By Justin Ma, 7x US Junior National Badminton Champion.
Last updated March 9, 2022
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3 min read
In Badminton, as in life, the tools are almost as important as the skill in order to reach success. Besides the shuttlecock, the racket is the only other thing needed to play Badminton.
You can get away without a net or a court if you just play for fun, but your shuttlecock will not go far if you try to hit it with your hand. If you are considering Badminton as a sport, take a look at some of the best rackets on the market to help you reach success. According to Badminton Magazine, these are the best 9 rackets. Also, check out our Badminton Racket Buyer’s Guide for more information on what to look for when purchasing a racket.
The Astrox 88 badminton racket was released in two different versions namely the 88D which is for“Dominate” and the 88S which is for “Skill.” This is not necessarily the racket that you want if you are only a beginner.
Pick one up here: Yonex Astrox 88D & 88S
This is a stiff racket with a built-in T-joint. Yonex is a company that is based in Japan. The Duora range was a first and a game-changer because it has a new Dual Optimum System which combines two frames into one of the best Yonex badminton rackets.
Pick one up here: Yonex Duora 10
If you are known to play your Badminton game as a defender, this is the racket for you. Due to the fact that this racket is not top-heavy, the Yonex ArcSaber 11 does not have a lot of power and is not ideal for attackers.
Pick one up here: Yonex ArcSaber 11
This is a player favorite ranging from beginner to professional players. This is one of the best rackets for speed which is why it is so popular. So if speed is not your natural talent, you might want to consider this racket to help you out.
Pick up a Victor racket here: Victor Brave Sword 12
The Yonex NanoRay range has been developed in order to replace its Nanospeed range. One of the advantages of this Yonex racket is the fact that it has an aero-frame design which decreases air resistance.
Pick one up here: Yonex NanoRay 800
This is one of the rackets with an interesting history. It is made based on the racket specifications of Lin Dan who is an Olympic Gold Medalist and a World Champion. This racket is weighted toward the head in order to help you to bring power to the court.
Pick a Li-Ning racket here: Li-Ning Woods N90 II
This racket is best for singles and not ideal for doubles due to a heavy head. The heaviness of the head also causes it to have a lot of power when playing.
Pick one up here: Yonex Volric Z Force II
Opposite to the Yonex Voltric Z Force II, this racket is perfect for doubles due to the stiff frame which gives a lot of accuracy and power when you are shooting your shot.
Pick one up here: Victor Jetspeed 12
Other than the other high-end Voltric rackets, the Voltric 9 is made in Taiwan. This racket is designed with power and control in mind for advanced players that play an aggressive game.
Pick one up here: Yonex Voltric 9
