The top players and coaches were asked: "Who are the top 3 players best at knuckle-style techniques?" Mizutani Jun takes No. 1!

Published in O-KOKU December 2026 issue / Players & coaches pick the Players they think are best at knuckle balls! BEST 3

1st: Jun Mizutani (5 votes)

“With a knuckle ball, I can place my service exactly where I want 100 percent of the time,” says Mizutani, who received the most votes. Not only his service, but also techniques that make use of the knuckle ball—such as flicks and knuckle drives—are remarkably diverse.

2nd: Truls MOREGARD & Kristian KARLSSON (4 votes)

The two Swedish players tied for second place with the same number of votes. Kristian KARLSSON is a Player who skillfully uses a forehand knuckle drive.

MOREGARD (top) and Kristian KARLSSON