Recommended for choosing a Badminton Racket【World's top players use of Popularity Ranking】

Badminton rackets are an important part that affects play, and there are many manufacturers and types, so it is hard to decide which one to choose.

After all, there are many people who choose from their favorite players and popular rackets, so I researched on the homepage and catalog and created a popularity ranking.

By referring to the racket of the player you are using, you can also refer to whether it is suitable for singles or doubles to some extent.

Then, we will announce the badminton racket popularity ranking of the world's top players, so please refer to it.

Recommended for choosing a Badminton Racket【World's top players use of Popularity Ranking】

Ranking No.1：YONEX｜NANOFLARE700

Ratchanok Intanon outplays Carolina Marin in a terrific final at the Daihatsu Indonesia Masters. Read more: https://t.co/GtW67LmMX0#HSBCBWFbadminton #IndonesiaMasters2020 #HSBCRaceToGuangzhou #WorldTour @badmintonphoto pic.twitter.com/XDaWKKnJ2d

— BWF (@bwfmedia) January 19, 2020

"YONEX NANOFLARE 700" is a racket with a headlight design and strong power, and it has become the most used racket by the world's top players.

The shape of the frame makes it easy to swing, so it is easy to protect the doubles receive, and it is also suitable for doubles because it can aggressively attack the smash.

An attractive racket that has both operability and power, it is easy to handle even in singles, and it is recommended for beginners to advanced players.

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Ranking No.2：YONEX｜ASTROX88S PRO

Congratulations to Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo and Marcus Fernaldi Gideon! This week marks 100 consecutive weeks that they've been Number One in the Men's Doubles World Ranking! 🔥💯🔥#TeamYonex #YonexBadminton #Minions pic.twitter.com/vNxuLPX8l8

— Yonex Badminton (@yonex_badminton) August 28, 2019

"YONEX ASTROX 88S PRO" is a racket for avant-garde with enhanced precision control, and is used by Skalmuyo, who is ranked number one in the world in men's doubles.

With the new frame shape, the sweet spot has expanded and the attack power has increased, and you can control the shuttle firmly with the ball, which enhances your deciding power.

The 5mm long racket size is short and easy to handle, and it is a recommended racket for those who value the avant-garde of doubles.

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Ranking No.2：YONEX｜NANOFLRE800

Happy Birthday Mayu Matsumoto!!

Enjoy your day 🎁 🎈 🎉 pic.twitter.com/4YjuosCSAG

— 🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 (@YonexAllEngland) August 7, 2020

"YONEX NANOFLARE800" is a racket with enhanced swing and power, and is used by Matsumoto, who won the All England Open 2021.

The frame shape with reduced air resistance and the thinner shaft make it easier for the racket to swing.

There is also the "NANOFLARE 800 LT", which is even lighter and makes it easier to swing the racket, so it is recommended to compare it with people who emphasize the operability and swinging of the racket.

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Ranking No.4：YONEX｜ASTROX88D PRO　

The Draw is out for the YONEX #AllEngland19
Find out who's playing who when badminton's greatest show raises the roof @ArenaBirmingham next monthhttps://t.co/BqGua6OXg0 pic.twitter.com/W7gPiLQnDQ

— 🏆 Yonex All England Badminton Championships 🏆 (@YonexAllEngland) February 12, 2019

"YONEX ASTROX 88D PRO" is a doubles rearguard type racket with improved ball control and breakthrough power, and is used by Gideon, who is ranked number one in the world.

The frame structure with a wide ball holding and sweet spot enhances the attack power, and the control is improved so that the smash can be sunk firmly.

Since the shaft is thinner than the previous Astrox 88D, operability and swinging are improved, and the shot feeling is hard and the repulsive force is also increased, so the smash hit comfortably.

It is a racket with high operability and attack power, and it is also popular, and it is a racket recommended not only for doubles but also for singles.

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Ranking No.4：YONEX｜ASTROX99

Kento Momota is the 2019 @YonexAllEngland Champion!

The World No. 1 only dropped one game en route to becoming the first Japanese man to win the All England title. #TeamYonex pic.twitter.com/Ezl0x9oaS7

— Yonex Badminton (@yonex_badminton) March 11, 2019

"YONEX ASTROX 99" is an attack type racket that has both playing and power, and is used by Kento Momota, who is ranked number one in the world, and is very popular with singles players.

It is the heaviest head in YONEX, the power is easily transmitted to the hit ball, and the balance is adjusted so that the racket swings smoothly.

It is a racket recommended for those who want to hit the smash with a solid shot feeling with a ball and mainly attack the smash of a single sprayer.

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Ranking No.4：YONEX｜ASTROX100ZZ

HISTORIQUE. 🥇🇯🇵
Yuta Watanabe et Hiroyuki Endo ont marqué l'histoire du badminton et de leur pays en devenant la première paire masculine japonaise à remporté le Yonex All England. 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/oXqzNLJ4YF

— yonexfrance (@yonexfrance) March 18, 2020

"YONEX ASTOX 100ZZ" is used by Hiroyuki Endo, who won the All England Open 2021 and is the highest-end model that has both power and operability.

With the thinnest shaft in YONEX, it has a hard shot feeling and swings well as it is a solid design, and it firmly holds down the shuttle and has repulsive force, so smashing is also comfortable.

The grip cap has a shape that makes it easy to attach to your thumb, and the shaft is short and easy to handle, making it suitable for doubles receiving.

The design of Astrox 100ZZ is a recommended racket with a cool feeling of Klenai and a fairly high quality.

YONEX ASTROX100ZZ

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Ranking No.7：YONEX｜ASTROX88D

Confidence in both front-court offense and back-court offense.

Li Yin Hui told us she keeps both the ASTROX 88 S and 88 D ready in her racquet bag.

Racquet: ASTROX 88 S PRO and ASTROX 88 D
Grip: Super Grap
String: BG80
Shoes: 75th POWER CUSHION 65 Z 2#TeamYonex pic.twitter.com/w9pgnEkig9

— Yonex Badminton (@yonex_badminton) April 30, 2021

"YONEX ASTROX 88D" has been discontinued, but it is a popular masterpiece of doubles rear guard racket with the concept of easy to angle smash.

The bright red and glittering design is also attractive, and it is a racket that is easy to use for both doubles and singles.

Since it is out of print, if you want to attack with a smash from the rear guard, it is recommended to purchase it in comparison with the new ASTROX 88D PRO.

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Ranking No.7：YONEX｜ASTROX77

"YONEX ASTROX 77" is a very well-balanced and popular racket used by Chen Yufei, the top player in women's singles.

The ASTROX77 is designed to allow the smash to be angled by making the shaft easier to bend and speeding up restoration.

I felt it was a heavy and powerful racket with a good swing, so it is recommended for those who want to hit the smash firmly.

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Ranking No.9：YONEX｜DUORA7

"YONEX DUORA 7" is a racket with a deformed frame in the fore and back, which is very well-balanced and popular with top female doubles players.

The fore is easy to play and clear, and the back is easy to receive and control, so you can hit the smash firmly while achieving both power and operability.

This is a masterpiece racket used by Ayaka Takahashi at the Rio Olympics, and is recommended for beginners as well as for intermediate and advanced players.

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Ranking No.9：YONEX｜DUORA Z-STRIKE

Strength, endurance, and will have propelled @ChouTienChen to back-to-back YONEX German Open Gold Medals.

His quest for a three-peat begins tomorrow in Mülheim an der Ruhr as the #2 seed. #TeamYonex pic.twitter.com/wpiMdYicw9

— Yonex Badminton (@yonex_badminton) February 25, 2019

"YONEX DUORA Z-STRIKE" is an offensive fore and back racket with a deformed shape, and is used by Taiwanese ace single Chow.

The fore has a solid shot feeling that the shuttle bites into, and the back has a feeling of hitting.

The sweet spot is also expanded to the top, so it feels good and powerful when the smash catches it with the core.

The racket balance is a compact frame and an ultra-fine shaft even if the head is heavy, so it is a racket that swings well and feels easy to operate.

It's about a full-scale attack, so it's a racket recommended for advanced players who really want to attack.

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Ranking No.9：VICTOR｜DriveX-9X

“Badminton is not my job anymore. It became my passion. Loving every bit of it.”

🏸 #badminton🗣️ #weekinquoteshttps://t.co/abmPpzpaJf

— BWF (@bwfmedia) March 1, 2021

"Drive X-9X" is a racket that has evolved around power and speed, and is used in pairs by Polly / Yuhara, who won the YONEX Thailand Open.

The shaft is also a lightweight and thin shaft that improves the stability of the swing, and it is a racket that has both a stable shot feeling and flexible changes.

It is recommended for those who want a sense of stability in the swing of the racket with a clear shot feeling.

VICTOR DX-9X

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Ranking No.12：YONEX｜ASTROX88S

"YONEX ASTROX 88S" has been discontinued, but it is used by legendary Lee Yong Dae player in a doubles avant-garde racket.

YONEX's first 5mm long racket with a flexible frame that holds the ball well, and is a popular masterpiece racket that has both operability and power.

For those who value doubles avant-garde and control of hitting balls, it is recommended to consider purchasing in comparison with the popular ASTROX 88S PRO in the successor version.

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12位：LI-NING｜AERONAUT 9000I

Yuta Watanabe @champ_together became the first male double titlist at the @YonexAllEngland in nearly two decades as Japan swept the paired events in its 111th edition.#HSBCbadminton #BWFWorldTour #AllEngland2021https://t.co/TZjd7eaaLv

— BWF (@bwfmedia) March 21, 2021

"AERONUT9000I" is a racket with four wind tunnel designs at the bottom of the frame, which reduces air resistance and enhances swing.

The elasticity of the surface has increased and the playing performance has also improved, making it easier to handle due to its light weight and quick swinging.

It is used by Yuta Watanabe of Japan national team and Gintin of Indonesia, and is also recommended for fans.

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Explanation of how to choose a badminton racket

Since the badminton racket has a racket shape in terms of weight and balance, the power also changes in swinging and operability.

Using a racket that suits your swing can reduce mistakes and improve your badminton.

I have written explanations on how to choose a racket for beginners and recommended rackets for each level, so please refer to this as well.

Then I will explain how to choose a badminton racket.

Find your favorite racket weight

The weight of a badminton racket is related to operability, so it is important to find the weight you like.

If you are a beginner, you may not know the type of racket and how to choose it, so please refer to the 10 recommended selections.

Even the racket used by the top players introduced has a weight range of 2U to 5U, and if the number of "U" on the display increases by 1, the racket will become lighter by about 5g.

Even the same racket may have two types of weight, and if the weight changes, the ease of swinging and power will differ, so be sure to check before purchasing.

For boys who have power in singles, 3U is mainly used, but for women it is heavy, so it is recommended to search from 4U / 5U.

It seems that many people choose 4U for doubles, and 5U if you want to make it easier to operate the racket with 3U if power is important.

By the way, I think Momota's ASTROX99 was 4U and Kevin's ASTROX88S was 3U.

Find your favorite racket balance

There are 3 types of weight balance in the racket, and it is important to find the balance you like because the feeling of weight and ease of swinging when you hold it are different.

The feeling of weight with an actual racket changes depending on the combination of weight and balance.

Even or headlights are recommended for doubles, and head heavys are fine for those who value smash from the rearguard.

If it is a single, many advanced users use head heavy, and I feel that it may be their own taste.

Racket grip size

The grip size is also related to the ease of gripping and swinging the racket, so you should take a close look.

There are three types of grip thickness, G5 is the standard thickness, G4 is thicker and G6 is thinner.

I feel that it is safest to choose the standard G5 for the grip size, and for those who value operability, it is G6, and for those who value power, it is G4

Momota's ASTROX99 is G6, and Axelsen's ASTROX100ZZ seems to be using G4.

The thickness of the grip can be adjusted by underwrapping when wrapping the grip tape, so please refer to it.

If you borrow a racket from a person and try it out, the weight and grip size are displayed on the grip cap, so check it.

Check the shape and thickness of the frame

The frame structure of YONEX is basically ISOMETRIC shape, but the shape and thickness differ depending on the type of racket.

The aero shape with a sharp tip of the frame and the compact frame have low air resistance, so it is easy to swing the racket and it is easy to get head speed.

If the shape of the sweet spot is widened and the frame is thick, the shuttle will play more easily, so you can speed up smashing, driving and receiving.

In the DUORA series, the shape of the racket matches the fore and back, so please check the shape of the frame by the type of racket.

Also pay attention to the thickness and material of the shaft

The thickness of the YONEX shaft is divided into 5 stages, and the ease and power of swinging the racket changes depending on the thickness and material.

The thinner the shaft, the harder the shot feeling, the less air resistance, the easier it is to swing the racket, and the quicker the restoration of bending, so you can put power firmly.

There is also a racket that enhances the power of smash by using a material with high resilience and a material with high resilience that is easy to bend, so please check it.

Summary

This time, we introduced the racket with the title "Recommended for choosing a Badminton Racket【World's top players use of Popularity Ranking】".

"Choosing a badminton racket" has a big influence on the play, so it is recommended to try the racket first.

I and the people around me usually choose from the rackets used by the top players, so I think it will be helpful.

In addition, the model rackets used by Okuhara and Matsutomo are recommended for intermediate players, so please read them for reference.

【2021 latest】Introducing 11 recommended rackets for intermediate badminton players

I tried to create the best 3 popularity rankings by top players singles and doubles.

Doubles popular racket ranking best 3

YONEX ASTROX88S PRO

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YONEX NANOFLARE800

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ASTROX 88S PRO is popular among the top doubles players, and it is recommended to compare it with the Nanoflare series and Astrox 88 series.

I also made 11 recommended rackets for doubles, so if you are interested, please read it.

Top 3 popular racket rankings for singles

 YONEX  ASTROX 99

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YONEX NANOFLARE700

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YONEX ASTROX100ZZ

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In the popular racket ranking of singles, ASTROX99 used by Momota was the most popular.

I also made 11 recommended rackets for singles, so if you are interested, please read it.

As the badminton racket evolves day by day and new works are released, the goods used by the world's top players will change, so we will update it after the World Tour tournament.

The above is the popularity ranking of badminton rackets used by top players. I hope it will help you choose a badminton racket.