Driver · 2022
Mizuno ST-X 220
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 8 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Feel84
- Sound84
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You have a mid-range swing, want a simple high launch, and need help bending a push or leak-right back left.
You swing fast and spin it too much, want a neutral flight (the ST-Z), or like to work the ball.
Pros
- Far more forgiving than the 2021 ST-X — the off-centre miss holds up much better
- A strong right-to-left bias and a simple, high launch for the mid-speed player
- A fast, forged face with Mizuno's clean feel and sound
Cons
- Higher-spinning — a fast swing can lose distance to spin
- A fixed draw and no movable weights — little shot-shaping
- Four seasons old, and only for those wanting right-to-left help
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA big step up on the 2021 model — a larger carbon sole and a deep rear weight steady the off-centre miss far better.
Distance
StrongLong for a moderate swing — a fast face and a deep weight give an easy, high launch, with spin sitting on the higher side.
Workability
ModestA draw-biased help head — heel and rear weighting turns the ball over and irons out a slice, so shaping is off the menu.
Feel
ExcellentA light, fuss-free strike — the head seems to lift the ball for you, with a settled, carefully-voiced impact.
Sound
ExcellentA crisp, considered note at impact — Mizuno fine-tunes its acoustics, and a pure strike rewards you for it.
Looks at address
ExcellentA contemporary, reassuring profile — a neat head that gives no hint of its draw leaning over 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-X 220 Driver Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Mizuno drivers tested: ClubTest 2022 (robot) | GOLF.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 220 and ST-X 220 Drivers Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 220 and ST-Z 220 Drivers (tested) | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 220 Driver Review | The Golf Guide
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 220, ST-X 220 drivers: what you need to know | Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 220 Driver — specs | Golf Avenue
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-X 220 best for?
You have a mid-range swing, want a simple high launch, and need help bending a push or leak-right back left.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-X 220?
You swing fast and spin it too much, want a neutral flight (the ST-Z), or like to work the ball.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-X 220 suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-X 220 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno ST-X 220 best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-X 220 rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno ST-X 220 have a shot bias?
The Mizuno ST-X 220 has a draw bias, with a high launch and mid spin.