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Play like Ratchanok Intanon

Women's Singles THA #7 WS
About Ratchanok

Right-handed all-court technician; precise touch-and-angle game built on control and feel; favours very high string tension (~30 lbs) over raw power

b. 1995-02-05 169 cm BWF profile
  • 2013 BWF World Championships WS gold (Guangzhou) — youngest WS World Champion in history at age 18
  • 2019 BWF World Championships WS bronze (Basel)
  • Reached World #1 in WS in April 2016 — first Thai woman to top the rankings
  • 2015 BWF Indonesia Open Superseries Premier WS champion
  • 2026 Malaysia Masters WS champion
  • 2025 Indonesia Masters + Japan Masters WS champion
  • 2024 Spain Masters WS champion (Super 300)
  • 2015 BWF Asian Championships WS gold (def. Li Xuerui)
  • 2024 Paris Olympics WS quarter-finals; also competed at 2012, 2016, 2020 Olympics
How Ratchanok plays
Right-handed all-court technician; precise touch-and-angle game built on control and feel; favours very high string tension (~30 lbs) over raw power

Even-balance frames for all-court versatility, paired with a medium shaft that balances power and control.

Frames that match Ratchanok'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
88% style match
Arcsaber 11 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
88% style match
Halbertec 8000
Li-Ning Halbertec 8000
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
88% style match
Hypernano X 900
Victor Hypernano X 900
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
88% style match
Astrox 22 RX
Yonex Astrox 22 RX
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
83% style match
Halbertec 6000
Li-Ning Halbertec 6000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
83% style match
Brave Sword 12
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
88% style match
Ultramate 7
Victor Ultramate 7
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Beginner
83% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
83% style match
Astrox 22 F
Yonex Astrox 22 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Their racquet
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro
Head Light ·Stiff ·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Ratchanok's racquet at every tier

Ratchanok Intanon's Yonex Nanoflare 800 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 800 Tour
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Tour
Head Light ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Bladex 800
Li-Ning Bladex 800
Head Light ·Stiff ·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 800 Game
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Game
Head Light ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same racquet, 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
Brave Sword 12
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Step-down variant
Nanoflare 800 Play
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play
Head Light ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same racquet, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Ultramate 9
Victor Ultramate 9
Head Light ·Stiff ·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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