Mizuno ST200 Hybrid

Hybrid Options & Stock Shafts

Players Distance Hybrid

Mizuno built its reputation on forged irons, so the ST200 is the driver that told the rest of the bag to catch up. Released in 2020 as the follow-up to the ST190, it is a low-spin distance driver aimed at players with real clubhead speed who want a flatter, faster ball flight off the tee. Catch one flush and it comes off hot and stays low, the kind of trajectory that keeps rolling out on a firm fairway.

What sets it apart is the forged SP700 titanium face. That is a stronger, more elastic titanium than most cast faces, and Mizuno used it to push ball speed up while keeping spin down. Golfers who ballooned their drives with other heads, or who kept adding loft just to hold a line, tend to find the ST200 gives them the penetrating flight they were chasing without any of that fighting.

This is not a max-forgiveness driver dressed up as a player's club. It rewards a center strike and gives back some of that when you miss toward the toe or heel, which is the honest trade for the low spin and workability. If your speed is there and your contact is reasonably repeatable, it delivers. If you are still spraying it around the face, the more forgiving ST200X or a game-improvement head will treat you better.

• Faster swingers who fight high spin and a ballooning ball flight with other drivers
• Better ball strikers who want a flatter, more penetrating trajectory and some workability
• Mizuno loyalists who already trust the forged irons and want a driver that matches the low-spin, players feel

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mizuno ST200 a low-spin driver?

Yes. The ST200 is built around a low, deep center of gravity and the flexing Amplified Wave sole, both of which cut backspin. It is one of the flatter-flying 2020 drivers, which is great for faster swingers but means slower swing speeds may want a little more loft to keep it in the air.

What is the SP700 face on the ST200?

SP700 is a forged beta-titanium alloy that is stronger and more elastic than the cast titanium in many drivers. Mizuno forges the face from it so it flexes harder at impact, which raises ball speed and helps hold speed on strikes that miss slightly off center.

How is the ST200 different from the ST200G and ST200X?

The standard ST200 is the neutral, low-spin option. The ST200G is the tour-level head with movable weights and even lower spin for high-speed players who shape shots. The ST200X is lighter and draw-biased, built to help slower or slice-prone swingers get more distance and a straighter flight.

Is the ST200 forgiving enough for a mid handicapper?

It can work if your contact is fairly consistent, but forgiveness is not its strong suit. The low spin and player-oriented setup punish toe and heel misses more than a game-improvement driver would. A mid handicapper who wants help staying straight is usually better off with the ST200X or a more forgiving head.

Does the ST200 come in different lofts?

Yes, Mizuno offered it in the common driver lofts so you can match the launch to your speed. Because this configuration is a fixed setup rather than adjustable, choosing the right loft up front matters more than it would on a driver with an adjustable hosel.

Alternatives to the Mizuno ST200

Other players distance hybrid models from different brands, closest to its model year.