Player Profile
Current Equipment — 2025–26
This is close to the WTA tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Racquet Specs
| Frame | Yonex EZONE 98 |
| Head size | 98 sq. in. |
| Weight (unstrung) | 305 g |
| Weight (strung) | 330 g |
| Balance | Head Light |
| String pattern | 16 × 19 |
| Swingweight | 325 |
| Stiffness (RA) | 66 |
Playing Style & Technique
Naomi Osaka is a flat hitter — their game is built on taking the ball early and driving through the court with pace and minimal spin. Their serve is a significant weapon, generating free points through raw pace and precise placement.
This style is efficient and hard to neutralise on fast surfaces — the ball skids through low, giving opponents less time to set up. It requires clean, consistent ball-striking since there is little topspin margin to keep the ball in.
How their equipment supports their style: The EZONE 98 suits a flat hitter's need for a firm, controlled response. Yonex Poly Tour Strike 125 provides the feel and control necessary for precise, flat groundstrokes at high swing speeds.
🤔 Should you copy Naomi Osaka's setup?
Naomi Osaka's setup works best for players with fast, flat swings. The EZONE 98 rewards clean contact. Try Yonex Poly Tour Strike 125 at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) — the flat-hitting style needs enough control to keep aggressive shots in.