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Play like Thom Gicquel

Mixed Doubles FRA #5 XD
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About Thom

Right-handed; tall, attacking rear-court mixed doubles with long reach

b. 1999-01-12 186 cm Full bio → BWF profile
  • 2024 European Championships XD gold (with Delphine Delrue)
  • 2025 European Championships XD silver (with Delphine Delrue)
  • 2025 BWF World Championships XD bronze — first French XD World Championships medal in 16 years (with Delphine Delrue)
  • 2025 Indonesia Open (Super 1000) XD champion — France's first BWF Super 1000 title (with Delphine Delrue)
  • 2022 European Championships XD silver (with Delphine Delrue)
  • 2023 European Games XD silver (with Delphine Delrue)
  • 2021 Swiss Open XD champion (with Delphine Delrue)
  • Career-high BWF XD World No. 5 (with Delphine Delrue)
How Thom plays
Right-handed; tall, attacking rear-court mixed doubles with long reach

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

Frames that match Thom'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
91% style match
Astrox 100 ZZ
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
91% style match
Thruster F Ultra
Victor Thruster F Ultra
Head Heavy ·Extra Stiff ·Advanced
91% style match
AXForce 90 Max
Li-Ning Axforce 90 Max
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Advanced
Intermediate tier
91% style match
Thruster Hammer Light
Victor Thruster Hammer Light
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Intermediate
74% style match
Astrox 100 Game
Yonex Astrox 100 Game
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
74% style match
Satelite Blast
Babolat Satelite Blast
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Intermediate
Beginner tier
91% style match
Wavetec Magan 5
Victor Wavetec Magan 5
Head Heavy ·Stiff ·Beginner
74% style match
Astrox 88 Play
Yonex Astrox 88 Play
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner-Intermediate
74% style match
Ultramate 6
Victor Ultramate 6
Head Heavy ·Medium ·Beginner
Their racquet
Victor Auraspeed 100X Ultra
Victor Auraspeed 100X Ultra
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Thom's racquet at every tier

Thom Gicquel's Victor Auraspeed 100X Ultra 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
BladeX 900 Sun Max
Li-Ning Bladex 900 Sun Max
Even Balance ·Medium ·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
3D Calibar 600
Li-Ning 3 D Calibar 600
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Satelite Master
Babolat Satelite Master
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
GP-X 83 Hotmelt
Carlton GP X 83 Hotmelt
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Windstorm 79 H
Li-Ning Windstorm 79 H
Head Light ·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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