Driver · 2023
Mizuno ST-X 230
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
- Looks87
- Feel84
- Sound82
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You strike it fairly well, want a fast head you can shape, and like a soft draw off the tee.
You need the steadiest possible head (the ST-Z) or an all-out cure for a leak right.
Pros
- One of the best draw drivers of 2023 — genuinely workable, and a Golf Digest 2023 Hot List Gold
- Ball speed as good as anything, with a lively feel on the middle
- A classic, traditional draw shape that hides its bias well
Cons
- Only average forgiveness — a touch less stable than the neutral ST-Z
- Off-centre feel and sound go noticeably dull and dead
- Better for a decent striker than a high handicap chasing a slice fix
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidDecent but not its calling card — steady enough on the whole, yet oddly a shade less forgiving than the neutral ST-Z sibling.
Distance
StrongSeriously fast — ball speed as good as any 2023 driver, with mid spin and a solid launch for real carry and roll.
Workability
FairMore of a workable draw than a pure slice-cure — a compact, tour-leaning head a good player can flight and shape.
Feel
ExcellentSpringy and energetic on a pure hit — the ball fairly jumps off the face, but a mishit goes flat and lifeless underhand.
Sound
ExcellentA deep, popping crack with a faint metallic ring on the sweet spot — duller and hollower off-centre.
Looks at address
ExcellentAs traditional as draw heads come to look at — a rounded, generous shape that leans only faintly toward the heel.
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 230 Driver Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 230 Driver Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 230, ST-X 230 & ST-X PLTNM 230 Drivers Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 230 Golf Driver Review (tested) | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 230 Driver Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 230 Driver Review — Unique Versatility | Golfstead
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-X 230 Driver — specs | 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-X 230 best for?
You strike it fairly well, want a fast head you can shape, and like a soft draw off the tee.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-X 230?
You need the steadiest possible head (the ST-Z) or an all-out cure for a leak right.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-X 230 suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-X 230 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno ST-X 230 best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-X 230 rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno ST-X 230 have a shot bias?
The Mizuno ST-X 230 has a draw bias, with a mid launch and mid spin.