So, I got really curious about what Nasa Hataoka keeps in her golf bag the other day. Watched her play a round, and man, she’s just so consistent, especially with her irons. It got me thinking, what gear is she actually using to pull off those shots? You know how it is, you see a pro play well, and suddenly you need to know what they’re swinging.
My first step was just hitting the web. I figured it’d be easy, right? Just search “Nasa Hataoka what’s in the bag”. Well, yeah, you get results, but sorting through them took a while. Lots of articles, some older, some maybe outdated. You gotta be careful, these players swap stuff out all the time.
I spent a good chunk of time watching recent tournament highlights. Paused videos like crazy, trying to zoom in on the club heads, the shafts, even the grip sometimes. It’s harder than it looks! The broadcast doesn’t always give you those super clear close-ups. Sometimes you catch a glimpse of the driver headcover, or the distinct look of her irons at address.
Digging Deeper for the Details
Then I remembered some of the golf forums I hang out on sometimes. Jumped on there, searched her name. Found a few threads, people debating what she was playing, especially after equipment changes or new sponsor deals. That helped fill in some blanks. It’s like detective work, piecing together clues from different places.
I noticed she’s been with Srixon/Cleveland for a while, so that narrowed things down a bit. Focused my search on their gear. Started looking at pictures from recent events, comparing the clubs in her bag to their current product lines. You can usually spot the driver model, maybe the fairway woods. Irons are tougher, sometimes they use specific prototypes or older models.
The putter was another thing I really wanted to pin down. Saw some footage of her on the green. Had to rewind a few times to get a decent look at the head shape and any markings. It’s often a very personal choice for players.
Putting Together the List (What I Found)
After all that digging, watching, and reading, here’s what I pieced together for Nasa Hataoka’s setup, or at least what she seemed to be using recently. Keep in mind, this stuff can change week to week!
- Driver: Looked like a Srixon model, maybe one of their newer ZX series drivers. She gets good distance with it.
- Fairway Woods: Definitely saw a couple of Srixon woods in there. Seemed like a 3-wood and maybe a 5-wood.
- Hybrids: Pretty sure I spotted at least one Srixon hybrid, useful for those long approach shots.
- Irons: This was key for me. Looked like Srixon ZX series irons, maybe the ZX5 or ZX7, or even a combo set. They looked clean.
- Wedges: Cleveland wedges, for sure. You could spot the classic Cleveland shape around the greens. Probably a few different lofts.
- Putter: This one can vary, but often seen with a Bettinardi putter. Had that distinct look I saw on the broadcast.
- Ball: Srixon Z-Star series ball, most likely.
So yeah, that was my little project. Took some effort, more than just a quick search, but it’s always interesting to see what tools the best players in the world rely on. Doesn’t mean using her clubs will make me play like her, unfortunately, but satisfying the curiosity was fun. Just wanted to share how I went about finding it all out.
