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Christo Popov: Racket & Equipment

World Tour Finals winner in 2025, European champion in 2026, and now firmly established at the top of the world: Christo Popov has made a huge step forward in recent years.
His game is far from purely attack-focused. Popov can play with great patience, defends extremely solidly, and waits for the right moment to raise the tempo. But when the chance comes, he can push forward just as explosively and pile on the pressure with fast attacks. It's exactly this mix of control and tempo that makes him so hard to play right now.
  • European Champion in men's singles 2026
  • BWF World Tour Finals winner 2025
  • Japan Open winner 2026
  • Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro badminton racket
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Current racket

Yonex ARCSABER 11 PRO

5.0(6 reviews)
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Christo Popov plays the Yonex ARCSABER 11 PRO. The racket is evenly balanced and has a stiff shaft – far less built around pure head-heaviness than many classic attacking rackets.

That fits Popov's game well. He doesn't live off attacking every shuttle with maximum power, but controls many rallies, varies the tempo and then accelerates at the right moment. The ARCSABER 11 PRO gives him a very direct, controlled feel for that.

There's no specific statement from Popov on exactly why he chose this model. The connection to his playing style is our own assessment.
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  • Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro badminton racket
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Badminton shoes

Yonex POWER CUSHION 65 Z

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Christo Popov wears shoes from the Yonex POWER CUSHION 65Z series. The model combines stability and cushioning with a direct feel on fast movements.

Given Popov's game with many changes of direction, long defensive stretches and explosive forward movements, a stable base matters a lot. But as always with badminton shoes, what matters most is that the fit truly works for your foot.
shoe size: 39.5
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Questions about Christo Popov's equipment

Which racket does Christo Popov play?

Christo Popov currently plays the Yonex ARCSABER 11 PRO. The racket has a stiff shaft and an even balance, built above all for a precise, direct feel.
Which string does Christo Popov play?

Christo Popov plays the Yonex BG80. The string is known for a direct, fairly hard feel. Still, you should always match the right string tension to your own level and contact point.
Which shoes does Christo Popov wear?

Christo Popov wears shoes from the Yonex POWER CUSHION 65Z series. The 65Z models are built around a combination of stability, cushioning and direct ground contact on fast changes of direction.
Would Christo Popov's racket also suit my game?

The Yonex ARCSABER 11 PRO is especially interesting if you're looking for a direct, controlled racket and already bring enough acceleration yourself. Due to the stiff shaft, it demands a clean contact point. You don't have to play exactly like Popov for the racket to work for you.

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