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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Tan Pearly smash GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title with the fastest badminton hits

Soka, Saitama JAPAN – Yonex is proud to announce that Yonex badminton athletes, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (IND) and Tan Pearly (MAS), have set new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the fastest male and female badminton hits. Since the previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the fastest badminton hit was recorded in May 2013 , this means that Rankireddy broke the record for the first time in more than a decade.

Rankireddy’s smash surpassed the previous GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title of 493 km/h (about 306 mph) by 72 km/h (about 45 mph), establishing an astonishing new record for the fastest male badminton hit at 565 km/h (about 351 mph). Tan also set a new record for the fastest female badminton hit with a remarkable speed of 438 km/h (about 272 mph). With this, Tan became the first female GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title holder in the category.

These records show that badminton is significantly faster than other ball sports and even Formula One when compared with other fastest speed records in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title (Reference 1). 

Rankireddy and Tan’s world record attempts were achieved on April 14, 2023, and were verified by official judges from the Guinness World Records™ based on the speed measurement results from that day.

Record details:

– Location: Yonex Co., Ltd. Tokyo Factory gymnasium

– Challenging athletes: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (IND), Tan Pearly(MAS)

– Racquet： NANOFLARE 1000 Z

– String: BG80 (Satwiksairaj Rankireddy), EXBOLT 63 (Pearly Tan)

– Shuttlecock: TOURNAMENT

– Measurement method: The moments of impact in the actual smash was captured using a high-speed camera. The instant velocity of the shuttlecock after the impact was then calculated from the photographic recording.

– Calculation method: The movement distance and the elapsed time of the shuttlecock were calculated between two coordinates.

  – Instant velocity was calculated based on distance, time, and speed measurements.

  – The changes in the flying speed of the shuttlecock were visualized using a graph.

1. The new record holders

 Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (IND)

Born: August 13, 2000 (age 22)

Height: 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) / right-handed

Highest world ranking: 3 (June 20, 2023)

Main achievements:

2023 Asia Championships Doubles Champion

2022 French Open Doubles Champion

Tan Pearly (MAS)

Born: March 14, 2000 (age 23)

Height: 164 cm (5 ft 5 in) / right-handed

Highest world ranking: 5 (January 31, 2023)

Main achievements:

2022 French Open Doubles Champion

2021 Swiss Open Doubles Champion

2. Approved record in The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title

The fastest badminton hit (male) is 565 km/h (351.07 mph) and was achieved by Satwiksairaj Rankireddy (India) at a gymnasium at Yonex Co., Ltd. Tokyo Factory in Soka, Saitama, Japan, on 14 April 2023.

The fastest badminton hit (female) is 438 km/h (272.16 mph) and was achieved by Tan Pearly (Malaysia) at a gymnasium at Yonex Co., Ltd. Tokyo Factory in Soka, Saitama, Japan, on 14 April 2023.

3. Comparison to other speed GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title

Comparison: Fastest speeds of various sports in the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title

Details of the record-breaking Racquet

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A year of firsts at the YONEX All England 2023

BIRMINGHAM, England– The YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2023 came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday, March the 19th as the world’s best badminton players battled it out in the finals. With a sold-out stadium, the energy could not have been higher. 

 

To start off the day, women’s doubles finalistsKim So YeongandKong Hee Yong (KOR)came in to dominate after a hard-fought win in the semi-finals against world No. 3 andZhang Shu XianandZheng Yu(CHN). The pair competed against fellow compatriotsLee So HeeandBaek Ha Na (KOR)and emerged victorious after a swift two game match. Final score, 21-5, 21-12.

 

Mixed doubles followed soon after in a riveting three game match between world No.1Zheng Si WeiandHuang Ya Qiong (CHN)andSeo Seung JaeandChae Yu Jung (KOR). The pairs battled for the title, but Zheng and Huang would not be deterred from a third YONEX All England title. Final score, 21-16, 16-21, 21-12

 

The women’s singles final was a battle betweenAn Se Young (KOR)andChen Yu Fei (CHN). The three-game match was electric while these two powerhouses vied for the title. In the end An Se Young’s drive for her very first All England title held strong as she claimed the match and became an All England champion. 17-21,21-10, 19-21.

 

The men’s doubles final saw Indonesia’sFajar AlfianandMuhammad Rian Ardianto (INA)take on Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan (INA) in an energetic two game match that had fans chanting along. The match came to a close with 21-17, 21-14.

 

In the men’s singles final,Li Shi Feng (CHN)faced off against compatriotShi Yu Qi (CHN). After a hard-fought first game Li Shi Feng finished strong and claimed his first ever All England title in a two-game match. Final score, 26-24, 21-5.

 

The YONEX All England is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in badminton and has been the stage for many memorable moments for passionate fans and players around the world. This year, Yonex is celebrating 40 special years in partnership with the tournament. Yonex is a proud sponsor and supporter of the tournament since 1984, providing high quality shuttlecocks, court mats and the skills of our talented Yonex Stringing Team.

 

PLAYER EQUIPMENT:

Kim So Yeong | ASTROX 88 D, 66 ULTIMAX, ECLIPSION Z

Kong Hee Yong | ASTROX 88 D, AEROBITE, ECLIPSION Z

Baek Ha Na | ASTROX 88 S, AEROBITE, AERUS Z

Lee So Hee | NANOFLARE 700, AEROBITE, ECLIPSION Z

Zheng Si Wei | ARCSABER 11, AEROBITE, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Huang Ya Qiong | ASTROX 77, EXBOLT 63, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Seo Seung Jae | NANOFLARE 700, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Chae Yu Jung | NANOFLARE 700, BG80, AERUS Z

Chen Yu Fei | ASTROX 77, EXBOLT 63, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

An Se Young | ASTROX 77, BG80, AERUS Z

Fajar Alfian | ASTROX 77, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Rian Ardianto | ASTROX 88 D, AEROBITE BOOST, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Li Shi Feng | ASTROX 100, 66 ULTIMAX, COMFORT Z

Shi Yu Qi | ASTROX 100, BG80 POWER

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Team Yonex overwhelms at the 2023 YONEX Sunrise India Open

NEW DELHI, India– The YONEX Sunrise India Open 2023 came to a close on Sunday, January 22nd. The recently elevated event moved from a level 500 series to a major 750 series where Team Yonex managed to overwhelm the finals. The tournament ended with some impressive upsets. 

Amongst the Team Yonex line-up, one victory in particular, took fans by surprise. Thailand’s men’s singles,Kunlavut Vitidsarn (THA), who came up short againstViktor Axelsen (DEN)at the 2022 World Championships, managed to best men’s singles world No. 1 for the the first time in his career. 22-20, 10-21, 21-12.

In women’s singles, after multiple back-to-back wins, World Tour Finals 2022 championAkane Yamaguchi (JPN)fell toAn Se Young (KOR)in three games. An Se Young who came second to Yamaguchi at the World Tour Super 1000 Malaysia Open 2023 was determined to take the spotlight. 15-21, 21-16, 21-12.

Men’s doublesWang ChangandLiang Wei Keng (CHN)were prepared to show the world they are not to be discounted. After a win at the Japan Open 2022 and placing silver at the Malaysia Open 2023, they were determined to remain on the forefront, defeating World Championships 2022 championsAaron ChiaandSoh Wooi Yik (MAS)in three games. 14-21, 21-19, 21-18.

Yonex is a proud supporter of the world’s best athletes and actively provides the expertise of the Yonex Stringing Team, as well as premium on-court equipment such as court mats, net poles, and shuttlecocks.

PLAYER EQUIPMENT:

Viktor Axelsen | ASTROX 100, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Kunlavut Vitidsarn | ASTROX 88 D, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Akane Yamaguchi | ASTROX 100, EXBOLT 63, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

An Se Young | ASTROX 77, BG80, AERUS Z

Liang Wei Keng | ASTROX 100, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Wang Chang | ASTROX 88 S, BG80, POWER CUSHION COMFORT Z

Aaron Chia | ARCSABER 11, EXBOLT 65, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Soh Wooi Yik | ASTROX 88 D, BG65 TITANIUM, POWER CUSHION INFINITY

Arisa Higashino | NANOFLARE 700, EXBOLT 63, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Huang Dong Ping | ARCSABER 7, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65

Wang Yi Lyu | ASTROX 88 D, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65

Nami Matsuyama | NANOFLARE 700, NANOGY 95, POWER CUSHION 65

Chiharu Shida | NANOFLARE 800, NANOGY 98, POWER CUSHION 65

Chen Qing Chen | ASTROX 100, AEROBITE, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

Jia Yi Fan | NANOFLARE 800, BG80, POWER CUSHION 65 Z

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NEW TALENT AT 2022 JAPAN OPEN

NEW TALENT BURSTS FORTH AT THE 2022 JAPAN OPEN

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OSAKA, Japan — The Daihatsu YONEX Japan Open 2022 came to a close on Sunday, September 4th where we saw new talents take the stage and build a name for themselves. More than fresh faces made an appearance at this year’s Japan Open, however. The new ARCSABER 7 made its debut with Dechapol Puavaranukroh (THA) and Gabriela Stoeva (BUL) after its worldwide release in August.

 

Final’s day kicked off with some new energetic faces in the women’s doubles finals. Korean pair Jeong Na Eun and Kim Hye Jeong (KOR) took on Baek Ha Na and Lee Lu Lim (KOR) for an extremely close fought match. Korean pairs played neck and neck throughout both games, but in the end Jeong Na Eun and Kim Hye Jeong claimed their first 750 level major title with a score of 23-21,28-26.

 

Following women’s doubles was the highly anticipated mixed doubles match between 2021 World Champions Sapsiree Taerattanachai and Dechapol Puavaranukroh (THA) and Olympic bronze medalists Arisa Higashino and Yuta Watanabe (JPN). Dechapol Puavaranukroh debuted the brand new ARCSABER 7 alongside partner Sapsiree Taerattanachai, who currently uses the ARCSABER 11. After three intense games the Thai pair claimed the victory with a score of 16-21, 23-21, 21-18.

 

Men’s doubles followed with newly paired Wang Chang and Liang Wei Keng (CHN) facing off against veterans Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen (DEN). Wang Chang and Liang Wei Ken started off strong, determined to prove themselves against the older more experienced pair. After three quick games, the young ambitious pair did just that with their first ever world tour title and a victorious score of 21-18, 13-21, 21-17.

 

In women’s singles, World No.1 and recent champion of the 2022 World Championships, Akane Yamaguchi (JPN) matched up against 2021 World Tour Finals champion, An Se Young (KOR) for the last match of the day. With Akane Yamaguchi’s pure focus and the crowd in her corner she could not be matched. In two swift games she claimed victory with a score of 21-9, 21-15 and cemented back-to-back triumphs in her home nation.

 

Yonex is a proud supporter of the world’s best athletes and actively provides the expertise of the Yonex Stringing Team, as well as premium on-court equipment such as court mats, net poles, and shuttlecocks.

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Yonex All England

March 20/2022

BIRMINGHAM, England – The YONEX All England finals were held on March 20 with a packed stadium full of passionate fans and determined finalists. For the second year in a row, Japan took the prestigious event by storm with three strong victories by women’s singles, Akane Yamaguchi (JPN), women’s doubles, Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida (JPN) and mixed doubles, Arisa Higashino and Yuta Watanabe (JPN).



World no. 2, Akane Yamaguchi and world no. 4, An Se Young (KOR) kicked off the finals in the highly anticipated women’s singles match-up. Yamaguchi remained calm and steady throughout the match, affording her the focus to wrap it up in just two games. The final score: 21-15, 21-15.



In women’s doubles, Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida proved they are a force to be reckoned by making quick work of opponents Zhang Shu Xian and Zheng Yu (CHN) in just two swift games 21-13, 21-9.



Mixed doubles pair, Arisa Higashino and Yuta Watanabe found their rhythm against Olympic Gold medalists, Huang Dong Ping and Wang Yi Lyu (CHN) in two nail-biting games. Higashino and Watanabe’s defense was unbreakable, and their creative attacking style won them a well-deserved victory. The final score: 21-19, 21-19.



Finishing off finals day was Olympic gold medalist, Viktor Axelsen (DEN) facing off against the promising, up-and-coming Lakshya Sen (IND). After Lakshya’s colossal win against Lee Zii Jia (MAS) in the semifinals, fans were excited to see how he would perform against top athlete Viktor Axelsen. After two energy filled games, Viktor claimed his second All England title and proved why he is world no.1. The final score: 21-10, 21-15.

Athlete gear: