Hybrid · 2021
Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid
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 17 July 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel85
- Looks85
- Sound84
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You're a better player after a neutral, sweet-feeling 2021 hybrid and don't need adjustability or the latest speed.
You want proven performance, adjustability, or a built-in draw — the ST-X or a newer, tested hybrid fits better.
Pros
- A soft, solid Mizuno feel — a genuine strength
- A neutral, players-leaning head with a touch of workability
- A clean, tidy look at address
Cons
- Very little independent data — an obscure, short-lived model
- No adjustability — a fixed, bonded head
- A 2021 club, and only fair on speed
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongSteady for a neutral players' head — a low, deep weight holds pace on a miss, though it asks a fairly clean strike.
Distance
StrongA capable, if unremarkable, hitter — a fast face and low spin give fair pace on a controlled, neutral flight.
Workability
ModestA neutral, workable head — a good player can flight and turn it a touch either way, without a built-in bias to fight.
Feel
ExcellentA Mizuno hallmark — a cushioned, dense strike that tells you plenty at impact, a cut above most hybrids of its era.
Sound
ExcellentA smooth, agreeable note at impact — clean and mellow rather than loud, in line with the soft feel.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean, compact Mizuno head — a tidy, neutral, players-leaning shape that sits square without offset fuss.
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 and ST-X: First Look | Golf.com
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid (line) Review | Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Mizuno ST 2021 Hybrid Review | Curated
- Read the full review at Mizuno Hybrids Tested | ClubTest | Golf.com
- Read the full review at 2021 Mizuno ST-X and ST-Z | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Mizuno Hybrids — official range | Mizuno Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid best for?
You're a better player after a neutral, sweet-feeling 2021 hybrid and don't need adjustability or the latest speed.
Who should avoid the Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid?
You want proven performance, adjustability, or a built-in draw — the ST-X or a newer, tested hybrid fits better.
What handicap is the Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid suitable for?
The Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid best at?
In our research the Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.
Does the Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid have a shot bias?
The Mizuno ST-Z Hybrid is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a high launch and mid-low spin.