Mizuno ST180

golf.mizunoeurope.com X Lofts: 15° / 18° X Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei

CK Blue X Adjustable hosel: Yes X Loft change: +/- 2°

TECH: A wave sole design and new 1770 maraging steel face contract and rebound together, transferring more energy to the ball at impact, boosting ball speed. Mizuno says the ST180 delivers a flatter, efficient ball flight, yet the larger-than-average profile is highly forgiving.

WE SAY: We love how by keeping the paint line back from the top edge, the face appears bigger and more lofted. The head is a good mixture of low profile and wide body shaping, which all three testers thought was a look a majority of golfers would like. Performance matched the looks, it posted ball speeds 1mph above the test average and our second longest carry, which says the ST is well equipped to perform in the hands of a wide range of golfers. The adjustable hosel (15° model) means it can also be turned into a 17° 4-wood or 13° mini driver, so it’s three clubs in one.

TOP GEAR VERDICT

A really solid fairway wood, our only issue with it is the price. It’s (jointly with the Taylormade M3) the most expensive club here, and more than the none-adjustable (but really good) M4. Only you can decide if it’s worth the extra.