Newbie friends often ask me, I have just started learning to play badminton, is there any suitable racket that I can recommend? When purchasing a racket online, I struggled to understand a lot of parameters on the racket, such as 3U, 4U, G3, G4, W2, W3, and balance point, etc. I didn’t know where to start. This article is created for this reason, so that novice friends can choose a racket that suits them based on the parameters of the racket after reading this article.
Badminton racket structure
Parameters 1. Racket length
The International Badminton Federation stipulates that 665mm is the standard length of a badminton racket, and the maximum length cannot exceed 680mm.
Most badminton rackets in China’s domestic market are 675mm.
Racket length description
The longer the racket, the higher the hitting point, and the easier it is to attack; the shorter the racket, the more flexible the ball is played, and it is more suitable for doubles to exert its power.
Parameter 2. The weight of the racket
The weight here is mainly based on the rackets of the three major manufacturers ( Yonex , Victory, Li Ning )
The weight mentioned here refers to the empty racket, that is, not stringed, not The weight of the handle when wrapped.
Weight reference standard (Yonex/Victory)
Weight reference standard (Li Ning)
Generally speaking, the heavier the racket, the more offensive it is. Rackets greater than 85g are offensive rackets.
Parameter 3. The thickness of the handle
The fineness of the handle is generally represented by G and is divided into G0~G5. The larger the number, the thinner the handle, which is more suitable for golfers with small hands.
There is a slight difference in the official data given by Yonex (YY) and Victory:
Racket handle circumference G
Li Ning rackets have always used S to mark the fineness of the handle. The smaller the value, the thinner the handle.
S2 corresponds to G5, S3 corresponds to G4, and S4 corresponds to G3.
Parameter 4. The softness and hardness of the middle shaft
As for the softness and hardness of the middle shaft, we can read the manual of the racket, which will be written in it, or we can go to the store to feel it ourselves.
Detailed explanation of the soft and hardness parameters of the mid-tube 1
There is another way of expression:
Detailed explanation of the soft and hardness parameters of the mid-tube 2
There is a progress bar on the club. When it is closer to S, the harder the mid-pole is, and vice versa. soft.
Generally speaking, a soft mid-bar is more suitable for defensive players. The mid-bar of offensive rackets is generally hard. A racket with moderate softness and hardness is a racket that can be used both offensively and defensively. The softer the middle pole, the more elastic it will be. For beginners who cannot exert force or have small wrist strength, a soft pole can hit the ball farther. However, a soft club will greatly reduce the conductivity and accuracy of force, resulting in inaccurate shots and a sense of power exhaustion. Beginners are advised to choose a racket with a softer mid-barrel.
Parameters 5. Balance point
The balance point refers to the distance from the end of the handle to the balance fulcrum (center of gravity).
Detailed explanation of balance point parameters
parameters 6. Cross-section of the frame
The cross-section of the frame is generally divided into three types: box frame, broken wind frame, and mixed frame .
Three cross-sectional views of the racket frame
Box-type frame is also called a box-type frame. It has strong stability. The racket frame is not easy to shake and deform when hitting the ball. Most offensive rackets use it. It also has the largest cross-section and the greatest resistance. Affects swing speed.
The wind-breaking frame adopts a diamond-shaped cross-section, which has less resistance during the swing, and the swing speed is faster, making it easier to hit fast and fierce returns.
double-sided special-shaped frame combines the advantages of the above two frames. It is more difficult to make and requires a higher level of players, who need to distinguish between forehand and backhand.
parameters 7. Racket head shape
According to the racket head shape, there are square racket heads and round racket heads, and the corresponding sweet spots are also different. The sweet spot is the effective hitting area of the racket, usually located slightly above the center of the racket. The sweet spot hits the ball with great power, little vibration, and good ball control.The square racket head has a large sweet spot and a large error tolerance, making it more friendly to novices. The round racket head is smaller than the square racket head. It generally has a small racket surface and a small sweet spot. It requires certain hitting skills and it is easy for novices to hit the racket frame.
Comparison of sweet spots between round rackets and square rackets
Parameters 8. String pounds
Badminton rackets are basically empty shots when bought. We need to find a professional string puller to pull the string, which involves the issue of how many pounds need to be pulled. . The higher the poundage, the more accurate the ball will land, but it will take more effort. The lower the poundage, the landing point will be biased, but the elasticity is good and the force is relatively small. The higher the number of pounds, the better. It is best to choose the number of pounds that suits you. Similarly, the racket is also marked with the maximum string weight line, which is generally the warranty poundage.
Detailed explanation of string poundage
Beginners and people with low strength are recommended to use a racket with a lighter weight and moderate string surface hardness. Generally, amateurs string 22-23 pounds, and amateurs and advanced players can pull the string to more than 25 pounds. Professional athletes The racket wiring costs about 30 pounds.
is almost 2,000 words long. If you like it, please like and save it. Although there is no direct recommendation for a racket, after reading this most detailed parameter analysis, you should have a good idea of how to choose a badminton racket for beginners. Due to the rush of writing time, omissions are unavoidable. If there are any parameters that are not listed and you want to know, please leave a message below and I will try my best to improve it.
[Reference]
, Wang Lin Learn to play badminton from the champion China Industry and Information Technology Publishing Group/People's Posts and Telecommunications Press
