Kihei Akina

Kihei Akina is a promising young golfer from Kahuku, Hawaii, who was named the 2023 USA Today National Boys High School Golfer of the Year. He made his PGA TOUR debut at age 18 at the 2024 Black Desert Championship with a sponsor exemption and is committed to Brigham Young University (BYU) for the 2025-2026 season. Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 170 lbs, he is a right-handed golfer ranked among the top junior golfers in the country with back-to-back state championship wins at Lone Peak High School.

Kihei Akina uses a Ping G440 LST Driver (9°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.

Kihei Akina uses a Ping PLD Milled Ally Blue 4 Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.

Kihei Akina plays the Titleist Pro V1x. Tour players typically choose balls that match their swing speed and provide the spin characteristics they need around the greens.

Kihei Akina uses PING Blueprint S Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.

Kihei Akina plays a Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X in the driver, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 120 X100 in the irons and True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 in the wedges.

Kihei Akina uses Golf Pride MCC grips on the full-swing clubs.

As of September 2026, Kihei Akina's bag includes a Ping G440 LST Driver (9°), Ping PLD Milled Ally Blue 4 Putter putter, and Titleist Pro V1x. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.