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Play like Mayu Matsumoto

Women's Doubles JPN #6 WD
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About Mayu

Aggressive rear-court attacker; powerful smashing and sharp net interceptions

b. 1995-08-07 177 cm BWF profile
  • 2017 Canada Open Grand Prix WD title (with Wakana Nagahara) — first GP title together
  • 2018 BWF World Championships WD gold Nanjing (with Wakana Nagahara)
  • 2018 French Open Super 750 WD title (with Wakana Nagahara)
  • 2019 BWF World Championships WD gold Basel (with Wakana Nagahara) — Japan's first repeat WD world champions
  • 2019 Singapore Open Super 500 WD title (with Wakana Nagahara)
  • 2021 All England Open Super 1000 WD title (with Wakana Nagahara)
  • 2024 India Open Super 750 WD title (with Wakana Nagahara)
  • 2025 French Open WD title (with Yuki Fukushima)
How Mayu plays
Aggressive rear-court attacker; powerful smashing and sharp net interceptions

Head-heavy frames for smash power, paired with a stiff shaft for sharp, controlled power.

Frames that match Mayu'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
91% style match
Astrox 100 ZZ
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
91% style match
Thruster F Ultra
Victor Thruster F Ultra
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
91% style match
AXForce 90 Max
Li-Ning Axforce 90 Max
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
91% style match
Thruster Hammer Light
Victor Thruster Hammer Light
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate
74% style match
Astrox 100 Game
Yonex Astrox 100 Game
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
74% style match
AXForce 60
Li-Ning Axforce 60
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
91% style match
Wavetec Magan 5
Victor Wavetec Magan 5
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Beginner
74% style match
Astrox 88 Play
Yonex Astrox 88 Play
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
74% style match
Ultramate 6
Victor Ultramate 6
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner
Their racquet
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro
Even Balance ·Medium ·Advanced
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Step down — Mayu's racquet at every tier

Mayu Matsumoto's Yonex Arcsaber 7 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
Arcsaber 7 Tour
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Tour
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Hypernano X 900X
Victor Hypernano X 900x
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Halbertec 8000
Li-Ning Halbertec 8000
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
Brave Sword 12
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance ·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
Cross-brand match
Satelite Master
Babolat Satelite Master
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Step-down variant
Arcsaber 7 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Play
Even Balance ·Hi-Flex ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Challenger 9500 Pro
Victor Challenger 9500 Pro
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Windstorm 79 H
Li-Ning Windstorm 79 H
Head Light ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
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