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2018 Official Forum Member Review - Mizuno ST180 Driver


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Great job on the write-up dude!

 

You mentioned a few times that the closed face was bothersome and takes adjusting; have you tried lofting down? Most drivers will flatten the lie and open the face as you adjust the loft lower. Not sure if this will bring your flight down too low as well but it might be worth the range experiment.

Sir Stud,

 

I did try lofting down, and that did solve the look at address. It also made it the world's best windy day driver as I couldn't get launch much above my head. But I lost all spin(sub 900RPM), and any bit of directional control I pretended to have.

 

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Driver:   :taylormade-small: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4

FW Wood:     th.jpg.d6e2abdaeb04f007fd259c979f389de6.jpg Gen5 0311 7w  Fujikura Motore X F3

Irons:   :srixon-small: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i

Wedges: :cleveland-small:  Zipcore 50°, 58°

Putter:   :taylormade-small: MySpider X

Cart: image.png.5aa5e9b8c0d6e08a2b12be76a06a07ca.pngOnewheel XR+

Ball: :srixon-small: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV

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Sir Stud,

 

I did try lofting down, and that did solve the look at address. It also made it the world's best windy day driver as I couldn't get launch much above my head. But I lost all spin(sub 900RPM), and any bit of directional control I pretended to have.

 

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I tried to loft down to 8.5 as well to see if I could straighten myself out a bit. It did, just not enough. I think it's officially out of the bag.

 

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Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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I lofted down to 8.5 for the closed face and put it back to 9.5 and am getting over the look with the knuckleballs I can send with this driver.

However, some of my mishits are so low spinning they fall out of the air. That being said it seems like there are only a few extreme places on the dace that cause these are certainly places I shouldn't be hitting the face.

 

 

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Mizuno ST-180 – Official MGS Forum Review by newballcoach

 

When comparing the M1 to the ST-180 on the launch monitor, I found some interesting findings. I will attach a chart here, but I felt that what I saw on the monitor is not the same as what I saw on the course. Now, honestly, some of that might have been “beating balls in a simulator for an hour” syndrome, where by the end my swing was a bit of a mess and didn't get the truest reading on the ST-180. Now, the one thing I don't think was wrong was that my swing speed was slower with the ST than with the M1. That's 100% the shaft, but it definitely changes the numbers and means that, in my opinion, I was getting more out of the ST head.

 

I had a little bit of trouble with the formatting of my graph in here, so until I sort that out, here is a link to the results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NVWcSYURO7c2ih0SZ74sWtK-57tWAYOiZSP6rLbrhgw/edit#gid=0&range=A1:G4

 

 

 

Tried to take a look at your LM data, but the spreadsheet is not public...

 

Good write ups fellas, I hate it didn't work out for some of you guys as I think it's the sexiest driver out there design wise, but I'm a sucker for that blue.

RH:

Driver: :cobra-small: F9 9.0º - 14g Low - Evenflow White T1100 75G X

Woods: :cobra-small: F9 3W - Evenflow White T1100 75G X

Hybrids: :cobra-small:  F9 3H - Aldila Green X

Irons: :cobra-small: F9 One Length 4-PW - Modus3 Tour 105 S

Wedges: :cobra-small: King Wedges 50º/54º/58º Versatile

Putter: :ping-small:  Sigma G Tyne 35"

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV

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Tried to take a look at your LM data, but the spreadsheet is not public...

 

Good write ups fellas, I hate it didn't work out for some of you guys as I think it's the sexiest driver out there design wise, but I'm a sucker for that blue.

 

I agree, it is one beautiful driver. Have you had the chance to hit it yet?

WITB:

Driver:   :taylormade-small: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4

FW Wood:     th.jpg.d6e2abdaeb04f007fd259c979f389de6.jpg Gen5 0311 7w  Fujikura Motore X F3

Irons:   :srixon-small: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i

Wedges: :cleveland-small:  Zipcore 50°, 58°

Putter:   :taylormade-small: MySpider X

Cart: image.png.5aa5e9b8c0d6e08a2b12be76a06a07ca.pngOnewheel XR+

Ball: :srixon-small: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV

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I agree, it is one beautiful driver. Have you had the chance to hit it yet?

 

I have not, me and my F7 are getting along very well right now so I haven't tried anything new..This thread has made me curious though.

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Driver: :cobra-small: F9 9.0º - 14g Low - Evenflow White T1100 75G X

Woods: :cobra-small: F9 3W - Evenflow White T1100 75G X

Hybrids: :cobra-small:  F9 3H - Aldila Green X

Irons: :cobra-small: F9 One Length 4-PW - Modus3 Tour 105 S

Wedges: :cobra-small: King Wedges 50º/54º/58º Versatile

Putter: :ping-small:  Sigma G Tyne 35"

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV

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I have not, me and my F7 are getting along very well right now so I haven't tried anything new..This thread has made me curious though.

 

I gamed the F7 all last year....  if you move the ball left to right (assuming you are a righty) then I think the ST180 will give you some real gains directly comparing them. If you turn the ball over right to left, the F7 probably will suit you better. But the ST180 is definitely better looking. Sound and feel I thought they were very very similar so that wouldn't be much of a change for you. 

WITB:

Driver:   :taylormade-small: SIM2 Max 12° - Accra TZ6 M4

FW Wood:     th.jpg.d6e2abdaeb04f007fd259c979f389de6.jpg Gen5 0311 7w  Fujikura Motore X F3

Irons:   :srixon-small: ZX7 PW-7i, ZX5 6i-5i

Wedges: :cleveland-small:  Zipcore 50°, 58°

Putter:   :taylormade-small: MySpider X

Cart: image.png.5aa5e9b8c0d6e08a2b12be76a06a07ca.pngOnewheel XR+

Ball: :srixon-small: Z-Star Diamond/ Z-Star XV

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I gamed the F7 all last year.... if you move the ball left to right (assuming you are a righty) then I think the ST180 will give you some real gains directly comparing them. If you turn the ball over right to left, the F7 probably will suit you better. But the ST180 is definitely better looking. Sound and feel I thought they were very very similar so that wouldn't be much of a change for you.

Thanks for the details. I do have a little left to right in my path recently. Maybe 10-15 yards. I think next season I'll go get fitted. Making a list of the clubs I want to swing now.

 

Edit: forgot to mention that true golf fit actually recommended the GT180 for me as my second choice. Not sure what the difference is between that and the ST.

 

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RH:

Driver: :cobra-small: F9 9.0º - 14g Low - Evenflow White T1100 75G X

Woods: :cobra-small: F9 3W - Evenflow White T1100 75G X

Hybrids: :cobra-small:  F9 3H - Aldila Green X

Irons: :cobra-small: F9 One Length 4-PW - Modus3 Tour 105 S

Wedges: :cobra-small: King Wedges 50º/54º/58º Versatile

Putter: :ping-small:  Sigma G Tyne 35"

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV

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Thanks for the details. I do have a little left to right in my path recently. Maybe 10-15 yards. I think next season I'll go get fitted. Making a list of the clubs I want to swing now.

 

Edit: forgot to mention that true golf fit actually recommended the GT180 for me as my second choice. Not sure what the difference is between that and the ST.

 

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So Bardle, the main difference is the adjustability on the GT over the ST. GT's got the moveable weights that lead to so many combinations it'll make your head spin. The means it loses the Wave technology that helps with off-center hits. I'd say you'd probably want to add them both to your list to try.

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 :titleist-small: TSR2, 10 degrees, A1 setting, Fujikara Speeder NX Blue 50-S

:taylormade-small: Stealth, 15 degrees, VA Composites Nemesys 70-S 

:755178188_TourEdge: E722, 19 degrees, Oban Devotion 80-S

:mizuno-small: JPX 921 Hot Metal Pro 4-P, Nippon 950GH Stiff Flex

 :cleveland-small: CBX Zipcore 50* (bent to *49) and RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 54* (bent to *55), DG 115 Spinner, Tour Issue

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I have one for sale on here!!! Both a stiff and X-stiff shaft available!

 

 

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Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

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Tried to take a look at your LM data, but the spreadsheet is not public...

 

Good write ups fellas, I hate it didn't work out for some of you guys as I think it's the sexiest driver out there design wise, but I'm a sucker for that blue.

I saw that and changed it. Sorry for the delay

 

I included it so people could see it if they were curious, but do be aware that I definitely suffered from "driving ball in LM" syndrome and the results are probably not what I would have expected due to my swing falling apart a bit.

 

I will say though, the reduction in clubhead speed did not surprise me. I found the Tensei Blue shaft to be too light (and possibly too soft as well) which I think really slowed my speed down. 

WITB

 

Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black

Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL

Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW)

Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58)

Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero

Ball-  Snell MTB-X

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I'd like to bump this thread for my Stage 2 review going up. It's embarrassingly late, I know. Thank you MGS and those following this thread for being patient. I haven't had much time to myself the last couple of months and it has blead over into my review which I would like to apologize to everyone for. I will be adding my pics to my review once I get back in town tomorrow and get to my laptop. I wanted to post what I could as soon as I could. 

Please ask many any questions you might have or give me any observations you might have. Other testers and readers alike.

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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I'd like to bump this thread for my Stage 2 review going up. It's embarrassingly late, I know. Thank you MGS and those following this thread for being patient. I haven't had much time to myself the last couple of months and it has blead over into my review which I would like to apologize to everyone for. I will be adding my pics to my review once I get back in town tomorrow and get to my laptop. I wanted to post what I could as soon as I could. 
Please ask many any questions you might have or give me any observations you might have. Other testers and readers alike.

Looking forward to it "Brian"

Hope you see what I did there


Bridgestone Tour B JGR Driver and HF2 irons Pre Release Testing

:ping-small: G430 Max 10K 

:titelist-small: TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g

:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

:scotty-cameron-1: Select 5.5 Flowback 35" 

:titelist-small: ProV1  Play number 12

 

 

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  • 4 weeks later...

Just got a email that st180 has gone down to $299 here in Canada. Not a bad deal!

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Driver:  :callaway-small: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! 

Wood:    :cobra-small: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft

Irons:   :titleist-small: T Series - T200 5 Iron
                                          T150 6-9 Iron
                                          T100 PW/GW

Wedge:  Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree 

Putter:  Screenshot 2023-06-02 13.10.30.png Mezz Max!

Balls:     Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)

 

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