Equipment
Mizuno ST-Max 230 driver: High-MOI addition to the ST 230 lineup
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The new Mizuno ST-Max 230 is joining Mizuno’s ST 230 series of drivers. According to the company, it is a “low-profile, wide-footprint driver.” Given that billing, GolfWRXers will know the company is offering its answer to the “give me MOI, but distance, too” request OEMs have been paying particular attention to as of late with a formula of larger profile (high MOI), lightweight crown (low CG/ease of launch), and a tuned, tech-infused face (distance).
Shallower and longer from heel to toe, the 460cc head is stretched further than any previous Mizuno driver. Here, a picture is worth 1,000 words.
Mizuno makes use of the 40-percent larger, single-piece sole by expanding its face-flexing Cortech chamber in the ST-Max 230. In addition to being longer, the chamber is positioned closer to the face for greater ball speed over a wider area.
Weight savings also allowed engineers to incorporate a 54-gram back weight into the design for greater stability, which is 20 grams more than the ST-X is outfitted with.
Another important puzzle piece, Mizuno’s beta-rich Ti-LFS face features 9 percent greater tensile strength than what the company previously relied on in the ST-Z and ST-X drivers. It’s a better canvas for a multi-thickness face, which Mizuno engineers happily incorporated, allowing them to deliver better ball speed across the face.
Finally, thanks to the ST-Max 230’s forgiveness, engineers have extended the stock shaft length to 45.75 inches to aid golfers in swinging the club faster.
Mizuno ST-Max 230: Pricing, specs, availability
- Lofts: 9.5, 10.5, 12 degrees
- Pre-order/at retail: Now, February 8
- Price: $500
Mizuno ST-Max 230 fairway wood
In addition, Mizuno announced the high-trajectory, mid-spin ST-Max 230 fairway wood, which features a larger footprint and lower profile than the ST-Z 230 for ease of launch and forgiveness. The club offers the largest sweet spot for a fairway wood in company history, which is buttressed by a multi-thickness face. The Cortech Chamber is again a fixture. Like with the Max driver, the slot is larger and closer to the face. Additionally, the composite carbon crown is larger, allowing engineers to move more weight around the club.
Full specs below.
Mizuno ST-Max 230 hybrid
Finally, Mizuno within the new “Max,” family, Mizuno announced the new ST-Max 230 hybrid, which, again, features a lower profile and larger profile than the ST-Z 230 hybrid. The Cortech Chamber is larger here as well, providing the same benefits as in the fairway wood. Also like the ST-Max 230 fairway wood, the sweet spot is the largest Mizuno has offered in a hybrid. A waffle crown allows for lower CG, and the company’s “speed bevel” treatment of the leading edge of the club enhances turf interaction.
Full specs below.
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Whats in the Bag
Chris Kirk WITB 2024 (July)
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- Chris Kirk what’s in the bag accurate as of The Open Championship.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai-Smoke Triple Diamond (9 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai-Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 TX
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro (3), Callaway Apex MB (5-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Blue (3), Project X LZ 125 6.5 (5-9)
Wedges: Callaway Opus (46-10S @47, 50-10S, 56-12S), Callaway Jaws Raw “S6” (58)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S200
Putter: Odyssey Metal X Milled 9HT
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
More photos of Chris Kirk’s WITB in the forums.
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Keith Mitchell WITB 2024 (July)
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- Keith Mitchell what’s in the bag accurate as of the 3M Open. Obviously, Mitchell is deciding between putters for the week. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Mizuno ST-Z 230 (9.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 90 TX
7-wood: Titleist TS2 (21 degrees, C1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 90 TX
Irons: Mizuno Pro 225 (2), Mizuno Pro 225 “KM-92” (4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Mizuno T24 (46-08S @47, 50-07S @51), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol GTR+
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour Z
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol GTR+
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grip: Golf Pride Pro Only
Grips: Golf Pride Victory Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
See the rest of Keith Mitchell’s WITB in the forums.
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WITB Time Machine: Cameron Champ’s winning WITB, 2021 3M Open
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At the 2021 3M Open, Cameron Champ hoisted the third trophy of his PGA Tour career thanks to a final-round 5-under 66.
Enjoy the highlights below, and then check out the gear Cameron Champ had in play three years ago.
Driver: Ping G425 LST (10.5 degrees @9) (14g CG shifter in neutral) Buy here.
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 75 TX (45.25 inches, tipped 1.5 inches, D6+)
Irons: Ping i500 (3, 4) Buy here, Ping iBlade (4-PW) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X7
Wedges: TaylorMade MG Hi-Toe Raw (52, 56, 60) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Ping Prototype PLD Anser 4 Buy here.
Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Buy here.
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align 58 (+3 wraps)
WITB Time Machine is presented by 2nd Swing Golf. 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
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Max
Jan 30, 2024 at 7:38 am
I have the ST190 and am looking forward to the Max as my next driver. Will check it out at Toronto Golf Show beginning this Friday.