This was a MISTAKE! | Mizuno STZ230 Driver

[@alexetchesgolf]

Current driver pricing in Australia: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver - $1017 Callaway Paradym Driver - $1069 Mizuno STZ230 - $999

[@ironsideeve2955]

I'll be buying none of them lol... Far too expensive

[@huntforchris]

Or get last year's from the U.S. delivered to Aus for $350 Australian brand new with head cover and tool if you scour the net. Thank you everyone who doesn't consider Mizuno drivers makes it more affordable for the rest of us.

[@conalsands4748]

​@@huntforchrisdo you think last years driver is a better but that this year's that's more than double the price is the extra performance worth the extra £ 250?

[@huntforchris]

@@conalsands4748 unfortunately I couldn't tell you as I haven't tried both. Going off what a lot of youtubers say is there is only incremental improvement each year, even each 5 years, so your call if the extra is worth it. I would concede it is worth being able to pick a shaft that suits you which is only in the new ones where I can shop.

[@hankstrickland5011]

Australia doesn’t exist

[@craigchallinor5749]

As a total beginner I can honestly say after watching lots of content on KZbin.. I have to admit your channel bridges the gap between great information and absolute smiles per view (mostly hilarious) brilliantly. 👌👏👏

[@danielgoodricke6032]

Should absolutely be at Rick’s KZbin Masters. Top striker of the ball and even better humour and entertainment.

[@ariesnc6320]

I’ve really been waiting on you to review this exact driver! I always watch your reviews and glad you decided to review this one!

[@russellward9662]

Still my favourite brand and another absolutely beautiful driver. Good to see it put through its paces and come out a winner! Straight into your bag, surely!???

[@ryanhorner1675]

I like the flow of this review....hitting a few on a hole/first impressions/looks feel sound/fit it to you...then register the numbers. Good vid 👍 Also, I think that RDX green shaft is really good!

[@hittitecharioteer]

I stopped playing golf 13 years ago. Since then, all my skin ailments have resolved, I sleep better, my finger nails are no longer bitten, alcohol consumption right down…and I have finally realised I like housework. Golf is like smoking: best never to start, but never stop giving up. You poor people!! 🕊from☘🇮🇪. Great vid Alex. I've just been in the loft with my duster and given my clubs their annual "once over".

[@ditrenh]

Been waiting for this one Alex!

[@Jaezon]

I bought an STZ 5 wood 12 months ago. It's the best club I've ever bought. Super versatile, and it's my go-to draw, off the tee, if I want to get the ball in play around 220 metres. Great ball flights and very soft feel. Now I just need to find the cash to upgrade my SIM to this bad boy.

[@somethinginthewater3802]

I would love to see you Bash a jdm RomaRo driver or maybe a Baldo or possibly a Ryoma!! We don't have access to jdm goodness in the US like you do down there, it would make an old sub smile

[@jordandouvartzidis1745]

I just gave my PingG400 driver away today to young fella on the golf course, he was proper overwhelmed with excitement. So now I’m on the hunt for a new set up, may just be the new Mizuno.

[@clayearth8287]

Than dont demo the new TSR line.....because you will buy it. I purchased a Cobra Speedzone in 2021. Did a check on the new TSR at Dicks recently and now I'm all screwed up in the head🤣. I thought my Cobra was pretty awesome, but the TSR just has that titanium smash to it. Nothing hits farther than a TSR.....nothing.

[@tommiethatcher7265]

I would love to see you take it out on the course, outstanding review

[@richardroessler6529]

They are on sale now. $299. Just picked one up. Can't wait to crush it. Great video man.

[@randallpennington5976]

We need a video on the Taylormade Burner mini driver! 11.5 degree off tee and deck please!

[@seeingbeyond666]

You should Demo Paradym Callaway vs Mizuno STZ 230...

[@coreyvanular]

I had this feeling when I hit the paradym in the bay the gear effect was crazy

[@garrywilcox2921]

I have the mizuno stz from a few years back love this club it replaced my taylormade sim driver i my have lost a yard or two but im in the fairway alot more love this club.i need to try the stz 230

[@brianlhenaff383]

Damn shame Srixon never got their new drivers to you this year. This definitely puts Mizuno on the radar for my Ts2 replacement.

[@frankielambardo9268]

Just bought a brand new Z-230 with a Kai Lai stiff shaft for $215 !!!!!!

[@DuTch_-0-]

Wow, definitely had the gear effect. That one was way off the high toe and was trying hard to end in Barbara's lap and worked it's way back. Impressive Mizuno 👏⛳️ Might need to take this one to the course with some on-course vlogs for us Al. Funny you say sick of chasing the tee and the next ball you hit when flying in front of the camera 😂

[@conalsands4748]

Would be funny if he watched it back and added a comment on that on video it was funny

[@rodmunch4066]

Had my eyw on this driver for months will be testing soon

[@alr6463]

Editing on point as usual. Well done big guy!

[@JM-bt1uy]

I have 2022'S STZ. It is so beautiful! Best purchase I've made.

[@conalsands4748]

O my I have this but I can't get on with it only because the shaft is too light at 50g so I am already thinking of putting it aside and just getting the 230 but iv not read much anywhere if there is a big enough difference between the 2 to upgrade so either get new shaft for the 220 or get new driver What to do?

[@MrChrissyBeech]

@alexetchesgolf. Are you using the standard Mizuno shaft which is 45 inches long or one of your own at 45.75 inches long?

[@freddym6643]

Might not be a huge difference in price between mizuno and the bigger driver brands when brand new, but mizuno drivers drop much harder than the others on the second hand market. So you can get yourself a better deal there without sacrificing performance

[@lewiswilliams8492]

Nothing tanks secondhand like taylormade 😂

[@alexetchesgolf]

Because it’s so popular yes

[@lewiswilliams8492]

@@alexetchesgolf good way to start the journey

[@JamesRobinsonGolf]

What pants have I put on? What socks have I put on? I just don’t know

[@alexetchesgolf]

More importantly…I just don’t care 😂

[@joshuahowes6712]

Would love to see you review the new mini driver from TM

[@racingpixel8237]

got mine yesterday and was able to hit it today... it really feels like cheating. I'm just curious on the shaft length, was the driver you used still at 45"?

[@jayfron6012]

Shaft length is a game changer honestly. I’m 5’11 but have long arms, and cutting my shaft down by 1/4 inch has me finding center face alot more than before. That mixed with the shaft I was fitted for has made driving alot more fun

[@keithfinley2939]

Game it! Keep track of your driving stats for us over the year...

[@cojophoto]

Looks pretty unreal!

[@nokian-vy4tg]

Nice Al! Please could you test the Srixon ZX7 MkII driver. And simply keep on doing what you do best. . .hitting the absolute crap out of Golf clubs 💪!

[@kennysherrell7001]

Al, great content as usual love watching your videos now we've seen the Z can we see the X see how consistent that is for us mere mortals

[@two_toned_rooster]

Mizuno need to work on their naming for the drivers. I’m a gear nerd that’s looked at and hit them many times and when I hear st230Z I can’t remember for the life of me which one the Z is 😂

[@geerth5014]

Nice review and indeed; Mizuno is great value brand. What kind of shaft was fitted to this driver??? Stiff flex I guess? Other characteristics? Brand name; weight,… Would be nice to know interpreting the results. Thx! 🙏

[@bigjohny8446]

I feel like mizuno are a couple of generations from doing a cobra f9 and bringing out a driver everyone really wants

[@mikepxg6406]

This is it.

[@broskigolf23]

Shut up Steve!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Love this channel!!

[@SONOMA_VALLEY_TOM]

Didn't understand the comment about price. In USA the Mizuno price is $499. The Titleist and Callaway are $599, the Ping G430 price is $549. So is the Mizuno the quality to price ratio champion?

[@brett7011]

Wilson is best for that

[@alexetchesgolf]

As I said, it’s the pricing in Australia

[@georgeanglin2422]

I bought a Mizuno driver I love it

[@codyr4816]

Stg220 still the best driver I’ve ever hit and that’s a bunch of them. Both weights back gives low spin bombs with forgiveness and great soft feel with dull thud sound, best of all worlds for me personally

[@conalsands4748]

Do you think there is a big small or not much of a difference in the 230 v 220 drivers in performance and distance

[@codyr4816]

@@conalsands4748 haven’t hit the 230 because I don’t see any reason to upgrade based off my current numbers/consistency

[@conalsands4748]

@@codyr4816 ok Iv actually just rang up the pro there about demo shafts for the stz220 and he is going to check and get back to me so if he has any that I can try and suit me then the new 230 dream may be over just hope the 220 is a bit better than the current ping g400M

[@jergernice1]

agree g 220 was my best driver 2023 i had most of everything available.

[@chrisengland1]

You're a machine!

[@LeTran-cc9hw]

Is it the Z or the X Alex?

[@seeingbeyond666]

Which was your final degree with your Driver 9.0 D or 7.5 D?

[@kgm5868]

I need a chiropractor appointment and then a fitting appointment

[@777thlee]

Great video...poor Brenda, she's waving at you, teasing and taunting you to send some balls or even one her way, to no avail... You disappoint her Al. Lol

[@thehairygolfer]

I just got fitted for one of these. Well, I was going to buy a hybrid but had a go with this too. Tried 3 shafts and the right one just added speed. Clubhead speed from the shaft and more ball speed too.

[@ariesnc6320]

How do you like it ?

[@thehairygolfer]

@@ariesnc6320 Still in the post. I think it's due around the 15th or so. 24 day turn around from the order. If it really is good in the flesh then I will probably add the 3w and 5w. On Trackman it certainly out perfomed my current set up - length and dispersion. But we all know the "It goes straight(er) guarantee" runs out the moment you buy it! 😂😂😂

[@ariesnc6320]

@@thehairygolfer gotcha. I’m thinking of buying one to replace my Srixon Z785 driver. Stuck between this or the new srixon MKII ZX5 LS. What driver are you replacing?

[@thehairygolfer]

@@ariesnc6320 ST200. Like the head and the sound. Shaft not quite right. I went to see if I could just get fitted into a shaft for my current head.

[@bradmiller9121]

The TM and Callaway are $200 more in US dollars. That's 40% more.

[@youthanasia8767]

What if my tee never leaves the same spot ?

[@shaunkelley55]

I’ve just got the Mizuno STX 230 for £399, it’s unbelievably forgiving, and long 🏌🏻‍♂️

[@texmex697]

I just bought last year's model brand new £260. Now, that's a bargain

[@webbdelasteve]

That's the way. My friend looked at me funny when I pulled out my "new" SIM Driver. Stopped laughing soon after.

[@melabshier5812]

Oh, ye of little faith. Nice one Al. Maybe i'll go back to a Mizuno driver from my Callaway. But the problem i have with Mizuno is i'm left handed and you righty's get all the gear.

[@Azai115]

False. Mizuno has both model’s for lefty’s

[@melabshier5812]

@@Azai115 I have pestered them about fairway woods. Not just drivers. I wanted a 7 wood, they didn't offer it ( 2 years ago) so I went to Callaway. Would have liked certain wedges, again not in left handed. It's more than just drivers.

[@thehairygolfer]

My son is a lefty. Finding clubs is a nightmare, a bit like searching for rocking horse shit. I know your pain.

[@michaelcrilly1049]

I feel you pain, being a lefty there are hardly any options in wedges and putters. The only shining light has been some very good bargains in clearance bins at times. There is a store in the UK that sells just lefty gear. Have got some bargains sent over here to Australia from there in the past

[@melabshier5812]

@@michaelcrilly1049 There's a store in the USA called Lefties Only.

[@guyhall6592]

I want one! ✌️

[@TeeMontague]

PUT IT IN THE BAG AL

[@maamold]

4:53 - Found your channels next thumbnail.

[@adsy6819]

This driver looks goooood

[@cgvagf]

That was very impressive. It makes me want to go buy one for sure.

[@aldovantonder8702]

Come play in South Africa 🇿🇦

[@markwarner274]

Hi Al, in the market for a new big stick. Is it playable for a 63 Yr old, very avg golfer with a swing speed of 90mph?

[@davidfellows4589]

Brenda’s lap 😂

[@paulmoscicki2038]

good to see you speechless, a rarity

[@jayfron6012]

Honestly mizunos woods are terribly underrated. Some of the easiest clubs to hit imo. I just slightly prefer the paradym

[@webbdelasteve]

They need better marketing and a name. Not a number. A freaking name. STZ230 sounds like something you'd catch at a bar in Phuket.

[@alexetchesgolf]

I have to agree with this!

[@techvelo]

You can't have that driver. Who would tend to Brenda and Barbara's gardens?

[@Njduet]

Poor Steve 😂

[@Fufiloofa]

Its like a Ping wearing a tuxedo

[@Koyoo11]

Perfect explanation haha

[@ItsTux]

Swing reminds of ryan fox

[@larryregnier4468]

If your tee goes backwards.. lol

[@MrAshtute]

You don't need an extra 10 yards so I'd put it in my bag quick

[@ddeboy002]

If you hit an average of 40 feet left or right on our courses in the NE USA -you've lost a ball-unplayable. Driver sucks.

[@jordanlong-ep5hl]

You mean 9.3 yards average?

[@kevochanner8859]

Alex you didn’t look deflated to me😳

[@raginasianinvasion]

Only the real ones remember the ST-180 review. Blue Waffles!

[@raginasianinvasion]

@@MiaLi-jz5zt I also like to paint myself orange and pretend to be a carrot

[@arthurhunt1796]

Zed...👀

[@alexetchesgolf]

Yeah not Zee

[@AZstu324]

Zed's dead baby..

[@M82RKY]

Mizuno should take a hit on their drivers, £350 seems about the biting point for one of their new drivers.

[@conalsands4748]

I hope they do come down In price to at least 350 I'd buy one at that but not 450 so I will wait now but no idea how long it will be at 450

[@BettyClark-r3h]

Davis Steven Hernandez Thomas Davis Kevin

[@ArttillaZ]

Go al

[@s.t.e.r.e.o.]

Brenda needs to get out way

[@ClaraTony-m2z]

Clark Joseph Robinson Sandra Robinson Brenda

[@davidmeeks7449]

Not an impressive review. His criticisms are silly. Maybe they should have changed the look the way TaylorMade did and come out with a hideous red-faced shine crown?

[@hankstrickland5011]

Love my ST200 forget about the x and z bull….

[@clayearth8287]

I got the Cobra Speedzone in 2021. Great driver, but i tell all of you now. Nothing hits farther or feels better than the new TSRs. A guy at driving range saw my driver and wanted to test it. He liked it, but he set me up....lol He said...."try this one". Handed me his TSR3. Now im all fucked up in the head😂. TSR rules them all......😮

[@OncleJer]

Al and mizuno? FUCK YES