A Guide To Buying Badminton Rackets

By James Cook


There are many people all over the world who enjoy badminton as a sport. There are several reasons behind this preference such as being healthy and having endless hours of enjoyment. Just like any other sport, a certain equipment is required to be able to play badminton well - badminton rackets.

It is common to see that badminton rackets are made from various materials using nanotechnology in fact.There are some badminton rackets that are made from carbon fibre which makes them stiff while those with nanotechnology are more flexible. Also, most badminton rackets have isometric head shape as compared to oval shape .Indeed, possessing only one racket is not practical since a spare is always handy. It is important to choose badminton rackets that can suit your skill level and purpose. This article enumerates some points to consider when choosing badminton rackets.

First, it is important to know that there are different badminton rackets which can suit different types of players. Despite the brands available, typical badminton rackets do not exceed 680mm in over-all length and 230 mm total width. Some badminton rackets are suitable for beginners especially those that are quite heavy. A heavier racket is good for newbies since they need to develop power. However, most advanced players choose lighter racket since they already have strong wrists. Also,having a heavy racket can pose as disadvantage in tournaments although some professional players prefer heavier badminton rackets for more power. Nevertheless, badminton rackets do not weigh more than 100 grams.

Second,badminton rackets come with certain accessories that can improve your play. Badminton rackets also differ in performance based on the string tension. The higher the string tension , the more bounce it gives to the shuttlecock. For many advanced players, badminton rackets that use strings with high tension is good for smash or push. On the contrary,badminton rackets with lower string tension are great for control beneficial to most beginners. It is recommended to choose a grip that can suit your hand. Towel grip is often used by players whose hands perspire a lot.

In short, avoid buying badminton rackets that are not made from good quality. A good racket is always a good investment which can be used for a long time.




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