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Mixed Doubles MAS Legend #132 XD
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About Tan

Right-handed; attacking mixed doubles of the 2000s era

b. 1994-06-01 185 cm Full bio → BWF profile
  • 2017 Malaysia Masters (Super 300) XD champion
  • 2022 Korea Open (Super 500) XD champion (with Lai Pei Jing)
  • 2022 Commonwealth Games XD bronze (with Lai Pei Jing)
  • Career-high BWF XD World No. 10 in 2022 (with Lai Pei Jing)
  • Retired 2025
How Tan plays
Right-handed; attacking mixed doubles of the 2000s era

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

Frames that match Tan'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
Satelite Blast
Babolat Satelite Blast
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

We know Tan Kian Meng is a Victor athlete, but the specific racquet model isn't publicly confirmed yet. Once it is, we'll be able to recommend frames that match their style.

Browse all Victor racquets in the meantime.

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