ST-G 230

Smaller, more compact 440cc head — down from the predecessor's 460cc — explicitly targets accomplished ball-strikers who prefer a compact, more workable squattier profile. Two weight tracks (vs the predecessor's three) trim raw stability adjustability. The Cortech Chamber and Ti 412 alloy face preserve some forgiveness across the face, but the chassis sits firmly below game-improvement-tier rivals on raw MOI. A deliberately exclusionary forgiveness profile — better players only.

Reviewer testing called distance "very solid but not outstanding in terms of the best golf drivers of 2023" — club speed was pretty standard with good ball speed results. The new heat-treated Ti 412 alloy face is lighter than the previous SAT2041 but heat-treated stronger, allowing more potential face deflection for better ball speed across the face. The head produces ~400rpm less spin in the weights-forward setting than the rear extreme — meaningful range for distance tuning. Solid but no longer category-leading.

Strong but trimmed vs the predecessor. Two convergent weight tracks with two 7g movable weights (14g total) can be configured for low-spin bomber, fade or draw bias, or stable compact head. The compact 440cc squattier profile reads as a workable better-player head — reviewer testing called workability "one of the driver's strong suits." Hosel adds ±2° loft adjustability. Loses the third weight track of the predecessor, but still one of the most workable heads of 2023.

Reviewer testing consistently described impact as "very subdued, almost soft" and "softer and less aggressive" than the predecessor — "this less aggressive feel doesn't affect ball speed, just the sensation from the face." Brand-signature dense tactile profile delivered through new Ti 412 alloy plus Cortech Chamber plus carbon fiber wrap-over crown that absorbs vibration. Consistent feedback across weight configurations — a real plus. Premium tactile signature; softer character than the predecessor.

Acoustic profile reads noticeably muted compared to other 2023 drivers — a relatively quiet acoustic vs other best-of-2023 rivals. Reinforced internal sound ribs mute the impact, and the carbon fiber wrap-over crown tunes vibration to desired levels. The acoustic stays consistent across weight configurations — feel and sound feedback don't shift as weights move. Premium muted character.

Address profile reads stunning from every angle — undoubtedly one of the sleekest and most refined designs of 2023, with a compact head shape and subtle yet striking looks that add enormous shelf appeal. A squattier compact 440cc profile with taller face and visible carbon-fiber wrap-over crown silhouette. Tour-aspirational and visually engineered — among the best-looking tour-spec heads in 2023.