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.
About Kihei Akina
Kihei Akina is a US professional golfer. competing on the Korn Ferry Tour. Kihei Akina uses a PING Ping G440 LST Driver (9) driver, PING Ping iDi Irons irons, a PING Ping PLD Anser D Putter putter, and the Titleist Titleist Pro V1 golf ball.
Current WITB
Ping G440 LST Driver
9
Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 6 X
Ping G440 Max
15
Fujikura Ventus Black VeloCore+ 8 X
Ping iDi Irons
Fujikura Ventus Blue VeloCore+ 9 X
Golf Pride MCC
Ping i240 Irons
True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 120 X100
Golf Pride MCC
Ping Blueprint S Irons
True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 120 X100
Golf Pride MCC
PING s159 Wedge
50/12S
True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
PING s159 Wedge
54/10H
True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
PING s159 Wedge
60/06T
True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Ping PLD Anser D Putter
Titleist Pro V1
Equipment Q&A
Kihei Akina uses a PING 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 Ping PLD Anser D Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.
Kihei Akina plays the Titleist Pro V1. Tour players typically choose balls that match their swing speed and provide the spin characteristics they need around the greens.
Kihei Akina uses PING Ping iDi 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 2025, Kihei Akina's bag includes a PING Ping G440 LST Driver (9), PING Ping PLD Anser D Putter putter, and Titleist Pro V1. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.
