Fairway · 2023
Mizuno ST-Z 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 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 have some swing speed and want a long, fast, low-spin fairway with a clean look and easy launch.
You need maximum forgiveness, a draw, or shot-shaping — the ST-X 230 or a wider game-improvement head helps more.
Pros
- Long and fast off the tee — distance is its standout, with a low-spin flight
- A clean, wide-appeal look and refined Mizuno feel
- Easy to launch and adjustable, with a slot behind the face for ball speed
Cons
- Some testing knocked it for straightness and stability on misses
- A neutral, straight-flying head with little shot-shaping
- No movable weights; only the hosel adjusts flight
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongFairly steady on a miss — an internal speed slot and light crown help, yet some testers found it wandered more than rivals.
Distance
ExcellentIts highlight — a fast slotted face and low spin give a long, straight, penetrating flight for a swing with speed.
Workability
ModestA neutral, straight-flying head — it holds a line by design, so there's only modest scope to shape it.
Feel
ExcellentA dense, refined strike — the quality, controlled Mizuno feel that carries through the whole ST range.
Sound
ExcellentA clean, muted note at impact — quiet and solid, the refined acoustics running through Mizuno's ST woods.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean, classy profile — tidy and modern, the kind of shape most golfers find easy to look down on.
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 230 Fairway Wood Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 230 Fairway Woods Review | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 230 Fairway Review | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 230 Fairway Wood Review | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 230 Fairway Wood Review | Golfalot
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z 230 Fairway Wood Review | Independent Golf Reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-Z 230 best for?
You have some swing speed and want a long, fast, low-spin fairway with a clean look and easy launch.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-Z 230?
You need maximum forgiveness, a draw, or shot-shaping — the ST-X 230 or a wider game-improvement head helps more.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-Z 230 suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-Z 230 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno ST-Z 230 best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-Z 230 rates highest for distance and looks at address, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno ST-Z 230 have a shot bias?
The Mizuno ST-Z 230 is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and low spin.