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 29 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks85
- Feel84
- Sound84
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a moderate-swing-speed player who fights a slice and wants a forgiving, easy-launching driver with a built-in draw and Mizuno's premium feel.
You want to work the ball, prefer low spin, or need the most adjustability - the neutral ST-Z 220 or the tour ST-G 220 fit better.
Pros
- A genuine slice-corrector - a 20g back-heel weight builds in strong draw bias (one tester saw ~27 yards of left bias)
- More forgiving than the 2021 ST-X - 40% more carbon on the sole and a near-doubled stabilising heel/back weight
- Outstanding, responsive Mizuno feel and sound with a confidence-inspiring shape
- Mid-spin launch tuned to add carry for moderate swing speeds
Cons
- The strong draw bias limits workability - it fights right-to-left, so faders should look elsewhere
- Limited adjustability - just +/-2 degrees of hosel loft and a fixed draw weight
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongImproved over the 2021 ST-X - a 40% expansion of the carbon sole area (thinning the titanium) and a near-doubling of the stabilising heel/back weight deliver exceptional stability from off-centre strikes, in a more generous, confidence-inspiring head. A genuinely steadier, more forgiving head than its predecessor.
Distance
StrongSolid for the moderate-speed target - at 102 mph swing speed, 145 mph ball speed, a 14-degree launch and ~240 yards of carry, with spin of 2,747 rpm. The mid-spin tuning adds carry without killing distance. Efficient and carry-friendly rather than a raw-speed standout.
Workability
ModestLimited by a strong draw bias - a 20g weight in the back-heel section generates the draw, and shots that would have drifted right held their line, with real left bias built in. A slice-corrector by design, not a shot-shaping tool.
Feel
ExcellentA Mizuno strength - it feels and sounds outstanding, with a pleasing, responsive impact and a connected feel. The dense, premium sensation that runs through the line.
Sound
ExcellentEqually strong - testers liked the sound, calling it outstanding alongside the feel, a composed and premium acoustic. A refined, confidence-building note.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and confidence-inspiring - a glossy black finish gives a traditional, not-flashy look both in the bag and behind the ball, with a more generous, longer front-to-back shape that inspires confidence. A premium, understated head.
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 ST-Z 220 and ST-X 220 drivers Review - Today's Golfer
- 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 ClubTest 2022: Mizuno's new driver line tested and reviewed - GOLF.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 220 Driver Review - TGW
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 220 and ST-Z 220 Drivers - MyGolfSpy
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-X 220 best for?
You're a moderate-swing-speed player who fights a slice and wants a forgiving, easy-launching driver with a built-in draw and Mizuno's premium feel.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-X 220?
You want to work the ball, prefer low spin, or need the most adjustability - the neutral ST-Z 220 or the tour ST-G 220 fit better.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-X 220 suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-X 220 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-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.