Top 10 Best Beginners Badminton Rackets
The big question is, what makes a badminton racket the best badminton racket for beginners? In our opinion, for beginners, a racket must have a flexible or medium-flex shaft, as this allows beginners to play without straining their arms or wrists and allows you to whip the shaft to create power for your shots. To help you to decide, we have listed our Top 10 best badminton rackets for beginners.
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$130.55Ashaway Quantum Q11 Badminton Racket
Buy Now >The Ashaway Quantum Q11 Badmintion Racket is designed to give players maximum power! The Quantum frame has a sleek, stylish finish with a slim shaft making this the ultimate attacking racket. The brilliant racket features the Ashaway Ultra Power Carb...
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$112.63Yonex Astrox 100 Game Badminton Racket - Kurenai
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung), 4U (80-84g unstrung)With the Rotational Generator System adding control to this powerful racket, the Astrox 100 Game is a competitive option for intermediate players and ambitious beginners. Unlike other Astrox 100 rackets, the Astrox 100 Game features a medium sha...
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium Buy Now > -
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$102.39Ashaway Phantom X-Speed Badminton Racket
Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)Introducing the highly anticipated NEW Ashaway Phantom X-Speed. The flagship model in the current Ashaway badminton range, forming half of the Phantom series. It has a modern, striking, eye-catching design with a smooth matt finish unlike other rack...
Balance: Even Balance
Flex: Stiff Buy Now > -
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$95.99FREE 24H DELIVERYBabolat X-Feel Origin Power Badminton Racket
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)The Babolat X-Feel Origin Power badminton racket is an accessible professional racket. This is the racket this will correct your inaccuracies and help you improve your game! Colour: Blue Product Details Extreme control - Carbon X-Trem technology...
Balance: Head-Light
Flex: Stiff Buy Now > -
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$83.19FREE 24H DELIVERYYonex Nanoflare 170 Light Badminton Racket
Weight: 5U (75-79g unstrung)The Yonex Nanoflare 170 Light Badminton Racket is an ideal racket for beginners wanting to achieve speed and a bit of extra power in their shots. The racket balance is headlight and has a high flex making it good for newer players. Colour: Black / B...
Balance: Head-Light
Flex: Flexible Buy Now > -
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$70.39Li-Ning 3D Calibar 300C Badminton Racket
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)Tremendous power from an entry level racket. Li-Ning COMBAT rackets have a heavier head and a higher balance point. Suitable for very strong, aggressive players looking for MAXIMUM power. The Li-Ning 3D Calibar series features a high-tech, geome...
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium Buy Now > -
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$61.43FREE 24H DELIVERYYonex Nanoflare Clear Badminton Racket
Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)With easy playability and high manoeuvrability, the Nanoflare Clear is a leading choice for beginner and recreational players. Made with highly resilient yet flexible Nanocell Clear material, the Nanoflare Clear helps generate power easily, even wit...
Balance: Head-Light
Flex: Flexible Buy Now > -
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$44.79Yonex Nanoray Dynamic Levitate Badminton Racket - Red
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)FantasticThe Yonex Nanoray Dynamic Levitate Badminton Racket is designed for both experienced and advanced players, who want to push their opponents to the back of the court during their matches. Cut with a square isometric shape head to compensate t...
Balance: Even Balance
Flex: Medium-Stiff Buy Now > -
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$61.43Yonex Astrox 99 Play Badminton Racket - Cherry Sunburst
Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)Entry level racket in the Astrox 99 represents the best value for beginner players. Colour: Cherry Sunburst The Astrox 99 Play boasts playability inspired by the performance of the flagship Astrox 99 racket. With full graphite construction the Astr...
Balance: Head-Heavy
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$40.95Babolat Prime Essential Ltd Ed Badminton Racket - Urban Tribe
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)The Babolat Prime Essential limited edition racket is ideal for all-court club players seeking a manoeuvrable racquet with heightened precision and with a funky colourway design. Its balanced weight and flexible shaft allow for a matchless combinatio...
Balance: Even Balance
Flex: Flexible Buy Now >
If you are still unsure, why not have a look at our guide on How To Choose a Badminton Racket?
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