If you are on the way looking to buy a new racket but you not know which racket you should choose for, or you don't know whether you should buy a heavy or a light racket, then you need to figure out the post that going to discuss below.
We know that light rackets are good for net shots, easier to control but at the same time. But a heavy racket will give us more power for the smashes. Therefore, many people do not know which one should they pick when they want to buy a racket for them to play badminton.
Know The Type Of Player You Are
Well, if you want to know which racket is right for you, the first thing you need to do is analyze what type of player you are. If you are mainly a men's doubles player who specializes in fast flat rallies and an impenetrable defense, you might find a light racket better suits you.
If you are physically strong and rely on a power game, you might find a heavier racket better. But it is not just heavy or light – it is also the balance (head-heavy, balanced or headlight) and the flex (flexible, stiff, extra stiff).
It is not so much which is the best racket, but which is best for you.
Identify a player whose game is very similar to yours, and then find out what racket they use. Look up the specifications and this will give you a good starting point. If you can, find a good sports shop which will let you try a demo racket or two to find out what suits your particular style best.
And once you have decided on your racket, remember to have it re-strung with a good string! A good string can change the feel of a racket dramatically – don't stick with the factory strung job unless you particularly like it.
For people who love to smash hard, its good for them to get a heavier racket. But if you happen to know that you are not very good at net shots, you may first make your decision whether you want to master the skill of the net shot or smash first. It would be useful if you know which techniques you want to practice first so it can help you to make your choice of racket easier.
For me, I am a very aggressive player and smash a lot, but I generate the power with a very fast swing, so I am using a balanced racket that is a little bit heavier than the light ones. I think getting the right balance and flex is probably more important than just buying a heavier racket.
If you would love to master the net shots first as you think you are not very good in it, you may want to train yourself to do fast, flat rallies around the net, as well as the tumbles, spin net shots, hairpins, etc.
If you are doing tumbles, spin net shots, and hairpins and you are having trouble in mastering the techniques, change your strings for a better quality string and PRACTICE LOADS!!! It is amazing what difference good strings will have in your touch/feel around the net.
Always ask your coach – he knows your game and will be able to suggest a racket to suit YOU in particular. Your coach may be able to let you try some rackets so that you can see what will suit you best.
There is nothing like actually trying a few rackets yourself so you can see which one best suits your style. If you are having problems with 'feeling' the net shots, I would try a different string in your racket – changing to a string with a better feel could make all the difference.
