Top 10 Best Badminton Rackets

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.

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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.

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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.

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Designed for skillful players, the Astrox 88S offers a remarkable balance between increased speed and extra power. The head-heavy balance offers plenty of power from the back of the court, while Yonex’s new technologies give you the extra flex and acceleration you need to strike your opponent and then attack decisively. Endorsed by Kevin Sukamuljo (previously using the Astrox 77), Viktor Axelsen (previously using the Arcsaber 11 and Duora Z-Strike) and Gabby Adcock (previously using the Z-Force II), this racket is the real gem in Yonex's line-up, offering extraordinary versatility to players of all styles.

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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.

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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!

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One of the most versatile frames available, the N9II has a magical blend of power and speed that very few rackets have ever reached. Thanks to the 3U weight, this racket has plenty of power for players that love to smash, while the incredible Turbocharging aerodynamic frame means that this racket offers so much speed that you'll think you were defending using a lighter racket, making this racket a true all-rounder in every way.

Also available in a stunning green edition

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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.

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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.

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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.

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