Mizuno is well known as a brand that makes incredible irons, but their woods have long been overlooked. This is starting to change as more and more pros put them in play. So, how does the latest addition to their driver line perform?

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Mizuno ST-G driver review: NCG Summary

NCG SUMMARY

This is a really good-looking club and continues Mizuno’s run of great-performing drivers. It produced great ball speed numbers and carry distance relative to club head speed. It was also extremely consistent across the board. If you are someone who is looking for a lower spin driver this is a great option.

PROS

Compact head shaping
Great ball speeds
Consistent ball flight
Low spin

CONS

Low spin won’t suit everyone

£615.76

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First Impressions

The ST-G driver feels like a players club, and for good reason. It is a compact 440cc ultra-low spin driver option to add something different to Mizuno’s current lineup.

The club head is gloss black, which I think is really traditional and sits great behind the golf ball. I also like the more modern addition of the lattice pattern on the back portion of the crown.

NCG Review

Straight away I loved the shape of this behind the golf ball, I think the smaller sizing looks great and gives you the confidence to really swing hard at the golf ball.

I was pretty happy with my numbers on the launch monitor. An average carry of 237 yards with the longest at 246 is really good for me and right where I would expect my carry distances to sit at. I have to say this wasn’t one of my faster swinging days in terms of club head speed so I could definitely get more out of this on a faster day. My ball speeds being in the mid 140’s is really good relative to club head speed.

The club face gives you that same great feel you associate with Mizuno irons. This driver’s face is made from a new material. It is a Beta Rich Ti-LFS titanium that is forged. It is lighter, faster and stronger than any titanium used in a Mizuno driver before.

My dispersion was slightly left due to the wind conditions on the day, but it was very consistent, which I was pleased to see. I also liked how consistent the rest of my data was.

I would say I probably don’t spin the ball enough to use this model, but can see this spins lower than the rest of the range and would be perfect for that player who needs to reduce the amount of spin they generate off the tee. Having said that I did manage to get my spin up by tweaking the sole weights which shows that this model has more versatility in it than the typical low spin driver.

The sole of this driver is really interesting with not one but two moveable weight tracks. The tracks are also longer than in other drivers, which allows you to move the weight further and fine-tune the centre of gravity more. This is helpful for shot shaping as you can make the club more fade or draw bias, as well as tweaking launch and spin.

Overall, I was really impressed with the performance of this driver. Obviously, it is designed for a certain segment on the market, so won’t suit everyone’s game, but if you are after a small compact players’ club that helps reduce spin, this is perfect. This could be a game changer for Mizuno, getting more drivers out on tour.

£615.76

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