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Play like Chiharu Shida

Women's Doubles JPN #18 WD
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About Chiharu

Front-court speed specialist; renowned for cat-like net reflexes, high-speed flat-drive interceptions and rapid rotation with her rear-court partner in Japanese doubles style

b. 1997-04-29 162 cm BWF profile
  • 2021 Indonesia Open WD title (Super 1000) with Nami Matsuyama
  • 2022 All England Open WD title (Super 1000) with Nami Matsuyama
  • 2022 Indonesia Open WD title (Super 1000) with Nami Matsuyama — first WD pair to win three consecutive BWF Super 1000 events
  • 2024 Paris Olympics WD Bronze medal with Nami Matsuyama
  • 2025 All England Open WD title (Super 1000) with Nami Matsuyama
  • 2025 BWF World Championships WD Bronze medal with Nami Matsuyama
How Chiharu plays
Front-court speed specialist; renowned for cat-like net reflexes, high-speed flat-drive interceptions and rapid rotation with her rear-court partner in Japanese doubles style

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

Frames that match Chiharu'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 Nanoflare 800 Pro
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro
Head Light ·Stiff ·Advanced
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Step down — Chiharu's racquet at every tier

Chiharu Shida's Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro 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
Nanoflare 800 Tour
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Tour
Head Light ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Bladex 800
Li-Ning Bladex 800
Head Light ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Aeronaut 9000
Li-Ning Aeronaut 9000
Head Light ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Step-down variant
Nanoflare 800 Game
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Game
Head Light ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Jetspeed S 10 C
Victor Jetspeed S 10 C
Head Light ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Brave Sword 12
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Step-down variant
Nanoflare 800 Play
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play
Head Light ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Ultramate 9
Victor Ultramate 9
Head Light ·Stiff ·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
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