All players
Play like Thom Gicquel
Partners
- Delphine Delrue Current 2019–present
About Thom
- 2024 European Championships XD gold (with Delphine Delrue)
- 2025 European Championships XD silver (with Delphine Delrue)
- 2025 BWF World Championships XD bronze — first French XD World Championships medal in 16 years (with Delphine Delrue)
- 2025 Indonesia Open (Super 1000) XD champion — France's first BWF Super 1000 title (with Delphine Delrue)
- 2022 European Championships XD silver (with Delphine Delrue)
- 2023 European Games XD silver (with Delphine Delrue)
- 2021 Swiss Open XD champion (with Delphine Delrue)
- Career-high BWF XD World No. 5 (with Delphine Delrue)
Their racquet
Victor Auraspeed 100X Ultra
Head Light
·Stiff
·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Thom's racquet at every tier
Thom Gicquel's Victor Auraspeed 100X Ultra 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
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Aeronaut 9000
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·Stiff
·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Bladex 800
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·Stiff
·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro
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·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat Satelite Master
Even Balance
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton GP X 83 Hotmelt
Even Balance
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton Kinesis Ultra S Pro
Even Balance
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Windstorm 79 H
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·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat Jetstream 80
Head Light
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton Aeroblade 4000
Even Balance
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier