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Play like Chirag Shetty
Partners
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy Current 2016–present
About Chirag
Front-court control specialist; net interceptions and tactical setups
- 2022 Thomas Cup — Gold (India, team event; decisive win over Indonesia in final)
- 2022 Commonwealth Games MD — Gold (Birmingham; def. Ben Lane / Sean Vendy)
- 2022 Asian Games MD — Gold (Hangzhou; def. Choi Sol-gyu / Kim Won-ho)
- 2022 BWF World Championships MD — Bronze (Tokyo)
- 2023 Badminton Asia Championships MD — Gold (Dubai; def. Ong Yew Sin / Teo Ee Yi)
- 2023 Indonesia Open MD — Winner, Super 1000 (def. Aaron Chia / Soh Wooi Yik) — first Super 1000 title for an Indian doubles pair
- 2025 BWF World Championships MD — Bronze (Paris; lost SF to Chen Boyang / Liu Yi)
How Chirag plays
Frames that match Chirag'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 Arcsaber 11 Pro
Even Balance
·Stiff
·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Chirag's racquet at every tier
Chirag Shetty's Yonex Arcsaber 11 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
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Tour
Even Balance
·Stiff
·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Halbertec 8000
Even Balance
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Victor Hypernano X 900
Even Balance
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat Satelite Origin
Even Balance
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat X Feel Origin
Even Balance
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Step-down variant
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Challenger 9500 Pro
Even Balance
·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