Hybrid · 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 24 May 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel82
- Sound82
- Looks80
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a 10-28 HCP at 80-105mph moderate-swing player fighting a slice — X-Axis draw bias + rear heelward weight + high launch + Mizuno feel/sound combine to help straighten your hybrid game.
You don't need a draw bias, you want maximum carry distance, or you want shape-shifting workability without fighting an engineered tendency.
Pros
- 1.88mm MAS1C face — thinnest hybrid face in Mizuno's history with the highest ball speeds Mizuno has ever recorded with a hybrid
- X-Axis design + rear heelward weight — engineered draw bias specifically built to help fight a slice
- Looks and feels designed for better players, but surprisingly forgiving
- Harmonic Impact Technology — solid, powerful sound and a stable, reliable feel reviewers trust quickly
Cons
- Not particularly long or hot in terms of flight or feeling off the face — 197yd average carry is modest
- Explicit draw-bias profile — workability limited, fade-shapers will fight the engineered tendency
- Narrow 3-loft ladder (20°/23°/26°) — less fitting flexibility than 4-5-loft competitors
- No movable weight system — adjustability limited to ±2° Quick Switch hosel
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongDesigned to deliver exceptional forgiveness and high launch for all golfers. X-Axis design ultra-light waffle crown with deep internal weighting encourages a high draw-biased flight. Re-engineered, lighter sole design features a more compact Wave structure that is more forgiving and faster on shots hit low on the face. These hybrids look and feel as though they're designed for better players, but they're surprisingly forgiving. Above-average forgiveness — waffle crown + deep internal weighting + Wave Sole low-face forgiveness; multiple reviewers confirm.
Distance
SolidAt just 1.88mm, the ST-X 220's MAS1C face is the thinnest hybrid face in Mizuno's history, and in comparison to previous ST-X and CLK, the new model produces the highest ball speeds Mizuno has ever recorded with a hybrid. During testing, an average swing speed of 92.2mph resulted in an average ball speed of 127.7mph. It's not particularly long or hot in terms of flight or feeling off the face, but reviewer testing recorded 197 yards of carry distance with the ST-X 220 hybrid. Average distance — fastest Mizuno hybrid ball speeds on paper, but reviewers describe the in-flight result as modest rather than long.
Workability
FairCG farther back from the face but shifted slightly closer to the hosel, along the X-axis. A rear heelward back weight provides additional draw bias to help fight a slice. X-Axis design encourages a high draw-biased flight. Designed to help golfers hit a draw more often. Below-average workability — head explicitly imposes a draw bias, leaving fade-on-demand work to the player to override the engineered tendency.
Feel
ExcellentFeels and sounds outstanding when you hit the golf ball with a pleasing, responsive performance. The Harmonic Impact Technology ensures a solid and powerful sound. Feels very stable — felt very reliable, reviewers quickly grew to trust it after only a few swings. Above-average feel — Harmonic Impact-engineered solid, stable, responsive impact.
Sound
ExcellentHarmonic Impact Technology ensures a solid and powerful sound. Looks great, feels very stable. Mizuno signature muted hybrid acoustic carried from CLK predecessor. Above-average sound — Harmonic Impact tuning + solid powerful acoustic in Mizuno's premium-hybrid tradition.
Looks at address
StrongThese hybrids look and feel as though they're designed for better players, but they're surprisingly forgiving. The ST-X 220 looks great. X-Axis design ultra-light waffle crown. Mizuno premium black aesthetic. Above-average address — better-player look with sleeker compact silhouette and clean Mizuno aesthetic.
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 Hybrid Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 220 Fairway Woods and Hybrids - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 220 Hybrid - High Launch Redefined - TGW
We paraphrase and synthesise these sources; we don't republish them. Publishers can read how we use reviews or request a change.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-X 220 best for?
You're a 10-28 HCP at 80-105mph moderate-swing player fighting a slice — X-Axis draw bias + rear heelward weight + high launch + Mizuno feel/sound combine to help straighten your hybrid game.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-X 220?
You don't need a draw bias, you want maximum carry distance, or you want shape-shifting workability without fighting an engineered tendency.
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 and scratch and tour players.
What is the Mizuno ST-X 220 best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-X 220 rates highest for feel and sound, 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.