Buy a Badminton Racket
Do you really enjoy the game of badminton, but you don't have your own racket? Follow the instructions found here to learn how to purchase your own badminton racket.
Contents
Steps
- Choose between an oval or square-shaped racket head. An oval racket tends to have more concentrated power while a square racket head has more surface area. Your choice in racket shape will greatly affect your game.
- Weigh your options. While a light racket gives the player swifter mobility, a heavier racket is more stable and can deliver more momentum if you know how to use it correctly.
- Check whether the tension of the string is tight or not. If you are a beginner, then 16-20 lbs will do. However, if you want to play professionally, then then the string tension should be 19-24/29lbs.
- Get a grip. Go to your local sporting-goods store and test out some rackets. Pay particular attention to grip size, and decide whether you prefer a smaller or larger grip. You want a racket that you can easily manipulate to generate swing speed and accuracy. If the grip feels to big, you can tire yourself out maintaining a hold on your racket.
- Think flexibility. Go for a flexible shaft if you are a beginner. Advanced players or those with very fast swings should buy rackets that have as little give as possible.
- Buy a racket that is made out of lightweight aluminum or steel. If you are thinking of playing professionally, purchase a carbon-fiber racket that is extremely light and aerodynamic.
- If you are unsure about which type of racket you prefer, buy one used but in good condition. You can try several rackets without a large financial outlay and then upgrade when you find a model that works best.
Tips
- Ask the sales professional if your racket will come already strung and if the store provides restringing.
- Learn to string your own badminton racket to save a lot of money over time.
- Look to see if there is a T-bar on the exterior of the racket which is a t shaped metal that connects the head and the leg of the racket. Try to get one with a t-Bar.
Warnings
- Don't restring it incorrectly. Otherwise, it might as well be as useful as a donkey playing basketball.
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