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Play like Ayaka Takahashi

Women's Doubles JPN Legend
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About Ayaka

Rear-court power player; aggressive smashing

b. 1990-04-19 BWF profile
  • 2014 BWF Superseries Finals Dubai WD gold (with Misaki Matsutomo)
  • 2016 All England Open WD gold (with Misaki Matsutomo)
  • 2016 Rio Olympics WD gold (with Misaki Matsutomo) — Japan's first Olympic badminton gold
  • 2017 Badminton Asia Championships WD gold (with Misaki Matsutomo)
  • 2018 BWF World Tour Finals WD gold (with Misaki Matsutomo)
How Ayaka plays
Rear-court power player; aggressive smashing

Head-heavy frames for smash power, paired with a stiff shaft for sharp, controlled power.

Frames that match Ayaka'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
96% style match
Astrox 100 ZZ
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
96% style match
Thruster F Ultra
Victor Thruster F Ultra
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
87% style match
AXForce 90 Max
Li-Ning Axforce 90 Max
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
87% style match
Thruster Hammer Light
Victor Thruster Hammer Light
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate
69% style match
Astrox 100 Game
Yonex Astrox 100 Game
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
69% style match
AXForce 60
Li-Ning Axforce 60
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
87% style match
Wavetec Magan 5
Victor Wavetec Magan 5
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Beginner
69% style match
Astrox 88 Play
Yonex Astrox 88 Play
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
69% style match
Ultramate 6
Victor Ultramate 6
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner

We know Ayaka Takahashi is a Yonex athlete, but the specific racquet model isn't publicly confirmed yet. Once it is, we'll be able to recommend frames that match their style.

Browse all Yonex racquets in the meantime.

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