Loh Kean Yew Equipment

Loh Kean Yew's Racket: Li-Ning Axforce 90 Long Max badminton racket
Shoes: Li Ning Gyrfalcon 5 V HY-05
String: Li-Ning No.1

Personal Information:
Height: 5' 9", Weight: 150 lbs
Birth Date: June 26, 1997
Coach: Kelvin Ho
World Rank (Men's Singles): 14
World Tour Rank (Men's Singles): 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which racket does Loh Kean Yew use?

A. Loh Kean Yew uses Li-Ning Axforce 90 series rackets, specifically the Axforce 90 Long Max or Dragon Max, strung with Li-Ning No. 1 string at a high tension of around 31 lbs (14 kg) for significant power and control, often carrying multiple rackets for tournaments.

Q. What is the highest rank of Loh Kean Yew?

A. Loh Kean Yew's highest rank is world number 3, achieved in November 2022, making him Singapore's highest-ranked men's singles player ever, though he previously reached world number 9 in early 2022 and aims for world number 1. As of late December 2025, he is ranked 10th in the BWF Men's Singles World Rankings.

Q. Did Loh Kean Yew win the Olympics?

A. No, Loh Kean Yew did not win an Olympic medal, but he reached the quarter-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics, which was a significant achievement for Singapore, losing to Viktor Axelsen. He is a former World Champion (2021) and has won medals at other events like the Commonwealth Games (Bronze) and SEA Games (Bronze), but not Olympic gold.

Q. Which shoes does Loh Kean Yew wear?

A. Loh Kean Yew wears Li-Ning badminton shoes, specifically models like the Li-Ning Blade Max and sometimes the Li-Ning Gyrfalcon 5 V HY-05, as he is sponsored by the brand Li-Ning and uses their gear for his professional matches.

Q. How fast is Loh Kean Yew Smash?

A. Loh Kean Yew's smashes are incredibly fast, with some recorded in competition hitting 426 km/h, and he claims to have hit smashes over 400 km/h in practice, making his smash a significant weapon in modern badminton known for its explosive power and precision.