Driver · 2022
Mizuno ST-Z 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
- Feel86
- Sound85
- Looks85
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is workability.
You want one of 2022's most forgiving drivers with major-brand ball speed, a neutral high launch and an outstanding Mizuno feel - and you hit straight rather than shaping shots.
You want to shape the ball or need a draw bias - the ST-X 220 leans draw, and the tour ST-G 220 is the workable, adjustable option.
Pros
- Ranked the best driver for forgiveness in 2022, and tied 3rd longest among forgiving drivers with the Ping G425 Max and Titleist TSi2
- Ball speed up there with Callaway, TaylorMade, PING and Titleist - a genuine distance contender
- Exceptional, lively feel and a fantastic sound, tuned via Harmonic Impact Research
- Clean, confidence-inspiring neutral shape with a high, low-spin launch
Cons
- Neutral and built for straight bombs, not shot-shaping
- Not as low-spinning as expected, and adjustability is limited to +/-2 degrees of loft
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongA class leader - ranked the overall best driver for forgiveness in 2022, and the 3rd-longest forgiving driver of the year, tied with the Ping G425 Max and Titleist TSi2, with ball speed, backspin, shot height and drop-offs all solid across the board. The balanced toe/heel carbon and central 20g back weight provide the stability.
Distance
StrongA genuine contender - ball speed up there with the likes of Callaway, TaylorMade, PING and Titleist, with a good fitting helping most golfers find extra yardage, and strong, efficient distance from the neutral, low-spin head. Level with the major brands.
Workability
ModestNeutral and straight by design - a modern driver for players who hit long straight bombs rather than shaping the ball, with a neutral ball flight rather than a shaping bias. Built for straightness, not shot-shaping.
Feel
ExcellentExceptional - Mizuno delivers exceptional feel, with Harmonic Impact Research reducing vibrations to enhance it, a premium, connected impact. Among the best-feeling drivers of its year.
Sound
ExcellentFantastic and lively - it sounds fantastic at impact, with the lively impact sound well-liked and tuned via Harmonic Impact Research. A genuinely good-sounding driver.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and confident - a flatter look at address, sitting more squarely on its sole, with a glossy-black, traditional, not-flashy finish that inspires confidence. Among the better-looking heads of 2022.
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 220 and ST-X 220 drivers Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 220 Driver Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at FIRST LOOK: Mizuno's new ST-Z 220 and ST-X 220 drivers - GOLF.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 220 Driver Review - Independent Golf Reviews
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 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-Z 220 best for?
You want one of 2022's most forgiving drivers with major-brand ball speed, a neutral high launch and an outstanding Mizuno feel - and you hit straight rather than shaping shots.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-Z 220?
You want to shape the ball or need a draw bias - the ST-X 220 leans draw, and the tour ST-G 220 is the workable, adjustable option.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-Z 220 suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-Z 220 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno ST-Z 220 best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-Z 220 rates highest for forgiveness and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno ST-Z 220 have a shot bias?
The Mizuno ST-Z 220 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and low spin.