How to Choose a Badminton Racket - The Ultimate Guide

[@char7423]

After 15 years, we finally found the forbidden knowledge! Thank you mate! Tears of joy

[@KHos73]

lol, here comes the next lcw..

[@srn306x]

ayy mate

[@KavitaGanguly4332]

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[@user-ws4gt2tb9r]

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[@assamtube1322]

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[@SwiftBadminton]

I finally gave in and made a video on it. I never did it before because WAY too many players spend too much time thinking about what racket to buy - when in reality improving your skill as a badminton player is always going to be much more important than any racket decision. But since it keeps getting asked and you do need to choose a racket at some point, I decided to make this guide. Use the information to make an informed decision, but do it quickly. It's a total waste of time to spend hours deliberating over what the ideal racket is, when you could be using that time to train instead.

[@SJPDurham]

Swift Badminton My point exactly. It’s good for boosting confidence I suppose.

[@mr.manboi1967]

In that link will they deliver the racket?

[@tars3249]

This info is important so players don't go buying completely off spec rackets for their level or use cases. For instance buying 5u and 6u rackets when you don't need a light weight racket or buying an extremely head heavy racket as a beginner and causing injury. If most beginner and intermediate players bought mid flex even balance 3u and 4u rackets there would be no issues but that's not always the case.

[@eufronioo]

How about length of the racket?

[@tars3249]

@@eufronioo The difference between most rackets is around 10mm, maybe 15mm between different brands. Usually in the shaft or if the head frame shape is elongated. Longer rackets may offer a bit more flex at the same stiffness levels so might offer slightly more power compared to slightly more control/accuracy of shorter rackets. But the difference is probably 1-2%.

As a new badminton player, I find this information very important. I was, at one point, going crazy over the racket specs in order to ‘improve’ my game and I came across a video on KZbin that said exactly what you say: concentrate on putting the shuttle where there is a hole on the other side of the net. Since then, my game has improved a lot. Having said that, I think that shoes are very important, as I have suffered from feet and lower leg injuries. And I find that not much information is out there. I am on my 3rd (soon 4th) pair of shoes in 1,5 years of playing. And only now am I understanding what I am looking for. There are some videos on what the best shoes are, but mostly from a marketing standpoint, not from a user standpoint. Thank you very much for a very informative channel.

[@abubakrkhan519]

sir what about the shoes? can you help me with that and what raquet you use?

[@Gabriel-ct3nt]

Man what you did I sick!! I've been playing for almost 10 year and I think the explanation you give can't be easier to understand for a beginner!

[@frankymalts6611]

Greatly explained, a quality video that we need in this platform. Good job!

[@velocity-xi6001]

“Flexible racket will bend a lot” *Also bends a Z-Force 2 lol

[@scottchui9858]

ye maybe bend a nannoray next time

[@CreepySilences]

Amazing racquet, the Z-Force 2!

[@velocity-xi6001]

Mark Anderson couldn’t agree more.

[@shikharvashishtha8269]

Are you guys saying in a sarcastic way... Or Z force 2 is a really great racquet to have ?? Please tell

[@shikharvashishtha8269]

@@CreepySilences Are you guys saying in a sarcastic way... Or Z force 2 is a really great racquet to have ?? Please tell

[@tars3249]

Excellent video. Only a few things not covered that are also important would be the grip size (g5, g4 etc) and head design (Aero or box frame, Iso or oval, full size or compact). But I understand that grip size can usually be chosen after you have a specific racket in mind and the head design is a more advanced choice and secondary to the balance flex and weight of a racket.

[@coldboy5527]

At first I was here to find out how to find a racket. But after watching I found out that I’m just here to watch him hit a watermelons with a sledgehammer. Edit: thx for likes

[@badmintonaamirghaffaracade8701]

I would say weight 84g to 86g and stiff rackets are better. I went to a lot factories in China, plus was associated with a brand called, x-trm for 7 years. So tested a lot of rackets, I was also the test player for wilson rackets. Not easy to find that perfect racket, but good video to break it down.

[@gymnasticsfan8]

This is hands down the best explanation I've come across on KZbin

[@arrys2631]

Dude, how amazing are you! What a great video - lots of info, presented in a clear, and enjoyable manner. Thank you so much.

[@8Photoman_]

Been waiting for this, awesome stuff

[@noirrex9429]

Really helpful.. I think you can explain about strings and grips too in the future.. Thanks for the knowledge bro

[@MikeJones-hp2tc]

Im a county player and have been playing for over half my life and I learnt things I never knew

[@JLneonhug]

Great vid! Few things I'd add though; - 5u is viable too, China XD female players use/d it, to be honest if they can generate 150-170+mph shots with it I think majority of us can be 'fine' with 5u. - Other negative points on stiffness is that you need to be more precise on hitting the shuttle at pace, with a flexible racket it's much much more forgiving to hit the sweet spot and generate power. This is across all skill levels. (eg try carlton vte and tell me if you can survive the hand cannon for 2 hrs) - Interchangeable features- ie a head heavy-light racket can feel very similar to even balance-heavy racket. - Aero plays a huge part on the timing of the racket and how a racket 'feels'. Eg z-slash is crazy fast frame. I am actually local to you :D give me a shout if you play at SSP (or other local clubs) sometime.

[@JLneonhug]

To add, a £20 apac/unbranded racket with nice strings is better than £120 Yonex racket with poor/dull strings.

[@PanzerIV88]

@@JLneonhug interesting info! After how long do you need to replace your strings even if they are barely used? I bought a high-end 5U 70g "Blacklight Photon XL" raquet around 2012 but then I stopped playing for like 8 years. I just replaced my grip as it was all dried out, and while my string appears to be good as it is definitely not worn out, I don't know about its tension though. How can I get it verified?

[@mortalyt5809]

​@@PanzerIV88 check it via a local badminton shop

[@christoffelnajoan8074]

Not an expert at this, but well said

[@RisageYT]

The way you explained and demonstrated this with the sledgehammer as an example is brilliant

[@richardzhang6418]

Awesome video!!! I was wondering about the disadvantage of having a more flexiable racket for a player, stiff racket generates more power for a stronger player, less for a weaker player. A flexiable racket can help a weaker player generate more power, what does a flexiable shaft do for a stronger player? Do you do stringing videos I want to learn more about stringing rackets!! Arigato!!

[@sigurdnrager6559]

oh wow this was so helpful i have always struggled to find the perfect racket

[@KHos73]

Don't blame the tools..

[@BadmintonB]

Beautifully explained, liked & Subscribed 😁👍

[@louisetrelles-tvede9116]

Great video! Just wanted to remark that unfortunately the quiz doesn't seem to be working anymore, I got to the end and pressed 'show my results' and nothing happens. I'd love to get the recommendation - thanks again

[@perseus546]

Thank a lot. Great to find an app on internet that simply helps and doesn't have advertising crap

[@pikachu-rk8sp]

What a beautiful video. Really very very well explained! Keep up the good work

[@trapdeath99]

damn your interactive racket selector??!! holy cow brilliant man! m running to use it

[@lifeofdarshit]

I am currently using a 5U racquet, head light, with 26 lbs tension. And I really love the maneuverability and the power. (Yonex Nanoray 18i) probably would switch to a head heavy with more weight and similar strength in future once my techniques and reactions are developed properly.

[@despectusfastidium5060]

where did you buy it?

[@jm0402]

nanoray 18i is head heavy racket

[@lifeofdarshit]

@@jm0402 It's head light my friend. I have it with me.

[@Nothingimdb]

​@@lifeofdarshit It's head heavy I have it too

[@Spardan20]

Is it good? I found the Racquet very stiff

[@zenneth7978]

Amazing analogies used dude! Great explanation which are beginner-friendly. x

[@drarunaj]

till now..i was looking only on brand and price range when buying a racket...this was informative..

[@omerkhar]

I am heading out to buy a new racket. Found this video just in time. Perfect man!!!

[@Zaptosis]

Instant thumbs up for the minecraft hit sound effect! You were gonna get one anyways, but that made it so much better!

[@Krish_TravellingActor]

Amazing explanation and examples. Thanks for the clarity to help choose a good racket... Cheers

[@zaglifive9416]

Dude..you are so good...I am following you for 2 years and every video has been profitable for me

[@ARNdreams]

The most informative badminton video I have ever seen

[@naitsirk32]

Your analogies are on point! 👍

[@timzhulin8824]

Unfortunately, the web page doesn't verify me as a proper user and asks for a valid mail and name, while I give it :). Tried 3 different emails, so maybe something is wrong on the page itself? Thank you for the explanation, very useful!

[@rainbowfashionhouse9262]

yeah you are right I also tried

[@toukawisteria327]

I also faced the same problem. I wonder if anyone is managing the quiz because the prompt said the email wasn't valid.

[@hey_whts_urname]

sameeee

[@nav3452]

same

[@mohannadalghabra7175]

Same

[@evancalaguas5171]

This really helped me af

[@katharinahuang3941]

Best explanation ever. Thank you!

[@mullumadaan]

This is so helpful, so glad i found this channel

[@Riteshagnihotri]

Superb, good on you mate. Excellently made video.

[@joeytai9465]

Great video, and the racquet selector is a nice touch. Thank you.

[@MR-xv5oo]

Love you demonstration and explanation. Nicely done

[@ediwaw9350]

Galing mo talaga Junnie Boy. ANG GALING!

[@korikibou2177]

This is some quality content. Clear and concise.

[@Richard-vu7nd]

I already know which racquet I like, so I wanted to try your quiz out of curiosity. Sadly it didn't recognise my name and/or email :(

[@ShardCollector]

Extra points for Young's Modulus! 😄 Thanks for the great video 👍

[@praveenuvaraj731]

Hey Dude, Thanks for such a great video. As per the video I need to go with head heavy rackets since my game is inclined towards attacking. But the problem is there are more number of rackets with head heavy and again there is a confusion in choosing one. I have given then details of my game below, please suggest me the best racket. Thank you in advance Below are the details which you have asked for, requesting you to go through it and suggest the best racket for me : 1. Playing for 5+ years with breaks in between and using carbonex 8000 plus since then 2. Intermediate to Advance level 3. I would rate my smash skills - 8/10, Drop - 7/10, service - 9/10, Smash returns- 7/10, BackHand clear - 5/10 and movement(footwork) - 6/10 4. Shuttle I use is Mavis 350 5. My game is always an attacking game and I am good at hitting from back court. I wasn't aware that racket plays a important role in a game until once when played with my friends Muscle Power 29 light. I noticed my shots were really powerful with Muscle Power when compared to the my carbonex 8000 light. At that point I realized that I badly need to change my racket. Confused selecting between below rackets and reasons for that : 1. Muscle Power 29 light - since I played with my friend's racket and felt it was good 2. Astrox 5fx 3. Astrox 38D 4. Astrox FB 5. Astrox smash I hope you can now help me in selecting one from the above. Also open for suggestions. Preferably Yonex since I am emotionally attached with the brand. Kindly requesting you to give the reason for your selection as well

[@michael_d2]

Your explanations are very clear. Thank you!

[@AylexThunder]

Love the content! I was a professional athlete and I'm just starting to make content too now, thanks for the inspiration and check it out if you have time =)

[@myc9292]

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[@Tanghali]

yooooo this is a secret hidden treasure

[@domsayerr]

hey w8 a minute aint u that hot piano dude

[@ClintChess]

yo hi @AylexThunder love your content

[@boredasf17]

@@domsayerr 💀💀

[@SRKarting]

Thanks for the free algorithm. I’m just getting back into Badminton after a 20 year break,

[@simonyang4539]

you are so smart at giving analogy

[@leon76s45]

THIS IS SO HELPFUL! thank youuu

[@dannybod8469]

This is by far the best 👍💯 explanation how to choose for beginners and casual players.. Also an added advice for very beginners, first just buy cheap ones and find out what kind of playing style you prefer or feel like.

[@Neha_Chhabra]

Awesome video mate, helped me a lot!! Just one problem, even after entering the correct name and email address in the quiz (the website in your description) it shows "please enter a valid name or email address", will be grateful if you could solve it. Thanks

[@MandoClips-xc5zd]

same with me bro

[@ItsAboutTime]

Very interesting, informative , fun and helpful. Thank You!!!!

[@katefalcutila9192]

Love this guide! Thank you so much! 😊

[@krishgarg5665]

Very detailed and example of hammer was pretty good. great video

[@herohitoyamashiki7492]

Bro you give the right knowledge to me thank you very much your explanation is so clear that make me understand clearly thank you so much

[@azali284]

You SMASHED IT. great video.

[@sothyear8141]

Great Video! Easy to understand!

[@j.a.weishaupt1748]

Very useful information. Thanks!

[@MAnas-um7iz]

Very informmative vedio. It really helped me choose a perfect racket

[@auzolesvalentin1964]

Hey! Thanks for this really helpful video, glad too see more of it !

[@sergeirybakov1655]

Very good video. Thank you. One problem with the selector - it does not process email addresses properly. My email address was not recognized as valid 😞

[@padmanabhannj9426]

Really felt good..appreciated for the guidance in a simpler way

[@isaacsagala1881]

thank you for this video and the racket selector!

[@saichaitanya4735]

The best video there is! ❤

[@faridhartanto9473]

Great explaination

[@helloeveryone0123]

i nvr really think about all these factors when i was buying my racket, i simply just see one, try one, and buy one. :)

[@japhsy0915]

This is totally helpful. Thank you ❤

[@gladiator3344]

Great videos. 👍👍 Thanks for giving the important information to choose a suitable badminton racket.

[@sayandey1478]

Thanks for the video. One quick suggestion: in the website the mail field should remove unwanted trailing spaces. Please work on that. Anyways the website part is very well thought. Thanks again.

[@khurramkhan7053]

Thanks for the informative video

[@royskalarikkan2259]

Great Video , I tried the selector , its not working , Please look in to it

[@amanshah973]

Thanks for this informational video

[@vincentnggh]

Excellent information about racket choice. I wonder how racket choice will impact one’s choice of racket strings (thickness and tension); taking into consideration style of play and type of game. Maybe it would have been good to address this as well. Thank you!

[@mothballfamicom]

Great video, very informative. only thing is that the racket selector dose not work for me. I enter my name and email and the website returne me an error message saying that I need to enter a valid name and email.

[@shenshaji2970]

Best review seen so far.

[@koyyanalakshmi3466]

A great explanation

[@olliewoodles9079]

Wow very clear and well explained, good video

[@yunqihuang1751]

It doesn’t show me which racket

[@MuhtadeeMubeen]

Love the content!😃

[@nikhilshikarkhane972]

Very nicely explained and good story telling

[@Akshat_Miittal]

The quiz is not working pls help!

[@yuriinikitiuk4883]

Too bad the quizz is not working anymore. Please check your website if you're interested in keeping it up

[@thenoodlehunter6828]

Underrated video!

[@meenakumari9048]

Thanks for the information

[@xabialonso28]

This was so very helpful

[@LAUCHENGKAIStudent]

Keep up the good work

[@BeluniDaBharani]

Thank you so much for your hardwork : )

[@nandadulaldhar7306]

Thanks a lot bro. Priceless jewel knowledge

[@riduan.ismail]

This video help me to understand more about the stiffness 👍 Thank you Sir

[@DiorEditz]

After 6 years of playing badminton i am seeing this bruhhhhhh

[@Mowki85]

Racket selector not working at all

[@HAPPYGAVA0733]

Yes not working

[@consort1um]

Ye not working

[@katharinahuang3941]

Same😢

[@regithomas3773]

You have a Subscriber here. Thanks Mate

[@ShaikMoAbdullah]

the quiz is not available

[@idc_about_my_name]

Finally found the perfect racket thx for the information

[@mithun2716]

Damn this is my first video of ur channel, I am impressed 👍✌️✌🏻

[@brasoniwoobin4259]

I tried the short quiz on the description to know what racket suits me, but unfortunately I think it doesn’t work anymore. I gave my name and valid email, however it wasn’t working.

[@A.Shimel]

Same, it says i need to enter valid name and email, while i did.

[@CS-si8kl]

What an incredibly informative video. ❤️

[@shannachow3579]

you explained it so well for a newbie like myself. also, very thoughtful of you to provide the link

[@da11enlumoindong37]

Thank you Jonathan for the suggestion!

[@muhammedanasketk]

I love this video, thank you so much There is an error comes when I give my personal information to get personalized racket.