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Play like Wakana Nagahara

Women's Doubles JPN Legend
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About Wakana

Front-court speed and reflexes; creative shot-making

b. 1996-01-09 BWF profile
  • 2018 BWF World Championships WD gold Nanjing (with Mayu Matsumoto)
  • 2019 BWF World Championships WD gold Basel (with Mayu Matsumoto)
  • 2021 All England Open Super 1000 WD title (with Mayu Matsumoto)
  • 2024 India Open Super 750 WD title (with Mayu Matsumoto)
How Wakana plays
Front-court speed and reflexes; creative shot-making

Head-light frames for fast hands and quick defence, paired with a stiff shaft for sharp, controlled power.

Frames that match Wakana'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
86% style match
Arcsaber 11 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
86% style match
Halbertec 8000
Li-Ning Halbertec 8000
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
86% style match
Hypernano X 900
Victor Hypernano X 900
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
86% style match
Astrox 22 RX
Yonex Astrox 22 RX
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
79% style match
Nanoflare 555
Yonex Nanoflare 555
Head Light ·Stiff ·Intermediate
78% style match
Halbertec 6000
Li-Ning Halbertec 6000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
86% style match
Ultramate 7
Victor Ultramate 7
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Beginner
78% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
78% style match
Astrox 22 F
Yonex Astrox 22 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate

We know Wakana Nagahara is a Yonex 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 Yonex racquets in the meantime.

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