About Akane
Endurance · counter-attacking
- 2021 World Championships gold (Huelva)
- 2022 World Championships gold (Tokyo)
- 2025 World Championships gold (Paris)
- 2019 Asian Championships gold (Wuhan)
- 2022 All England Open gold
- 2022 BWF World Tour Finals gold
How Akane plays
Frames that match Akane's style
Ranked by how closely each frame's balance and flex match the profile above — not by who's sponsored to use them. 100% = an exact fit for the style. Grouped by tier so you can pick at your own level.
Pro tier
Intermediate tier
Their racquet
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
Head Heavy
·Extra Stiff
·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Akane's racquet at every tier
Akane Yamaguchi's Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ is a pro-tier signature — built for an elite swing. Here is that same chassis stepped through each tier, so an intermediate or club player can buy into the line at the level they'll actually enjoy.
Pro tier
Step-down variant
Yonex Astrox 100 Tour
Head Heavy
·Extra Stiff
·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Axforce 100 II
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Victor Thruster Ryuga Metallic
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Step-down variant
Yonex Astrox 100 Game
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat Satelite Blast
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Ultramate 8
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Wavetec Magan 8 Slim
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton Vapour Trail 85 Sunstorm
Even Balance
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier