Top 10 Best Beginners Badminton Rackets

When it comes to finding the perfect badminton racket for beginners, one must wonder: what is the best option? According to our experts, an ideal choice for beginners would be a racket featuring a shaft with flexible or medium-flexibility. This particular attribute ensures that beginners can enjoy the game without putting excessive strain on their arms or wrists, while also enabling them to generate power for their shots by effortlessly maneuvering the racket's shaft. To guide you in making an informed decision, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the finest ten badminton rackets specifically designed for beginners.

Yonex Nanoflare 1000 Game Badminton Racket [Strung]

The Yonex Nanoflare 1000 Game racket provides an unrivaled combination of features that will boost your game. Nanocell NEO, a flexible graphite material, is resilient yet flexible. AERO Frame is designed for smoother contours and less wind resistance...

$133.11

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Karakal Black Zone 20 2.1 Badminton Racket (2024) [Strung]

The 2024 version of the Black Zone 20 is an excellent choice for players looking for a graphite racket at a budget price. Great choice for the improving player. The parallel beam frame provides greater flexibility and the 7.3mm shaft allows the shut...

$31.99

$40.00

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Yonex Nanoflare 002 Clear Badminton Racket [Strung]

The Yonex Nanoflare 002 badminton racket is perfect for beginners and youth players, offering a great balance of performance, durability, and comfort. Its head-light design makes it easy to handle, while the flexible shaft enhances power and ...

$70.39

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Li-Ning A900 Badminton Racket [Strung]

An excellent mid-range badminton racket for all-round performance. The Li-Ning A900 takes the user-friendliness of the other Li-Ning ranges and combines it with a medium-flex shaft and bigger head to offer all-round performance. The medium-flex sha...

$51.19

$60.00

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Li-Ning Axforce Halbertec 2000 4U Badminton Racket - White/Black

The Li-Ning Halbertec 2000 Badminton Racket is the perfect choice for beginners seeking a balance of durability, power, and precision. Inspired by the advanced design of the War Halberd 8000, this racket features Superb Carbon material for exceptiona...

$76.79

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Yonex Astrox 22 LT Badminton Racket [Strung]

The YONEX Astrox 22 LT badminton racket is designed for players that want the ultimate lightweight, aggressive, power racket. This particular racket is head heavy which will indefinitely provide more power to your shots, however it is also exceptiona...

$133.11

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Yonex Astrox 99 Play Badminton Racket - Cherry Sunburst [Strung]

The Astrox 99 Play in Cherry Sunburst boasts playability inspired by the performance of the flagship Astrox 99 racket. With full graphite construction, the Astrox 99 Play is a delight to use from all around the court. Beginner and intermediate player...

$87.03

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Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play Badminton Racket [Strung]

The all new Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play racket provides an unrivalled combination of features such as AERO Frame technology with smoother contours and improved air resistance, plus ISOMETRIC technology for increasing the sweet spot. Experience even...

$66.55

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Karakal Black Zone 30 2.1 Badminton Racket (2024) [Strung]

Discover the Karakal Black Zone 30, crafted from a single piece of Karakal NEXGEN Fast Fibre Graphite. This cutting-edge badminton racket stands as the lightest and most technologically advanced option available today.

$38.39

$45.00

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If you are still unsure, why not have a look at our guide on How To Choose a Badminton Racket?

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