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Men's Doubles KOR #1 MD
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About Kim

Right-handed men's doubles player; speed-and-touch role with sharp net interceptions and tactical court coverage; the head-light Nanoflare 700 Pro suits the front-court / fast-hands style over back-court power

b. 1999-06-02 184 cm BWF profile
  • 2025 BWF World Championships MD gold (with Seo Seung-jae) — first Korean men's-doubles World title since 2014
  • 2026 Badminton Asia Championships MD gold (with Seo Seung-jae)
  • 2024 Paris Olympics XD silver medal (with Jeong Na-eun)
  • 2022 Asian Games MD silver
  • 2017 Sudirman Cup gold (with Korea team)
  • 14 BWF World Tour titles — including 2025 Malaysia Open, All England Open, Indonesia Open, Japan Open, French Open, Korea Open
  • Reached World #1 MD with Seo Seung-jae (April 2026)
How Kim plays
Right-handed men's doubles player; speed-and-touch role with sharp net interceptions and tactical court coverage; the head-light Nanoflare 700 Pro suits the front-court / fast-hands style over back-court power

Even-balance frames for all-court versatility, paired with a stiff shaft for sharp, controlled power.

Frames that match Kim'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
Duora Z-Strike
Yonex Duora Z Strike
Even Balance ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
86% style match
Halbertec 8000
Li-Ning Halbertec 8000
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
86% style match
Astrox 22 RX
Yonex Astrox 22 RX
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
74% style match
Thruster Hammer Light
Victor Thruster Hammer Light
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate
72% 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
74% style match
Wavetec Magan 5
Victor Wavetec Magan 5
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Beginner
72% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Their racquet
Yonex Nanoflare 700 Pro
Yonex Nanoflare 700 Pro
Head Light ·Medium ·Advanced
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Step down — Kim's racquet at every tier

Kim Won-ho's Yonex Nanoflare 700 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 700 Tour
Yonex Nanoflare 700 Tour
Head Light ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Auraspeed 80 X
Victor Auraspeed 80 X
Head Light ·Medium ·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 700 Game
Yonex Nanoflare 700 Game
Head Light ·Hi-Flex ·Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Bladex 600
Li-Ning Bladex 600
Head Light ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Jetspeed S 10 C
Victor Jetspeed S 10 C
Head Light ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Step-down variant
Nanoflare 700 Play
Yonex Nanoflare 700 Play
Head Light ·Hi-Flex ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Windstorm 79 H
Li-Ning Windstorm 79 H
Head Light ·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
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