Mizuno ST 230 fairway woods: Full reviews, player testing, photos and more
HIGHLIGHTS
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The ST-Z 230 fairway offers a ton of versatility with a higher launch and lower spin in a mid-sized club head, specifically developed alongside Mizuno’s tour advisors.
The ST-Z incorporates the CORTech Chamber into a high-energy MAS1C steel face and body design that also used a carbon crown to lower the center of gravity and save precious weight to be positioned around the head for higher MOI. The Quick Switch hosel which is available in both the 3 and 5-wood heads offers a full 4 degrees of adjustability to take the range of available lofts from 13 to 20 degrees.
With the ST-G Titanium fairway woods, Mizuno has pulled out all the stops to deliver the most high-performance and ultra low-spin fairway wood they ever have by incorporating titanium, steel and their new Cortech chamber into one club.
The max forgiveness and geometry of the driver continue with the new ST-Max 230 fairway woods by offering a larger footprint to help add MOI and stability around the entire head. Both the fairway woods and hybrids utilize a high-strength MAS1C steel face for ball speed that matches up with the larger Cortech chamber on the sole. A composite-wrap crown covers the toe section of the fairway wood heads to reduce overall mass higher in the head.
As for options, the ST-Max fairway woods will be available in 15 and 18 degrees (right- and left-hand available) and a 21-degree option (right-hand only). Like the rest of the fairway wood line, the ST-Max fairway woods will come with Mizuno’s quick-switch hosel with four degrees of adjustability.
Club Comparison
Mizuno ST 230 Fairway Woods
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS
“Good looking tech and shiny, clean and attractive. Steady feel, felt like I had control. Gave me confidence. Liked the feel coming off the face.” – Jerry Wenker (17.1-handicap) on the Mizuno ST-Z 230 fairway wood
“Forgiveness better than expected. Surprising — best results of bunch! I will likely purchase.” – Bryan Wiborg (5.4-handicap) on the Mizuno ST-MAX 230 fairway wood