Mizuno STZ-230 Hybrid

[MikeGman]

Has anyone recently purchased the STZ hybrid? I purchased mine recently, and came with the adjustment tool but no guidebook or instruction (or carry case).  I also can't find a guide for the hosel settings on the Mizuno site.  Any help is appreciated.  If someone did purchase and get a guidebook I'd appreciate seeing a photo of how the tool came for you. Thanks in advance!

[jetmech879]

I have never seen a mizuno wrench for a full swing club come in a case or any other manufacturer for that matter. If you google the mizuno quick switch adapter images you will see what you need to to for adjustments. 
As for the STz 230 hybrid, I’d love to hear some reviews on these if anyone is playing them. I order a 2 and 4 to play in place of fairway woods. 

[MikeGman]

4 hours ago, jetmech879 said:

I have never seen a mizuno wrench for a full swing club come in a case or any other manufacturer for that matter. If you google the mizuno quick switch adapter images you will see what you need to to for adjustments. 
As for the STz 230 hybrid, I’d love to hear some reviews on these if anyone is playing them. I order a 2 and 4 to play in place of fairway woods. 

Thanks for the reply, I can see from the photos how this will adjust.

 

I realize it's been a while since my last purchase of an adjustable club, but my Titleist 910 D2 driver (purchased in 2011) adjustment tool came with a nice zippered case and guidebook.

[jetmech879]

4 hours ago, MikeGman said:

Thanks for the reply, I can see from the photos how this will adjust.

 

I realize it's been a while since my last purchase of an adjustable club, but my Titleist 910 D2 driver (purchased in 2011) adjustment tool came with a nice zippered case and guidebook.

Ahh! I do remember getting that nice little pouch and book with the 910 driver! Now companies just give us less and charge us more🤣 So have you hit those bad boys yet? Let us know your thoughts! Also is you need a mizuno wrench id be glad to send you one. I have about a half dozen of them here. 

[MikeGman]

2 minutes ago, jetmech879 said:

Ahh! I do remember getting that nice little pouch and book with the 910 driver! Now companies just give us less and charge us more🤣 So have you hit those bad boys yet? Let us know your thoughts! Also is you need a mizuno wrench id be glad to send you one. I have about a half dozen of them here. 

Thanks for the offer! I do have one and will get another when my driver arrives. I’ve only hit the hybrid during a fitting session with the Mizuno rep. I hit it really well and it’s replacing the titleist hybrid I’ve had the past 7 years.  If I had some time on the course I’d write a review but the weather isn’t ideal here in central NY. 

[jetmech879]

1 minute ago, MikeGman said:

Thanks for the offer! I do have one and will get another when my driver arrives. I’ve only hit the hybrid during a fitting session with the Mizuno rep. I hit it really well and it’s replacing the titleist hybrid I’ve had the past 7 years.  If I had some time on the course I’d write a review but the weather isn’t ideal here in central NY. 

I hear ya. I’m hoping to have mine in hand by the second week of March. I’ll check back in with my thoughts. If it performs just a little better than my 2020 CLK it will be money!! 

[rchera3]

Any feedback on the stock UST LIN-Q BLUE hybrid shaft? I never heard much about this shaft. 

[Kenner300]

On 2/25/2023 at 1:47 AM, rchera3 said:

Any feedback on the stock UST LIN-Q BLUE hybrid shaft? I never heard much about this shaft. 

Interested in learning more about shaft also. Can’t seem to find spec sheet. Are these stout, tip stiff? I have the clk from 2017/2018 and came with a nice stout speeder shaft. Looking to upgrade to stz230 

[ob1soccer]

on the mizuno site click on the bottom of the page and it covers the settings.

I have my old CLK and still love them but they are getting old, just bought the new STZ and just need to switch the shafts and will report back. Bu they look awesome

[Kenner300]

23 hours ago, ob1soccer said:

on the mizuno site click on the bottom of the page and it covers the settings.

I have my old CLK and still love them but they are getting old, just bought the new STZ and just need to switch the shafts and will report back. Bu they look awesome

Sooo the stock Lin q shaft no good?

[ob1soccer]

all of the info on that shaft is listed on the site, check the weight, torque and launch and spin

[VA_Astra]

I originally bought the g430 but that was a short lived relationship. I am one of the odd ones that didnt find it consistent.

 

Went back to the PGA store and put the g430 up against all the new stuff.  STZ was super predictable and I could lay a blanket over shots I was hitting. Launch came up, peak height went up and spin came up ~500 rpm vs the ping. Carry was consistent ~5 yards more too.

 

Stock LINQ shaft feels awesome, isnt loose at all, probably one of the only clubs I will leave the stock shaft in. I have a 19* so didnt mind dropping down to the 75g shaft. My TSi2 4H I kept the 90g tensei white shaft in it.

 

Most people wont try the STZ, but IMO its the best out there this year.

[ob1soccer]

Mizuno and Srixon make awesome irons, and people need to realize they have improved there wood lines as well

[zrheisler22]

7 hours ago, VA_Astra said:

I originally bought the g430 but that was a short lived relationship. I am one of the odd ones that didnt find it consistent.

 

Went back to the PGA store and put the g430 up against all the new stuff.  STZ was super predictable and I could lay a blanket over shots I was hitting. Launch came up, peak height went up and spin came up ~500 rpm vs the ping. Carry was consistent ~5 yards more too.

 

Stock LINQ shaft feels awesome, isnt loose at all, probably one of the only clubs I will leave the stock shaft in. I have a 19* so didnt mind dropping down to the 75g shaft. My TSi2 4H I kept the 90g tensei white shaft in it.

 

Most people wont try the STZ, but IMO its the best out there this year.

Would second this, I don’t think the shaft is terrible by any means. I’ve got the 22 lofted down to 19.75 to open the face and it launches high bombs. 

[VA_Astra]

1 hour ago, zrheisler22 said:

Would second this, I don’t think the shaft is terrible by any means. I’ve got the 22 lofted down to 19.75 to open the face and it launches high bombs. 

I played with loft and even upright setting on mine. Windy days I'll take it -1 rest of the time standard.

I love how it's not closed like many other hybrids out there!

[ob1soccer]

i still have my original CLK from 20 years ago and many clubs have tried to take it out of the bag and none have beat it out. Until now, the STz is definitely an upgrade

[Morry]

19 hours ago, VA_Astra said:

I originally bought the g430 but that was a short lived relationship. I am one of the odd ones that didnt find it consistent.

 

Went back to the PGA store and put the g430 up against all the new stuff.  STZ was super predictable and I could lay a blanket over shots I was hitting. Launch came up, peak height went up and spin came up ~500 rpm vs the ping. Carry was consistent ~5 yards more too.

 

Stock LINQ shaft feels awesome, isnt loose at all, probably one of the only clubs I will leave the stock shaft in. I have a 19* so didnt mind dropping down to the 75g shaft. My TSi2 4H I kept the 90g tensei white shaft in it.

 

Most people wont try the STZ, but IMO its the best out there this year.

So Interesting this post

 

I have the STZ 3h and I was Blown away by it thus far......toyed with CLK, stealth hybrids, g425, etc, but always went back to a driving iron 

 

hit this STZ230 and wow!....

 

so much so I think the DI is OUT of the bag and it's a 3h for sure for me 215 carry, 230 total type club 

 

Really toying with grabbing a G430 3h to test against it....loving the driver and fairway in 430 this year so far, so figured....

 

BUT you hav made me reconsider whether that is worthwhile.....just stick with the unicorn I am now thinking..

 

any other takes or thoughts are welcome

thanks

 

[MMB1500]

 

[jetmech879]

I finally received my 16 and 22 deg hybrids this week and got to take them out in a captains choice tournament. Not the ideal time to test them out but it’s all I could do. I play the 2 hybrid at 15* and 1” long. The 4 hybrid I play at 20* and 3/4” long. I hit the 2 twice today and it was amazing! I’ve been playing the CLK as my 3 wood for the last year and it has transformed my long game. Early results with the STz 230 look like it will be a seamless transition. But the STz sounds so much better and feels amazing! I hit the 4 once from 225 out and landed on the back of the green leaving a 45’ putt for eagle. And I made the putt! So I know it’s not much but these are looking great so far! 

[firehole]

Has anyone hit both the STZ 230 and the most recent CLK? Tough finding comparisons of the two right now. 

[jetmech879]

1 hour ago, firehole said:

Has anyone hit both the STZ 230 and the most recent CLK? Tough finding comparisons of the two right now. 

I have the 2020 CLK and the STz 230 both in 16 deg. So far I’ve only hit the new one off a tee but initial impressions are it feels and sounds better. I still need to try it off the deck to see if it’s as easy to launch. I do know it’s going to be a very underrated hybrid!

[AverageFrenchGolfer]

About to try the 4h (22*) STZ-230 hybrid. 

 

Need to gap between my 19* callaway UW (220 yards) and my 24.5* 5 iron (190 yards)

 

I've heard good things about both the 2020 CLK and the new STZ. 

Currently playing a G425, so easy to hit but sitting a bit closed at adress, ending sometimes in a hook machine. 

 

(thinking about the new Srixon Mk2 also)

Edited April 15, 2023 by AverageFrenchGolfer

[dmeeksDC]

Best hybrids I have tested are the Mizuno STZ-230, Ping g425 and Callaway Rogue ST (the MAX is really long, the Pro is a shape I like.)  They all seem neutral to me unless hit off the toe. 

 

Already have ordered a 230 ST-X 9.5 driver, still deciding on hybrid.

[ob1soccer]

i have had my 22 for 2 weeks now and i love it. Coming from an old CLK it is definitely an upgrade, more forgiving on off center strikes and feels and sounds better. I loved my CLK and havent found anything better for the past 20 years. 

I like it so much i just order the 19 degree as well. Also the black color is an upgrade and it has zero offset, which is huge for me

[eric61]

3 hours ago, dmeeksDC said:

Best hybrids I have tested are the Mizuno STZ-230, Ping g425 and Callaway Rogue ST (the MAX is really long, the Pro is a shape I like.)  They all seem neutral to me unless hit off the toe. 

 

Already have ordered a 230 ST-X 9.5 driver, still deciding on hybrid.

Would you say that any of those four models launched lower than the others? I do like the way the Ping hybrids, the ST-Z 230 and the Rogue ST Pro look.

 

I’m having a hard time figuring out the spot in my bag between my 7 wood (20.25 degrees loft) and my 5 iron (23 degrees). I’ve been trying a 24 degree TSR2 at 23.25, but it just goes quite a bit too high for me to control it, so right now it’s almost a wasted club and I’m really only using it in unusual situations — like fairway bunkers with bad lies where I need the ball to get up in the air really fast. I’d love to find a 4H around 21-23 degrees that goes 10-15 yards less than my 7 wood, so looking for 205-210ish carry, but just need to keep the flight down a bit.

[dmeeksDC]

31 minutes ago, eric61 said:

Would you say that any of those four models launched lower than the others? I do like the way the Ping hybrids, the ST-Z 230 and the Rogue ST Pro look.

 

I’m having a hard time figuring out the spot in my bag between my 7 wood (20.25 degrees loft) and my 5 iron (23 degrees). I’ve been trying a 24 degree TSR2 at 23.25, but it just goes quite a bit too high for me to control it, so right now it’s almost a wasted club and I’m really only using it in unusual situations — like fairway bunkers with bad lies where I need the ball to get up in the air really fast. I’d love to find a 4H around 21-23 degrees that goes 10-15 yards less than my 7 wood, so looking for 205-210ish carry, but just need to keep the flight down a bit.

That was clear: Rogue ST Pro launched the lowest and STZ-230 was next. Rogue Max launched high, it carries and carries. 
 

Another tip. I don’t know how you feel about shiny finishes on the crown but the Mavrik Pro is another excellent hybrid and I found no difference between it and the Rogue ST Pro. I’ve been playing the Mav Pro at 23 degrees and really liking it. The Mav Pro and Rogue ST Pro are so cheap right now on CPO. 
 

If I get another hybrid it would be at 20 degrees to compete with my 7 wood. That’s why I was also eyeing the other models. I want that one to fly high. 

[eric61]

1 hour ago, dmeeksDC said:

That was clear: Rogue ST Pro launched the lowest and STZ-230 was next. Rogue Max launched high, it carries and carries. 
 

Another tip. I don’t know how you feel about shiny finishes on the crown but the Mavrik Pro is another excellent hybrid and I found no difference between it and the Rogue ST Pro. I’ve been playing the Mav Pro at 23 degrees and really liking it. The Mav Pro and Rogue ST Pro are so cheap right now on CPO. 
 

If I get another hybrid it would be at 20 degrees to compete with my 7 wood. That’s why I was also eyeing the other models. I want that one to fly high. 

Nice, thanks man! I saw the Rogue ST Pro is super, super cheap on CPO at the moment. The Tensei White 85g hybrid shaft is a better fit for me than the lefty options on the Mavrik Pro on there at the moment, so I think I’ll try going that route. I love the matte finish and the shape, too.

[Morry]

On 3/23/2023 at 7:17 PM, Morry said:

So Interesting this post

 

I have the STZ 3h and I was Blown away by it thus far......toyed with CLK, stealth hybrids, g425, etc, but always went back to a driving iron 

 

hit this STZ230 and wow!....

 

so much so I think the DI is OUT of the bag and it's a 3h for sure for me 215 carry, 230 total type club 

 

Really toying with grabbing a G430 3h to test against it....loving the driver and fairway in 430 this year so far, so figured....

 

BUT you hav made me reconsider whether that is worthwhile.....just stick with the unicorn I am now thinking..

 

any other takes or thoughts are welcome

thanks

 

So I finally got the g430 3h to test against it yesterday....

 

remember I love and am gaming the g430 max driver and 5 wood right now

 

but it was NO Contest against the STZ 230 3h.....just too smooth, hot, forgiving and longer 

sounded / felt better and dispersion was no contest 

This thing is Special 

returned the ping the same day...

 

ymmv

 

 

[MikeGman]

Played my first round of the year with the new clubs (STZ-230 driver and 22deg hybrid) and this hybrid was fantastic.  Talk about straight.  Even hits toward the toe didn't have the gear effect I had in my old Titleist hybrid. Very happy with the club and seriously considering the 3 hybrid now.

[bmyles]

I have a feeling the 19 hybrid will be finding its way into the bag to replace a trusty Callaway X2 hot pro that's been in that slot for 7-8 years.  The two clubs share the same classic shape which is very important to me and rare to find.  It should provide a bit more forgiveness and distance, which would be ideal.  Only negative is see is that there are few shaft options, with the only 80 gram option being a hzrdus black rdx.  Would much prefer a mid/mid shaft option

Edited April 17, 2023 by bmyles