Fairway · 2021
Mizuno ST-X
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 14 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel84
- Looks84
- Sound83
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You fight a slice and want a forgiving, high-launching fairway that turns the ball over, with a clean look.
You want the lowest spin, maximum distance, or to shape shots — the neutral ST-Z suits you better.
Pros
- A genuine draw bias that helps straighten a slice, with no offset look
- Forgiving and easy to launch high, with good ball speed
- Mizuno's clean, classy shape and quality feel
Cons
- Higher-spinning than the neutral ST-Z, giving up some distance
- A draw-leaning head with little shot-shaping
- The draw weight is fixed — only the hosel adjusts flight
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA forgiving, draw-leaning head — an embedded heel weight and a low-face-friendly sole keep a slicer's mishits fast and straighter.
Distance
StrongSolid, if not the longest — good ball speed and a high launch, though the extra spin from the draw setup costs some carry.
Workability
ModestA draw-biased helper — a heel weight turns the ball over, so there's little scope to work it the other way.
Feel
ExcellentA solid, dependable strike off the face — a stable, quality Mizuno feel through impact, if not especially lively.
Sound
ExcellentA clean, muted note at impact — quiet and solid, in keeping with Mizuno's refined acoustics.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean, classy head that hides its draw bias — no offset on show, just Mizuno's usual tidy shape behind the ball.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z, ST-X Drivers, Fairway Woods, Hybrids: What You Need to Know | Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X Fairway Woods and Hybrids | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at New Mizuno ST Drivers, Fairway Woods Focus on Player-Specific Needs | Golf Digest
- Read the full review at 2021 Mizuno ST-X and ST-Z Drivers, Fairway Woods | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 3-Wood Review | Independent Golf Reviews
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X Fairway Wood — specs | Golfio
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-X best for?
You fight a slice and want a forgiving, high-launching fairway that turns the ball over, with a clean look.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-X?
You want the lowest spin, maximum distance, or to shape shots — the neutral ST-Z suits you better.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-X suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-X scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno ST-X best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-X rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno ST-X have a shot bias?
The Mizuno ST-X has a draw bias, with a high launch and mid spin.