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Men's Doubles ENG #13 MD
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About Ben

Front-court net specialist in men's doubles; uses the Astrox 88 S to combine precise net interceptions with fast interplay; tactical and structured doubles game that disrupts tempo, forces opponents into rear-court errors, and prioritises court positioning over raw speed

b. 1997-07-13 174 cm BWF profile
  • 2021 Orléans Masters champion (MD, w/ Sean Vendy) — BWF World Tour International Series
  • 2022 Commonwealth Games MD silver medal (w/ Sean Vendy)
  • 2023 European Games MD silver medal (w/ Sean Vendy)
  • 2025 Arctic Open champion (MD, w/ Sean Vendy) — BWF Super 500, first Super 500 title
  • 2026 PETRONAS Malaysia Open MD semifinal (w/ Sean Vendy) — first Super 1000 semifinal
  • 2026 European Championships MD gold medal (w/ Sean Vendy) — first European title
How Ben plays
Front-court net specialist in men's doubles; uses the Astrox 88 S to combine precise net interceptions with fast interplay; tactical and structured doubles game that disrupts tempo, forces opponents into rear-court errors, and prioritises court positioning over raw speed

Head-light frames for fast hands and quick defence, paired with a stiff shaft for sharp, controlled power.

Frames that match Ben'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
86% style match
Arcsaber 11 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
86% style match
Halbertec 8000
Li-Ning Halbertec 8000
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
86% style match
Hypernano X 900
Victor Hypernano X 900
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
86% style match
Astrox 22 RX
Yonex Astrox 22 RX
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
79% style match
Nanoflare 555
Yonex Nanoflare 555
Head Light ·Stiff ·Intermediate
78% style match
Halbertec 6000
Li-Ning Halbertec 6000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
86% style match
Ultramate 7
Victor Ultramate 7
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Beginner
78% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
78% style match
Astrox 22 F
Yonex Astrox 22 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Their racquet
Yonex Astrox 88 S
Yonex Astrox 88 S
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Ben's racquet at every tier

Ben Lane's Yonex Astrox 88 S 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
Astrox 88S Tour
Yonex Astrox 88 S Tour
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
AXForce 100 II
Li-Ning Axforce 100 II
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Tectonic 9
Li-Ning Tectonic 9
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Step-down variant
Astrox 88S Game
Yonex Astrox 88 S Game
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
X-Feel Fury
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Satelite Blast
Babolat Satelite Blast
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Ultramate 8
Victor Ultramate 8
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Challenger 9500 Pro
Victor Challenger 9500 Pro
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Wavetec Magan 8 SLIM
Victor Wavetec Magan 8 Slim
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
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