Fairway · 2021
Mizuno ST-Z
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
- Looks86
- Feel85
- Sound84
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a fast, stable, low-spin fairway with a clean traditional look you can work both ways.
You fight a slice or want the easiest launch — the draw-biased ST-X helps more.
Pros
- Among the fastest, most stable fairways of its year off the tee
- One of the most forgiving neutral fairways, with a low-spin flight
- A clean, traditional shape and refined Mizuno feel and sound
Cons
- A neutral head with no draw help for a slicer
- Only modest shot-shaping despite the traditional look
- The weighting is fixed; only the hosel adjusts flight
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongUnusually steady for a low-spin head — a carbon crown lifts MOI, so mishits stay stable and hold their line.
Distance
StrongFast and low-spinning — among the quicker fairways of its year off the tee, with a stable, powerful, penetrating flight.
Workability
ModestA neutral, traditional head a good player can work both ways — it flies fairly straight but takes a shaped shot when asked.
Feel
ExcellentA solid, quality strike off the face — dense and responsive, with the refined Mizuno feel and sound better players prize.
Sound
ExcellentA clean, pleasing note at impact — solid and refined, widely praised as one of the better-sounding fairways of its year.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean, traditional shape at address — a compact, throwback head with no gimmicks that a purist will admire.
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 Fairway Wood: ClubTest 2021 Review | Golf.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z Fairway Wood Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z Fairway Wood Review: High MOI | The Golf Warehouse
- Read the full review at Club Review: Mizuno ST-Z Fairway Wood | GolfBarons
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z Fairway — reviewer praise and specs | Mizuno Golf
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z Fairway Wood — specs | Golfio
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-Z best for?
You want a fast, stable, low-spin fairway with a clean traditional look you can work both ways.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-Z?
You fight a slice or want the easiest launch — the draw-biased ST-X helps more.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-Z suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-Z scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno ST-Z best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-Z rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno ST-Z have a shot bias?
The Mizuno ST-Z is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.