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Badminton Rackets

Hit the heights on court by choosing a badminton racket that's built and styled for your ability and ambition. We've got rackets to suit every pocket, from beginner to intermediate to expert, with different combinations of balance, weight and shaft flexibility.

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Babolat Satelite Gravity 74 Badminton RacketBabolat Satelite Gravity 74 Badminton Racket
41% Off
Babolat Satelite Gravity 74 Badminton RacketUltra lightweight racket
£49.99£85.00
Karakal Black Zone 30 Badminton Racket
20% Off
Karakal Black Zone 30 Badminton RacketAll round racket
£31.99£40.00
Karakal Black Zone 50 Badminton Racket
31% Off
Karakal Black Zone 50 Badminton RacketPower and speed
£37.80£55.00
Karakal BN 60 FF Badminton RacketKarakal BN 60 FF Badminton Racket
33% Off
Karakal BN 60 FF Badminton RacketWith Fast Fibre and New Hot Zone String
£99.99£150.00
Ashaway Vex Striker 100 Badminton Racket
25% Off
Ashaway Vex Striker 100 Badminton RacketPre strung in a top performance string
£37.49£50.00
Karakal Black Zone 20 Badminton RacketKarakal Black Zone 20 Badminton Racket
29% Off
Karakal Black Zone 20 Badminton RacketFor the improving player
£24.95£35.00
Ashaway Viper XT 1500 Badminton RacketAshaway Viper XT 1500 Badminton Racket
42% Off
Ashaway Viper XT 1500 Badminton RacketEven balance for all round playability
£69.99£120.00
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Play Badminton Racket
20% Off
Yonex Arcsaber 7 Play Badminton RacketGreat for getting started!
£39.99£50.00
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro Badminton Racket Frame Only
20% Off
Yonex Arcsaber 11 Pro Badminton Racket Frame OnlyYonex's most popular racket has been updated!
£183.99£230.00
Yonex Astrox 100 Game Badminton Racket
20% Off Sold out
Yonex Astrox 100 Game Badminton RacketA stronger more flexible frame
£111.99£140.00
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play Badminton Racket
20% Off Sold out
Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play Badminton RacketLight weight for easy playability
£51.99£65.00
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ 4U Badminton Racket Kurenai Frame OnlyYonex Astrox 100 ZZ 4U Badminton Racket Kurenai Frame Only
20% Off
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ 4U Badminton Racket Kurenai Frame OnlyEndorsed by Viktor Axelsen
£223.99£280.00
Ashaway Phantom Helix Badminton RacketAshaway Phantom Helix Badminton Racket
32% Off
Ashaway Phantom Helix Badminton RacketAirflow System technology
£87.95£130.00
Ashaway Vex Striker 300 Badminton RacketAshaway Vex Striker 300 Badminton Racket
25% Off
Ashaway Vex Striker 300 Badminton RacketIdeal for club players
£44.99£60.00
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ 3U Badminton Racket Frame Only
20% Off
Yonex Astrox 100 ZZ 3U Badminton Racket Frame OnlyNew solid shaft design
£223.99£280.00
Yonex Nanoflare 1000 Z Badminton Racket Frame Only
20% Off
Yonex Nanoflare 1000 Z Badminton Racket Frame OnlyUsed by the Pros!
£191.99£240.00
Ashaway Phantom X Shadow Badminton Racket
25% Off
Ashaway Phantom X Shadow Badminton RacketFor all-round performance
£119.99£160.00
Babolat Satelite Lite Badminton RacketBabolat Satelite Lite Badminton Racket
40% Off
Babolat Satelite Lite Badminton RacketVersatility and manoeuvrability
£77.99£130.00
Karakal BZ Lite Badminton RacketKarakal BZ Lite Badminton Racket
20% Off
Karakal BZ Lite Badminton RacketFast Fibre technology
£71.99£90.00
Ashaway Vex Striker 500 SL Badminton RacketAshaway Vex Striker 500 SL Badminton Racket
30% Off Sold out
Ashaway Vex Striker 500 SL Badminton RacketLightweight and easy to use
£48.99£70.00

About Badminton Rackets

Our leading badminton racket brands for men, women and juniors include Yonex, Babolat, Ashaway and Karakal. Check out our badminton racket buying guide for advice on the best racket for you. We also offer a free ten-day racket trial, so you can be sure you've hit the sweet spot with your choice. 

What makes a good badminton racket?

A good quality badminton racket from a trusted brand will give you a great start in the game of badminton and doesn't need to cost the earth. Leading specialist badminton brands (such as Babolat, Karakal, Ashaway and Yonex) all make rackets that are well balanced, with a shaft that can be as stiff or flexible as you like and in a range of weights. As you improve you badminton shots and gameplay, you'll discover more about what suits you. Good badminton rackets for beginners will be all-rounders, while more advanced players will look to gain better control, precision and power from different weights and levels of flexibility. Take a look at our current recommendations for the best rackets to suit different levels of badminton skill and experience. 

What is the most durable badminton racket?

Quality rackets from leading brands are built to lost, as long as you take reasonable care of them. We recommend storing your badminton racket in a padded bag or case when you're not using it. Badminton rackets for more advanced players tend to have a stiffer shaft to allow more powerful smashes. Read the product descriptions and compare different features, materials and capabilities, to find the most durable badminton racket for your style of play. High-end rackets (like the Karakal BN 60 FF) can be very lightweight, so they cut through the air more quickly. They use the latest strong and flexible materials to make sure that they're up to the cut and thrust of a competitive badminton match, despite their feather weight. 

What is the best weight for a badminton racket?

That depends on your skill level and experience as a badminton player. If you're just starting out, we recommend choosing a lightweight racket, so you can get to grips with shots and manoeuvres comfortably. As you progress, you may prefer a heavier racket, for more power to go along with your increased precision. There are several weight categories for badminton rackets. 3U and 4U are the most popular, with 3U rackets (85-89g) favoured by professional singles players and 4U (80-84g) by leading doubles players.

What racket brand is best?

We recommend all of the specialist badminton racket brands we stock. There's a good reason why we stock a range of racket brands and models: every player's needs are a bit different, so there's no single type of racket that's best for everyone. We think that our curated selection for Babolat, Karakal, Ashaway, Yonex and Victor offer badminton players at every level a great range of options at various price points. To decide on the best brand of badminton racket for you it's easy to do some research - as a racket sport specialist, we've got loads of video resources, buying guides and recommendations to help you identify your favourite brand. 

How should I dress for badminton?

Most badminton players wear shorts, or a sports skirt or skort, with a lightweight T-Shirt. You'll be moving around the court fast and working up a sweat, so choose racket sports clothing that keeps you cool. Modern wicking fabrics are great for keeping you at a comfortable temperature when you're playing hard. Reaching up and jumping for those smashes mean you'll want free arm and shoulder movement, so choose tops that give you enough flexibility - avoid tight sleeves. Supportive, grippy badminton shoes will help you move around the court securely and give your feet some cushioning and shock absorption when you're jumping and running.