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Badminton Rackets
Rackets for beginners, club players and attackers, from durable aluminium to light carbon frames.
Buying badminton rackets
- Weight: 3U (85–89 g) is more powerful; 4U (80–84 g) is the all-round choice; 5U (75–79 g) is fastest to swing.
- Balance: head-light for quick defence and doubles; head-heavy for smashes.
- Flex: flexible shafts help beginners generate power; stiff shafts give experienced players more control.
- Grip: G4 is slightly thicker, G5 thinner; add an overgrip to fine-tune.
Questions about Badminton Rackets
What racket should a beginner buy?
A pre-strung 4U racket with even or head-light balance and a flexible shaft.
What do 3U, 4U and 5U mean?
They are weight classes: 3U is about 85–89 g, 4U about 80–84 g and 5U about 75–79 g.