The Mizuno ST Max 230 Driver is a new 2024 release and sets a new benchmark for drivers focused on stability and straight ball flight. Is it any good?

Released along with ST Max 230 fairway woods and hybrids, this is Mizuno’s most stable driver to date, offering exceptional performance even on off-center strikes.

Offering an alternative and more forgiving option than the new ST-G 440 driver, the ST Max has a large and confidence inspiring 460cc clubhead that features an expanded Cortech Chamber.

Designed for performance as well as look, we tested the ST Max driver to see it lives up to the hype and provide distance and forgiveness in equal measure.

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Mizuno ST Max 230 Driver Design & Specs

The new ST Max differs from other recent Mizuno releases thanks to a low profile and wide footprint, which, despite its actual 460cc measurement, appears significantly larger.

The theory around the design is not just about aesthetics because the strategic approach enhances performance by helping create Mizuno’s most stable driver yet.

The driver features an expanded next-generation CORTECH Chamber and a substantial 54 grams of back weighting to maximise forgiveness and produce the kind of ball flight handicap golfers crave.

A new Beta Rich LFS Ti clubface is a lighter and faster face material, boasting a 9% increase in tensile strength compared to its predecessor SAT2041.

This new material is crucial for creating a multi-thickness face geometry, which was first introduced in Mizuno’s 2024 Tour driver the ST-G 440cc.

Also at the heart of the ST Max 230’s design is the integration of a dense stainless steel weight with elastomeric TPU.

This innovative material choice not only absorbs stress from the clubface but also transforms it into an additional energy source.

This weight has been lengthened in the ST Max model and strategically positioned closer to the clubface to maintain consistent ball speeds across a broader section of the clubface.

The ST Max 230 driver is available in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degrees lofts with four degrees of adjustment available.

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Mizuno ST Max 230 Driver Review: Is it any good?

The Mizuno ST Max Driver excels in delivering a straight and predictable ball flight, thanks to its stability design.

The wide profile, massive 54g back weighting, and a 40% larger graphite composite contribute to extreme twist resistance, especially on off-center strikes.

This design not only increases stability but also ensures a straight, predictable ball flight and really suits handicap golfers more than the new ST-G 440 model.

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FAQs

What is the Mizuno ST Max 230 driver release date?

It was unveiled in January 2024 and is now available to purchase.

How much does the Mizuno ST Max 230 driver cost?

The cost of the driver is £400-£450 / $500-$570.

What are the Mizuno ST Max 230 driver specs?

The ST Max 230 driver is available in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degrees lofts with four degrees of adjustment available.

Do Mizuno ST Max driver come with warranty?

Yes. You can expect one year manufacturer’s warranty as standard from Mizuno.

What Mizuno says about the ST Max driver:

“Everything in the ST Max engineering is dedicated to producing a straight ball flight, with minimal speed drop offs across the face.

“A dense stainless steel weight with elastomeric TPU – taking stress from the clubface and creating an additional energy source.

“Lengthened in the ST Max and shifted closer to the clubface to maintain ball speeds across a wider portion of the clubface.

“A low profile, wide footprint driver that looks noticeably larger than its measured 460cc. An expanded CORTECH Chamber and 54 grams of back weighting combine to create Mizuno’s most stable ever driver, with exceptional straight-line performance across its wide, inviting clubface.

“The ST MAX 230 driver unveils two new engineering enhancements to ensure that stability is backed with impressive ball speeds – a next generation CORTECH Chamber and new Beta rich LFS Ti clubface.

“A new lighter, faster face material – measuring 9% higher in tensile strength (compared to SAT2041) for a complex multi-thickness face geometry.”