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Kodai Naraoka Racket, Shoes & String

March 15, 2026
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Kodai Naraoka professional badminton player from Japan

Kodai Naraoka

Name
Kodai Naraoka (奈良岡功大)
Height
173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Country
Japan 🇯🇵
Birthday
Jun 30, 2001

Kodai Naraoka’s equipment, including his racket, string, tension, shoes, shuttlecocks, and more (updated regularly for badminton).

Racket

Kodai Naraoka's Victor Thruster K Ryuga II Pro B badminton racket
Victor Thruster K Ryuga II Pro B
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String
VBS-66N
Weight
4U (83g)
Tension
31 lbs (Vertical) / 34 lbs (Horizontal)
Flex
Stiff
Balance
Head Heavy
Frame
High Resilience Modulus Graphite

Shoes

Kodai Naraoka's Victor A970 NitroLite AG badminton shoes
Victor A970 NitroLite (Capsule Collection)
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Brand
Victor
Style
A970NitroLite-AG
Tech
NitroLite Midsole + Carbon Power

String

Kodai Naraoka's Victor VBS-66N badminton string
Victor VBS-66N
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Gauge
0.66 mm
Type
Nylon Multifilament (Nano Core)
Best For
Speed & Repulsion

Other Gear

Shuttlecock Victor shuttlecock used at BWF events by Kodai Naraoka
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Victor Shuttlecock
Grip Victor Towel Grip GR335 used by Kodai Naraoka
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Victor Towel Grip (GR335)
Bag Victor racket bag used by Kodai Naraoka at tournaments
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Victor Capsule Collection Bag
Apparel Victor Japan match apparel worn by Kodai Naraoka at BWF events
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Victor Apparel (T-Shirt T-45001)

References

  1. [1] Kodai Naraoka. @kodai_.0630 — Instagram Profile. instagram.com. Kodai Naraoka’s official Instagram confirming his Victor sponsorship and documenting the gear he uses in training and competition.
  2. [2] Victor Europe. Kodai Naraoka — Victor Europe Athlete Profile. victor-europe.com. Official Victor Europe athlete page confirming Kodai’s racket (TK-RYUGA II PRO B) and shoes (A970NitroLite-AG).

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Lim How Wei

Lim How Wei is the founder of EquipmentStack.com, a sports enthusiast who has been playing badminton for over a decade. His dedication to the sport goes well beyond the court as he studies past matches, tracks tournaments worldwide, and follows player interviews obsessively. That depth of passion and attention to detail is what inspired him to build the platform.

Beyond badminton, he has tried a wide range of other sports, including pickleball, sport climbing, jiu-jitsu, and many others, giving him a genuine understanding of what athletes need across many different disciplines. He also has a deep passion for music, having spent years following the instruments and gear setups of world-class musicians across genres, from guitarists and pianists to drummers.

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