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Lin Dan Racket, Shoes & String

March 6, 2026
August 27, 2026
Lin Dan professional badminton player from China

Lin Dan

Name
Lin Dan (林丹)
Height
178 cm (5’10”)
Country
China 🇨🇳
Birthday
Oct 14, 1983

Lin Dan’s equipment, including his racket, string, tension, shoes, and more—based on his past and present gear (updated regularly for badminton).

Post-Retirement Racket

Lin Dan's Yonex Astrox 88D Pro 3rd Gen Black Silver badminton racket
Yonex Astrox 88D Pro (3rd Gen)
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Seen in post-retirement exhibition matches including the King Cup 2026 — Lin Dan has been spotted using the Astrox 88D Pro, reflecting a shift to a faster, modern frame.

String
BG80
Weight
4U (83g)
Tension
~30 lbs
Flex
Stiff
Balance
Head Heavy
Color
Black / Silver

Pre-Retirement Racket

Lin Dan's Yonex Voltric LD Force Crystal Red badminton racket
Yonex Voltric LD Force (Crystal Red)
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His last active-career racket used from 2019 through retirement in 2020.

String
BG80 (Lin Dan Edition)
Weight
3U (88g)
Tension
31 lbs (Vertical) / 32 lbs (Horizontal)
Flex
Stiff
Balance
Head Heavy
Color
Crystal Red

Shoes

Lin Dan's Yonex SHB SC6 LDEX Lin Dan Exclusive badminton shoes
Yonex SHB SC6 LDEX (Lin Dan Exclusive)
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Brand
Yonex
Upper
Synthetic Leather & Mesh
Cushion
Super Cushion (SC)

String

Lin Dan's Yonex BG80 badminton string
Yonex BG80
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Gauge
0.68 mm
Type
High Polymer Multifilament
Best For
Power & Durability

Other Gear

Shuttlecock Yonex Aerosensa 50 shuttlecock used at BWF events
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Yonex Aerosensa 50
Grip Yonex AC102EX Super Grap overgrip used by Lin Dan
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Yonex Super Grap Overgrip (AC102EX)
Bag Yonex Pro Racquet Bag used by Lin Dan
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Yonex Pro Racquet Bag
Apparel Yonex Lin Dan Exclusive apparel worn by Lin Dan
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Yonex Lin Dan Exclusive Apparel

References

  1. [1]Lin Dan. @thereallindan. Instagram. Lin Dan’s Instagram confirms his ongoing Yonex sponsorship and shows gear he uses at exhibition events including the King Cup and charity matches.
  2. [2]CK Yew. Lin Dan, Lee Chong Wei, Taufik Hidayat & Peter Gade Badminton INSIDE the Eiffel Tower! Paris 100. YouTube, 5 May 2024.
  3. [3]Lin Dan using Yonex Astrox 88D Pro (3rd Gen). YouTube Shorts. Confirms Lin Dan’s use of the Astrox 88D Pro in recent exhibition play, including the King Cup 2026.

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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.

Lim is also the founder of followchain.org, an online marketing platform that reached the top 15 websites in the world at its peak and has been cited by major publications including WikiHow, Fast Company, HuffPost, Vice, and the New York Post. One of his articles on the gig economy was quoted by Joe Rogan on This Past Weekend with Theo Von, one of the most popular podcasts in the world.

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