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Mizuno · Driver · 2023

Mizuno ST-Z 230

2 reviewers
78

Strongly recommended

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The takeaway

Stable, straight bomber for better players.

They agree

  • +Very stable, strong hook protection
  • +Tight dispersion, good speed
  • +Ideal launch and spin window

The knocks

  • −Not the lowest-spin option
  • −Outvalued by cheaper Cobra

Buy it ifyou want a straight, stable flight

Skip it ifyou need the lowest spin

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The verdicts.

Club Champion (TXG)

Tour-level fitting studio

Loved it

“this driver's as good as anything else it'll stand up against anything in a fit”

A stable, fast, straight bomber that stands up against anything in a fit, the players' pick with tight dispersion and low spin.

+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons
  • +Very stable, strong hook protection, stays left side
  • +Consistent strike across the face
  • +Good ball speed, tight dispersion
  • −Not the super low-spin option, ST-G is lower spin

For: Players wanting a stable, straight ball flight who don't need the lowest spin

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Mark Crossfield

Coach, famously hard to impress

Mixed

“I don't know why you wouldn't get a Cobra at 429”

Mentioned in the field at 449 but Mark questions its value versus the cheaper, better-holding Cobra.

+ the facts · 1 pros · 2 cons
  • +Solid all-round performer
  • −Cobra outvalues it at a lower price
  • −Weaker resale value
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