Mizuno

ST-Z 230

Hot List Gold 2023

Our Review:

WHAT IT DOES: The equipment rules state that if you cut a complete opening in the sole of a clubhead, it has to be filled with something. In most cases that slot is filled with a polymer that gives enough at impact to help the face flex more. For Mizuno, though, that wasn’t the best use of that space. The polymer—thermoplastic urethane in this case—is a start toward more distance, but a stainless-steel weight bar is also placed in the middle of that polymer. The weight helps lower the center of gravity for less spin and a higher launch. 

WHY WE LIKE IT: These fairway woods likely fit a better player’s eye, but they neatly hide the elements that allow them to play with the additional forgiveness average golfers need. Those include a lightweight carbon-composite crown that frees up mass for a rear weight screw and internal weight pad. Together, they increase stability on off-center hits and produce a higher launch. Furthermore, the adjustable heads make it easier for the average golfer to play a higher-lofted 3-wood in case you need an even higher launch. A multiple-thickness face pattern is thinner than a quarter for maximum flexing and to help turn those mediocre hits into something like good ones. Read more>>>

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Price: ST-Z 230 $300
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Ratings
Performance

50%*

Innovation

30%*

Look / Sound / Feel

20%*

* Percentage of total score

Player Comments
High-Handicapper
“A compact hammer at impact, knocking it out there over and over with the same medium-high trajectory. The dimensions nicely frame the ball. Shots land softly.”
Handicap, 15
Medium-Handicapper
"Feel is incredible. Soft and squishy with a nice sound at impact. It's a unique sound that satisfies you and keeps you wanting more. Shaping is modern and appealing. I hit it pure. I hit it thin, on its toe and the forgiveness factor was impressive all throughout the face."
Handicap, 6
Low-Handicapper
"Forgiveness but also on the top end of distance. Unique ting sound off the face but the pitch was soothing. Easy to hit and just sets up very well behind the ball."
Handicap, 1
Club Specs
Models Price
ST-Z 230 $300

ST-Z 230

Name Loft Length Dexterity Adjustable
3 15.00 43.00 No
5 18.00 42.50 No

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