Junior Golf Club Set Huinga Rākau Haupōro by Didi Jin

Junior Golf Club Set Huinga Rākau Haupōro by Didi Jin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Hākinakina, Hauora Tinana me ngā Taputapu Ngahau Competition Category.

ParahiTaputapu Hākinakina· 2026

Junior Golf Club Set Huinga Rākau Haupōro

by Didi Jin

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Hākinakina Category

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The Design

About Junior Golf Club Set Huinga Rākau Haupōro

Ko te Huinga Rākau Haupōro mō ngā Tamariki he huinga taputapu haupōro i hoahoatia mō ngā tamariki e 3 ki te 12 tau te pakeke. Ka whakatika tēnei huinga i te hē o te taurite i waenga i ngā rākau pakeke kua whakaitihia me te koiora-miihini o ngā kaitākaro taiohi. Ka rere te roa o ngā kakau mai i te 30 ki te 39 īnihi, me ngā koki mata mai i te 15 ki te 53 tākiri, e hāngai ana ki te teitei me te tere o te piu. Ka whakarewaina te ūpoko o te rākau mā te tikanga tōtika mai i te konumohe 7075 kia iti ai te pokapū taumaha, ā, ka whakamahia te whakauru muka waro mō te kakau. Ko ngā kakau pupuri e hāngai ana ki te rahi o te tamaiti me te hangarite tinana ka whakaiti i te ngenge, ka tautoko hoki i ngā piu pūmau, ōrite hoki.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Junior Golf Club Set Huinga Rākau Haupōro te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Junior Golf Club Set Huinga Rākau Haupōro he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Junior Golf Club Set Huinga Rākau Haupōro i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This is a professional golf set designed specifically for juniors aged 3–12. Based on age-specific biomechanical data, it matches children’s height and swing speed more accurately than scaled-down adult equipment. Lightweight materials and a low center of gravity maximize forgiveness, allowing the club to act as a natural extension of the body.
Dimensions & Packaging: 3-5 years old: 820 mm x 245 mm x 180 mm

6-8 years old: 965 mm x 245 mm x 175 mm

9-12 years old: 1055 mm x 245 mm x 175 mm

14-grid support package: 325 mm x 255 mm x 940 mm

Tripod package: 245 mm x 185 mm x 920 mm
Tags: Junior Golf Club Set, Kids Golf Equipment, Lightweight Kids Golf Bag, High Forgiveness Junior Golf Clubs, Low CG Junior Golf Clubs
Production Technology: The clubhead is precision-cast from 7075 aluminum alloy for a lightweight, low-CG structure. The shaft uses carbon fiber composite to balance flex and weight for junior swing speeds. An ergonomic, child-sized grip reduces fatigue during practice.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing adult-level performance with children’s physical limitations. The key technical hurdle was achieving low center of gravity in an ultra-lightweight carbon fiber structure. We also optimized casting and CNC processes to control costs for small-batch production while maintaining precision.
Research: This study used quantitative biomechanical methods to establish accurate sizing standards for golfers aged 3–12. Research showed standard junior clubs are poorly matched to children’s physical abilities, leading to compensatory swings. Optimizing shaft flex and clubhead weight significantly improves swing consistency.
Inspiration: Most junior golf clubs fail to account for the unique physical development of children aged 3 to 12. We therefore created customized specifications based on their height and swing patterns, with shaft lengths from 30 to 39 inches and face angles from 15 to 53 degrees, to better fit children’s body profiles.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2025 at 421 S Brookhurst St Ste 1312, Fullerton, and was completed in December 2025. Developed with a sports biomechanics team, its youth-oriented ergonomic design received positive feedback from junior equipment experts.
Operation Flow: Designed for intuitive use, the set supports efficient energy transfer and stable impact. The forgiving clubhead minimizes the effect of off-center hits and maintains a consistent ball trajectory. By reducing physical burden, it helps young players focus on proper swing posture and consistency.
Team Members: Designer: Didi Jin
Image Credits: Kvv Sports Ltd