Standing on the first tee at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course, Nasa Hataoka prepares for her second round with a one-shot lead at the Blue Bay LPGA. The six-time LPGA Tour winner from Japan hasn’t claimed victory since her dominant five-stroke win at the 2022 DIO Implant LA Open, but her opening-round 71 (-1) suggests her equipment setup might be the perfect formula for ending that drought.

Once the youngest player and first amateur to win a JLPGA major at the 2016 Japan Women’s Open, Hataoka has been a model of consistency in 2025, with no missed cuts and two top-15 finishes already. As she seeks to improve on her current world ranking of 35th, let’s examine the carefully curated tools helping this precision player navigate her way back to the winner’s circle.

The tee-to-green artillery powering Nasa Hataoka’s precision game

At the core of Hataoka’s impressive 295-yard driving distance is her Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver ($549.99). Set at 9.5° with a Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 60 shaft (Stiff flex), the driver features adjustable heel-toe weights that allow her to dial in draw or fade bias as course conditions demand, according to Today’s Golfer. The Dual Flex Zones via Rebound Frame technology deliver increased ball speed, helping explain her ranking among the LPGA’s top 15 in driving distance.

Her fairway and hybrid selections show Hataoka’s preference for consistent technology across her longer clubs. She carries a Srixon ZX Mk II 3-Wood (15°, $299.99) with a Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX 60 shaft, plus two Srixon ZX Mk II Hybrids—a 19° 3H and 22° 4H ($249.99 each)—both with Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX Hyb shafts.

For iron play, where Hataoka maintains an impressive 71.6% greens in regulation rate (18th on tour), she relies on Srixon ZX5 Mk II Irons (4-PW, $1,299.99 set). These feature KBS Tour Lite Steel shafts (Stiff flex, 100g) and Tour V.T. Sole technology for optimal turf interaction across varied course conditions.

Short game precision fueling Hataoka’s scoring capability

Around the greens, Hataoka opts for Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore wedges in 50°, 54°, and 58° lofts ($179.99 each). The 50° and 54° utilize MID/10° grinds, while her 58° features a LOW/6° grind for versatility in bunkers, where she ranks 12th in sand saves at 65.2%. These wedges feature UltiZip grooves designed to optimize spin in all conditions.

On the putting surface, Hataoka shows her independence with a custom Bettinardi Studio Stock 3 putter ($449.99) featuring a center shaft and 34″ length. Paired with a distinctive Lamkin Sink Fit grip in Castleton green, this flatstick has helped her maintain competitive putting stats in 2025.

Her ball of choice, the Srixon Z-Star ($49.99/dozen), features an 88-compression core for optimized driver spin and enhanced greenside control through its Star Frame cover. Hataoka uses a personalized alignment aid on her ball’s side stamp for improved setup consistency.

As Hataoka continues her quest for title number seven at Blue Bay, her strategic equipment choices reflect her precise approach to the game. Can this carefully assembled arsenal deliver the consistency needed to return to the winner’s circle after a three-year drought? The weekend will tell, but her early lead suggests her Srixon-dominated setup might be the perfect formula for success in 2025.