FAQ

With the 2023 Yonex All England Championships on the horizon, we take a look at what tops will be worn by some of the elite badminton players such as Viktor Axelsen, Chen Qing Chen, An Se Young and others.

Aside from your own personal budget, there are five key areas to consider when purchasing new badminton trainers: grip, sole, cushioning, weight and ventilation.

Fitness and recovery are essential to improving your on-court performance. Here are some of the best pieces of equipment to aid your training and recovery process.

In addition to your racket, the shuttles you choose to train with will be one of the main pieces of equipment in your kit bag.  

Whatever your level of performance, if you have had a badminton racket for a while, it's likely that at some point the racket strings will become damaged, or broken due to wear and tear.

The overall weight of badminton rackets can vary from 65 grams to 95 grams. Which you choose can come down to personal preference.

Shaft flexFlex – how much a badminton racket’s shaft can, essentially, bend – varies from flexible to stiff/extra stiff. A flexible badminton racket allows more movement in the head to generate power.

Consider all the differences below and also how you play the game.

It’s the first question we all ask, especially if you’re looking for a beginner’s racket, but a lot depends on what type of badminton player you are, or what shots you prefer to play.