WHICH BADMINTON RACKET SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Below you can read more about which badminton racket is best for you and your game. Unfortunately, we often see that people play with a completely wrong badminton racket compared to what they should play with. We know that many badminton rackets have great designs, but that does not mean that it is the right badminton racket for you.
That's why we've tried to put together this guide so you can read more about what factors you should look at before finding your next or perhaps first badminton racket.
If the guide couldn't help enough, you are ALWAYS welcome to contact us! With our range of +45 badminton racket models and more than 60 variants as well as our many years of experience, we will SURELY find the right badminton racket for you!
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
All badminton rackets, regardless of brand, are produced with 3 weight distributions:
- Head light
- Even balance
- Head heavy
The weight distribution in the badminton racket is also what is called the balance of the badminton racket. This is where you choose whether you want a badminton racket with power or a badminton racket with a fast swing speed. You can of course also “mix” both wishes and then you will get an even balance badminton racket.
MAIN POWER - (AXForce rackets)
If you are looking for a badminton racket that can help you add more power to your strokes, you might want to consider looking at a badminton racket with a top-heavy weight distribution. With a top-heavy badminton racket, you achieve the 'hammer effect' as the weight is located at the top of the badminton racket.
HEADLIGHT - (Bladex rackets)
If you are looking for more speed, however, a head-light badminton racket might be the thing for you. Here you compromise more with the power of the strokes, but in return you can add much more speed to the badminton racket swing itself. That is why many doubles players use head-light badminton rackets, as you can get into the fast – often flat – game that is typical in doubles matches.
EVEN BALANCE - (Halbertec rackets)
If you play both singles and doubles and want a combination of head-heavy and head-light weight distribution, there is Even Balance. This means that the weight distribution is even and is therefore a middle ground between head-heavy and head-light weight distribution.
FLEXIBILITY
As with weight distribution, there are also three versions in flexibility.
- Flexible
- Medium flexible
- Rigid
The flexibility of the badminton racket shaft determines how much hitting power or precision you want in your badminton racket. However, you should choose the flexibility of the badminton racket based on your level. Unfortunately, we see far too many people playing with the wrong flexibility in relation to the player's level.
FLEXIBLE
If you are a beginner or relatively new to the sport, we always recommend a badminton racket with a flexible shaft. This means that you get more hitting power and can get length/power in your shots. It is much better to have extra hitting power in your shots than to be able to place the balls accurately.
MEDIUM FLEXIBLE
Have you been playing for up to several years and maybe play tournaments? Then you should read more here! A badminton racket with a medium flexible shaft is one of the most preferred choices and fits 70% of all players. Here you get the flexible shaft, just a little more stiff, which means you can pinpoint the balls a little better without compromising on hitting power.
RIGID
A stiff shaft contributes incredibly to precision and that is why it is primarily experienced/elite players and top players who play and should play with a stiff badminton racket shaft. The reason is that you don't get much "help" in the badminton racket.
RACKET SERIES FROM LI-NING
AXFORCE
AXFORCE is a POWER series and one of the newest additions to the Li-Ning family .
The series is created with head-heavy weight distribution and precision in mind and is therefore aimed at the aggressive attacking player.
In addition, one of the primary technologies behind the AXFORCE series is the thin badminton racket shaft. The thin badminton racket shaft and head-heavy weight distribution help ensure that you as a player get the most optimal power and impact force in your badminton racket!
Find all our Li-Ning AXFORCE badminton rackets right here !
BLADEX
BLADEX is a SPEED series and is also one of the newest series from Li-Ning .
The series is similar to the AXFORCE series, but the difference lies in the weight distribution, as the BLADEX series has a significantly lighter weight distribution.
Top players such as Alexandra Bøje, Kim Astrup, Mathias Christiansen and many more international players have switched to the BLADEX series - and we can understand why!
The technology behind BLADEX is the combination of the thin badminton racket shaft and a very light weight distribution, which helps you get the fastest badminton racket swing without compromising on ball control.
If you are looking for a badminton racket for the fast and flat doubles game? Then BLADEX is for you!
Find all our Li-Ning BLADEX badminton rackets right here !
HALBERTEC
HALBERTEC is a CONTROL series and also the newest series from Li-Ning .
The series is created with an even balance of weight distribution and a lot of control, which makes the series suitable for 80% of all badminton players.
The secret behind HALBERTEC is the combination of flexibility and weight distribution, which creates perfect control of the ball.
We recommend HALBERTEC to 8 out of 10 badminton players! Are you next?
Find all our Li-Ning HALBERTEC badminton rackets right here !
WINDSTORM
WINDSTORM is a series created solely with a focus on LIGHTWEIGHT and SPEED.
The vision of this series is to create some of the lightest badminton rackets on the market without compromising on the quality of the badminton racket. The series is a classic from Li-Ning and sells several thousand copies annually. This makes good sense, as the target audience for light badminton rackets is enormous.
Find all our Li-Ning WINDSTORM badminton rackets right here !
REMEMBER STRINGING
When you buy badminton rackets online, you always have the option to choose stringing for your new badminton racket.
Our team of professional stringers from LN Stringing Team are ready to string your new badminton racket according to your wishes regarding string and tension. Then your new badminton racket will be strung by the same team that strings the badminton rackets for sponsored players. with over 40 years of experience using the very latest Li -Ning electronic constant pull machine. Remember to purchase stringing for ONLY £10/11!
We always strive to have your badminton racket ready for dispatch within 24 hours on weekdays, as we are well aware of how important it is to get your new badminton racket quickly! However, during busy periods it can take up to 48 hours before your strung badminton racket is dispatched from us.
