Mizuno ST200 tested Average Golfer
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Bought one. Love it, and it was instantly in the bag. Mizuno irons are unmatched, especially my MP20's, and now they have given the golfing community a fantastic driver as well. In my opinion, there's Mizuno, and then there's everything else. And no, I dont work for Mizuno.
haha are you sure Tom
This is the first driver I've ever bought new and I've gotta say I'm very impressed, especially for the price!
Hi Andy I recently traded up and bought a Mizuno ST190 G with and I love it. I also bought a set of Mizuno MP18 SC irons with KBS C taper lite stiff shafts, I love than and I realized why I loved my old Mizuno TP 11 irons back in the 80’s they feel and play amazing and my ST190 woods are the same I also have a CLK HYBRID. Keep the rest Mizuno are the best!! Nothing Feels Like a Mizuno!!!
Tried the ST180 which I traded in very quickly, as could not stand it - went no where and all over but friend loves his! Got a Srixon driver now which is the longest and most consistently straight driver I have ever had since my wooden Dunlop blue flash - love it and the price I paid!
I just picked up an ST190 and hit a few at the range quickly.... Absolutely love it!
I have a Mizuno ST190G. It's the best driver I've ever had. Mind you it's the first I've really been fitted for. Its dialed down to 7* with a 70g X kuro kage shaft. I've been hitting 340 yard drives while warming up for my indoor league.
There bombs!
I use Mizuno irons and ordered three new S20 wedges, fitted, four months ago, great clubs. I’d love to buy a Mizuno driver .. but .. am getting 200-230 yards from my Ping driver which I’ve had for years. I’m 70 this year but always looking to improve my golf and maybe a new driver might help!
Mizuno drivers are very under rated , they don't have lots of tour players on their books so don't sell as many, but Mizuno don't make rubbish.
Bought a couple of s18 wedges, they are brilliant, very keen to have a crack at this driver. Love the look of the new putters too but they are very pricey
I purchased a st200 this weekend. I paired it with a Graphite Design ad tour DI 6 x. It gave me good numbers. Low spin and fast ball speed and I enjoyed hitting it.
I had a taylormade M1 that I had for years and loved. I tried the new Mizuno and traded my taylormade in right away. Both great brands but I think the feel, sound, and forgiveness is better with the Mizuno.
Played Mizuno woods and driver since 1990. No complaints, no bad products and no advertising campagne telling you to loft up because they got it wrong.
You will like this then
@@TheAverageGolfer I'm about 95mph like yourself. I would be really interested in seeing you hit the X and whether you fitted yourself with that lightweight shaft or went with something more 'normal'. That would be fun to watch. I'll bet my local superstore knocks that driver out for £249 too.
I'm having my usual course of 6 lessons now so no point trying anything until late May.
Played Mizuno drivers since the MP600. Perform as well as anything else out there if fitted. The 650 was a cannon. Currently playing the 190G. May demo the 200, probably not that much to gain for me but maybe forgiveness, possibly, I do play the 190G with the weights back but with the TS black shaft. Max forgiveness and the shaft deals with the spin and launch. Always good reviews and a pleasure to watch. Keep it up, Rhod.
I tried it, LOVE the looks of both crown and sole. The head sits more square compare to the st190 (The face looks close a bit.) Performed as good as current drivers on the 2020 market. Down side, prefer more like a muted carbon sound (Sim and Marvrik produce the best sounding.) In my opinion..
Just purchased an st190 I tried it last year and liked it. Tried the 190 vs 200 and the performance was similar enough for me to go with the prior version
Tried the ST200 and liked it so ordered one. We’ll see how it does on the course!
I got a ST 200 fairway wood (5) and it's incredible I've never hit a club straighter exactly where I'm aiming in my life and it sounds great. Very tempted to swap out my old Ping G2 driver for the ST200 Driver. Club looks A1 also.
I have the ST 190 and I really like it. The ST 200 intrigues me. Logo doesn't bother me.
I have an st190 that I got fit for with ventus velocore blue 6s and I'll tell you that's the best driver I've had. I gamed the f9 most of last year and was very inconsistent for me . This one is awesome ..I may try the st200 but I'm not changing shafts that's for sure
Just bought one outperformed sim and mavrik for me. Great driver
I'm dizzy for life, unfortunately SIM went 10yds further, maybe shafts, lofts, just ate a hogie before i got fitted...will try again.
Les Moore it is excellent and very consistent
Have had a Mizuno JPX850 driver in my bag for nearly 5 years now. Got it set up for my swing during the fitting and haven’t altered any setting on it since. For me the numbers were better than the titleist, ping and Taylormade that I tried at the time. I hit it well, fairly straight on the whole and get a good distance, why would I look to change it? It’s all about the performance and not about the brand or having the ‘latest’ offering. For us normal golfers I think it takes a bit of time to fully get use to any golf club, so swapping every year doesn’t mean better performance!
I went to mizuno drivers when jpx 900 came out...love that driver so much went and got the matching 3 wood...both still in the bag today...longest I've ever used the same driver...may try the st200g this year tho
Sounds a happy golfer!
Bryant Piper I too have the JPX900 Driver. So underrated. Love mine too. Performs as good or better than anything out there
Thanks Andy - I used to have Mizuno through the bag which was OK until graphite shafts came in for woods. Miz irons were always good but they struggled with graphite shafted woods... until last year when they seemed to get a handle on the requirement. This seems a further stride forward and narrows the gap to the the leading suppliers. I'm looking to give the ST200 a go... but I might just end up re-shafting my TS3!!
It’s on my to try list Andy .. love your honest opinions ..
I have both models of the ST180. Like the one with the least adjustment best. Will be upgrading to the ST200 this year. Mizuno makes great drivers and they typically let you have alot of no upcharge shaft options.
Bought the st190 3 wood last year and looking at driver this year. Will definitely be trying the mizuno, cobra, Cleveland and srixon products out. Don't see the point in spending £150 more for similar performance if I like the look and sound/feel of the cheaper option.
I have Mizuno ST180 blue driver and I love it low spin more distance and in a fairway also have ST 190 3 wood. Not sure I will change my driver.
I'm pretty interested in the Mizuno driver and fairway woods but down here in Aus, they're the same price or more, than a lot of the other brands.
I tried both versions of this Andy but i just couldn't get on with the look of them and numbers reflected my low confidence levels as they were slightly down when i tried the cobra speedzone so i opted for the sz. I'm not the most accurate ball striker but with the mizuno and cobra i didn't notice big drop offs when struck out of toe or heel so both these drivers i would class as very forgiving.
Absolutely love my Mizuno ST 190 driver
I game a 9 degree st180 with a stiff pro launch red shaft. Love the blue head and the explosive sound of it!
Keep lovin it !!
I play the ST190 and love it. Had been TM guy for years but found the ST190 every bit as good and alot cheaper. I certainly recommend folks in the market to give the ST200 a try.
Nice feedback
Tried Mizuno woods on a demoday and was pleasantly surprised. Play MP 18 irons at the moment and also T7 wedges but never liked Mizuno woods. But that changed last year. It is that I just was fitted for Titleist TS3 fairwaywood and driver but otherwise I probably would have put the Mizuno woods in the bag. Cheaper and certainly same performance and great feel/sound ....maybe in the future also Mizuno woods in the bag👍🏽
I’m currently in the market for a new driver and will definitely be trying this out! Price isn’t everything but at that price it has to play a factor.
Yes this ticks all those boxes
I’m not in the market for a driver having a cracking TS3 BUT if I was, I would be finding the nearest one to try out! Greatly underrated!!
Yes its a performer
Hi Andy, love your average golfer stuff, first time I have commented. Went for a Cobra SZ fitting and ended up hitting the ST190 (selling off at £199 so a bargain!) and the ST200. Loved the 200 , long forgiving and gorgeous to look at. Mizuno convert. Cheers
Thanks for commenting and watching
Immediately sold on the ST180 after hitting it. Increased distance by 10 meters on the course (Due to shaft / Low spin). Considering upgrading to the ST200... not even going to bother with the other brands.
I have an ST190 G and i love how the ball feels off of the face. Soft, just like an aluminum baseball bat off the sweet spot.
i have the cobra f9 in 9.5 and a callaway sub zero 9.5 .. but am gonna try the mizuno st200
I have the st180 and still love it can hit it massive
I’m a Mizuno fan but I recently replaced my driver n woods lest I’d try this out. Price point is great
Thanks Andy
Nice to see this price point for a change and performing well
With the ST200 Release, the ST190 is super cheep. Just picked up a NEW ST190 for $150 - US. Bought it to replace my G400 LS and I love it.
Got a second hand mint st 180 yesterday and I'm smashing it,always had ping drivers,no longer(120 euros bargain)
After some very good reviews I read for several years, late last fall I purchased used a ST180 and it looked great. Then I hit it on the range and no matter what loft I adjusted to I could not get it up in the air, I new it was a low spin driver but wow, I could not believe how it did a nose dive out of the sky at about 170 yards out and then slaughtered generations of worms before it stopped rolling out around 200 yards. At the end of the range session I grabbed my own driver and hit it as usual 200-210 plus in the air ( I'm old ) and rolled out to around 225 yards or so. Low spin drivers are not for older players with lower swing speeds. I kind of new that before buying it, but lesson learned, no more low spin drivers for this old player. Good video TAG, thanks.
I think thats great feedback
I was going to buy the ST200 but since Mizuno have a new driver series coming out in a few months a decided to wait.
I'm on my second ever Mizuno driver (JPX 850 and the 3 wood too), my first one was the first incarnation of the T-zoid in the 90s and I'd like to replace it with the driver in this video.
Haven't tried the ST 200 yet, but I tried the 190 last year and the performance was right up there. I try just about every new driver that comes out, but they haven't been enough to make me give up my G400 lst, distance wise. There are a few this year that, even though they aren't really any longer, they could win purely on forgiveness. I find my my dispersion circle to be really small with the Cobra SZ max, the Cleveland Turbo launcher, and the SIM. I can hit those as hard as I want to, and get basically the same shot. Maybe the ST200 will be similar.
Worth a go
Nice looking driver Andy. I'm gaming the 919 HM's and will probably get the st200 woods this fall to compliment my iron's.🏌️
Great video Andy. Looks a decent driver and certainly one I'd like to try if they have them on the demo day
Great product and great price
IMO all drivers should be max of 249 to 349 USD. 500 plus for a driver? Paying hundreds for maybe a few feet. Unless you're scratch or a near pro, new driver will change nothing in your game. Glad to see a channel reviewing cheaper options for a change.
Much better price point
@@TheAverageGolfer especially when you look into the cost to manufacture these drivers. Have a feeling a lot of the cost is paying engineering and the teams who develop these drivers over material cost alone
Andy, whilst you’re on the theme of lower priced drivers, would you consider a review of the WIlson D7 driver? I know you did the irons and raved about the performance relative to price. Cheers
I've noticed a lot of people this year seem interested in the ST200. I think they've got the price point spot on. If you're gonna go up against the big boys, you need a great product, but it's gotta be appealing to the pocket too in order to sway people!
Also I'd take your arm off for 2600 spin at the mo! I'm in 3000's at mo, need to work on delivery 🙈
Yeah could be a good seller
I got rid of my driver. I’m 59 I’m hitting a 14 degree Sim metal 250+ regularly off the tee. 230 of the grass. I’m a 20+ handicapper. I have an 18 degree metal. Got a 22, 26 and 30 degree hybrid. Only have 7 iron to Lob wedge. I’m not a member anymore so my handicap doesn’t mean anything. I’m going around, off the stick, sub 90 regularly with a best of 83. On a good course. Hybrids and no driver are the key. My 30 degree hybrid is working well just off the green. I get to 2 feet chip and run a lot now. Chipped in a few times now. I’m not a traditional golfer anymore.
Ball speed seems slightly high for the club head speed. All of the clubs exceeded a smash factor of 1.5 which is what they are regulated against. Could this be a calibration issue with your simulator?
Andy I’m sure I’ve read somewhere it’s a 440cc head is this true? If so it will appeal too me just as well mines coming tomorrow at £299 from clubhouse golf, mind I’ve still got my Titleist TS2 to fall back on if it doesn’t work out but I’m sure it will be fine. Shame you couldn’t test on course but the weather is absolutely awful.
Its a 460cc head Geordie, on course has been difficult of late!
The Average Golfer Thanks Andy and yes it’s been difficult to get out the last couple of weeks.
The Average Golfer Mizuno ST200 Golf Driver
Faster Ball Speed With Forged Titanium Face
Body Construction: Titanium
Crown Construction: Titanium
Face: Forged Titanium
Face Angle: Neutral
Loft Angle: Adjustable
Shaft: Diamana M+ Red 50 & S+ Blue 60
Shaft Length: 45 Inches
Grip: Mizuno M31 360
Head Size: 440cc
Headcover Included: Yes
Wrench Tool Included: Yes
The Average Golfer Andy that description saying 440cc head is off clubhouse golf I’m not sure if it’s correct or not, I’m just passing it on for info that’s all.
Cheers Andy.
Bouhgt a 190 Driver at the end of last year and it's the easiest straight distance I've ever experienced. One hopped a creek that was 275 off the tee and my last drive of the year was a 290 yarder piped just twe=wo yards right of center. They say this one is better so maybe later this year it will be in the bag. More concerned about irons this year, probably MP 20's.
Another good video, but does it matter what name is on it if it delivers at 2/3 the price of SIM or Mavrik? Any chance of reviewing the ST200x for those of us with a slower swing speed?
You always hear how their irons are so good and I think that because you don't hear about the drivers in the same vein you think they are no good, well not as good and as a result navigate towards the big boys that are always in your face with the marketing.
Bro you have come a logn way man idk hwo you dont have more subscribers I gauruntee your about to bloa up like be huge you should be I would figure more average players which is most of us would be more interested in beating your opinion on the performance on clubs over pros since most of us arent at the pro level you know but awesome video amazing content keep up the great work as yoy ahve been doing lol
What launch monitor are you using? 144 ball speed from a 94 swing is literally impossible. Even if your smash factor was perfect at 1.5 the most you could get from a 94mph swing is 141??
Can you review any sun golf trips because all the layers is making us feel the chill! Great price point for the mizuno driver!
I am due some sun!
Really interested in Mizuno ST 200 X for this low swing speed golfer but what happened to your dispersion graphic ?
Just went for a fitting and was set on the Cobra driver but came out with the Mizuno ST200. I tried both Cobras and the Sim and Mavrik but for me the Mizuno gave me the best numbers. Having played on the course i can vouch for the forgiveness, i hit most parts of the face and see little drop off with distance. I would 100% recommend this driver and for £299 what a bargain, well relative to the others :0
Great feedback Greg
Yep, it’s down to the Cobra SZ or Mizuno ST200 for me too. For the money the performance is close enough to the big guns that are up to £150 more. Out of interest where did you get fitted Greg? Nearest decent sized retailer to me is American Golf who replied to my tweet to say they won’t be stocking the Mizuno, even though they sell Mizuno irons. Bit of an own goal if you ask me as all the reviews to date are very positive and the pricing is excellent and should appeal to many...
@@paullee7760 Paul Lee I got fitted at Sheffield Pro Golf and personally would avoid ag!! I think you will be very impressed with the Mizuno. Ive now had 4 rounds with it and love it, the forgiveness is fantastic.
I have a st190 driver and just love it. is there much difference between the old and the new?
Not compared side by side Ralph
The stock shaft in the Mizuno is a bit shorter than in the Callaway and the TM so it will probably be a yard or two shorter.
Yep and maybe a little more control
Because Mizuno don’t overcharge their customers the golf snobs say they are the “budget” option rather than saying that they perform as well as anything else and are the other manufacturers not overcharging the golfing public! Plus, Mizuno will fit you to any of the shafts they offer for the same price so you can get the best performing club for you. What are other manufacturers doing?
Never hit a mizuno driver or any product, nice at address. Reminds me of my black cobra fly z driver that I use. Will have to try it when season starts
Worth trying
I love my two Mizuno drivers👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
I have said on other people's reviews. I played the jpx850 and now use the st180. The st190 was not available in new Zealand so chances are I not be able to try the st 200
NZ is sadly lacking with gear testing :(
Wow thats bad news
Did not realise that
The Average Golfer Thankfully for me I’m based in Thailand now but NZ has a very limited selection of gear and prices are not the best either! It’s a real shame because it’s such a great golfing destination. Looking forward to filming some course vlogs when I’m back home this winter.
If you had to choose between the cleavland turbo or the st200 which one would you put in your bag and why?
Great question, I would literally need to put them head to head and it would be down to fine margins in terms of performance for me as an individual, very little to split as I like the look and feel of both
@@TheAverageGolfer Make it happen:-)
The mizuno comes with a low spin head and low launch shaft hence the peak height, without being horrible this club is not aimed at someone with a sub 105 swing speed.
Gotta say I do like your reviews - seems you must have listened when you asked for feedback a while back! 👍
Always listening!
Looks, sound/feel, performance and Price, what's not to like!
I bought it two of my friends tried it out they each bought one an all three of are happy with it an there are cheap as chips
Which model?
St200
There is nothing wrong with Mizuno drivers actually they're as good if not better than all the other drivers they're the only ones using sp700 beta titanium which if your swing speed is upwards of 110 miles per hour you do not want the spring-like effect that you get with six alv for titanium I did professional long drive for 17 years we always wanted some kind of beta titanium it's 15 to 20 points higher on the Rockwell hardness gauge just think about it you do not want the ball deforming like an egg and that's what happens the longer the ball sits on the face which is what happens with 6 Al for the titanium look for Mizuno going with better grade materials
I game a mizuno driver can't remember what it is tbh been a while since looked at my clubs pretty cold out there, head is gd tho I like it, not so much my new shaft feels heavier than old one loved that one but it broke and I went with cheapest replacement option that was in shop at time or it could just be me swinging awful lol
Been enjoying the reviews in general course ones I like more real testing I guess.
Does anybody notice how he swings to flat in back swing then over the top? Hard to get good numbers and contact that way 🤔
Yeah but he hammers it, look at the distance he gets on all his Clubs
His swing is awful Eric
@@TheAverageGolfer Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Andy, just ask my Mrs.....
Jim Smith I’m too old too worry about how anything looks Jim, least of all my swing 😂
Would be nice if you try out Your Edge exotics
I cant get any access to the product
@@TheAverageGolfer damn
Can you review the ST200G please 👍🏼
Will try to
Nobody is forcing people to buy new over priced drivers that have zero advantage over drivers from the last 5-10 years
Tried MX 500 👊
Grear driver just upgraded from an x16 more forgiving and more distance good price what more could you hope for, works for me
Looks better than the new drivers from taylormade and Callaway in my opinion
I would probably agree Menno
If your serious about your game and getting the best numbers you can than you should never buy because of a name! Try everything buy the best for you! That would include a L flex shaft if you’re getting the best results. Your buddies won’t laugh long when their paying you after each round! They’ll go get fitted too!
Your review was very good, until you put up all data. Your smash factor on average is 1.53 and that’s impossible, tour average is 1.42 to 1.45. Can’t take you seriously going going off that, sorry.