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Play like Zhang Ning
About Zhang
Defensive · patient control · endurance
- 2003 BWF World Championships WS Gold — Birmingham
- 2004 Athens Olympic Games WS Gold
- 2004 Uber Cup Gold (China team)
- 2005 Sudirman Cup Gold (China team)
- 2006 Uber Cup Gold (China team)
- 2007 Sudirman Cup Gold (China team)
- 2008 Beijing Olympic Games WS Gold — only female player to win back-to-back Olympic WS gold medals
How Zhang plays
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
Intermediate tier
Their racquet
Yonex Armortec 700
Head Heavy
·Extra Stiff
·Advanced
See spec page
Step down — Zhang's racquet at every tier
Zhang Ning's Yonex Armortec 700 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
Li-Ning Bladex 900
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Halbertec 9000 UN
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Cross-brand match
Li-Ning Axforce 90 Max
Head Heavy
·Stiff
·Advanced
Same style, pro-grade alternative
Intermediate tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat Satelite Blast
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Babolat X Feel Fury
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Carlton Tru Storm Asi 200
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Beginner tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Ultramate 8
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Wavetec Magan 8 Slim
Head Heavy
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier
Cross-brand match
Victor Challenger 9500 Pro
Even Balance
·Medium
·Beginner-Intermediate
Same style, more accessible tier