South Korea · Women's Singles

An Se-young: Racket & Equipment

Olympic champion, two-time world champion, and currently the world's number one: An Se-young has long been one of the defining players of her generation.
Her game thrives on control and consistency. She can play extremely long rallies, defends very cleanly even under pressure, and keeps bringing shuttles back. At the same time, she's far from a purely defensive player: as soon as a chance appears, she raises the tempo and quickly switches from defence to attack.
That exact mix is also what makes her equipment interesting. It's not just about maximum power, but about a racket that lets her build pressure without losing mobility on fast reactions and long rallies.

Olympic champion in women's singles 2024
World Champion 2023 and 2026
All England winner 2023 and 2025

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Current racket

Yonex ASTROX 77 PRO

179,90 €

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An Se-young plays the Yonex ASTROX 77 PRO. Interestingly, within the ASTROX series, she doesn't go for one of the especially stiff models. The 77 PRO combines a head-heavy balance with a medium flex shaft.

That fits her game well: enough support to put pressure on from the backcourt, while still keeping a slightly more accessible, controllable feel for fast defensive actions and quick switches into the counter-attack.

There's no specific public statement from An Se-young that she chose the racket exactly for these reasons. The connection to her playing style is our own assessment.

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Badminton shoes

Yonex POWER CUSHION AERUS Z WOMEN

154,90 € ~~159,90 €~~

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An Se-young plays the Yonex POWER CUSHION AERUS Z. The AERUS series from Yonex is clearly built for low weight and fast footwork.

That fits especially well with her game of many long rallies and fast movement into all four corners. The shoe is meant to stay light while still offering cushioning and stability for fast changes of direction.

As always with shoes: the pro's name is secondary. What matters is whether the fit works for your foot.

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More equipment from An Se-young

Yonex Badminton Dress Navy

Regular price 59,90 €
Yonex bandana for badminton

Regular price 19,90 €
Yonex Super Grip 30-pack Badminton Grip Tape

Regular price 59,90 €
Yonex BG80 200m - 0.68 mm Badminton string

Regular price 119,90 €

Questions about An Se-young's equipment

Which racket does An Se-young play?

An Se-young currently plays the Yonex ASTROX 77 PRO. The racket is head-heavy and has a medium flex shaft. That makes it somewhat less extreme within the ASTROX series than, say, the especially stiff attacking models, offering an interesting mix of power and control.

Which string does An Se-young play?

An Se-young plays the Yonex BG80. The string is known for a fairly hard, direct feel. That said, you shouldn't simply copy the string tension she uses in competition to your own setup – the right tension depends heavily on technique and playing level.

Which shoes does An Se-young wear?

An Se-young currently plays the Yonex POWER CUSHION AERUS Z WOMEN. The AERUS series is among Yonex's especially lightweight badminton shoes and is built for fast footwork and direct movement.

Would An Se-young's racket also suit my game?

The ASTROX 77 PRO is interesting if you like to play with control but still want support in attack. Thanks to the medium flex shaft, it's less uncompromising than some especially stiff pro models. Still, you shouldn't decide based on An Se-young's name alone – balance, weight and feel need to suit your own game.