Mayu Matsumoto Equipment

Less is more in Mayu Matsumoto's badminton gear selection. Her Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro racket delivers lightning strikes while the Yonex Aerobite strings ensure pinpoint accuracy. Join the elite with this focused badminton equipment combo from Mayu Matsumoto that proves sometimes simple is simply better.

Birth Date: August 7, 1995
Country: Japan
Height: 1.77m (5 ft. 10 inches)
Coach: Kei Nakashima, Mizuki Fujii, Park Joo-bong

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which racket does Mayu Matsumoto use?

A. Mayu Matsumoto uses the Yonex Arcsaber 7 Pro, typically strung with Yonex Aerobite strings at around 27 lbs (12.5 kg) for a balance of power and control.

Q. What is the highest rank of Mayu Matsumoto?

A. Mayu Matsumoto's highest world ranking is World No. 1 in Women's Doubles, achieved with her longtime partner Wakana Nagahara on April 30, 2019; she also reached No. 150 in Women's Singles and No. 148 in Mixed Doubles with Yuki Kaneko. She has continued success, partnering with Yuki Fukushima, reaching a current high of No. 5 in WD as of late 2025.

Q. Did Mayu Matsumoto win the Olympics?

A. No, Mayu Matsumoto did not win an Olympic gold medal; she and her partner Wakana Nagahara were eliminated in the quarterfinals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and in the group stage at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite being world champions and strong contenders.

Q. Which shoes does Mayu Matsumoto wear?

A. Mayu Matsumoto wears Yonex Power Cushion Comfort Z series shoes.

Q. How fast is Mayu Matsumoto Smash?

A. Mayu Matsumoto's fastest recorded smash speed in a professional event was 390.0 km/h (approximately 242.3 mph). This speed was recorded on the Super Smash Leaderboard at the Kumamoto Masters in November 2025.