Pick two or three badminton rackets below to see their specifications side by side. Rows where the rackets differ are highlighted, so you can see at a glance whether you are choosing between a head-heavy and a head-light frame, a stiff and a flexible shaft, or simply two versions of the same idea. Every comparison has its own link, so you can share it with a coach or a friend.
Not sure which rackets to compare? Our Racket Finder builds a shortlist from four questions about your game.
How to Compare Two Rackets
- Start with balance. It changes how a racket feels more than any other figure. Two head-heavy rackets from different brands usually feel more alike than a head-heavy and a head-light racket from the same brand.
- Check the shaft stiffness against your swing. If you are still developing your technique, the stiffer of two otherwise similar rackets will usually feel harder to use.
- Match the weight class. A 3U and a 4U version of the same model can feel quite different. Compare like for like.
- Look at the maximum tension if you like to string high. It also gives a rough idea of how robust the frame is.
- Compare prices locally. Price bands in the table are relative. The same racket can cost very different amounts in different countries, so check authorised sellers near you.
Full Racket Specification Tables
These tables list every racket in our database. Click a model name, where available, to read our guide to that series.
Victor rackets
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Shaft | Max tension | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Thruster Ryuga II Pro | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Stiff | 3U 32 lbs, 4U 31 lbs | Advanced attackers who want maximum smash power |
| Victor Thruster Ryuga II | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Stiff | 3U 32 lbs, 4U 31 lbs | Strong club and league players who play an attacking game |
| Victor Thruster Ryuga Metallic | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Stiff | 3U 32 lbs, 4U 31 lbs | Attacking players who want Ryuga-style power |
| Victor Thruster F Falcon Enhanced | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Stiff | 3U 32 lbs, 4U 31 lbs | Players stepping up to a head-heavy attacking frame |
| Victor Auraspeed 100X | 3U, 4U | — | Stiff | 3U 29 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | Fast doubles players who attack from mid-court |
| Victor Auraspeed 100X Ultra | 3U, 4U | Even | — | 3U 31 lbs, 4U 30 lbs | Advanced players who want speed with a little more all-round stability |
| Victor Auraspeed 90K II | 3U, 4U | Head-light | — | 3U 31 lbs, 4U 30 lbs | Doubles players who want quick handling at the front |
| Victor Auraspeed 9000 | 4U, 5U | — | — | 4U 30 lbs, 5U 29 lbs (9000 C) | Club players who want a light, fast racket |
| Victor DriveX 12 | 4U | — | Stiff | 4U 32 lbs | Players who build rallies with drives and placement |
| Victor DriveX 9X | 3U, 4U | Even | Medium stiff | 3U 29 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | All-round players who want a stable, even-balanced frame |
| Victor DriveX 7SP | 3U, 4U | — | Medium | 3U 28 lbs, 4U 26 lbs | Improving players who want an easy-to-use all-rounder |
| Victor Jetspeed S 10 | 3U, 4U | — | Stiff | 27–28 lbs (by version) | Doubles players who like flat, fast exchanges |
| Victor Brave Sword 12 | 3U, 4U | Even | — | 3U 30 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | Players who want a fast, even-balanced classic frame |
Specs come from the manufacturers' product pages or, where those were unavailable, from authorised retailers. A dash means sources disagreed or the brand does not publish the figure. Compare any two rackets side by side.
Yonex rackets
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Shaft | Max tension | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonex Astrox 100ZZ | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Extra stiff | 3U 29 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | Advanced players with a fast swing who attack relentlessly |
| Yonex Astrox 88D Pro | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Stiff | 3U 29 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | Rear-court attackers, especially in doubles |
| Yonex Astrox 99 Pro | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Stiff | 3U 29 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | Singles attackers who want heavy, steep smashes |
| Yonex Nanoflare 800 Pro | 3U, 4U | Head-light | Stiff | 3U 29 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | Fast doubles players and counter-attackers |
| Yonex Nanoflare 1000Z | 3U, 4U | Head-light | Extra stiff | 3U 29 lbs, 4U 28 lbs | Advanced players who want the fastest possible swing |
| Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro | 3U, 4U | Even | Stiff | 3U 28 lbs, 4U 27 lbs | Control players who like a solid, precise feel |
| Yonex Astrox 77 Play | — | Head-heavy | Hi-Flex | 28 lbs | Improving players who want Astrox-style power with a forgiving shaft |
| Yonex Astrox 01 (Clear / Feel / Ability) | 4U | — | Hi-Flex | — | Beginners who want an easy-swinging graphite racket |
| Yonex Nanoflare 001 (Clear / Feel / Ability) | 5U | Head-light | Flexible | — | Beginners who play doubles and like quick handling |
Specs come from the manufacturers' product pages or, where those were unavailable, from authorised retailers. A dash means sources disagreed or the brand does not publish the figure. Compare any two rackets side by side.
Li-Ning rackets
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Shaft | Max tension | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li-Ning Axforce 100 older model | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Stiff | 4U 30 lbs | Advanced attackers (now succeeded by the Axforce 100 II) |
| Li-Ning Axforce 90 Tiger Max | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | Medium | 4U 30 lbs | Attacking players who want power with a less stiff shaft |
| Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon Max | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | — | 3U 31 lbs, 4U 30 lbs | Heavy hitters who play from the rear court |
| Li-Ning Halbertec 8000 | 3U, 4U | Even | — | 30 lbs | Advanced all-round players who value control |
| Li-Ning Aeronaut 9000 | 3U, 4U | Head-heavy | — | — | All-round players who still want some head weight |
| Li-Ning G-Force 5900 Superlite | 79 g | Head-heavy | Flexible | 30 lbs | Improving players who want a light racket with easy power |
| Li-Ning Windstorm 72 | ~72 g | Head-heavy | Flexible | 30 lbs (Speed version) | Players who want an ultra-light, easy-swinging frame |
Specs come from the manufacturers' product pages or, where those were unavailable, from authorised retailers. A dash means sources disagreed or the brand does not publish the figure. Compare any two rackets side by side.
Other brands
| Racket | Weight | Balance | Shaft | Max tension | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apacs EdgeSaber 10 | ~85 g | Even | Medium | 38 lbs | Budget all-rounders and players who like high tension |
Specs come from the manufacturers' product pages or, where those were unavailable, from authorised retailers. A dash means sources disagreed or the brand does not publish the figure. Compare any two rackets side by side.
For a broader look at how the three big brands differ in history, technology and price, see Yonex vs Li-Ning vs Victor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do these specifications come from?
From the manufacturers’ own product pages wherever possible: yonex.com, victorsport.com and Li-Ning’s regional stores. Where a brand’s page was unavailable, we used figures that at least two authorised retailers agreed on. Where sources conflicted, we left the figure blank.
Why do some rackets have two maximum tensions?
Brands often allow a slightly higher tension on the heavier 3U version of a frame than on the 4U version. We list both where the brand publishes them.
Can I compare more than three rackets?
The tool compares up to three at a time to keep the table readable on a phone. Use the full tables above to scan the whole range.