and 58.10.S. With new wedges I will most likely get 52/56/60. I have decided to go all-inn on Dan Grieve's 3-releases ("short game - philosophy") which means that I will mostly chip and pitch with a square clubface and "use the bounce". My understanding is that I should go with mid to high bounce on the 52 and 56 but low bounce on the 60.

I normally play on medium to soft turf in quite soft bunkers. 

The 56 will probably be my go-to club in the sand if that matters (I do not consider myself a great bunker player, but I do not struggle to get the ball out).

Any advice regarding what grind to choose?

[The Stack System Review and Progress Thread]

10 hours ago, Jlocke22 said:

4th Program update so @Hoyoymac doesn’t feel so alone haha  - starting to find a new floor/plateau area. Tre’ Mullins recent post on instagram with a weighted ball protocol pre speed sessions definitely coincided with the jump. Bought 4 weighted balls on Amazon and doing TPI style holds/throws from both sides before the Stack session (along with some weighted jumps, plyos, band work). 
 

been adding in some more “special sessions” with on ball as well + some mechanics prior to sessions on the side coming into spring as swing is getting very long at times

You've got some impressive speed there!

For those of us who are used to the Stack its no surprise that one cannot expect the increases to be linear, but I think its helpful for those who just started to see that one will have good sessions and bad sessions. The important thing IMO is that one will increase speed over time.

This is my eSpeed progress since I started stacking. Maybe Im breaking out of a plateau

 

[The Stack System Review and Progress Thread]

21 hours ago, jazz15c said:

As a 42 (43 next week) year old who has never been blessed with flexibility, I need to get involved with this in a BIG way. 

I am currently playing off an 8.2 handicap but average less than 200 yards off the tee (90 mph CHS), which regularly loses me 3 SG OTT vs my 6 hcap goal (Arccos). An extra 15/20 yards OTT could get me to that goal...probably. 

But...I think I need to put in some serious work before even touching The Stack, make sure my body is prepared for speed-training; I have a VERY short backswing (think hip-height with driver!).

Does anyone have experience of Yoga, Pilates or golf-specific exercises? Or did you all just order The Stack system and get on with it?

I'm sure there are gains to be had but I am worried about starting with a body that is not ready for this!

This is my opinion only, and I am not an expert in this...

I do not think you have to start off with other exercises before starting "stacking". The foundation program takes into account that your body needs a soft start to overspeed/overload training. I would say the most important thing is to always warm up properly before a stack session. The app has a great guide for that too

[Stack Training System - 2023 Forum Member Review]

1 hour ago, skraeling said:

 

[Stack Training System - 2023 Forum Member Review]

34 minutes ago, skraeling said:

Cant let you have all the chart fun here (also espeed).

Nice progress! I was inspired by another stack user here to make a graph

[Stack Training System - 2023 Forum Member Review]

New personal ATH e-speed (114) recorded yesterday 

Just after the session I also recorded my highest ball speed ever on a trackman - 163 mph (distances are meters)

 

 

[Driving irons, what are your experiences good and bad]

21 hours ago, Marlin Dave said:

 

So for what it's worth I would try before you buy and do not hesitate to try one of the strong lofted super game improvement irons!! They are easy to hit and they come in varying degrees of loft down to like 17 or 18° I have one in a "4 iron" that is 19° and super easy to hit. I get the same result but cheaper and a whole lot more forgiving. Just a thought

Thanks for the advice! I will definitely try before I buy and will give game improvement irons a shot too

[Driving irons, what are your experiences good and bad]

Interesting topic!

What clubhead speed do you guys think is required in order to hit a UDI well? 

I had a Titleist T-MB 2 iron in the past, but was not able to hit it well. Back then my CHS with driver was around 98. Now my CHS with driver is a little under 110.

I have an inside-out path and really struggle to hit my hybrid anywhere near straight. At best its a draw, but most often a hook.

I've been considering to give a UDI (or similar) a new chance with the improved speed.

[The Stack System Review and Progress Thread]

At the end of a 2 hour TrackMan session today I completed a speed priming with balls session. 

My eSpeed is 112. During the speed priming i reached 117 without ball (highest) and an average of 111mph with ball (112,9 highest). Was surprized that TM CHS was almost identical to the PRGR CHS…

[The Stack System Review and Progress Thread]

Short update from me. 

I completed the Foundation program late june this year with 9mph increase in Driver Speed from Baseline to Progress check (98 to 107). 

Decided to take a break for the rest of the golf season with the aim of starting up a new program when the courses closed for the winter. 

Had hernia surgery late october so had to rest for four weeks before I could take a new Baseline test and start a new program late november. Was somewhat surprised to see that I had not lost any speed since the progress check at the end of the Foundation program.

I have now completed 9 sessions on the Full Speed Spectrum. Have not seen any significant gains during this period. I started at 98 (Stack Speed), went up to 100 for a few sessions, but dropped back to 98 today. 

I've seen a few posts regarding the app's "Potential Distance" vs real distance with driver. I find these to be quite close. My current "Distance Potential" is 301 yards and on a Track Man "hit it" session on Sunday I hit one 290 yards which had a smash factor of 1.48 (so not perfect).

 

[International]

How long have you been playing golf? What’s your handicap or normal score?

Started when I was 16 in 1998. Hcp is 7 ish. Was 4 at best many years ago.

What do you love about golf?

Friendly banter. Competing with myself.

What brings you to MyGolfSpy? Do you already know any other

I read an inspiering thread about the stack system.

Where are you from? What is your home course?

I am from Norway. I love playing different courses every season.

What are the best and worst things about golf in your region?

Long summer nights are awsome. No play from October/november to april is terrible.

What do you do for a living?

Commercial role in cyber security.

How’d you pick your user name?

My last name

[The Stack System Review and Progress Thread]

My first post here so a quick intro first:

41 years old 7index from Norway. Played golf on and off since I was 16. 

I have to say Im really satisfied with the stack. Almost done with foundation and have seen significant gains

I hit some balls after the (the) Stack session today and recorded a for me record high ss of 113mph with ball (that was close to sweet spot, but very poor range ball gave a terrible ball speed/smash factor).