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Play like HS Prannoy

Men's Singles IND #33 MS
About HS

Counter-attacking · deception · control

b. 1992-07-17 179 cm Full bio → BWF profile
  • 2010 Youth Olympics (Singapore) — Boys' Singles silver medal
  • 2016 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold — Men's Singles winner (def. Marc Zwiebler 21-18, 21-15)
  • 2017 US Open Grand Prix Gold — Men's Singles winner (def. Parupalli Kashyap 21-15, 20-22, 21-12)
  • 2022 Thomas Cup — winner with India (first-ever Thomas Cup title for India; Prannoy won decisive rubbers vs Malaysia QF and Denmark SF)
  • 2022 Asian Games (Hangzhou) — Men's Singles bronze medal
  • 2023 Malaysia Masters Super 500 — Men's Singles winner (def. Weng Hongyang 21-19, 13-21, 21-18)
  • 2023 BWF World Championships (Copenhagen) — Men's Singles bronze medal (def. Viktor Axelsen in QF; lost SF to Kunlavut Vitidsarn)
How HS plays
Counter-attacking · deception · control

Head-light frames for fast hands and quick defence, paired with a flexible shaft for touch and easy repulsion.

Frames that match HS'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
85% style match
Arcsaber 7 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro
Even Balance ·Medium ·Advanced
85% style match
Auraspeed 80 X
Victor Auraspeed 80 X
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
85% style match
Bladex 800
Li-Ning Bladex 800
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
Intermediate tier
85% style match
Halbertec 6000
Li-Ning Halbertec 6000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
85% style match
Auraspeed 77 F
Victor Auraspeed 77 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
85% style match
Brave Sword 12
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
85% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
85% style match
Astrox 22 F
Yonex Astrox 22 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
85% style match
Auraspeed 30 H
Victor Auraspeed 30 H
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Their racquet
Victor Auraspeed HS Plus C
Victor Auraspeed HS Plus C
Even Balance ·Stiff
See spec page
Step down — HS's racquet at every tier

HS Prannoy's Victor Auraspeed HS Plus C 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
Arcsaber 11 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Nanoflare 800 Pro
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro
Head Light ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Duora Z-Strike
Yonex Duora Z Strike
Even Balance ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
BladeX 700
Li-Ning Bladex 700
Even Balance ·Extra Stiff ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
3D Calibar 600C
Li-Ning 3 D Calibar 600 C
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Satelite Origin
Babolat Satelite Origin
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Vapour Trail 85 Sunstorm
Carlton Vapour Trail 85 Sunstorm
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Velocitex V400
Carlton Velocitex V 400
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Aeroblade 4000
Carlton Aeroblade 4000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
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