Yonex is the most widely used badminton brand in the world, and its range is huge. Astrox, Nanoflare, Arcsaber, plus Pro, Tour, Game and Play versions of many models: it
The Axforce series is Li-Ning’s power line: head-heavy rackets built for attacking players who win points with smashes and steep clears. The Axforce 100 and the Axforce 90 Tiger Max
Li-Ning has grown from a sportswear company into one of the three biggest names in badminton, alongside Yonex and Victor. Its rackets range from light entry-level frames to flagship power
Victor’s DriveX series is designed for control and all-round play. Where the Thruster line chases power and the Auraspeed line chases speed, DriveX rackets aim for stability and precision, rewarding
Victor’s Auraspeed series is built for speed: quick handling for drives, counter-attacks and fast exchanges at the front of the court. The range runs from demanding flagships like the Auraspeed
The Thruster series is Victor’s power line: head-heavy rackets with stiff shafts, built for steep smashes and heavy clears. It includes some of the most popular attacking rackets in the
Victor is one of the three brands, alongside Yonex and Li-Ning, that you will see in almost every badminton hall and on the international tour. Its range can look confusing
The jump smash is the most explosive shot in badminton. By leaving the ground, you meet the shuttle higher and earlier, which gives a steeper angle and takes time away
Many players lose points to faults without understanding why. A serve looks fine but is called illegal, a racket brushes the net in the heat of a rally, or a
The overhead backhand clear is one of the hardest strokes in badminton. You have to hit a high, deep shot from the rear backhand corner with your back partly turned
Stringing a badminton racket at home is a learnable skill. It needs a proper stringing machine, a few small tools and patience, but once you are comfortable with it you
Anyone who has played with both types of shuttlecock notices the difference within a few shots. A good feather shuttle feels crisp off the strings, decelerates sharply and drops steeply.
