Kensei Hirata
Kensei Hirata is a six-time Japan Golf Tour winner from Osaka who became the youngest-ever winner of the Japan PGA Championship and won three JGTO tournaments in a single month in 2024. He earned conditional PGA Tour status through the 2025 Q-School.
About Kensei Hirata
Kensei Hirata is a JP professional golfer. competing on the PGA Tour, Japan Golf Tour, Korn Ferry Tour. Currently ranked #167 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). Kensei Hirata uses Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal Pro Irons irons, and a Odyssey Toulon Design San Diego Putter putter.
Mizuno staff player with cross-brand Vokey SM10 60° lob wedge. Youngest-ever Japan PGA Championship winner. Won three JGTO events in a single month in 2024. Three putters being tested including tour-only Toulon Design TOURTYPE 995. 'Puppy headcover is very cute.'
Current WITB
As spotted at the 2026 Sony Open in Hawaii in January 2026
Bag Breakdown
6 clubs from 4 brands in the bag
Equipment Context
Equipment Q&A
Kensei Hirata uses a Odyssey Toulon Design San Diego Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.
Kensei Hirata uses Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal Pro Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of January 2026, Kensei Hirata's bag includes, Odyssey Toulon Design San Diego Putter putter. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.