Bought this driver 2 weeks ago , and I have to admit , that after 25 years of golf this is the most forgiving driver I have ever had swung . I’ve played Taylor made , Nike and titleist drivers my whole life , but this driver is off another planet .
I've had the ST200 a year or so, and people are always surprised at how well it performs. For the price and great performance I don't see me changing anytime soon. Good stuff, James.
2 years later and still rocking this driver. For me.. nothing else has yet beat the forgiveness. I did try the Paradym... Still went with my Mizuno. I haven't tried any of the newer ones yet but will eventually just ..to see if anything ends up better.
Mizuno drivers are so good right now. They truly feel more stable and forgiving than the offerings from the other manufacturers. Not a bad shot in there James! Get it in the bag!
I'd like to see in compared to the Cobra LTDx with what they have done to the head for off-center hits, MOST of us dont hit the center even 50% of the time so it makes a huge difference.
I've tested several drivers over the past couple months. The Mizuno STZ came out on top for me. Tested it against the following : Taylormade Sim2 .Cobra rad speed and Titleist TSi2. Ended up buying the Mizuno STZ. In my own experience the Mizuno was just as long as any of the others on well struck shots and more forgiving on off center shots. Also the Mizuno, to me, had the best sound and feel of all tested. Thanks James Robison Golf for the great review !!
Boy you certainly know how to test clubs 👏👏. I would like to see a video where you put Taylormade, callaway, cobra, ping and mizuno up against each other in a long drive competition and then a most fairways hit
The thumbs up from Chris sold me on the Mizuno. Two players at the club have quietly added last year's Mizuno driver to their bag. 30 yards more off the tee and yet very workable. These guys play for serious money. I have been waiting for this review.
I've been waiting for the ST 220 range to come out for months. Not only am I intending to get the driver but I'm going for the fairway woods too. I couldn't be happier with my mizuno irons and after trying the ST driver last year my mind was made up to switch the rest of my bag to Mizunos.
I'm a mizuno guy (s18 wedges, 919 hot metal irons , CLK hybrid) and I'm in the market for a 3 and 5 wood. After seeing this driver video, I'm REALLY excited to see the fairway woods!
I also have the ST 200 base model. It's a very consistent driver which can be made to be a very forgiving Franken-driver when I knock it down to 7 degrees. Very low spin. So, I may try the new one but I may wait at least another season. Also. The White head cover of my driver is still the best ever!!
Absolutely LOVE my ST180! That's the awesome bright blue one! I love the look of the new Stealth as well. I think golf is on a course to become more colorful and I think its about time!
I love my Mizuno ST190 HL as a senior golfer. Since I got mine and went from being 10 yards behind to 10 yards in front of them I have 4 friends that have bought the Mizuno!
I have had Mizuno ST-200 for couple years now. Let me tell you - it is long - very long, fairly easy to hit (Not as easy as Ping) but decent. It was better or equal than most of its competitor brands for a lower price. It was a steal then and with the added forgiveness in the new version, it could be the absolute best and would go in my bag. Mizuno drivers fly under the radar.
Played few years with st180 and it was ok, I updated it to st g 220 few weeks back and at least Trackman stats tell me it is lot longer and straighter than st180, but that can also be because of the shaft. 180 has reg and 220 stiff shaft. But anyways love my Mizunos
I have the st200g. I may upgrade on the next round of Mizuno drivers, all though these drivers do look good. I think I will stick with Mizuno & Cobra Drivers from now on because their prices are a fraction cheaper. Their equipment is just as good (IMO) to TaylorMade, Callaway, & Titleist.
Must admit that I have never even hit a Mizzy Driver. They look as though they have been quietly making incremental improvements, to the point where they are able to compete with the bigger Driver brands. If I ever get the chance I would love to test one out👍
My driver (Ping G410) is working fine. First priority for this year is to get the “magic” club (Ping G424 Max 9-wood) and then replace my irons (TaylorMade RBZ). Thanks, James.
I did buy the stz driver and it totally transformed my shots off the tee. Fairway finder all day long. Not much longer than my old Talylormade Sldr but I only got that out the bag if the fairway was 100yds wide!!
I own and play with a Mizuno JPX 900 driver from 2017. Very good driver. I like that I can adjust down to 7.5 degrees. It is the model with lots of moveable weights
I gamed the St190 and enjoyed it and moved to last years Stz also great. Mizuno make really really good drivers and at considerably less price it’s really a no brainer
@@gregwilliams2066 I prefer the head of the 190 to look down at but the STZ is more stable for me , I hit more fairways and distance gain is marginal. To be honest if I had waited I would be looking at the STX 2020, which looks an even better improvement
Yes Mizuno drivers are always underrated compared to the big names, but on a side note im jealous of watching you play golf in a t-shirt while here in Toronto we're getting a second dumping of snow ❄
I've had the Mizuno MX 560 driver and loved it. My cousin still uses it and loves it. And I currently have the JPX 850 driver and love it. Big Mizuno fan.
Here a good video to do..the number on the cart ..please explain in detail..swing speed..ball speed ..angle of attack..where you should be at and why..thanks James
Hi James. Had the ST 200 for 18 months after fitting but just couldn’t get distance with it. Just traded in for a SIM2 and getting extra 20/30 yards. Soz Mizuno but I still enjoy the Mizuno irons
Quite refreshing to see a company put a product out and it performs exactly as it 'says on the tin'. No bigging it up with fantastical claims of "longest driver on the planet", "Latest NASA technology used in the design", etc! Keeping it on the fairway for the majority of golfers is the priority. When that is achieved it instils a confidence to strike the ball cleaner, thus getting more distance. We're not all single figure/scatch handicappers who can shape the ball and carry it 250+ yards at will! Great review James and I'll definitely have a closer look at this new Mizuno.👍
I tested and purchased the Mizuno STZ220 driver and love IT! Most consistent driver I feel that is out in the market today! Played a round yesterday and hit 14 out of 18 fairways (minus the par 3's) Only missed 2 fairways out of the round and that was due to me seeing how much I could push the driver for distance. My average drive was between 290 - 296 yards from the champion tees on my home course. By far the most UNDER RATED driver in the market today. I highly recommend this driver as part of your test if you are looking for a new driver.
Great Video James, shot tracers are looking better this time around lol. How would you compare the forgiveness of this one vs the SIM 2 Max driver? Thanks for your potential input.
Owned the Mizuno MP001 driver, loved it but they're too expensive now, new drivers. And for us amateurs, technology isn't moving that quick that we'd notice the difference each year. I think we could change drivers every 4 or 5 yrs and still not notice the difference!!
I got fitted for an ST200 last year, aswell as buying a Cobra speed zone and PXG, the ST200 was the most consistent, pretty much hit every fairway. But as winter came It go to the point it was 20 yards shorter than other drivers, Speedzone, M6, Epic and PXG. So much so that in the end it made it pointless in hitting a driver as my 3 wood was equal and 3 hybrid wasnt far off it. I have since then had the PXG in the bag...............but desperate to try the Stealth, New callaway and Ping 425 as i feel one of them may offer a bit more forgiveness in off center hits while keeping the distance I want.
Always been a huge fan of Mizuno everything to be honest. I play JPX 900 forged (13 hc) and I also recently replaced my 5 wood with the mizuno clk hybrid and I fell in love with the hybrid the same way I did the irons when I first got them. I’m one hundred percent positive that as soon as I save the money I will be getting the STZ since driver is next on my list!!!
I’ve never owned a mizuno driver but I have 919 hot metals in the bag and they’re the best irons I’ve ever owned. Looking forward to get a mizuno driver to match the irons
I was looking at the St200 years ago because they were a good value. It seems they felt they needed to raise their price to be taken seriously. Tour Edge is cheaper yet
I have never owned a driver, primarily because of the rep that they don’t produce good drivers. However all the reviews I’m seeing are very positive, maybe they can build the same rep as the irons. I’m definitely considering these drivers.
I own the ST180, it shouldn't suit me but I love it, most of the time it is a fairway finder, but also very long (for me), due to a lower ball flight and I would imagine lower spin.
I gamed the JPX 850 for like 8 years with a 3 wood shaft in it and I almost had to try to miss the fairway. Recently switched to the SIM because my game has gotten better and wanted the distance but I still have the Mizo energy in bag lofted all the way up and use it as a 3 wood off the tee.
Nice vid 👍 Not sure I could keep a straight face when reeling off all the 'technology' in this club. And even comes with 'straight flight bias'... Where do I sign up?🤣
I tried the St drivers last May but couldn't get on with it. Really wanted to but I got much better results with the Radspeed so bought that. I remember that I did have a mizuno mx560 and it was pretty good
I've never even tested a Mizuno driver honestly. I've been playing their irons for years, but the color schemes of their drivers haven't really appealed to me. That's a good looking driver though, might have to give it a look. Also, my miss is left as well, so the fade bias is welcome for me.
Bought this driver 2 weeks ago , and I have to admit , that after 25 years of golf this is the most forgiving driver I have ever had swung . I’ve played Taylor made , Nike and titleist drivers my whole life , but this driver is off another planet .
I've had the ST200 a year or so, and people are always surprised at how well it performs. For the price and great performance I don't see me changing anytime soon. Good stuff, James.
Mizuno and Tour Edge, two of the most underrated drivers!
2 years later and still rocking this driver. For me.. nothing else has yet beat the forgiveness.
I did try the Paradym... Still went with my Mizuno.
I haven't tried any of the newer ones yet but will eventually just ..to see if anything ends up better.
Mizuno drivers are so good right now. They truly feel more stable and forgiving than the offerings from the other manufacturers.
Not a bad shot in there James! Get it in the bag!
I'd like to see in compared to the Cobra LTDx with what they have done to the head for off-center hits, MOST of us dont hit the center even 50% of the time so it makes a huge difference.
@@TMar1961 bruh I don't hit the center 10% of the time.
@@ryze9153 I feel ya and that's why I love the LTDx, D model if you constantly slice, err power fade, it a lot.
@@TMar1961 I don't slice the ball. I have other swing problems.
I've tested several drivers over the past couple months. The Mizuno STZ came out on top for me. Tested it against the following : Taylormade Sim2 .Cobra rad speed and Titleist TSi2. Ended up buying the Mizuno STZ. In my own experience the Mizuno was just as long as any of the others on well struck shots and more forgiving on off center shots. Also the Mizuno, to me, had the best sound and feel of all tested. Thanks James Robison Golf for the great review !!
How did it compare with the radspeed
I did the same thing. Walked in to buy the Sim2, but found the Mizuno fit my swing better.
Boy you certainly know how to test clubs 👏👏. I would like to see a video where you put Taylormade, callaway, cobra, ping and mizuno up against each other in a long drive competition and then a most fairways hit
Changed to a Mizuno driver from Callaway Epic 2 years ago. For me it performed better than other big brands and cost £150 less. Love it.
My first Mizuno driver was the Faldo ID. I've played Mizuno for 30 years never had a bad one.
The thumbs up from Chris sold me on the Mizuno. Two players at the club have quietly added last year's Mizuno driver to their bag. 30 yards more off the tee and yet very workable. These guys play for serious money. I have been waiting for this review.
30 Yards off the tee haha ok
30 yards...🤣🤣
I've been waiting for the ST 220 range to come out for months. Not only am I intending to get the driver but I'm going for the fairway woods too. I couldn't be happier with my mizuno irons and after trying the ST driver last year my mind was made up to switch the rest of my bag to Mizunos.
Thinking about upgrading on my ST-190, this interests me a lot more than the stealth!
I'm a mizuno guy (s18 wedges, 919 hot metal irons , CLK hybrid) and I'm in the market for a 3 and 5 wood. After seeing this driver video, I'm REALLY excited to see the fairway woods!
I'm a Mizuno fan boy. I still play my MP-33's. Saving up for a new Mizuno driver.
I also have the ST 200 base model. It's a very consistent driver which can be made to be a very forgiving Franken-driver when I knock it down to 7 degrees. Very low spin. So, I may try the new one but I may wait at least another season. Also. The White head cover of my driver is still the best ever!!
I play the ST200 driver and ST190 3 wood. Both clubs feel and look amazing. Such an underrated brand for woods!
Absolutely LOVE my ST180! That's the awesome bright blue one! I love the look of the new Stealth as well. I think golf is on a course to become more colorful and I think its about time!
I love my Mizuno ST190 HL as a senior golfer. Since I got mine and went from being 10 yards behind to 10 yards in front of them I have 4 friends that have bought the Mizuno!
Had a st190 in the bag for a few years. Great driver.
I have had Mizuno ST-200 for couple years now. Let me tell you - it is long - very long, fairly easy to hit (Not as easy as Ping) but decent. It was better or equal than most of its competitor brands for a lower price. It was a steal then and with the added forgiveness in the new version, it could be the absolute best and would go in my bag. Mizuno drivers fly under the radar.
I found it more forgiving than my Ping G425 driver
I purchased one and it is unreal!!! Such a beautiful club. Well done Mizuno!!!
Have the St180 in the bag. Has made a huge difference. Very forgiving.
Played few years with st180 and it was ok, I updated it to st g 220 few weeks back and at least Trackman stats tell me it is lot longer and straighter than st180, but that can also be because of the shaft. 180 has reg and 220 stiff shaft. But anyways love my Mizunos
I’ve loved my ST190, but will definitely try the 220s to see if an update is warranted. Also a tremendous value compared to other brands.
I have the st200g. I may upgrade on the next round of Mizuno drivers, all though these drivers do look good. I think I will stick with Mizuno & Cobra Drivers from now on because their prices are a fraction cheaper. Their equipment is just as good (IMO) to TaylorMade, Callaway, & Titleist.
You should consider the PXG Gen 4 0811. Fantastic and at $299 it's unbeatable. Would be a steal @ $375
Must admit that I have never even hit a Mizzy Driver. They look as though they have been quietly making incremental improvements, to the point where they are able to compete with the bigger Driver brands. If I ever get the chance I would love to test one out👍
Just was fitted for this exact driver, hit it far better than any other manufacturer, very forgiving!
My driver (Ping G410) is working fine. First priority for this year is to get the “magic” club (Ping G424 Max 9-wood) and then replace my irons (TaylorMade RBZ). Thanks, James.
Got last years ST-Z in my bag. Love it. As good as anything..
Still love my ST-180. Would definitely try this one if I wanted to upgrade!!! Especially if it was still blue like my current one not boring black!
I agree with you mate, the St180 is a brilliant driver, does everything I need it to and looks great doing it!
Second that also bloody love my 180 st. Love the blue...
James I had the mizuno Tzoid driver the one nick faldo had it was a rocket with 3wood an 5wood
Owned a JPX EZ driver, was my second favorite driver ever. If I was looking this year I would be hitting the new Mizuno.
Love my ST190, too! Was fitted by Mizuno Rep here in Toronto 🇨🇦! Wouldn't turn down a free upgrade! $650CDN! Stealth-$750! Not including 13%tax!
$150 cheaper then the Stealth here. Definitely worth a try.
I did buy the stz driver and it totally transformed my shots off the tee. Fairway finder all day long. Not much longer than my old Talylormade Sldr but I only got that out the bag if the fairway was 100yds wide!!
I own and play with a Mizuno JPX 900 driver from 2017. Very good driver. I like that I can adjust down to 7.5 degrees. It is the model with lots of moveable weights
Hi James do you think the 45 inch shaft in the mizuno is a big factor in the ease of hitting it?
Definitely, and why ball speed slightly down for me
I gamed the St190 and enjoyed it and moved to last years Stz also great. Mizuno make really really good drivers and at considerably less price it’s really a no brainer
How much better was the stz? I have the 190 myself. Could prob get a n stz more reasoble.
@@gregwilliams2066 I prefer the head of the 190 to look down at but the STZ is more stable for me , I hit more fairways and distance gain is marginal. To be honest if I had waited I would be looking at the STX 2020, which looks an even better improvement
@@garycumberland8089 hmmm. Maybe I'll take a longer look at the new stz.
I have a mizuno GT 180. Might give this one a try
I like how it's nice and sleek and not crazy in your face
Yes Mizuno drivers are always underrated compared to the big names, but on a side note im jealous of watching you play golf in a t-shirt while here in Toronto we're getting a second dumping of snow ❄
Mizuno not a big name ?
@@mysticalbeing8943 comparing to Taylormade and Callaway
I got myself a ST200 from 2nd hand market and it performs so well.
I've had the Mizuno MX 560 driver and loved it. My cousin still uses it and loves it. And I currently have the JPX 850 driver and love it. Big Mizuno fan.
Just purchased a Z, can't wait for it to arrive!!!!
Love it how you call the fade after you've hit it haha
I have the ST200G and love it… tried the ST-Z220 and loved it too but not enough to switch this year
Here a good video to do..the number on the cart ..please explain in detail..swing speed..ball speed ..angle of attack..where you should be at and why..thanks James
Hi James. Had the ST 200 for 18 months after fitting but just couldn’t get distance with it. Just traded in for a SIM2 and getting extra 20/30 yards. Soz Mizuno but I still enjoy the Mizuno irons
Quite refreshing to see a company put a product out and it performs exactly as it 'says on the tin'. No bigging it up with fantastical claims of "longest driver on the planet", "Latest NASA technology used in the design", etc!
Keeping it on the fairway for the majority of golfers is the priority. When that is achieved it instils a confidence to strike the ball cleaner, thus getting more distance. We're not all single figure/scatch handicappers who can shape the ball and carry it 250+ yards at will! Great review James and I'll definitely have a closer look at this new Mizuno.👍
I tested and purchased the Mizuno STZ220 driver and love IT! Most consistent driver I feel that is out in the market today! Played a round yesterday and hit 14 out of 18 fairways (minus the par 3's) Only missed 2 fairways out of the round and that was due to me seeing how much I could push the driver for distance. My average drive was between 290 - 296 yards from the champion tees on my home course. By far the most UNDER RATED driver in the market today. I highly recommend this driver as part of your test if you are looking for a new driver.
Would u recommend it for a 10 handicapper with in between a reg / stiff speed
@@dillonsmith2608 did you ever get an answer for this
Just picked this up for £200 brand new in a black friday deal. Cant't wait to try it
What shaft came with it?
James, gaming my 3rd Mizuno driver.
Gave my first to a buddy to replace his Callaway, he won't give it back.
Do miss the blue, but won't complain.
I had a hot metal Mizuno a few years ago and loved it. Will consider this for sure
Great video James, thought I'd missed your video today 🤣🤣👏👏
The old ST-Z was an amazing driver. Looks like they just made the new one a little more stable.
My first 460cc driver was the MP001. Switched to Taylormade with the M1
Great Video James, shot tracers are looking better this time around lol.
How would you compare the forgiveness of this one vs the SIM 2 Max driver? Thanks for your potential input.
I game the Mizuno ST-G 220 9degrees..Stiff shaft Motore Shaft I love it! Love the adjustable weights, and it looks amazing behind the ball!
Did you get a new camera? Super crisp. Nice.
Looks great this mizuno driver but some 9f the most consistent drives I've seen you hit and shape of shot
Nothing beats my Nike SQ . So forgiving and picked up garage sale with wrapper on head and grip for 40 bucks
Owned the Mizuno MP001 driver, loved it but they're too expensive now, new drivers. And for us amateurs, technology isn't moving that quick that we'd notice the difference each year. I think we could change drivers every 4 or 5 yrs and still not notice the difference!!
MP-001 carbon crown "blue" shaft one of the best feeling drivers. great review
I currently own last year's ST-Z and love it.
I traded my Rogue ST Max in for this and couldn’t be happier. It feels sooooo good to hit.
Mizuno are the sleeper drivers. I’ve got a full bag of Mizuno from STX to putter. I’ve definitely fallen in love
I have a ST 200x right now and really like it. No need to change from it as it's still fairly new.
I got fitted for an ST200 last year, aswell as buying a Cobra speed zone and PXG, the ST200 was the most consistent, pretty much hit every fairway. But as winter came It go to the point it was 20 yards shorter than other drivers, Speedzone, M6, Epic and PXG. So much so that in the end it made it pointless in hitting a driver as my 3 wood was equal and 3 hybrid wasnt far off it. I have since then had the PXG in the bag...............but desperate to try the Stealth, New callaway and Ping 425 as i feel one of them may offer a bit more forgiveness in off center hits while keeping the distance I want.
Always been a huge fan of Mizuno everything to be honest. I play JPX 900 forged (13 hc) and I also recently replaced my 5 wood with the mizuno clk hybrid and I fell in love with the hybrid the same way I did the irons when I first got them. I’m one hundred percent positive that as soon as I save the money I will be getting the STZ since driver is next on my list!!!
Is the driver good enough to go in your bag and will it replace the Taylor made ?
Hi James, since 2 years I play Mizuno ST-200 and I'll change only for another Mizuno like the new one you tested here
I just bought a barely used ST200 for just under $200. Phenomenal club. So easy to hit and gets really decent distance.
Was it stiff or reg shaft?
i did buy great prices, early impressions excellent you have to commit like all clubs 👍 Bob
Currently playing the ST-190 and love it.
It look ok ..my believe is to have the right shaft that fit you..and any head will do the same ?
I’ve never owned a mizuno driver but I have 919 hot metals in the bag and they’re the best irons I’ve ever owned. Looking forward to get a mizuno driver to match the irons
I have last year St-Z. It’s amazing. I get about 265carry 290 total on average, and it hits some bombs! So forgiving off the toe
I was looking at the St200 years ago because they were a good value. It seems they felt they needed to raise their price to be taken seriously. Tour Edge is cheaper yet
Gaming last year ST-Z model. Love it. Added 20 yards from my Ping G. Love it
Very good review and really, I am tempted to buy.....will be better or more consistant than my SIM2Max?
i would LOVE one of these drivers !!! Only problem is they are almost impossible to get hold of in South Africa
I have never owned a driver, primarily because of the rep that they don’t produce good drivers. However all the reviews I’m seeing are very positive, maybe they can build the same rep as the irons. I’m definitely considering these drivers.
ST200 in the bag and it’s a beast! Low spin has really helped my game - sounds really solid too
Great video, underrated driver for sure!
I've just begun to get to grips with my MP 600 - will park this one for a couple of years until they show up on GolfBidder!
So what do you think mizuno Stz 220 or call away max ls or cobra Ltd ls
Different shaft and a bit more length potentially. Impressed tho, and they look nice at address I hear too.
I own the ST180, it shouldn't suit me but I love it, most of the time it is a fairway finder, but also very long (for me), due to a lower ball flight and I would imagine lower spin.
Great review James, it would be good to try one but I bought a Ping G425 SFT one last year but I still wonder ? 😂
What's the price comparison with the other drivers for 2022? Going to have to play the Royal woolly soon. Looks in great nick.
It is insane mate. And price wise it’s about $100 less than TM
My last 3 drivers have been mizuno and this will be my driver come summertime.
I gamed the JPX 850 for like 8 years with a 3 wood shaft in it and I almost had to try to miss the fairway. Recently switched to the SIM because my game has gotten better and wanted the distance but I still have the Mizo energy in bag lofted all the way up and use it as a 3 wood off the tee.
I didn’t catch where the price point was on this drive James? Great video.
Nice vid 👍 Not sure I could keep a straight face when reeling off all the 'technology' in this club. And even comes with 'straight flight bias'... Where do I sign up?🤣
I use the mizuno STZ driver and absolutely love it!
I tried the St drivers last May but couldn't get on with it. Really wanted to but I got much better results with the Radspeed so bought that. I remember that I did have a mizuno mx560 and it was pretty good
Just bought the previous version, seriously impressed with the previous model!
I've never even tested a Mizuno driver honestly. I've been playing their irons for years, but the color schemes of their drivers haven't really appealed to me. That's a good looking driver though, might have to give it a look. Also, my miss is left as well, so the fade bias is welcome for me.
Extremely close to pulling the trigger on stz 230 with Aldila Acsent Red 50 gram. Felt great. Only thing in the way is TSR2😁
I have owned 4 different mizuno drivers, love them
Still playing the jpx850 driver, still love it, would definitely try the new mizuno