Germany · Shakehand
Patrick Franziska
Mid-distance two-winged attacker
Germany's top-ranked player and a regular men's tour top-10 competitor. Olympic team medallist and one of the defining mid-distance attackers of the modern European elite.
Forehand
Butterfly
Zyre 03
Backhand
Butterfly
Dignics 09C
Blade
Butterfly Franziska Innerforce ZLC
Career highlights
- Olympic team silver medallist
- World Championship medallist
- Germany's top-ranked men's player
- Bundesliga elite club staple
Style analysis
Franziska switched to Butterfly's new Zyre 03 release on the forehand while keeping Dignics 09C on the backhand — a hybrid setup that gives him the maximum mid-distance power of the 2025 flagship rubber on the FH paired with the well-known spin-shaped Dignics 09C tackiness on the BH. His signature Franziska Innerforce ZLC blade uses inner-fibre ZLC construction for slightly more dwell than outer-fibre platforms (Viscaria), suiting his mid-distance attacking style.
Last verified: 2026-06 · Source: Publicly reported equipment usage (manufacturer endorsement materials, tournament coverage)
Pro setups can change. We are not affiliated with Patrick Franziska and do not contact them directly — our information is based on what is already public. If you spot an outdated setup, please email hello@rubberpro.app. See our methodology for details.