Mizuno ST-Z
Mizuno ST-Z (2021) is a low-spin driver. It launches mid-height with low spin. It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 12. It listed at $400 when it launched in 2021. It has been discontinued, so it is mostly a used-club buy now.
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Mizuno ST-Z specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Mizuno |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Approx. launch price | $400 |
| Loft options | 9.5°, 10.5° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Low spin |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | Low |
| Swing speed range | 85 to 115 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 12 |
| Forgiveness rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Forged SAT2041 Beta Ti face, carbon composite crown and sole panels, central back weight on the neutral Z-axis |
No longer made: look for it used.
- Check the return policy before you buy.
- Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
- Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
- Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
Best used drivers (2023–2025 models)
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Previous generation: Mizuno ST200 (2020) Source
- Forgiveness: 7/10 → 8/10
- Forgiveness (MOI): mid → high
- Lofts: 9°–10.5° → 9.5°–10.5°
Next generation: Mizuno ST-Z 220 (2022) Source
Upgrading from the Mizuno ST-Z (2021)? Changes in the Mizuno ST-Z 220 (2022), from FitMySwing's catalog:
- Spin: low → mid
- Price tier: mid → premium
Where these specs come from
Partly verified. We have source pages for this model, but it does not yet meet all of our checks for the verified tier.
Model confirmed on golfdigest.com, golfwrx.com, mizunogolf.com
Product page web.archive.org
Where the fit profile comes from
5 of 10 fit values come from Mizuno or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | low-spin | Mizuno says “Ultra-stable with low spin efficiency” |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | mid | Our rating |
| Spin | low | Mizuno says “biased towards a straight-line flight and low spin efficiency” |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 8 | Our rating |
| Workability | 8 | Rule R-DRV-WORK |
| Handicap window | 0-12 | Rule R-DRV-HCP |
| Swing speed window | 85-115 mph | Our rating |
Who the Mizuno ST-Z suits
- Golfers who add too much spin with the driver and lose distance.
- It is rated up to a 12 handicap. Higher handicaps usually want more forgiveness.
- It is discontinued. Check the condition before you pay, and compare used prices.
Similar to the Mizuno ST-Z
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Haywood Golf DriverHaywood Golf2023 · $350 · 80 to 112 mph
- Wilson Staff Dynapower CarbonWilson Staff2023 · $500 · 85 to 115 mphdiscontinued
- Sub 70 859 ProSub 702024 · $399 · 95 to 122 mph
- Sub 70 849 ProSub 702021 · $250 · 95 to 122 mph
Mizuno ST-Z: common questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-Z for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 12. Golfers who add too much spin with the driver and lose distance.
How much does the Mizuno ST-Z cost?
It listed at about $400 at launch in 2021. It has been discontinued, so the price you pay now depends on the used market.
Is the Mizuno ST-Z forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 8 out of 10.
What came before the Mizuno ST-Z?
The previous generation was the Mizuno ST200 (2020).
What came after the Mizuno ST-Z?
The next generation is the Mizuno ST-Z 220 (2022).
What changed in the Mizuno ST-Z 220?
FitMySwing's catalog lists these changes from the Mizuno ST-Z (2021) to the Mizuno ST-Z 220 (2022): spin from low to mid; price tier from mid to premium.
What are alternatives to the Mizuno ST-Z?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Haywood Golf Driver (2023), the Wilson Staff Dynapower Carbon (2023), the Sub 70 859 Pro (2024) and the Sub 70 849 Pro (2021).
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