Thank you for always commenting on how the club sits behind the ball. You’re the only reviewer that I’ve seen consistently point that out. I hate when woods sit closed and have always agreed with your assessment of that. That detail isn’t pointed out near enough in reviews. So keep that up!
I don't think that you gave the price for the Mizuno, so here are U.S. prices: TM $449.95, Ping $549.99, Mizuno $400. So, another win for Mizuno on price.
I had an OG stealth plus fairway and absolutely LOVED it. In typical Taylormade fashion- the speed slot of my 3 wood broke off and so I sent it in for warranty and received a Stealth 2 plus. I unfortunately haven’t found the stealth 2 plus as forgiving as the OG stealth. The moving weight is cool, but the OG stealth was SO forgiving and it was a rocket at the same time
Surprising Ive found them extremely forgiving off misshits I bought both a 3 wood and 5 wood when they first came out and they are my 2 best clubs in the bag (wish I could say the same for the driver), Id say the twist face has always been poor off heel strikes but the toe hits go dead straight for me.
TM just recently started offering this monster Stealth 2+ in 16.5° "4-wood" option. Just grabbed one. Love it. I gave the PING LST a whirl but the sound was a big put-off, even though it performed, it felt awful.
When TaylorMade offered the Stealth 2 Plus 4 wood (16.5*), I immediately made the purchase. Couldn't be happier with it. Replaced a Ping G425 3 wood I turned one up.
Awesome and thanks for that review! My new set of Mizuno clubs is really coming together! Hoping for something special from their new line of irons coming soon! 👍🙂
nice job Mike, these model fairway woods aren't for everyone , I game the 5 wood Sim 2 TI and it's definitely a rocket , but getting older not as much ball speed so might have to start gaming a Max version in these categories!!idk it's like giving up my 4 and 5 iron for a hybrid lol not very excited, being a low mid HC traditionalist your brain saying hit the long irons but the score card saying to go for more forgiveness,, im sure you here it quite often,, love the content, ty! love to see,, a best wedge of 2023,, love that part of golf,, so many choices out there,,
I don't disagree with your conclusion of your test Mike, but it seems odd to give looks, sound, technology, and performance all equal weighting. I would play a pink club that sounds like a fart if it was the best performing.
One of the things I overlooked online before trying the Ping LST is just how flat it is - It starts at 57 deg and cannot be moved upright at all. Meanwhile, the Stealth 2+ can be adjusted all the way from 57 to 61 deg Didn't realize how much of a difference it would make but as a taller player, I absolutely hated the G430 LST because of how flat it was. Encouraged way too much of a slice even when I hit it flush
It's crazy and honestly there's nothing new here. Tour Edge has been producing high performance titanium fairway woods for ages at a fraction of the price
I have to laugh when you give the mizuno 3 and the others 4 for performance. The mizuno was the one you did not hit any of those nasty pull hooks - maybe that is why it was shorter ?? And much more accurate… ? Yet lower rated. Logic there somewhere I guess.
Thank you for always commenting on how the club sits behind the ball. You’re the only reviewer that I’ve seen consistently point that out. I hate when woods sit closed and have always agreed with your assessment of that. That detail isn’t pointed out near enough in reviews. So keep that up!
I don't think that you gave the price for the Mizuno, so here are U.S. prices: TM $449.95, Ping $549.99, Mizuno $400. So, another win for Mizuno on price.
Not to mention that mizuno usually offers other shafts with no upcharge if you choose to customize.
That's a win win all the way around. I'm glad to see they're getting recognition for they're woods!!!
Mizuno is the winner clearly, nicest looks and sound combined with tightest dispersion and deviation in spin/carry.
Very good grouping for the Mizuno for you there. I would gladly give up 3 yards if I was that dialed in and consistent. Interesting test.
Mizuno was "shorter" because it doesn't have the knuckly outliers. Hope to pick one up soon 😊
Cool that mizuno is making a great club!
I had an OG stealth plus fairway and absolutely LOVED it. In typical Taylormade fashion- the speed slot of my 3 wood broke off and so I sent it in for warranty and received a Stealth 2 plus. I unfortunately haven’t found the stealth 2 plus as forgiving as the OG stealth. The moving weight is cool, but the OG stealth was SO forgiving and it was a rocket at the same time
Surprising Ive found them extremely forgiving off misshits I bought both a 3 wood and 5 wood when they first came out and they are my 2 best clubs in the bag (wish I could say the same for the driver), Id say the twist face has always been poor off heel strikes but the toe hits go dead straight for me.
Agree. I got the stealth plus ti 13.5 and it is not far behind my driver off the deck! It's setup all my eagles and no other club has come Close 😅
TM just recently started offering this monster Stealth 2+ in 16.5° "4-wood" option. Just grabbed one. Love it. I gave the PING LST a whirl but the sound was a big put-off, even though it performed, it felt awful.
When TaylorMade offered the Stealth 2 Plus 4 wood (16.5*), I immediately made the purchase. Couldn't be happier with it. Replaced a Ping G425 3 wood I turned one up.
Awesome and thanks for that review! My new set of Mizuno clubs is really coming together! Hoping for something special from their new line of irons coming soon! 👍🙂
I'm sure they'll be impressive
nice job Mike, these model fairway woods aren't for everyone , I game the 5 wood Sim 2 TI and it's definitely a rocket , but getting older not as much ball speed so might have to start gaming a Max version in these categories!!idk it's like giving up my 4 and 5 iron for a hybrid lol not very excited, being a low mid HC traditionalist your brain saying hit the long irons but the score card saying to go for more forgiveness,, im sure you here it quite often,, love the content, ty! love to see,, a best wedge of 2023,, love that part of golf,, so many choices out there,,
IMHO, I think the TI FW winner (not from this test) is the 2 years old Sim2 TI at a steep discounted price.
this is very interesting. I'll wait 2 months when the Mizuno's drop to a third of the price and get one.
Thanks exactly the video i needed to help decide !!!!
perfect
I don't disagree with your conclusion of your test Mike, but it seems odd to give looks, sound, technology, and performance all equal weighting. I would play a pink club that sounds like a fart if it was the best performing.
One of the things I overlooked online before trying the Ping LST is just how flat it is - It starts at 57 deg and cannot be moved upright at all. Meanwhile, the Stealth 2+ can be adjusted all the way from 57 to 61 deg
Didn't realize how much of a difference it would make but as a taller player, I absolutely hated the G430 LST because of how flat it was. Encouraged way too much of a slice even when I hit it flush
Crazy price for a 3 wood
The price of golf in general is reaching unsustainable levels. It will eventually crash like any other bubble once interest or affordability wains
It's crazy and honestly there's nothing new here. Tour Edge has been producing high performance titanium fairway woods for ages at a fraction of the price
Sounds just like the Ping !
what does??
Titleist TSR2 is the best 3 wood out
what flex shaft are you using?
X flex
Interesting TM launching and flying a bit higher.
Really would like to see original sim vs this Mizuno
The mizuno is the original sim it seems 😂
Nice review. Would’ve like to see Titleist TSR3 in here too
Not titanium I believe
@@C.J.M.. TSR3 is 100% titanium
@@stephendibari5010I’m not sure. Websites make reference to titanium, but on Titliest’s website it says “High-Strength Carpenter Stainless Steel”
Pings pricing of the 430LST FW is the biggest joke in todays equipment.
I have to laugh when you give the mizuno 3 and the others 4 for performance. The mizuno was the one you did not hit any of those nasty pull hooks - maybe that is why it was shorter ?? And much more accurate… ? Yet lower rated. Logic there somewhere I guess.
You get a 3... And you get a 3... And you get a 3...
And YOU get a 3 😂
I guess dispersion doesn’t matter! 🙄🙄🙄