China · Shakehand
Fan Zhendong
Aggressive two-sided attacker
World Cup, World Championship, and Olympic gold medallist. The dominant men's player of his generation, defining modern Chinese-style power table tennis.
Forehand
DHS
Hurricane 3 National
Backhand
Butterfly
Tenergy 05
Blade
DHS Hurricane Long 5X
Career highlights
- Olympic gold medallist (singles, team)
- Multiple World Championship titles
- Long-time world #1
- Defining player of the modern Chinese national team
Style analysis
Fan Zhendong's game is built on explosive two-sided attacking with classical Chinese forehand technique. His Hurricane 3 forehand produces some of the heaviest spin on the men's tour — particularly visible on opening loops against backspin and counter-attacks against opponents' loops. His Tenergy 05 backhand provides the speed and accessibility needed for active backhand attacking that complements his forehand power. The combination is the canonical Chinese national team configuration, optimised for elite-level brushing technique and full kinetic-chain engagement.
Deep dive
Fan Zhendong Equipment Setup — Rubber, Blade, and Why It Works
Fan Zhendong is the most dominant men's player of the modern era. His equipment setup is no accident — every component is chosen for a specific role in his game. Here's the full breakdown and what regular players can learn from it.
Curated picks
Rubbers Like Fan Zhendong's Setup
Fan Zhendong uses DHS Hurricane 3 National on the forehand and Butterfly Tenergy 05 on the backhand — the classical Chin…
Last verified: 2026-06 · Source: Publicly reported equipment usage (manufacturer endorsement materials, tournament coverage)
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