Badminton Raquets
Discussion
JonRB said:
boRED S2upid said:
Not Badmington player (thought that was for the ladies)
Played properly, Badminton is a bloody fast game that is second only to Squash for energy burned per hour.
It's also less "thrusting executive" (ie. less wanky) than Squash.
It really does require a lot of concentration, but it doesn't have the same pain factor as squash or tennis
boRED S2upid said:
JonRB said:
boRED S2upid said:
Not Badmington player (thought that was for the ladies)
Played properly, Badminton is a bloody fast game that is second only to Squash for energy burned per hour.
It's also less "thrusting executive" (ie. less wanky) than Squash.
I thought doing the dirty deed was number 1 for energy burned per hour, squash 2 that would put Badmingon at 3...
Im guessing uve never played?
boRED S2upid said:
scot-corsa said:
boRED S2upid said:
JonRB said:
boRED S2upid said:
Not Badmington player (thought that was for the ladies)
Played properly, Badminton is a bloody fast game that is second only to Squash for energy burned per hour.
It's also less "thrusting executive" (ie. less wanky) than Squash.
I thought doing the dirty deed was number 1 for energy burned per hour, squash 2 that would put Badmingon at 3...
Im guessing uve never played?
Badmington? no.
Although as im getting older the old Squash injuries are staring to take their toll, you can only play squash for so long its a tough old sport, maybe I should have a game of shuttle cock.
Its really an unfortunate name for a thing to hit, it makes you squirm the first few times you hit it
simpo two said:
JonRB said:
It's also less "thrusting executive" (ie. less wanky) than Squash.
And you don't have to play it in a perspex box.
PS It's BADMIN(no G here)TON. No bloody 'ings' please
Edited by simpo two on Thursday 19th April 23:30
Do you play, what raquet would you recommend. The threads seems to have wandered a little.
the_sheriff said:
Try these guys out, I've bought squash raquets from them in the past, very good service and prices.
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Racketworld_
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Racketworld_
Cheers mate, good selection, may go there if i need a new one
Famous Graham said:
Carlton or Slazenger.
No other raquet manufacturers really embraced badminton afair. They all just completed their range of raquets across the tennis/squash/badminton triumverate.
(although, to be fair, it's been about 10 years since i played)
No other raquet manufacturers really embraced badminton afair. They all just completed their range of raquets across the tennis/squash/badminton triumverate.
(although, to be fair, it's been about 10 years since i played)
Edited by Famous Graham on Thursday 19th April 23:49
Ive been carlton faithufll for about 9 years now, so that would be my automatic preferance.
hugh_ said:
I play a fair amount. I suppose it depends what sort of raquet you want (head light, long shaft etc.).
Personally I favour Yonex and have got a couple of the Muscle Power (MP) series, namely the MP44 and MP66, both and headlight and I enjoy using both. In general you get what you pay for, though having said that though if you can cope with the slightly strange shape of a Prince then you can get a high end racquet for not much money as they are typically out of favour at the moment.
Ideally I'd see if it's possible to try out some other players racquets on club nights to find out what you like, but if you've just broken yours then that isn't really do-able.
Personally I favour Yonex and have got a couple of the Muscle Power (MP) series, namely the MP44 and MP66, both and headlight and I enjoy using both. In general you get what you pay for, though having said that though if you can cope with the slightly strange shape of a Prince then you can get a high end racquet for not much money as they are typically out of favour at the moment.
Ideally I'd see if it's possible to try out some other players racquets on club nights to find out what you like, but if you've just broken yours then that isn't really do-able.
I have the Carlton C600 Powerblade and its brilliant, so somethin that doesn't flex too much and has high tension strings.
Wacky Racer said:
scot-corsa said:
I don't know if there are any players here, but I'll give it a shot anyway. I knackered the strings on my raquet tonight and if its too expensive to replace them I'll get a new one.
I usually get Carlton, but I fancy a change. Any advice?
I usually get Carlton, but I fancy a change. Any advice?
I've been selling badminton rackets for well over thirty five years now and know a little bit about them......
Firstly, irrespective of make, they nearly all come from Tiawan or China, personally I would go for either Yonex or Carlton, but there are lesser known makes such as Talbot, Prince, Head, Grays, all have their good and bad points....
A decent aluminium framed racket can be bought for around £12/£15, Graphite from £25 upwards....anything to over £150.....
Restringing costs around £4 for a couple of broken strings and I charge £15 for a complete restring, so obviously unless it's an expensive racket a complete restring is not really a viable option, you might as well buy a new racket....
HTH......
CHeers mate, you might be able to recommend a perfect raquet for me then. I play quite a fast game, can smash quite hard, but i need control close to the net as thats where I'm strongest. What wouls you suggest
Wacky Racer said:
scot-corsa said:
CHeers mate, you might be able to recommend a perfect raquet for me then. I play quite a fast game, can smash quite hard, but i need control close to the net as thats where I'm strongest. What would you suggest??
Well firstly I would never recommend buying a raquet over the internet, (Unless you have had the same raquet before and are happy with it), you really need to handle one in a shop....
Obviously in depends on your budget but personally I would spend around £40/£70 on one from the Yonex range, Carlton are excellent too, but really it's all down to personal taste......Just like choosing a set of tungsten darts or a snooker cue, you can't really say this is the best one...........
Cheers mate, I fell i prefer metal raquets to graphite and fibreglass. My raquet is titanium which i like
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