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Play like Kenta Nishimoto

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Men's Singles JPN #20 MS
About Kenta

Speed · footwork · counter-attacking

b. 1994-08-30 180 cm Full bio → BWF profile
  • 2017 Summer Universiade (Taipei) — Men's Singles Silver medal
  • 2018 Asian Games (Jakarta) — Men's Singles Bronze medal
  • 2022 Japan Open (Super 750) — Winner, def. Chou Tien-chen 21-19, 21-23, 21-17
  • 2023 Spain Masters (Super 300) — Winner, def. Kanta Tsuneyama 15-21, 21-18, 21-19
  • 2024 Paris Olympics — Represented Japan in Men's Singles
  • 2025 Canada Open (Super 300) — Winner, def. Victor Lai 21-13, 21-14
How Kenta plays
Speed · footwork · counter-attacking

Head-light frames for fast hands and quick defence, paired with a medium shaft that balances power and control.

Frames that match Kenta'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
Auraspeed 100 X Ultra
Victor Auraspeed 100 X Ultra
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
86% style match
Thruster K 1 H
Victor Thruster K 1 H
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Intermediate tier
86% style match
3D Calibar 600
Li-Ning 3 D Calibar 600
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
86% style match
Astrox 22 RX
Yonex Astrox 22 RX
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
84% 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
84% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
84% style match
Astrox 22 F
Yonex Astrox 22 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Their racquet
Victor Thruster Ryuga II Pro
Victor Thruster Ryuga II Pro
Head Heavy ·Stiff
See spec page
Step down — Kenta's racquet at every tier

Kenta Nishimoto's Victor Thruster Ryuga II 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
Cross-brand match
Astrox 88D Pro
Yonex Astrox 88 D Pro
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
3D Calibar 900B
Li-Ning 3 D Calibar 900 B
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Halbertec 9000 UN
Li-Ning Halbertec 9000 UN
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
X-Feel Fury
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Satelite Origin
Babolat Satelite Origin
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
GP-X 85
Carlton GP X 85
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Vapour Trail 85 Sunstorm
Carlton Vapour Trail 85 Sunstorm
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Velocitex V400
Carlton Velocitex V 400
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Aeroblade 4000
Carlton Aeroblade 4000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
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