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The ST Series offers a choice between two different head The ST-X driver features an expanded toe-located carbon
designs in the driver with characteristics to suit different composite window and a heel-located sole weight that
playing requirements and deliver different ball flights. combine to produce a reliable draw bias. Equipped with
4 degrees of quick-switch adjustability, the ST-X driver
ST-Z Driver offers a more compact profile, a slightly deeper back
Designed to be ultra-stable and to offer low-spin portion and a more upright visual lie angle.
efficiency, the ST-Z driver has a balanced toe/heel carbon
composite construction with deep central back weight – As with the ST-Z, the ST-X builds upon the 2nd generation
for a spin efficient, straight-line ball flight. Featuring the of Mizuno's Forged SAT2041 Beta Ti and offers more
2nd generation of Mizuno's Forged SAT2041 Beta Ti face dense feedback through impact and a more muted,
for potent ball speeds and consistent performance over powerful tone.
time, the ST-Z driver has a wide, low footprint, with a
neutral visual lie angle and comes with 4 degrees of quick "In testing, a lot of our tour players preferred the ST-X
switch adjustability to fine-tune look and trajectory. over the ST-Z for its deeper shape and slightly smaller
profile,” said Chris Voshall. “I recommend starting with
"The ST-Z's predecessor – the ST200 – had a reputation an open mind and dropping the ST-X alongside the ST-Z
for being a straight-line bomber favored by our longer in the address position. For a draw bias driver, it's not
hitting tour players, and the ST-Z profile is no different,” going to be what most players expect."
said Chris Voshall. “But with an extra year's extra
experience engineering the Forged Beta SAT2041 Ti, we Those with mid-lower swing speeds will benefit from the
were able to release a little extra ball speed and a much J-Spec, Japan Specification, incorporating an incredibly
more satisfying experience off the clubface." lightweight 39g MFusion graphite shaft on the ST-X.
ST-X Driver ST-Z Fairway Woods
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