Mizuno ST180 Driver

Loft Options & Stock Shafts

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The ST180 is the driver that put Mizuno back in the conversation. For years the brand lived on the reputation of its forged irons while its drivers got ignored. The 2018 ST180 changed that. It posts real ball speed off a forged titanium face, and in independent robot testing it hung with the fastest heads on the market that season. That got people's attention.

At 460cc with an adjustable hosel, this is the more forgiving, higher-launching of Mizuno's two 2018 drivers. The GT180 had movable sole weights and chased low spin for faster swingers. The ST180 keeps things simpler. You set your loft and lie through the hosel, tee it up, and let the head do the work. The Amplified Wave sole flexes at impact to protect ball speed on strikes low on the face, which is exactly where a lot of amateurs miss.

What you get is a driver that launches high, feels solid, and does not ask you to be a shotmaker to use it. It is not the most workable head Mizuno has built, and if you fight a high ball flight already you may find it launches a touch more than you want. For most players looking for carry distance and a forgiving miss, that trade is worth making.

• You want extra carry and a high, easy launch without moving weights around or dialing in complicated settings.
• Your misses tend to catch the lower half of the face, where the Amplified Wave sole protects ball speed best.
• You care about feel and sound off the tee and want a driver from a brand known for forging, not just marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Mizuno ST180 and GT180?

The GT180 has movable sole weights and is built to spin lower for faster, stronger swingers who want to shape shots. The ST180 skips the weights, launches higher, and is more forgiving. If you are choosing between them and you are not a low-handicap player chasing low spin, the ST180 is usually the better fit.

Is the ST180 adjustable?

Yes. It uses Mizuno's Quick Switch hosel, which lets you change loft and lie to tune your ball flight and face angle. There are no movable weights, so adjustment is limited to the hosel settings.

Does the ST180 launch too high for faster swing speeds?

It can. The Amplified Wave sole and the head design push launch up, which is great if you need help getting the ball in the air. If you already hit a high ball and swing hard, you may want to lower the loft through the hosel or look at the GT180 instead.

What titanium is the ST180 face made from?

The face is forged from SP700 titanium, a beta-titanium alloy. Forging it lets Mizuno make the face thinner and faster while keeping it durable, and it is a big part of why the driver produces strong ball speed and a solid feel.

Is the Mizuno ST180 still worth buying used?

For the money on the used market, it holds up well. It posts ball speed close to newer heads, feels excellent, and the high launch suits a lot of everyday players. Just check the face and hosel for wear, and know you are giving up a few years of forgiveness gains from later models.

Alternatives to the Mizuno ST180

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