In-depth Badminton Rackets Online India Guide - Kheladda.in

Badminton Racket Anatomy

• Head

This part is topmost part of the racket where string is place through grommets. So head contains frame which have grommets to place strings.

• Frame

Frame is that part of head which contains grommets to place string. Frame is mainly of two types Aero and box frame. There are others types but these two are most common. Too See advantage of these racket frames in details lets see in image below.

• String Bed

This is the main portion which provides actual force on the shuttlecock. Strings are placed in the frame is such a way that they form a strong net. Choosing a badminton string need to selected on the basis of type of game, level of player, budget and finally the temperature of surrounding. Read More about Badminton String.

• Heart/ T-joint

This is the joint between racket head and shaft. For providing more strength against twisting a T-joint is provided at this joint which reinforce the intersection of head and shaft.

• Shaft

This part connects the head and handle of the badminton racket. Technology used for making this shaft is different for different companies. Most common types are Slim shaft, Ultra PEf and Dual Whip-back Shaft. Read More..

• Top Cap or Cone

This is cap that is place over the handle and connected with shaft to provide more shaft area and to reduce unwanted vibration to be delivered to clean shot.

• Handle

This part of the racket is used to hold the racket in hand. This is made of wood and is covered with grip. Handle shape and size are different according to the age of player. Handle size is described by a term known as grip size. So we have different grip sizes according to age. Read in Detail about Badminton Grip.

• Butt Cap

This provide support to the wrist at the bottom to avoid racket to slip out.

• Strung and Unstrung Racket

Most of the rackets come strung but some racket in the market come without string. Unstrung rackets are mostly made so that player can use the string according to their game style.

Important Badminton Racket Features to be consider to Buy Badminton Rackets Online India.

• Balance of Badminton Racket

Professional players are more keen to buy heavier rackets with higher balance point. Heavier badminton rackets give more power to player for smashes. Controlling a heavier racket need lots of practice. Their are three types of Racket on the basis of balance of racket

1. Head Heavy Racket

The head heavy racket have more weight toward the head of the racket which give extra momentum while playing a shot. Most of the proffessional player prefer these racket because it gives more power to hit smash.

Heavy racket have both advantages and disadvantages.

Advantages

• Gives additional power to shot which means less effort is needed to play powerful shots.
• Easier to hit smash.
• Best suited for players playing from the back of the court.
• Best for singles.

Disadvantages

• Needs lots of practice to play with head heavy racket so only preferred for professional players.
• Cannot be used for defense, slower to swing so reduces reaction time.
• Not suitable for Beginners.
• Hard to handle.

Badminton Rackets Online India List for Brands and Models for head Heavy Rackets

Advantages

• Great racket for defense.
• High swing speed which provide quick reaction time.
• Can be used by beginners.
• Easy to balance.
• Best for doubles player who prefered to play on net.
• Very easy to handle.

Disadvantages

• Need more power to play shot.
• Difficulty to hit smash.

Badminton Rackets Online India List for Brands and Models for Light Head Rackets

• Player can use this racket at any location on ground.
• Provides power for smash and also good for defense.

• Preferred by professional because need lots of experience to choose this racket on the basis of opponent.

Badminton Rackets Online India List for Brands and Models for Even Balance Rackets

Stiffness and Flexibility Badminton Stiffness and Flexibility depends on the badminton shaft bending ability. So two types of shaft are most common

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1. Stiff Shaft 

Yonex Badminton Racket Famous Series Flexibility And Stiffness chart

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• Head Shape
  

• Weight of Racket

Racket Types On the Basis of Weight

• Light weight racket

• Heavy weight racket