Sho Shimabukuro
🇯🇵 Japan | Age 29 | 1.8 m | Right-handed, two-handed backhand | Pro since 2020 | Coach: Thomas Shimada / Satoshi Iwabuchi
ATP rank
#93
Current setup
Yonex VCORE 98, Poly Tour Strike
Equipment 2025–26
Checked 8 Sep 2026Shoes
Yonex
Clothing
Le Coq Sportif
Sponsor
Playing style & technique
Play style
Aggressive Baseline
Backhand
Two-handed
Career highlights
ATP titles
0
Career W-L
9–19
Win rate
32.1%
Career high
#87
Prize money
$1.2M
Grand Slams
0
Australian Open
Q1 '24 '26
Roland Garros
Q1 '24 '26
Wimbledon
R1 '23 '26
US Open
R1 '23
Grand Slam results by year
| Year | AO | RG | Wim | USO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Q1 | Q1 | R1 | – |
| 2025 | Q2 | – | Q2 | Q1 |
| 2024 | Q1 | Q1 | Q3 | Q1 |
| 2023 | – | – | R1 | R1 |
Similar players: aggressive baseliners
Kit and sponsors
Racquet YonexShoes YonexClothing Le Coq Sportif❓
Frequently Asked Questions
Sho Shimabukuro plays with the VCORE 98 racket (also spelled racquet). Retail frame — specs from the iq.tennis racquet database. You can see all Yonex players on the ATP equipment list.
Sho Shimabukuro uses Yonex Poly Tour Strike — a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Sho Shimabukuro's exact string tension is not publicly confirmed. iq.tennis publishes a tension only once a reliable source confirms it.
Sho Shimabukuro wears Yonex on the ATP Tour.
Sho Shimabukuro's setup is a solid starting point for club players who hit with topspin and like to attack. The VCORE 98 is accessible at multiple playing levels. If you use Yonex Poly Tour Strike or a similar string, aim for 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs) for a good balance of control and feel. Compare rackets side by side or browse our string profiles to work out what suits your game.
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