The frame of badminton racquet consists of different parts. Each badminton racket part has its own specific features which determines the characteristics of a racket.
Badminton racquet and shuttlecock are the important equipment used in badminton sport. A large range of badminton designs are available in the market but the sizes and shapes are defined and limited by the laws. Some interesting statistics about the
racquet :
Badminton frames play an important part in deciding the nature of your
game. The size, shape, and weight of different frames vary from one racket
to another. You must keep these points in mind before buying a racquet.
Buying Tips for Badminton Rackets
Before buying a racket following points should be considered so that
you get the perfect racquet suiting your style of play.
- Badminton requires a lot of wrist movement. Due to it,
consideration of the weight of racket is important. Heavier racquets
are preferred to those who have a stronger wrist and can use weight
of racket to extract more power from it. So before buying compare
the weight of the racquet to your wrist strength.
- Tension in racket or badminton racquet strings is a
balancing factor. Tension causes the shuttle to spring off the
racquet. Rackets strung at higher tension provide great power. While
rackets strung at lower tension give more control. Racquets are
strung at 18 to 30 lb of tension. Basic guidelines on tension of
strings :
- Beginners-- 19-20 lbs
- Intermediate players-- 21-24 lbs
- Hard hitters-- 25+ lbs
- Usually two types of grips are
found in all types of badminton racquets. Towel grips
are best for absorbing moisture, but need to be replaced frequently
due to accumulation of germs. Synthetic
grips are less sweat absorber hence less prone to germs.
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