No Laying Up - Golf Podcast 1113: Listener Questions with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
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Jan 28, 2026 
Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, golf researcher and biomechanics expert who created the Stack training program, joins to tackle putting science, training drills, putter design effects, and mental preparation. He debunks common myths, explains why forward press and shaft/offset matter, and shares simple at-home drills and warm-up advice. Short, data-driven conversations on performance, equipment, and long-term training.
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Blades Can Beat Mallets On Direction
- Modern mallets offer delivery benefits but blades can outperform matched mallets on off-center directional error.
- If a blade and mallet have similar MOI, blades often start the ball truer on mis-hits.
Test Shafts Before Changing Putters
- Don't assume custom putter shafts systematically help; test what actually changes your outcomes.
- If a shaft feels better and measurably improves your making percentage in real testing, use it, otherwise it's probably placebo.
Drill Face Angle With Immediate Feedback
- Train face-angle consistency with simple, repeatable feedback like hitting a ball to a baseboard or between gate markers at three feet.
- Focus on a smooth stroke and hitting that small target to remove speed anxiety and improve starting line control.
