Kento Momota is currently the World no. 1 men’s singles player in the World. In this article, I will share with you the supreme Yonex combination including the racquet, grip, shoes, and string used by the reigning World Champion.
Racquet: Astrox 99
Shoes: SHB65Z2M
String: Aerobite
Grip: Towel Grip
Take a look at the detailed description of all these equipment’s.
Racquet: Yonex Astrox 99
Astrox 99 is one of the best for players with an attacking style of play. It is the choice of the reigning World Champion and top men’s singles player in the World.
Introduced in 2018, it replaced Yonex Astrox 88D as the defacto singles badminton racket for several top players. Let’s look at its top features.
Grip Size: G4
Yonex has used the slimmest shaft in the racquet due to which player will get better aerodynamic property which helps in fast racket swing and maximum power on shots.
Moreover, it has a stiff shaft badminton racket that offers great power and professional player level accuracy on control shots. Usually, stiff shaft rackets are considered suitable for control play.
Weight: 4U (80-84.9 gms).
NAMD Material:
This material is new dimension graphite, NAMD, which is created by attaching nanomaterial directly to the graphite fiber to produce a greatly improved adhesion of the graphite fiber and resin.
This major improvement is a shaft that flexes and stores energy, delivering explosive force on impact with the shuttlecock.
This is a new material technology. The racquet is made up of this material which helps in better power and accurate shot shitting on the court.
Rotational Generator System:
This helps in a smooth transition from shot to shot by applying counterbalance theory. The weight is distributed throughout the grip end, frame top, and the joint for maximum control. The weight transition enables a player to generate a steeper smash.
Overall, this racquet is suitable for professional players with good power and precise control. To know more about the best Yonex Badminton racquets, click here.
Shoes: Yonex SHB 65 Z2 MEN
This pair of shoes is the current favorite of Kento Momota. Click on the above image to check its prize on Amazon. Its exquisite features truly help in enhancing the on-court performance. Let’s look at some of them-
Power Cushion Plus-
Compared to the traditional power cushion, the new power cushion boasts 25% more shock absorption and 12% more repulsion.
Toe Assist Shape –
The toe centric design cuts down the pressure on the big toe and offers a stable fit with improved support at the mid-foot and heel. This helps to reduce power loss and enhance swift footwork.
Lateral Shell-
The lateral shell prevents sliding at the edge of the sole. It reduces power loss, increases footwork response, and creates smooth, offensive foot movements.
Synchro-Fit Insole-
It creates a secure contact between foot and shoe, reducing energy wastage through an improved fit.
Power Graphite Lite-
This graphite plate is inserted under the middle portion of the foot to increase stability and reduce weight within the shoe.
Round Sole-
It is designed to provide all-around support for quick and smooth footwork. Moreover, it ensures smooth movements and the transfer of maximum energy.
Hexa Grip –
The hexagrip pattern comes with 3% more grip and is 20% lighter than standard sole material.
Double Russel Mesh-
This is extremely lightweight and durable and provides eight times more air-exchange for releasing moisture than ordinary mesh fabric.
Overall, this pair of shoes is suitable for agile players that prefer a blend of comfort and speed.
String: Yonex Aerobite
The Yonex Aerobite string is a revolutionary string created by Yonex. It is the first-ever hybrid string combo with alternating gauges and coating in the main and cross strings. The string applies heavy spin for decisive cut smashes or a solid touch for strong smashes.
Grip: Yonex Towel Grip
A towel grip is a comfortable grip that provides good sweat absorption.
If you are an aggressive player with a power playing style, you should try out a towel grip. To know more about badminton grips, click here.
Final Thoughts
Well, this is a detailed description of all the equipment used by Kento Momota. Try and use them depending on your style of play.
I hope you found this article helpful.
Thanks for reading. Keep playing.
