Badminton Buying Guides

As the fastest paced racket sport in the world, Badminton is immensely hard to get good at and even more challenging to master. It should come as no surprise then that players consistently seek out the newest and best equipment, to give themselves every edge they possibly can. While a racket is the first item on most people’s mind when it comes to badminton equipment, it is perhaps a part of the racket that has a greater impact than the product as a whole. That’s because while you swing the racket, it’s the strings that actually make contact with the...

While badminton isn’t seen to be as intense as sports like squash or tennis, there is still a great deal of jumping, lunging and lateral movements involved. In addition, indoor courts will often require non marking soles, meaning regular trainers can’t be used. Unfortunately, many people don’t know what sort of sole, grip, or padding is best suited to their type of game. That’s why today I want to go over everything there is to know about badminton shoes with you. We'll tell you what each offers, how that effects its performance, and who each type is best suited for....

Like with most racket sports, the first item many badminton players will purchase is understandably going to be a racket. After all, that’s the item you will use to play the game, so finding one you’re comfortable with is paramount to your success. However, what a lot less people realise is that you don’t simply have to find one on a shelf that meets all of your needs. That’s because there are various elements that can be customised on a badminton racket to make it as well suited to your style of play as possible. Perhaps the most effective of...

Badminton players routinely put a great deal of time and effort into getting their equipment just right. They know buying the perfect rackets, shuttle cocks and shoes will help them get the very best out of their performance. One area they often overlook though, is their bag. Selecting the right bag is perhaps more important in badminton than it is in any other racket sport. Not only do you want to protect your racket and keep it in the right conditions, but you also need to do the same with your shuttlecocks as well. Unfortunately, despite its importance, many simply...

The origins of Badminton can be traced back as early as the 1850’s, where it was played with a ball of wool. By the 1870’s it had become immensely popular and evolved to be played with an item known as a shuttlecock, which is what we still use today. An incredibly fast paced racket sport, it is a game that requires a great level of fitness and coordination to play at even a basic level, while the elite players are some of the most skilled athletes in the world. More than just simply “hitting a ball over a net” as...

Badminton is one of the most electrifying racket sports out there and is continuing to grow in popularity. Finding the perfect badminton racket is incredibly helpful for both professional and recreational players alike. This guide is designed to showcase the many different types of badminton racket available, and to help you to decide which racket suits your needs and style of play. Types of Badminton Rackets There are two main ways to sort badminton rackets, that is via balance and head shape. In this section, we will look at the three different balance options there are, and how each one...