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Mixed Doubles CHN Legend
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About Zhang

Right-handed; aggressive attacking mixed doubles of the early-2000s era

175 cm Full bio → BWF profile
  • 2000 Sydney Olympics XD gold (with Gao Ling)
  • 2004 Athens Olympics XD gold (with Gao Ling)
  • 2001 BWF World Championships XD gold (with Gao Ling)
  • Multiple All England Open XD titles (with Gao Ling)
How Zhang plays
Right-handed; aggressive attacking mixed doubles of the early-2000s era

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

Frames that match Zhang'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
Yonex Carbonex 21 Special
Yonex Carbonex 21 Special
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate-Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Zhang's racquet at every tier

Zhang Jun's Yonex Carbonex 21 Special 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
Bladex 800
Li-Ning Bladex 800
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate-Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Auraspeed 100 X
Victor Auraspeed 100 X
Even Balance ·Stiff ·Intermediate-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
Halbertec 5000
Li-Ning Halbertec 5000
Even Balance ·Medium ·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Brave Sword 12
Victor Brave Sword 12
Even Balance ·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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