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Phase 3 of Full Speed Spectrum is no joke. I've been pretty happy to see my speeds stay pretty consistent through Phase 2 and 3; to my mind that means I'm primed to make a pretty healthy jump in Phase 4. That said, today was not so good. End of a week of less than ideal sleep is at fault, I think. I'm about to travel for 5 days and won't be able to do a Stack workout until next Thursday, which will hurt my Grit score but honestly I think I'll benefit from the rest. Hoping today was just an aberration, and with a lot of sleep I can hit next Thursday ready to set some new PBs.

So I've only been able to get 3 Stack Putting rounds under my belt with the 3-dot alignment plate changed out for the 3-line. It's been...interesting. 3 rounds is not enough to be considered statistically significant I would think, but so far... The top 3 entries are with the 3-line plate. As you can see, my first go round was basically in line with the 3 dot. The next round, however, was the worst I've seen with the Array. More to follow, but I was a bit surprised to suddenly struggle so mightily with it so quickly.

I'm hoping getting Zach was just a flier. If he's the plan, good lord....

Agreed. I hope Denver trades back, picks up a second in the process (they don't have one), and he's still there in Round 2.

As a Broncos fan I'm seeing a lot of mock's that suggest McCarthy won't be there at 12, but Nix will. But, those same mocks suggest Nix at 12 is a reach. We'll see.

Way to keep after it. How often are you practicing on a range? Is some of your practice "dry"...in other words away from the range, not hitting balls, just working on repeating the movements you're describing? And have you played lately? Wondering how things are translating to your scores.

Right, I used version 1 and it was on Trainerize. During our introductory call Mike shared that he consistently got feedback that a less-than-great user experience with that app was a constant point of feedback he received, and he was frustrated because he didn't really have any control over that. Consequently, @Fit_For_Golf2.0 is entirely his and developed from the ground up.

My little treat to self arrived yesterday. If you guessed TaylorMade Qi10 7 wood with Ventus Blue 7s w/Velocore shaft, you guessed correctly. Can't wait to get it out on the course!

Wow, 3 degrees of lie angle is a significant change. And how weak are we talking on the lofts? What will your PW be, for example?

FWIW, from the Edel website: "All golfers have an aim bias. Every line and visible attribute of a putter drives one's eyes to a specific location and dictates where a golfer aims their putter. This creates path deviations and face rotation challenges, among other compensations. Solve your aim bias by pairing your Array Putter with your optimal alignment plate." Personally, and I think where you're going with this, I think Edel's intent with their alignment plates is to give you an alignment that corrects for your bias, not necessarily give you the one that best comports with your bias or feels the best.

Changing the alignment plate was too easy. Two screws accessed via the longer-than-average Edel wrench is all it took. Now for some Stack putting with the new alignment plate.

I had a very similar experience. Like you I switched from an Odyssey, the White Hot OG Double Wide. I left them short for a while, but I did acclimate and distance control is improving for me. Going from an insert to milled is not a small change.

Used TaylorMade’s 15% discount and built myself a custom gift to self that arrives tomorrow. Ya’ll are just going to have to wait and see…

With few more Stack putting rounds under my belt, I continue to really enjoy the F-1. I've had a hard time consistently breaking through the 1.19 putts per hole threshold, but I suspect that will come with a little more dedicated practice time. (I've had an extremely busy couple of weeks professionally.) And interestingly enough, according to this limited sample size Stack Putting says I have a bit of a right miss bias with the 3-dot alignment plate. The 3-dot alignment plate is what my fitting prompted, based on the notion that the 3-dot can correct for a LEFT aim bias that was identified in my fitting. However, I'm of a mind to further explore that nuance, so tomorrow I'll be changing the alignment plate to the 3-line version and testing to see how it impacts the direction bias. Either way, I still think this is a damn good-looking putter...

With 4 of 6 testers up and running, I'm looking forward to finding out which of the many program options they'll be jumping in to. One of the big improvements from the old app is the FFG Program Matcher, a quiz that assesses your equipment access, current fitness level, golf goals, and how much time you can dedicate to the workout to point you to the right program. The old app (which I was a big fan of) required you to read the text descriptions of each available training program and make the best determination you could. The Program Matcher doesn't force you to choose its recommendation, but it's a really nice way to find the best training option for you. For me, I'm in the Velocity program given the time of year and my clubhead speed goals. I'm already really looking forward to the offseason to hammer the Mass program though.

A HUGE thanks to the very patient group of testers we have here. Mike ran into some obstacles getting the app out the door, but we now have 4 Android-using spies with the app in hand and 2 Apple users who should have it in 2 weeks time. I’m very excited to see their first impressions and watch them progress!

Tend to agree, although I would offer the Stack is far more a “side hustle” than how Sasho makes his money. He’s been a biomechanics professor and tour consultant (nicknamed “The Savant of Speed”) for far longer than he’s been selling a speed training implement.

That’s not consistent with Sasho McKenzie’s findings, wherein speed training golfers often find improved technique as they learn how to more efficiently create speed in their swing. Do you have experience in speed training yourself?

Sure, there are exceptions to the general notion that most would benefit from speed training.

True, but distance is a huge enabler to lower scores. The closer you are on approach, and with increased speed in general, you can put shorter clubs in your hand. Proximity to hole in turn goes up, meaning more makeable putts. Not disagreeing with you, you can absolutely play to a scratch driving it 250, but it’s easier to do it driving it 270. It’s why I feel speed training is almost a must-do if your really want to lower your score to the fullest extent possible.

The 3 dot Is the alignment plate Edel recommends to help offset a left aim bias, which I demonstrated in the fitting.

Nice putter! I almost went with the F-2 and 3 dot. Fitter said either would be a good fit but the F-1 was just a little bit better. I really like the look of the F-2 though!

MGS doesn’t have a promo code. But, message one of us current users and we can send you a referral link from the Stack…gives the current user another year of free app access, and gives you $50 off.

Ugh. Remember when I complained about Full Speed Spectrum Phase 2? Tomorrow’s my first Phase 3 workout. That second time around with 240 is going to feel like swinging a telephone pole…

Sunday afternoon I finally got the F-1 on the course. It was a hit and giggle 9-hole round with my 10 and 8 year olds in tow, so I can’t provide much in the way of Strokes Gained or any insightful statistical analysis. What I can say: it was the first time in a long time where putting was a strong point! I went to the course right after a Stack session and with pre-workout pumping through my veins…not exactly a recipe for accuracy. I barely kept it in bounds and only had 3 GIRs, but I also only had 13 putts on the round and no 3 putts. That’s a bit misleading in that my short game is coming around a bit; I hit several chips close. That said, I also drained a par-saving 12 footer and an 18-footer for birdie. My confidence is beginning to really climb with this thing!