Play like Chou Tien Chen

Men's Singles TPE #6 MS

About Chou

Methodical all-court · endurance · control

b. 1990-01-08 180 cm Full bio → BWF profile

2022 World Championships MS bronze
2019 Indonesia Open (Super 1000) champion
2018 Asian Games MS silver
2014 French Open Superseries champion
2024 Arctic Open (Super 500) champion
2024 Thailand Masters (Super 300) champion
2023 Hylo Open (Super 300) champion

How Chou plays

Frames that match Chou'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

95% style match

Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro

Even Balance ·Medium ·Advanced

95% style match

Victor Auraspeed 80 X

Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced

95% style match

Li-Ning Bladex 800

Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced

Intermediate tier

95% style match

Li-Ning Halbertec 6000

Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate

95% style match

Victor Auraspeed 77 F

Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate

95% style match

Victor Brave Sword 12

Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate

Beginner tier

95% style match

Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play

Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate

95% style match

Yonex Astrox 22 F

Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate

95% style match

Victor Auraspeed 30 H

Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate

Their racquet

Yonex Duora Z-Strike

Even Balance ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced

See spec page

Step down — Chou's racquet at every tier

Chou Tien Chen'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.

Pro tier

Cross-brand match