Choosing The Perfect Badminton Racquet

A Weapon of Choice

When deciding on what kind of badminton racquet to use, it is important to take your time in choosing the perfect badminton racquet, regardless of the level you are playing at. There is a varied and vast range of choices on the market, which makes doing your research all the more important. By understanding the features and benefits that different badminton racquets have to offer, you'll find the right badminton racquet to suit your needs.

While the manufacturer of the badminton racquet plays a crucial role in many badminton player's setups, it's more important to choose the right badminton racquet for your style of play. We all have our different methods, variations and style and play so choosing the right badminton racquet for you, of course within your budget, is essential to improving your game. The basic question to think about when choosing a badminton racquet is, is your style of play based on power and smash shots, or are you the type of player that likes to change up the play with accurately placed shots and a varied range of angles? Be sure to check out how each prospective badminton racquet will improve your methods before making a commitment to purchase. A crucial element of the badminton racquet are the strings you use, choosing strings which offer more powerful strokes, may differ from those which allow for more accurate shots. Be sure to look into the type of strings your badminton racquet has, or ensure it's relatively easy for you or someone else to change them out.

Features to look out for when buying a badminton racquet include factors such as the weight, the grip size and the shape of the head. The general weight range for badminton racquets is 80 to 100 grams. The difference in weight will dictate power and flexibility. The heavier the badminton racquet, the more power you will gain, but you will lose manoeuvrability. So on the flip side, the lighter the badminton racquet, the easier it will be to swing, and the more flexibility you will have when it comes to racquet movement. Grip size will obviously relate to the size of your hands, but is key to being able to hold the badminton racquet correctly. The mainstream head shapes for badminton racquets is an oval or egg shape, however there are also badminton racquets with a squarer shaped head. This badminton racquet shape is referred to as 'isometric', and will give you a larger sweet spot on the badminton racquet head. A bigger sweet spot allows you some wiggle room when it comes to mishits, as the larger surface area of the sweet spot accounts for any small mistakes in shot choice, and is a great choice for players just starting out.

If you're an experienced badminton player, you'll already know the features you are looking for in a badminton racquet. For the beginners out there, it is a good idea to choose a racquet with all-round characteristics, until you discover the strengths and weaknesses in your game. Knowing the ins and outs of your playing style will help you in choosing the perfect badminton racquet for your specific style of play.