Badminton Raquet?

Question

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I'm a Vietnamese boy that is very intrested in badminton and I want to buy a racquet. I currently play badminton every single day since 2 months ago. I currently stopped playing this week because I pulled a muscle...


-What brands should I look for?
-How much should I spend on a racquet?
-Anything I should keep in mind while I choose?
-Where can I get my strings re-done if i mess up my raquet?

Any stores I should notice for these things? Name all stores please.

Answer 1

I've been playing for 10 years now and I've found Yonex racquets to be best. There are many high quality Yonex Models, but if you have been playing for only 2 months, I suggest going with something that doesn't cost too much, $20-40 range. After training and playing with a beginning racquet for a while, you can step up to a premier racquet, something like Muscle Power. Top racquets go for about $150-300. With these better racquets, you can buy specialty ones that are made to strengthen weaknesses (e.g., some racquets improve power, some accuracy, etc.). Buy an ordinary racquet at first, but really focus on an optimal racquet when you get stronger.

For restringing, any specialty store will offer restringing. I live in the Bay Area, so I go to this one store, Asby, in San Jose sometimes. Recently, I've found a lot of friends who will do it for you for much cheaper. You can also go to any basic Big 5 or some generic store like that, but I suggest that you buy your own string if you choose this route because the strings they have suck big time!