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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$179.19Yonex 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 -
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$140.15Li-Ning 3D Calibar 600 Badminton Racket
This Drive spec racket provides plenty of power for intermediate players with its medium flex and head heavy balance. Li-Ning DRIVE rackets feature a stiffer shaft and highly elastic head design rapid repulsion power. Suitable for fast players that ...
Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium -
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$100.41Victor Auraspeed 50 Badminton Racket
The Auraspeed 50 is a medium-stiff racket that enables both attacking and defensive options for the all-court player. Featuring various handy Victor technologies, the Auraspeed 50 will satisfy the needs of the improving intermediate player. Grip: ...
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)
Balance: Even Balance
Flex: Medium-Stiff -
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$117.75Yonex Duora 88 Badminton Racket - Pink/Sax
The offensive model in the Duora range, the 88 is equipped with the DUAL OPTIMUM SYSTEM to increase power on your forehand and speed on your backhand. The innovative DUAL OPTIMUM SYSTEM features two contrasting racquet profiles, allowing you to hit ...
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)
Balance: Even Balance
Flex: Stiff -
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$102.39Babolat X-Act Infinity Blast Badminton Racket
Top of the range racket in the X-Act range of rackets from Babolat. Babolat X-Act Infinity Blast takes the powerful performance of the X-Feel Blast and combines it with a more forgiving shaft and bigger head to offer maximum power. The 3U weight and...
Weight: 3U (85-89g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium -
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$108.79Li-Ning Aeronaut 4000 Badminton Racket
A quick racket ideal for attacking with pace and power. Li-Ning DRIVE rackets feature a stiffer shaft and highly elastic head design rapid repulsion power. Suitable for fast players that are skilled in switching quickly between offence and defence. ...
Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium -
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$102.39Ashaway Ultralite 58 Badminton Racket
The lightest racket ever made! Super-fast with easy manoeuvrability, the Ultralite 58 can be picked up and played by anyone. The lightest racket ever produced by Ashaway, the new Ultralite tips the scales at just 58g! Every possible of weight has b...
Weight: 7U (below 70g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Medium -
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$120.31Li-Ning Windstorm 72 Badminton Racket - Blue
Astonishing lightweight speed and power. Colour: Blue Combining a 6U weight and head-heavy balance, Li-Ning Windstorm 72 is designed for players that want as much speed as possible. Thanks to the 6U weight, the Windstorm 72 offers unmatched handlin...
Weight: 6U (70-74g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Flexible -
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$102.39Victor Thruster K 12 Badminton Racket
This high power frame is easily recommendable to beginners and intermediate players. As you advance your game, you can consider increasing the tension as the well built graphite frame will take up to 32 lbs. The racket comes in a bright blue and oran...
Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Heavy
Flex: Flexible -
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$97.27Yonex Nanoflare 270 Speed Badminton Racket
Great option for club players looking for the Nanoflare technology in an affordable package. Head light balance and thicker Aero frame provide plenty of power and speed.
Weight: 4U (80-84g unstrung)
Balance: Head-Light
Flex: Medium
If you are still unsure, why not have a look at our guide on How To Choose a Badminton Racket?
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