FIRST HIT: Mizuno ST-Z 230 Driver with GM Golf

Mizuno Ambassadors Fredrik Lindblom, Grant Horvat and Garrett Clark take a first hit of the new ST-Z 230 driver. Available from January 2023.

[@linjefflin]

Mizuno is smart sponsoring these young guys.

[@Bawkzers]

They got in early and swooped them up. I bet all the other guys (TM, Callaway, Ping, Cobra) are kicking themselves for the missed marketing opportunity since these guys blew up.

[@usa3105]

@@Bawkzers they used to be with callaway but mizuno came with the bigger bag lmao

[@rhiley36]

A hundred percent. If I didn’t get a full PXG bag within the last year I’d probably go mizuno just because of how well they’ve marketed they’re stuff in front of my face, I also have really enjoyed how the clubs have looked in all the videos I’ve seen

[@alecbrown6667]

@@rhiley36 I got pxg gen 5 irons. Love them but sometimes dream about the mizunos 😂. The marketing is great. Meanwhile, pxg let’s his wife run his marketing and they signed Nick Jonas 😂.

[@steelers1500]

I'm sure TM would much rather have these guys than the foreplay schmucks

[@roelrosario2486]

Garret and Grant are EXCELLENT ambassadors for Mizuno. Great personalities, entertaining and excellent ball strikers. Congrats Mizuno for locking them up and for another excellent driver.

[@dantediego]

not gonna lie, ever since Grant and Garret have been with Mizuno I've been looking at their stuff more and I'm now a proud owner of some JPX Tour irons! lol signing them actually worked cause I'm a customer now lol

[@Chewyness]

I’ve got my whole bag all mizuno now cause of Garret and Grant 😂

[@walkergilmer3122]

Same. Got the 223s because of them. They are awesome.

[@jayfron6012]

I definitely checked out mizunos because of them, and now have a set of 923 hot metals I absolutely love

[@chestertonhawks9823]

Completely agree! If these were pros saying they were awesome, it would mean less.

[@DuoenoG]

I’ve got them too. So pure

[@truthofthematter2892]

Grant and Garrett just make it that much more fun to watch.

[@ishannage248]

never would have watched it if it werent for them

[@davidhovde]

Gotta agree.. getting the GM Golf guys is a great thing. My son is 22 and he also loves the brand. This is the direction. I will also likely look at this for a new driver. Bravo folks.

[@benbaxter2400]

Congrats to Mizuno and their marketing of these fellas. Getting a lot more folks to try out Mizuno gear. The irons have always been best on the market in my opinion. But the woods have not only caught up, but passed a lot of the “bigger” brands up. My MP18 combo set is going nowhere soon, but adding the STZ 220 was a must after watching these boys driving consistency. Yes, they are good to great golfers, but watching how little the Z spinned on mishits, is what will keep me in playable areas.

[@krusher74]

yeah, the american old man clubs are the calloways, get in with the kids mizuno.

[@1993j]

True! I use MP20 and I'm gonna add some STZ's in the bag also.

[@ChandlerTingle]

This didn’t age well

[@benbaxter2400]

@@ChandlerTingle right! 😳 Oh well, I love my clubs anyhow so that won’t change. Didn’t realize that KZbin golfers were demanding that high of a dollar that Mizuno couldn’t match. Don’t hate the player I guess.

[@ThrifTeeGolf]

@@benbaxter2400 hey that only keeps the prices down for other golfers with less hype. Lol I'm not mad at it, keep prices down is all I care I love Mizuno even before these guys!

[@pacino8612]

Great ambassadors for your company.

[@henrymcvey6538]

I’m a huge Mizuno man. Love these reviews.

[@pascalpezet]

Great vid, no bs, shows the good and bad shots and the simple improvement that makes a big difference. Also, you gotta love how Grant is genuinely happy with a big smile on his face, to see Garrett hit good drives. No jealousy, no bad joke, just hypes up his mate. Since watching them play with Mizuno, I'm seriously considering the brand for my next fitting once I break 80. I don't think I would have before, would have just looked at the usual trinity of Callaway/Taylormade/Titleist.

[@mizunogolf1906]

Put a lot of effort into our woods in the last 4 years. Was a point where almost none of our contracted players used the woods - now they all do.

[@erntig2398]

It feels like you Chris Voshall and the other Mizuno guys finally getting back to MP 650 driver in sound and performance but now with adjustability👏👏👏, I've had both Epic and SIM but MP 650 was way above in performance and feel, excited to be playing with the new ST-Z from this year on😁🔥😍

[@jayfron6012]

Great move getting grant and garret on the mizuno team. Great brand ambassadors for you guys and are a lot easier to relate to than pros. The new driver looks fantastic by the way, I’ve hit the 220s and the 230 looks and sounds even better

[@kucathrun]

Great to have Grant and Garrett on mizuno. Love those guys. Been a mizuno fan for years and now even better!

[@a20soda]

Grant and garret got me on Mizuno clubs, used them as a kid for baseball gear, glad to be back with you guys!

[@billfleming4370]

garett spinning that new driver off the planet until the last shot

[@lawbinson]

Fred is great at these

[@FredrikandHannah]

Thank you Rob!

[@byadyatama]

i think and hope Mizuno is going to be bigger next year since the release of the 923 series and now the 230s, I purchased my JPX921 Hotmetal 4 Months ago, and i just started playing golf on Feb this year, and it really helped me break 90 and planning to keep it to last. And what i like the most about them is that, their product is relatively cheaper than most big brands out there, which could really help a lot of beginners who seeks for nice performing easy to hit irons. Cheers from Jakarta, Indonesia!

[@dandaigle007]

Damn! Mizuno.... These clubs are looking sexy as hell! I didn't know much about these clubs until watching Garrett and Grant play with them on Good Good. I will say after watching a couple of fitting videos with them and this one... I would DEFINITELY be interested in trying them out and replacing my Cobras... If I could afford it! 😭 Great job Mizuno on getting 2 great Ambassadors for your brand. 👍

[@SGTGOLF]

Just because of GG, looking for my next clubs through Mizuno. Not because of this video only, the course play as well. Thanks for the great video!

[@Mike13684]

Loving Fred on these videos. More of him please. Saw him on Zac Radfords channel, and he is a baller.

[@FredrikandHannah]

Appreciate you Michael!

[@Mike13684]

@@FredrikandHannah 🤙just saw you and Hannah have a channel, I've just subscribed.

[@gregstokes3991]

I bought the ST180 (the blue one) because it was on clearance. Never used Mizuno, but thought I'd give it a whirl. I liked it so much, I bought the ST200 (all black one) they're super forgiving and hot across the face.

[@carpetbomberoftruth491]

Same with me. My Taylormade head cracked and I needed a driver quick so I found the blue ST180 cheap on line and love it. Would look forward to trying the new 230 series, although I love the blue color-

[@wrxjunki]

Great for the brand. Their woods are underrated. Hopefully these two guys help bring em closer to the top tier in woods.

[@markcrowell2727]

love to watch Fredrik and the Good Good boys! Great partnership between them and Mizuno. I can't wait to get my hands on one of the ST-Z hybrids! I hate it that i just got a new Mizuno driver last year; this club looks amazing.

[@FredrikandHannah]

Thank you Mark!

[@vidaleon14]

Grant is Garrett is the only reason i use Mizuno never really heard of them in golf and watching them made me fall in love with Mizuno so thank you Grant and Garrett Double Gs

[@oxfordbambooshootify]

I've got a set of 40 year old mizuno blades and it's true what they say. Nothing feels like a mizuno

[@Kyle-ci4cx]

Love how Garrett hits the ball better with less spin using his more involved, faster swing

[@stevepalmer688]

Mizuno irons myself, HMB’s and a 67year old who watches Good/Good almost everyday. Brilliant move to have signed these 2 young men!

[@mizunogolf1906]

That's what a lot of people have misunderstood with Garrett & Grant. Not just u25s watching.

[@rossduignan3742]

Just bought custom fit JPX 923 on the back of seeing Garret and Grant as brand ambassadors, as many people have already said, they are so good for your brand

[@sirchewtrain]

Didn't even know what Mizuno blues were before Grant and Garret. From Good Good to this video, now I do.

[@FredrikandHannah]

New driver was performing incredible well and looks a lot better too! Just don't ask me to pronounce Cortech Chamber again!

[@lawbinson]

Chlorex Shambler? 😂

[@mizunogolf1906]

Shambles.

[@paul91773]

Always loved Mizuno product. I was even fitted for a set of clubs this year, sad part was I waited 8 weeks for my left handed clubs and they arrived right handed

[@jaadmaan8156]

Was that mizunos fault or a fitting company?

[@paul91773]

@@jaadmaan8156 it was a Mizuno fitting, so it was Mizuno's fault. Thought I might hear from them offering some sort of instant fix, but heard nothing.

[@skylark183]

Good Good + Mizuno =🔥

[@wpdeadrat1]

Just got a set of 225’s and t22 wedges with the main reason being I saw both Garrett and Grant playing mizuno, love the brand now

[@JackBin1289]

mizuno is all about the little things that even can cause the slightest change. that shows how specific they are which is very respectable

[@danieljd6776]

A lot of young players are going to be into Mizuno because of these 2.

[@erikswanson3785]

Grant and Garrett are amazing to have as brand ambassadors!!

[@cornpop9045]

Great stuff. Love Mizuno, been a user for as long as I've been playing all sports.

[@dherruschurchill9986]

Those new Mizuno hats are fire🔥

[@jesseruiz9257]

I would buy anything That those guys use. Been following Garrett for 4 years now.

[@khi5150]

Love that they picked GM and Grant. I would have loved for them to pick ‘em all. Sometimes they guys still trying to improve get missed.

[@kenmcmurray4006]

I'll echo what others have been saying in getting G & G signed as they get so much more exposure than Mizzy would otherwise. Really happy to see that they basically have a full 14 club set up now to offer and all very good stuff. Although I'm still trying to find one of those old Mizzy/Betti BC-1's or 2s...

[@Pulse2AM]

The tech these days is amazing, I come from the era of persimmon drivers and the first metal drivers. My last driver was a Taylor Made Burner Bubble. I need to buy clubs for next spring, I don't have any.

[@banditbaker1675]

Great new Driver and Top marketing, well-done everyone👍👍

[@darinvance859]

Garrett and Grant are awesome Mizuno ambassadors.

[@Chewyness]

I miss the old shade of blue Mizuno used to use for their gear and clubs, I’ve been looking for their old golf bags with the hard one side for a while because the new ones blue shade is too light :/ Also Garrets a beast 182 ball speed 340 yards is insane, if Grant starts working out I think he can catch him but I think Grant prefers the slower controlled swings that give him more consistency Mizuno you did a good job getting Garret and Grant I’ve literally changed my whole bag because of them from driver to putter all brand new Mizuno just need a few lessons from Grant now

[@justinkatipa9577]

The vibes in this video make a lot more sense now

[@daidavies6210]

I’ve watched these Two for 2 years grow into what I consider 2 fantastic golfers who should be on the PGA Tour……

[@Handletaken4]

They make more being influencers. I'm guessing $700K

[@jacobmccain8082]

Man that new driver sounds pure. Impressive.

[@ryze9153]

And cheaper than every other brand. Should make everybody else obsolete but you've got so fuckin many joe blows out there who can't get away from taylormade and callaway.

[@ryanwarner7950]

People who know golf know mizuno is a top tier product and has been for a long time. You won't catch a weekend hacker with a set of mizuno's. There's virtually no advertising for their golf products in the US, and golfers love mizuno. The proof is in the pudding.

[@elig4056]

G & G + Mizuno = Awesome I deff want to add some Mizuno to my bag , right now I have Srixon , TM , Callaway , Wilson , Titelist , I will add Mizuno to it soon and maybe even a whole iron set lol I would play them all honestly , looks , feel and sound , I think Mizuno checks all the boxes and 1 day I aim to find out personally.

[@yourbestgolf365]

The sound is epic!

[@clooliss6400]

@4:16 - "That's Money!" I think he impressed Cookie, ya? There is definitely a reason Grant is in charge of GoodGood Labs. Just sayin'! LOL Great vid!

[@MrICURNVS]

i happened on a Stealth on the cheap last season... wasnt impressed.. Will be looking at the Mizuno for sure for next season

[@MSNYdude]

To echo everyone, I also appreciate golf brands sponsoring more people like Grant and Garrett. As much as I love the pros, they’re just a lot more relatable to the average golfer. Hearing their opinions almost means more because I know they’re just some dudes who like golf not a multi million dollar tour sponsor.

[@mizunogolf1906]

Biggest shift for us is that so many players are now watching more of Garrett and Grant than the tour, As you say - more relatable,.

[@andrewwolf4963]

I want one of these so badly , my mizuno driver came with a dent in it lol I was gonna return it but I hit it so well I never did. I can’t wait to get my hands on this

[@mizunogolf1906]

You need to patent that - DentTech. Might have discovered something.

[@golfislife27]

Mizuno out here with the cracked iPad. Showing off the big guns

[@JTNMax]

Love their irons, but have never tried their ‘woods’ and to be honest, no brand agnostic fitter has ever pushed me to try one. I will next time.

[@JA-lw3yi]

"Great for the Program"

[@mvansb23]

Mizuno - you gotta figure out how to launch the ST-G at the same time as the ST-Z and ST-X. It’s always the best fit for players wanting low spin. But we buy our drivers long before October.

[@billynelson93]

Grant's swing is MONEY

[@JM-bt1uy]

I just purchased a 2022 STZ. Absolutely love it. Well done Mizuno!!!

[@cdh79]

After getting another set of Mizuno irons this season, I think it's time to upgrade my jpx850 hybrid, woods and driver very soon. I would miss the blue heads though, not going to lie, but looking at what I've seen here, I could get used to black as well, as they do look pretty.

[@johnkochanski22]

That driver is in my bag

[@danielfoat1105]

It's hard not to like these guys

[@straightnobraker4677]

Those clubs are purty!

[@jameswalton2845]

We’ll start with yours then be surprised when you hit the new one better once youv warmed up 🤯. Crazy how do you do it.

[@MPT458]

This is awesome! My wife and I watch GM daily

[@acemakerjay]

Great video guys. I have all Mizuno irons JPX Forged 900 and STZ 220 Driver.

[@Golfexpertbelieveme]

I wish we could get good club fitters in Lincoln Ne. We have people that can do it but they just dont care and are always in a rush for the next deal.

[@carpetbomberoftruth491]

I would be having as much fun as these guys if I could it it like them.

[@stumpyslvr]

Great sounding driver

[@benspeer1752]

Yeah if they came with real Ventus shafts stock, then I’d buy whatever head you put on the end.

[@jamiepalmer7442]

#nothing feels like a mizuno.

[@christianleon8152]

Chris Voshall is absolutely goated 🐐

[@SteveSmith-zz4ih]

Ultimate test is out on the course. I find it amusing as people pick up a Wood, look at the bottom of the club and comment on its looks. Its the top we should be observing? Anyrate i like Mizuno woods, still got my old 190, it doesn't go as far as TM or Pong, but its straight.

[@chrisgibbs7691]

If Mizuno wants to cut into the driver market they should offer Ventus velocore and tour ad shafts as a standard option. There's not very much between driver performance nowadays but if there's no upcharge for premium shafts golfers will be more interested in going to Mizuno.

[@Adamj22358]

Love my Mizuno irons but the bag quality is brutal

[@lydelllockett1702]

I have been in the market for a new driver. May have to check this one out!

[@Mjones8383]

Mizuno drivers feel great but they just don't stretch out there, there are so much longer drivers out there for cheaper and feel almost as good. Plus they are more adjustable to get that perfect fit. Now the irons are butter

[@mizunogolf1906]

The drivers now from the big brands are all very close - no one is 'much longer'. These are as long as anything out there. Check the recent tests from TXG - probably the most respected testers out there.

[@206_golf]

I hope they are all warmed up before these tests because they will no doubt gain speed as they go regardless of driver. But it looks clean none the less

[@mizunogolf1906]

Boys were warm. We filmed the test very much as it would be done in reality. Not really much editing here. Everything as it was on the day,

[@206_golf]

Love to hear it

[@marshallsonmotorsltd2101]

Nice to see the chef from Ratatouille in his new role at Mizuno Golf

[@derikdrinkle2084]

Impressive.

[@golfdoctorphd]

id love to see this with the fairway and hybrid as well.

[@jaychien1976]

When will new 230 release? Can''t wait to put them in my bag

[@jacksongreig8603]

Grant Horvat: "wow it looks a lot different", following sentence "its very similar tho, its not too different" 4:40

[@mizunogolf1906]

In fairness to Grant - it's the reaction the driver tends to get from sole view (very different) and then crown view (not too much change).

[@jazzyjay4595]

Got to hit this a couple weeks ago, this thing is moneyyyh

[@barneygermany530]

Love your irons (MP32 and MP18)🥰... must test a driver🤔

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

13:27 why is his so much bigger than mine 😂😭🤣

[@g_nw]

The homies 🏌🏻

[@daisymae6561]

Have the new 2023 drivers been upgraded to the new COR limits of .930 ?

[@ciaranw1888]

Hi Mizuno. Consider making a program for us golf shop empolyees. Love my JPX 921's.

[@krusher74]

if you emailed them you might get somwhere, not from a youtube comment.

[@guyhall6592]

I want one! ✌️

[@srenfriskmortensen8780]

Jeez, I promised myself to keep my STG 220 in the bag for a few years before upgrading…

[@danmackey84]

Hello! New Woods in the bag I guess

[@andrewyou5484]

The Stz is the only driver i think that sounds really good through a video, all the other driver videos i cant really tell, but something is different with this one

[@edwargo]

I like the look of these but because I bought the limited Blue Driver this year, I am officially "golf broke" where these are concerned :)

[@ryanesposito5755]

I always chuckle from these club makers who launch new $500 drivers every year with all this fan fare. Over 5-7 years they gain 10 yards. 😂. Stop it. Btw love my JPX tour irons.

[@krusher74]

if you spent a day with thier design team and worked within the USGA face rules you would be inpressed they have got any gains at all.

[@ryanesposito5755]

@@krusher74 1000%! But are you really gonna drop another $500 for 2mph and maybe 3 yards? I tell people all the time money better spent on lessons or a fresh set of wedges.

[@docomo661]

Is the TM calibrated right? Garret has an out-to-in swing path up to 6 degrees?

[@Space_Gauche]

LIV should sign these guys

[@GP-tt2te]

If LIV wanted to lose all respect in the golf world then yes that would be a great idea lol.

[@bryantperkins2632]

Pure

[@mattroutledge3864]

I suspect Grant leaving Good Good is something to do with the Mizuno sponsporship. The Good Good CEO hinted GG will release clubs soon so perhaps this means Garret will be ending his sponsorship with Mizuno shortly and maybe Grant didn't want to let that go

[@miketampabay9446]

Lol Mizuno is probably giving them free clubs and a tiny paycheck...this is not the reason