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Women's Doubles JPN #64 WD
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About Nami

Backcourt power player specialising in steep jump-smashes and consistent attacking pressure; forms the 'engine room' of her partnership while her net partner handles front-court work. Known for powerful and precise play with sophisticated rally construction.

b. 1998-06-28 166 cm BWF profile
  • 2016 BWF World Junior Championships girls' doubles gold (with Sayaka Hobara), Bilbao
  • 2021 Indonesia Open WD title (Super 1000, with Chiharu Shida)
  • 2022 All England Open WD title (Super 1000, with Chiharu Shida)
  • 2022 Indonesia Open WD title (Super 1000) — first WD pair to win three consecutive Super 1000 events
  • 2024 Paris Olympics WD bronze medal (with Chiharu Shida)
  • 2025 All England Open WD title (Super 1000, with Chiharu Shida)
  • 2025 BWF World Championships WD bronze medal (with Chiharu Shida)
How Nami plays
Backcourt power player specialising in steep jump-smashes and consistent attacking pressure; forms the 'engine room' of her partnership while her net partner handles front-court work. Known for powerful and precise play with sophisticated rally construction.

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

Frames that match Nami'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
96% style match
Astrox 100 ZZ
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
96% style match
Thruster F Ultra
Victor Thruster F Ultra
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
87% style match
AXForce 90 Max
Li-Ning Axforce 90 Max
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
87% style match
Thruster Hammer Light
Victor Thruster Hammer Light
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate
69% style match
Astrox 100 Game
Yonex Astrox 100 Game
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
69% style match
AXForce 60
Li-Ning Axforce 60
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
87% style match
Wavetec Magan 5
Victor Wavetec Magan 5
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Beginner
69% style match
Astrox 88 Play
Yonex Astrox 88 Play
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
69% style match
Ultramate 6
Victor Ultramate 6
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner
Their racquet
Yonex Astrox 88 S Pro
Yonex Astrox 88 S Pro
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Nami's racquet at every tier

Nami Matsuyama's Yonex Astrox 88 S 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
Astrox 88S Tour
Yonex Astrox 88 S Tour
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
AXForce 100 II
Li-Ning Axforce 100 II
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Tectonic 9
Li-Ning Tectonic 9
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Step-down variant
Astrox 88S Game
Yonex Astrox 88 S Game
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
X-Feel Fury
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Satelite Blast
Babolat Satelite Blast
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Ultramate 8
Victor Ultramate 8
Head Heavy ·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
Cross-brand match
Wavetec Magan 8 SLIM
Victor Wavetec Magan 8 Slim
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
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