About Kodai
Defensive · endurance · relentless footwork
- 2023 BWF World Championships MS silver
- 2025 Japan Masters (BWF World Tour) champion
- 2023 China Masters (BWF World Tour) champion
- 2022 Vietnam Open (BWF World Tour) champion
How Kodai plays
Frames that match Kodai'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
Victor Thruster Ryuga II Pro
Head Heavy
·Stiff
See spec page
Step down — Kodai's racquet at every tier
Kodai Naraoka'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
Yonex Astrox 88 D Pro
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning 3 D Calibar 900 B
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Halbertec 9000 UN
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy
·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
Carlton GP X 85
Even Balance
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton Vapour Trail 85 Sunstorm
Even Balance
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton Velocitex V 400
Even Balance
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton Aeroblade 4000
Even Balance
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier