Mizuno ST-Z 230 woods are a low spinning, high launching set of fairways that are among the more stable yet. How do the 2024 newcomers perform?

Launched as a complete design of ST-Z 230 driver, fairways and hybrids, Mizuno’s latest release is part of a comprehensive list of options including the ST-G, ST-X and ST Max ranges.

ST-Z model is designed to deliver straight, stable and high-launching shots from tee to green and features upgraded Cortech Chamber, reworked face design and lower center of gravity for more forgiveness.

Are the new ST-Z fairways among the best new woods for 2024? How do they rate compared to other brands and do they add more distance and forgiveness?

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Mizuno ST-Z 230 Woods Specs & Features

The new ST-Z 230 woods have been designed as an all-round performer and to marry both low spin and a high launch in a complete package.

Boasting a mid-size club head, the ST-Z 230 feature a combination of materials and design elements to produce exceptional ball speeds and a solid feel at impact.

The key design element is an upgraded high-energy MAS1C steel face, which now has a new multi-thickness design, and an enhanced version of Mizuno’s proprietary CORTECH Chamber behind the face.

The two technologies combine to not only boost ball speed but also contributes to a robust and satisfying sensation upon impact.

The design of the latest CORTECH Chamber has a dense stainless steel weight within elastomeric TPU, creating an additional energy transfer source and helping position weight closer to the clubface to minimize spin rates.

The new carbon composite crown has been optimized for a low center of gravity and enhanced stability, even with off-center strikes.

The new ST-Z 230 woods are available in 3-wood (15 degrees) and 5-wood (18 degrees) with four degrees of adjustability in each loft option.

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Mizuno ST-Z 230 Woods Review: Are they any good?

Mizuno have made some notable tweaks to the latest version of the ST-Z range with the 230 offering an excellent combination of speed, forgiveness and adaptability in a sleek package.

When we tested this model, the promise of high-launch angle was delivered upon along with a long, stable and straight ball flight.

The ST-Z 230 is incredibly easy to swing, looked great at address and added yards to our game in terms of both carry and distance. With more fairways found, it is a top class new addition to the market.

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FAQs

What is the Mizuno ST-Z 230 woods release date?

The fairway woods were launched in 2023 as part of a new ST-Z 230 and are a new 2024 model.

How much do Mizuno ST-Z 230 fairway woods cost?

The woods are priced at $315 / £250 per club.

What are the Mizuno ST-Z 230 woods specs?

The new ST-Z 230 woods are available in 3-wood (15 degrees) and 5-wood (18 degrees) with four degrees of adjustability in each loft option.

What Mizuno says about the ST-Z 230 Fairways:

“A low spinning, high launching, adjustable fairway wood – developed hand in hand with our tour advisors, yet midsized and playable for all levels.

“Utilizing a high energy MAS1C steel face boosted by Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber for exceptional ball speeds and powerful, solid sensation at impact.

“Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber encases a dense stainless steel weight with elastomeric TPU – taking stress from the clubface and creating an additional energy source.

“At the same time locating weight closer to the clubface to reduce spin rates. While contributing to a more solid, powerful sensation at impact.

“A Carbon Composite Crown is for low centre of gravity and stability from off centre strikes and additional 8 gram backweight balances with heavier front section for consistent launch characteristics.

“The HIGH ENERGY MAS1C STEEL FACE is reworked with a new multi-thickness design – made possible through the face support of Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber.”