Collection: Badminton Men's Shorts

1. Playing experience: Beginners benefit from handle-heavy or balanced rackets for better control. Advanced players often choose more flexible models that support their playing style.

2. Balance: Head-heavy rackets offer more power, handle-heavy rackets are more agile, and balanced rackets combine both.

3. Weight: Light rackets (80-85g) offer speed and maneuverability, while heavier models provide more stability and power.

4. Performance level: Beginners should focus on control and stability, advanced users on flexibility and power.

5. Playing style: Offensive players need powerful rackets, defensive players need rackets with good control and precision.

A good badminton racket for beginners can be recognized by a slightly top-heavy balance point and a flexible or balanced shaft made of carbon or graphite.

Yonex is known worldwide as the leading brand in badminton and enjoys the trust of many professional players, including the current Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen. Rackets that have a slightly top-heavy balance point and a flexible or balanced shaft made of carbon or graphite are particularly recommended for beginners. Yonex ideally implements these properties through constant innovation and quality, thus offering a wide selection of suitable rackets for every level of play.

Depending on the material, a racket usually weighs between 60 and 100 g. Aluminum rackets often range from 80 to 90 g. Weight has a big impact on the game as it affects factors such as maneuverability, hitting power and the overall feel of the game.

The most common grip size for badminton rackets is G4, which has proven to be the best fit for most players. Players with smaller hands often choose G5, while sizes G1 and G2 are designed for larger hands.

A head-heavy badminton racket has its center of gravity closer to the racket head. This balance gives the shot more momentum and power, ideal for powerful and offensive moves. However, a head-heavy racket requires more control, which can make flat shots and defensive play a little more challenging.

The handle-heavy balance and stiff shaft make this a badminton racket that is perfect for the defensive player looking for control and precision.

For singles players who play offensively, a stiff and head-heavy badminton racket is often the better choice. A stiff shaft requires good technique and sufficient power, but enables precise shots and constant control over the shuttle.