About Lee
Speed · footwork · attacking
- 3x Olympic silver medalist (2008, 2012, 2016)
- 349 total weeks at world #1 (199-week consecutive streak Aug 2008 – Jun 2012)
- 4x World Championships silver (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015)
- 3x Commonwealth Games gold (2006, 2010, 2018)
- 2010 Asian Games silver
- First Malaysian to reach an Olympic MS final
- 69 career titles
How Lee plays
Frames that match Lee'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 Astrox 99 Pro
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Lee's racquet at every tier
Lee Chong Wei's Yonex Astrox 99 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 Astrox 99 Tour
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Axforce 100 II
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Victor Thruster Ryuga Metallic
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Step-down variant
Yonex Astrox 99 Game
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat Satelite Blast
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Step-down variant
Yonex Astrox 99 Play
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Ultramate 8
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Wavetec Magan 8 Slim
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier