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Play like Taufik Hidayat

Men's Singles INA Legend
About Taufik

Elegant attacking · deception · backhand artistry

b. 1981-08-10 176 cm Full bio → BWF profile
  • 1999 Indonesia Open MS champion (first title)
  • 2002 Asian Games MS gold, Busan
  • 2004 Olympic Games MS gold, Athens — defeated Shon Seung-mo 15–8, 15–7
  • 2005 BWF World Championships MS gold, Anaheim — defeated Lin Dan 15–3, 15–7
  • 2006 Asian Games MS gold, Doha
  • 2007 Badminton Asia Championships MS gold
  • 6× Indonesia Open MS champion (1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006)
How Taufik plays
Elegant attacking · deception · backhand artistry

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

Frames that match Taufik'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
93% style match
Arcsaber 7 Pro
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro
Even Balance ·Medium ·Advanced
93% style match
Auraspeed 80 X
Victor Auraspeed 80 X
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
93% style match
Bladex 800
Li-Ning Bladex 800
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
Intermediate tier
93% style match
Halbertec 6000
Li-Ning Halbertec 6000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
93% style match
Auraspeed 77 F
Victor Auraspeed 77 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
93% style match
Brave Sword 12
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
93% style match
Arcsaber 11 Play
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Play
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
93% style match
Astrox 22 F
Yonex Astrox 22 F
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
93% style match
Auraspeed 30 H
Victor Auraspeed 30 H
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Their racquet
Yonex Arcsaber Z-Slash
Yonex Arcsaber Z-Slash
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Taufik's racquet at every tier

Taufik Hidayat's Yonex Arcsaber Z-Slash 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
Hypernano X 900
Victor Hypernano X 900
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Auraspeed 99
Victor Auraspeed 99
Even Balance ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Aeronaut 9000C
Li-Ning Aeronaut 9000 C
Even Balance ·Medium ·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
Satelite Origin
Babolat Satelite Origin
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
X-Feel Origin
Babolat X Feel Origin
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
GP-X 85
Carlton GP X 85
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
Challenger 9500 Pro
Victor Challenger 9500 Pro
Even Balance ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
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