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Play like Lin Dan

Men's Singles CHN Legend
About Lin

Complete · attack + control

b. 1983 178 cm Full bio → BWF profile
  • 2008 Olympic gold (Beijing)
  • 2012 Olympic gold (London)
  • 5x World Champion (2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013)
  • 6x All England champion (2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2016)
  • First man to complete the Super Grand Slam (all 9 major titles)
  • BWF Hall of Fame inductee (2023)
How Lin plays
Complete · attack + control

Even-balance frames for all-court versatility, paired with a medium shaft that balances power and control.

Frames that match Lin'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 11 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
85% style match
Auraspeed 100 X Ultra
Victor Auraspeed 100 X Ultra
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
85% style match
Thruster K 1 H
Victor Thruster K 1 H
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
Intermediate tier
85% style match
3D Calibar 600
Li-Ning 3 D Calibar 600
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
85% style match
Astrox 22 RX
Yonex Astrox 22 RX
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
82% style match
Halbertec 6000
Li-Ning Halbertec 6000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
85% style match
Ultramate 7
Victor Ultramate 7
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Beginner
82% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
82% style match
Astrox 22 F
Yonex Astrox 22 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Their racquet
Yonex Voltric Z-Force II
Yonex Voltric Z-Force II
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Lin's racquet at every tier

Lin Dan's Yonex Voltric Z-Force II 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
BladeX 900
Li-Ning Bladex 900
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Halbertec 9000 UN
Li-Ning Halbertec 9000 UN
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
AXForce 90 Max
Li-Ning Axforce 90 Max
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
Satelite Blast
Babolat Satelite Blast
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
X-Feel Fury
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Tru-Storm ASi 200
Carlton Tru Storm Asi 200
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Challenger 9500 Pro
Victor Challenger 9500 Pro
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
Cross-brand match
Vapour Trail 78
Carlton Vapour Trail 78
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
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