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Alex Lanier: Racket & Equipment

At just 21, Alex Lanier has already established himself among the world's best. In 2026, the Frenchman became world champion in men's singles – the first Frenchman ever to do so.
His game thrives on high tempo, early pressure and fast switches between attack and defence. Lanier doesn't just play for maximum power from the backcourt. He speeds the game up early, actively looks for the attack, and keeps bringing fast elements into his singles game that you'd otherwise expect from doubles.
  • World Champion in men's singles 2026
  • European Champion in men's singles 2025
  • Singapore Open winner 2026
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Black/Green badminton racket
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Current racket

Yonex ASTROX 99 PRO

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Alex Lanier plays the ASTROX 99 PRO in the lighter 4U version – quite deliberately. He wants some weight in the head, but at the same time the racket needs to accelerate quickly and not cost him unnecessary energy over a long match.

A reactive shaft and a direct feel on acceleration also matter a lot to him. Before switching to the current generation of the ASTROX 99 PRO, Lanier says he spent around ten months testing different prototypes and setups.

That fits his game well: plenty of pressure in attack, without giving up speed for fast follow-up actions.
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  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Black/Green badminton racket
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Schwarz/Grün Badmintonschläger – Rückansicht
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Schwarz/Grün Badmintonschläger – Detailansicht
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Schwarz/Grün Badmintonschläger – Seitenansicht
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Schwarz/Grün Badmintonschläger – Nahaufnahme
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Schwarz/Grün Badmintonschläger – weitere Ansicht
  • Yonex Astrox 99 Pro Schwarz/Grün Badmintonschläger – Verpackung
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  • Yonex Power Cushion 65 Z4 White Badminton shoes - Men's
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Badminton shoes

Yonex POWER CUSHION 65 Z4

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For his shoes, Lanier relies on the Yonex 65Z series. Given his fast singles game, stable footing on deep lunges and quick recovery back to the centre are key.

He currently wears the Yonex POWER CUSHION 65 Z4. As always with badminton shoes, though, what matters isn't that a pro wears the model, but that the fit works for your foot.
shoe size: 39.5
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Questions about Alex Lanier's equipment

Which racket does Alex Lanier play?

Alex Lanier currently plays the Yonex ASTROX 99 PRO. Interestingly, he goes for the lighter 4U version. Despite his very offensive game, he doesn't simply go for maximum weight, but for a combination of a head-heavy balance, fast acceleration and a reactive shaft.
Why does Alex Lanier play the ASTROX 99 PRO in 4U?

Lanier has said himself that some weight in the head matters to him, but too much of it costs unnecessary energy. With 4U, he can accelerate the racket faster and stay mobile in defence and on counter-attacks too. For him, it's not about maximum weight, but efficient power.
Which string does Alex Lanier play?

Alex Lanier played the Yonex EXBOLT 65 string at his 2026 world title. That said, a pro's setup can change. Which string tension and string suit you best depends heavily on your own level of play.
Which shoes does Alex Lanier wear?

Alex Lanier plays the Yonex POWER CUSHION 65 Z4. The shoe combines stability, cushioning and a direct feel on fast changes of direction – exactly what's needed for the many explosive movements in men's singles.

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