Top 10 Best Badminton Rackets

Yonex Astrox 99 Badminton Racket (3U and 4U)

Offering players explosive energy from the first hit, the Yonex Astrox 99 is a simply incredible racket. Yonex have added the innovative Namd graphite to the entire racket frame, ensuring that you can hit effortlessly powerful and steep smashes from every area of the court, while the 4U weight ensures that this racket remains a superb option when defending and playing at the net. Surpassing even the expectations of champions including Lee Chong Wei and Kento Momota, the Astrox 99 is a remarkable racket that has changed how we want to play the game.

All Yonex Astrox badminton rackets

Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung), 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Stiff

Victor Auraspeed 90S Badminton Racket

Arguably the fastest badminton racket ever released, the Auraspeed 90 combines the power and control of the popular Jetspeed 12 with the iconic feel and speed of the Brave Sword 12, making this racket a stunning successor to both rackets. Thanks to it's unique, new Dynamic-Sword frame that maximises speed, stability and power all at once, the ARS-90 gives you steeper smashes and more angled shots with ease, while this racket also offers you more flex and repulsion for offensive play, while offering a stiffer, more resilient feeling for defensive play. Thanks to this extraordinary versatility and it's addictive razor-sharp feeling, the Auraspeed 90 is easy to use for every type of player and offers so much extra performance in comparison to previous high-performance rackets that it's hard to consider using anything else.

All Victor Auraspeed badminton rackets

Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung), 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Even Balance
Flex: Medium-Stiff

Yonex Nanoflare 700 Badminton Racket - Black/Red

The Nanoflare 700 is the first in a new series of high-power, head-light badminton rackets. Our View: The medium flex and the speed through the air, despite a relatively thick frame, seemed to the give the racket an extra zip through the air. We were able to get the same smashing power from this racket as head heavy rackets, without sacrificing any speed for fast doubles play. We tried it with the Yonex Aerobite strings strung at 25lbs and the whole combination made a terrific sound on court, perfect for feel and touch. The medium flex makes the racket suitable for all levels, especially Intermediates and Beginners.

Also available in blue/green version

Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Light
Flex: Medium

Li-Ning Airstream N99 Chen Long Limited Edition Badminton Racket - Orange

Chen Long's legendary racket, the N99 is simply unmatched on the market. Thanks to the iconic Airstream frame, the N99 is designed about powerful, offensive smashing, while the aerodynamic slits increase the speed of your defensive, making this a superb racket that is easy to use and hard to beat.

All Li-Ning badminton rackets

Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium-Stiff

Victor Jetspeed S 12 Badminton Racket - Blue (3U and 4U)

Victor Jetspeed 12 takes the best-selling technology of the JS10 and the stability of the BS12 to produce one of the best rackets that Victor have ever created. Doubles players will appreciate the speedy Aero-Sword frame that offers you a fantastic defence, accurate drop shots, ferocious smashes and quick net play, allowing you to transition between back, front and mid-court with confidence. Singles players will appreciate the solid and stable head, ensuring that your pushes, clears and drives are punchy and accurate, enabling you to be aggressive or defensive when needed. If you're looking for a racket that can transform your game, then the JS12 should be at the top of your list.

Looking for a mid-range version of this racket? Check out the Jetspeed S3!

Also available in the original green edition!

All Victor Jetspeed badminton rackets

Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung), 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium-Stiff

Yonex Astrox 88D Badminton Racket

Designed for back-court doubles players, the Astrox 88D is an absolutely brilliant racket. Stiff enough to provide excellent accuracy for drives and blocks, but flexible enough when you need to smash and hit lengthy clears, the 88D is THE racket for doubles players that are most comfortable when controlling the game from the back-court.

All Yonex Astrox badminton rackets

Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Stiff

Yonex ArcSaber 11 Badminton Racket

The choice of our racket reviewer, Badminton England Coach and ex-England International player, Richard Doling, the Arcsaber 11 has already obtained legendary status. Combining an even balance and stiff flex, this racket is a fantastic choice for players that want an all-rounder that offers reliability and high-class performance.

All Yonex Arcsaber badminton rackets

Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)
Balance: Even Balance
Flex: Stiff

Victor Thruster Falcon Badminton Racket

Packed to the brim with the very best in badminton innovation, Victor Thruster Falcon offers players a unique racket with qualities that are simply unmatched. Combining a head-heavy balance and medium-stiff shaft, the TK-F offers players ferocious power for smashes and clears, while the 4U weight ensures that you don't have to compromise on speed. However, it is the unique TRI-FORMATION frame that makes this racket so special. Combining the best parts of the Jetspeed Aero-Sword and Thruster Power-Box frames, this racket offers players incredible speed matched with incredible power, making it an absolute joy to use.

All Victor Thruster badminton rackets

Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium-Stiff

Yonex Astrox 77 Badminton Racket - Yellow (4U)

Designed to update the Voltric series, the Astrox 77 maintains the power of the Voltric line but increases the speed and acceleration of your shots, making it perfect for singles and doubles play, and appealing to players of all abilities and playstyles.

Also available in a 3U, Blue Edition.

All Yonex Astrox badminton rackets

Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium

Yonex Duora Z-Strike Badminton Racket

Combining the radical Duora concept, the power of the Z-series range and packed with the very latest in badminton innovation, the Duora Z-Strike boosts your power, speed and control from all areas of the court. The Duora Z-Strike allows you to push and drive at your opponent in an instant, and then finish rallies with thunderous smashes.

All Yonex Duora badminton rackets

Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Extra Stiff