Mizuno STZ Fairway Wood

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Finally got to hit it after seeing and reading all of the hype around the internet. 

Wow.  Couldn't believe how easy it launched.  I love my G410LST fairway wood, but something with a bit more launch and spin off the deck is certainly intriguing.

For those who haven't looked into it yet, watch this video

 

[gmdeac10]

This is great to hear that you saw the same forgiveness that TXG did. I can't really hit my 3 wood that well right now and I'm definitely in the market for a new one, and potentially a 5 wood too. This is for sure on my list of clubs to test when I get fit later this year.

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The only way for me to get a good feel if this could beat out my G410LST 3W is on the course.

Gift cards used.  Trigger pulled.  STZ 3 wood, Ventus Blue 7x shaft tipped .75"

Looking forward to hitting it head to head on the course to see if the hype is real

[jayjay0808]

3 hours ago, jlukes said:

The only way for me to get a good feel if this could beat out my G410LST 3W is on the course.

Gift cards used.  Trigger pulled.  STZ 3 wood, Ventus Blue 7x shaft tipped .75"

Looking forward to hitting it head to head on the course to see if the hype is real

That is gonna be so good in your bag!
 

Out of all the clubs this year I actually think this may be the club of the year. You heard Ian from TXG say that it has been his favorite to test so far.

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49 minutes ago, jayjay0808 said:

That is gonna be so good in your bag!
 

Out of all the clubs this year I actually think this may be the club of the year. You heard Ian from TXG say that it has been his favorite to test so far.

Yup. I realized last year that I almost never use my 3wood off the tee. While my g410lst is serviceable off the deck (and an absolute monster off the tee) I’ve come to realize that I could use a little more launch and spin on shots off the fairway into par 5s

[Rchang]

Excellent 

Edited February 10, 2021 by Rchang
I’m new to this gif thing

[GolfSpy AFG]

4 hours ago, jlukes said:

Yup. I realized last year that I almost never use my 3wood off the tee. While my g410lst is serviceable off the deck (and an absolute monster off the tee) I’ve come to realize that I could use a little more launch and spin on shots off the fairway into par 5s

Hoping you won't mind providing some feedback or maybe even an unofficial review?  I'm happy with my current 3 wood but this one is enticing.

Was the Ventus a pretty big upcharge if you don't mind my asking?  I seem to recall Mizuno not upcharging on a lot of shafts but that can't be right on a Ventus especially...?

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2 hours ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Hoping you won't mind providing some feedback or maybe even an unofficial review?  I'm happy with my current 3 wood but this one is enticing.

Was the Ventus a pretty big upcharge if you don't mind my asking?  I seem to recall Mizuno not upcharging on a lot of shafts but that can't be right on a Ventus especially...?

Ventus is a $250 up chargewith Mizuno . Normally it’s $350 with other other oems. I got an even better deal than the $250

 

i will absolutely be posting a review once I get it in march sometime

[Murray06]

Look forward to the review! Since watching the TXG videos on this it’s certainly got my attention, but for a 5 wood instead of a 3

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First launch monitor test with the STZ 3 wood was today and it passed with flying covers.  Was getting about 1 MPH more ball speed with better spin numbers (around 3200) than my G410 LST.   Tended to miss lower on the face with the Mizuno, but chalked that up to the hitting mat I was on.  Cannot wait to get it on the course to see how it really performs.

 

[Shankster]

45 minutes ago, jlukes said:

First launch monitor test with the STZ 3 wood was today and it passed with flying covers.  Was getting about 1 MPH more ball speed with better spin numbers (around 3200) than my G410 LST.   Tended to miss lower on the face with the Mizuno, but chalked that up to the hitting mat I was on.  Cannot wait to get it on the course to see how it really performs.

 

Man... that makes the PING look like a long nosed driver from the Tom Morris era.

What was the carry #?

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6 minutes ago, Shankster said:

Man... that makes the PING look like a long nosed driver from the Tom Morris era.

What was the carry #?

The G410LST 3W head is definitely one of the smallest 3W heads on the market.  I love it though.  Will be interesting to see how I do with a more "standard" size head.

Swing speed was about 110-111 with the driver today because im still a bit fatigued from my 2nd vaccine dose.  Driver was carrying between 272 and 282 today.

So carry numbers with the 3Ws off the deck were sitting between 243 and 248 yards and even those were low due to poor strikes due to the wonky mat (they are getting replaced next week haha).  Would expect those to be in the upper 250s once I get my strength back and I'm hitting off more realistic surfaces

[GolfSpy AFG]

51 minutes ago, jlukes said:

First launch monitor test with the STZ 3 wood was today and it passed with flying covers.  Was getting about 1 MPH more ball speed with better spin numbers (around 3200) than my G410 LST.   Tended to miss lower on the face with the Mizuno, but chalked that up to the hitting mat I was on.  Cannot wait to get it on the course to see how it really performs.

 

Man, that's just a beautiful stick, really looks like it sets up nice and confidence inspiring.  Can't wait to hear some on-course feedback.

[Shankster]

1 hour ago, jlukes said:

The G410LST 3W head is definitely one of the smallest 3W heads on the market.  I love it though.  Will be interesting to see how I do with a more "standard" size head.

Swing speed was about 110-111 with the driver today because im still a bit fatigued from my 2nd vaccine dose.  Driver was carrying between 272 and 282 today.

So carry numbers with the 3Ws off the deck were sitting between 243 and 248 yards and even those were low due to poor strikes due to the wonky mat (they are getting replaced next week haha).  Would expect those to be in the upper 250s once I get my strength back and I'm hitting off more realistic surfaces

Nice.  Can’t complain with those numbers.  And it does look pretty danged good too.  

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Well 3 more range sessions and it was pretty clear that my beloved Ping 3w isn’t going anywhere. It’s just automatic for me. The Mizuno was fantastic, but launches too damn high for me, even when lofted down to 13*!  
 

If someone is in the market for a 3w that launches easy, the Mizuno STZ should be at the top of your list. 

[RollingGreens]

On 2/10/2021 at 5:24 PM, Getoffmylawn said:

Hoping you won't mind providing some feedback or maybe even an unofficial review?  I'm happy with my current 3 wood but this one is enticing.

Was the Ventus a pretty big upcharge if you don't mind my asking?  I seem to recall Mizuno not upcharging on a lot of shafts but that can't be right on a Ventus especially...?

Their is not a upcharge with iron shafts, but with driver or fairways shafts their is an uncharge albeit less than buying the shaft outright but still pricey

[BEEJ]

Just curious why did you go with the Ventus blue instead of the black?

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3 minutes ago, BEEJ said:

Just curious why did you go with the Ventus blue instead of the black?

Slightly softer profile.  Black feels boardy too me.  I like a softer butt section.

[revkev]

On 3/31/2021 at 7:09 PM, jlukes said:

Well 3 more range sessions and it was pretty clear that my beloved Ping 3w isn’t going anywhere. It’s just automatic for me. The Mizuno was fantastic, but launches too damn high for me, even when lofted down to 13*!  
 

If someone is in the market for a 3w that launches easy, the Mizuno STZ should be at the top of your list. 

Even for a guy with a moderate SS?  I'm really in the market for a 3 wood this season - at least one to try - I have a hole there for sure if I can find one that I hit well.

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9 minutes ago, revkev said:

Even for a guy with a moderate SS?  I'm really in the market for a 3 wood this season - at least one to try - I have a hole there for sure if I can find one that I hit well.

Yes I think that is the sweet spot for this 3 wood.  Normally the slower you swing the harder it is to elevate a 3 wood, but this thing just gets up on the air so fast

[GolfSpy AFG]

37 minutes ago, jlukes said:

Yes I think that is the sweet spot for this 3 wood.  Normally the slower you swing the harder it is to elevate a 3 wood, but this thing just gets up on the air so fast

Do you find it biased in any particular way?  If I remember the TXG review correctly they thought it was a bit fade-biased, especially when compared to a draw-biased Cobra.

And how do you feel it does off the deck or light rough?

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4 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Do you find it biased in any particular way?  If I remember the TXG review correctly they thought it was a bit fade-biased, especially when compared to a draw-biased Cobra.

And how do you feel it does off the deck or light rough?

I found it a very neutral flight.

And off the deck it was a launch monster.  So easy to hit. I found the leading edge to make it very easy to hit out of light rough

[LIVING IN THE NECK]

JLUKES, unlikely I know but if you still have it and want rid, I could be interested