Mizuno ST200

Good for its era - increased MOI without the typical cost of excessive spin, delivering a high level of forgiveness, with improved forgiveness and stability from the low-spin, balanced head. A steady, middle-of-the-bell-curve driver helped by an 11.6g back weight.

Solid, low-spin distance, if not elite - a ball-speed winner for mid swing speeds, but the failure to maintain elite ball speed made it a second-tier offering for 2020, albeit the lowest-spinning Mizuno ever. Long via low spin rather than raw speed.

Neutral and balanced - the standard ST200 is the balanced, neutral head, the most balanced, middle-of-the-bell-curve offering. A straight, low-spin head rather than a shaper.

Solid and pleasing - a solid, sharp crack that lets you know you made solid contact, with internal refinements for a more preferred, solid sound and feel. Good, if a touch less dense than the later ST models.

A solid crack - a solid, sharp crack that's pleasing and confirms solid contact, refined via internal structure changes, a clean impact note. Confident, though sharper and less muted than the later ST line.

A highlight - Mizuno ditched its iconic blue for a smart black finish, with a simple crown that looks gorgeous at address, ranking among the best-looking drivers of 2020. A premium aesthetic.