TXG: The science of Tiger Woods’ stinger (and how to hit it)
Examining the famous “stinger” made so iconic by Tiger Woods over the years. What are the dynamics of hitting the shot? Tune in to this video to see how he does it, and how you can apply the technique to your own tee shots!
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You hear that one all the time; I wish I could put my practice swing on the ball! We explain the huge importance of what to focus on to allow the ball to be perfectly in the way of your practice swing. Enjoy!
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Earlier this week, Mitsubishi announced the return of its iconic Whiteboard profile with the new Diamana WB shaft.
In our launch story, we offered a rundown of the key technology in the new WB — 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber, Aerospace-grade MR70 carbon fiber, Consistent Feel Design, and the Xlink Tech Resin System. To go deeper, however, we enlisted our Resident Club Junkie and bona fide shaft nut, Brian Knudson, to track down someone from Mitsubishi at the PGA Show. Fortunately, Mitsubishi’s Director of Global Aftermarket Sales, Jonathan Alongi, was on hand to answer all of BK’s questions.
Check out their discussion about the new WB, as well as the 20th anniversary of the original design, in the video above — time stamps of key points below, including a definitive answer as to how the surfboard graphic ended up on the original Whiteboard in 2004!
- :40 – Mitsubishi Japan expands to the U.S. in 2004
- :50 – “The shaft that set the standard”
- 1:12 – “The ‘board is back”
- 1:45 – WB or Whiteboard? Or both?
- 1:55 – The first iteration of the sixth generation of Diamana
- 2:10 – Incorporating key technology from a 20-year journey
- 3:10 – Modifying the tip section for more ball speed
- 3:50 – Delivering ball speed in a low-launch, low-spin shaft
- 4:20 – Drilling down on the shaft profile compared to the original Whiteboard
- 5:00 – The most impressive element of the new WB
- 5:30 – Butt, mid, tip specifications
- 6:00 – WB’s iconic graphics and the Diamana legacy — flowers, surfboard, numbering system
- 8:15 – An abundance of available weights and flexes
- 8:55 – More players going lightweight
Check out more photos and see what GolfWRXers are saying about Mitsubishi WB in the forums.
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Our Resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, goes through a wedge fitting with Chris Baingo, Titleist’s Club Fitting Analyst.
Get the full story on new SM10 wedges in our launch piece.
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Jack Nash
May 5, 2019 at 8:30 am
I remember the days when they called these “knock down” shots. You can do it with virtually every club in the bag. I still hit them, so I have to change the name of the shot? Not likely.
Don Ho
May 5, 2019 at 1:33 am
I credit these guys for there research etc but they are so irritating, they guys accent and the other guys is a lefty??? They have get to the point and stop trying to impress themselves.
Max
Nov 6, 2019 at 7:19 pm
The only issue I have is that there’s not enough discussion how to hit the “stinger” than the science behind it. Yes, lower loft but how?
Thomas Kalina
May 4, 2019 at 1:43 pm
Too much talk – not enough time left for the instruction phase.
D
May 3, 2019 at 2:56 pm
Off the tee. Not off the deck.
Anybody can hit it with a 16 degree iron
Simples!