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Play like Yugo Kobayashi

Men's Doubles JPN #8 MD

Left-handed net specialist; complements partner Hoki's aggressive rear-court attacking game with precise left-handed net interceptions and tight cross-court drives

b. 1995-07-10 175 cm BWF profile
  • 2019 BWF World Championships — MD silver (with Takuro Hoki)
  • 2021 BWF World Championships — MD gold (with Takuro Hoki; first-ever Japanese MD world champions)
  • 2021 BWF World Tour Finals — MD title (with Takuro Hoki)
  • 2021 Denmark Open — MD title (with Takuro Hoki)
  • 2022 Malaysia Open (Super 750) — MD title (with Takuro Hoki)
  • 2023 Singapore Open (Super 750) — MD title (with Takuro Hoki)
  • 2025 VICTOR Denmark Open (Super 750) — MD title (with Takuro Hoki)
Left-handed net specialist; complements partner Hoki's aggressive rear-court attacking game with precise left-handed net interceptions and tight cross-court drives

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

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.

Yonex Duora Z-Strike
Yonex Duora Z-Strike
Even Balance ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
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Yugo Kobayashi's Yonex Duora Z-Strike 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.