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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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