## Tomokazu Harimoto: The Rising Star of Table Tennis
**Featured Image:** [Tomokazu Harimoto in action](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ac/Tomokazu_Harimoto_2019-07-11.jpg/1200px-Tomokazu_Harimoto_2019-07-11.jpg)
Tomokazu Harimoto is a Japanese table tennis player who has achieved remarkable success at a young age. Born on June 27, 2003, in Sendai, Japan, Harimoto began playing table tennis at the age of four under the guidance of his father, a former national champion.
**Career Achievements**
Harimoto’s rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric. Here are some of his most notable career achievements:
* Became the youngest player ever to win a World Table Tennis Singles title in 2018 at the age of 14.
* Won the Men’s Singles title at the Japan National Table Tennis Championships in 2018 and 2019.
* Led the Japanese team to a historic victory at the 2019 World Team Table Tennis Championships.
* Became the youngest player ever to break into the top 10 of the ITTF World Rankings in 2019.
* Currently ranked as the No. 5 player in the world by the ITTF.
**Playing Style**
Harimoto’s distinctive playing style is characterized by his aggressive, attacking approach. He uses a powerful forehand and a deceptive backhand to keep his opponents off balance. Harimoto’s athleticism and quick reflexes allow him to cover the table with ease.
**Major Victories**
Throughout his career, Harimoto has claimed numerous major victories, including:
* 2018 World Table Tennis Singles Champion
* 2019 Asian Table Tennis Singles Champion
* 2018-2019 Japan National Table Tennis Singles Champion
* 2019 World Team Table Tennis Champion (with Japan)
* 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games Mixed Doubles Silver Medalist
**Equipment and Gear**
Harimoto uses the following equipment and gear to enhance his performance:
* **Blade:** Butterfly Viscaria
* **Rubbers:** Butterfly Dignics 09c (forehand), Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard (backhand)
* **Table:** Joola Fusion 3000 S
* **Shoes:** Mizuno Wave Axion 4
**Amazon Links to Equipment Used by Tomokazu Harimoto**
* [Butterfly Viscaria Blade](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Viscaria-Table-Tennis-FL/dp/B0043X7Y5K)
* [Butterfly Dignics 09c Rubber](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-TBL-1070-Dignics-09C-Rubber/dp/B00D43IOA6)
* [Butterfly Tenergy 05 Hard Rubber](https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-TBL-1054-Tenergy-05-Rubber/dp/B0043X7ZNM)
* [Joola Fusion 3000 S Table](https://www.amazon.com/JOOLA-Fusion-3000SL-Table-Tennis-Tabletop/dp/B08CB1T4QD)
* [Mizuno Wave Axion 4 Shoes](https://www.amazon.com/Mizuno-Wave-Axion-4-Pickleball-Sneaker/dp/B0815T6K7M)
**Conclusion**
Tomokazu Harimoto is a prodigious table tennis player who has quickly established himself as one of the best in the world. With his aggressive playing style, impressive record, and unwavering determination, Harimoto is poised to continue making history and inspire future generations of table tennis players.
