Top 10 Best Beginner Badminton Rackets

There's so many Badminton Rackets out there to choose from …..how do you know which is the best one to go for? Especially if you're a beginner!

Well largely this depends upon 3 main aspects:

1. Where you intend to play? In the Garden? Socially Indoors? or at a Club more seriously?

2. How strong/weak you are as a beginner badminton player?

3. Your Budget and How much you want to spend?

If you're needing further advice other than what's below on how to choose - check out our How to Choose a Badminton Racket Guide.

Also check our full range of Beginner Badminton Rackets.

NOTE: A number of the recommendations below may go out of stock, in addition to this remember what we suggest doesn't necessarily make it the best racket for you personally!

Below we list our Top 10 Beginner Badminton Rackets to help you identify what's best for you! 

1. Yonex Nanoflare 800 Play 4U Badminton Racket

Match Type: Singles & Doubles
Style of Play: Speed 
Player Level: Beginner / Intermediate

A toned down, beginner friendly version of the 800 Pro, the Nanoflare 800 is perfectly suited for games where speed and quick reactions are required, especially for players who like to be up close to the net and their opponent. Equipped with Yonex's thinnest shaft yet, and their AERO Frame technology, the Nanoflare 800 has vastly reduced air resistance, allowing it to be whipped around with ease when defending smashes or playing a flat rally. 

2. Karakal Black Zone 30 Graphite Badminton Racket

Match Type: All Round Play
Style of Play: Speed
Player Level: Improver

An outstanding value for money graphite 1 piece badminton racket, Karakal are specialists in value for money. This racket suits the beginner to improving player as a club level or wants something lightweight and easy to use.

3. Yonex 88D Play Badminton Racket

Match Type: Doubles
Style of Play: Power
Player Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Whilst we generally class the Astrox Feel as an intermediate racket, it's ease of use and forgiveness for mishits makes it a great racket for beginner players looking to add some power to their game. With a flexible frame and head heavy balance, this racket is designed to generate power in a super accessible way for newer players. Combine this with their Nanomesh Neo and Box Frame technologies to keep the racket steady and you have a great, all-rounded power racket for beginner / intermediate players. 

4. Carlton Aerospeed 400 Badminton Racket

Match Type: Doubles or Singles
Style of Play: Close Control / Speed
Player Level: Beginners moving to Intermediate

For beginners wanting a more intermediate level racket, or for players looking for a more control-focused racket, the Aerospeed 400 is a head light racket with a medium flex and a number of Carlton technologies, implemented in order to maximise the stability and durability of the racket, making it ideal for close control players. 

 

5. Carlton Elite 1000X Badminton Racket

Match Type: Doubles or Singles
Style of Play: All-Rounded
Player Level: Beginner

A more budget-friendly option than most on this list, the Carlton Elite 1000X is an aluminium racket, designed purely for ease of use as an entry into the sport. Carlton has enlarged the sweet spot on this racket, meaning beginner players will find it much easier to return the shuttle, with much less punishment for mis-hit shots. 

6. Yonex Astrox 77 Play 4U Badminton Racket

Match Type: Singles and Rear Court Doubles
Style of Play: Attacking Power
Player Level: Beginner and Improver

The Yonex Astrox 77 Play is a fantastic value graphite racket and the youngest brother of the 77 Pro (used by some of the worlds best). The Play version is designed to replicate the capabilities of the Pro but in a more user-friendly manner, tailored to suit beginner and intermediate players, at the fraction of the cost.

7. Carlton Powerblade Zero 400S Badminton Racket

Match Type: Singles / Doubles Front Of Court
Style of Play: Attacking 
Player Level: Beginner into Intermediate

The Carlton Powerblade Zero 400S Racket is designed to be controlled and manoeuvrable, aimed at players looking to make the jump from beginner to intermediate. Ideal for players who like playing close to the net and dictating the game, this racket will help you dominate your matches in no time! 

8. Yonex Astrox E13 Badminton Racket

Match Type: Singles or Doubles
Style of Play: Power
Player Level: Beginner

One of the most user-friendly rackets Yonex has produced, the Astrox E13 Racket is perfect for the improving player; with a weight of 87g, it's light enough for fast swings, with enough weight to smash from the back of the court. Combine this with a head heavy balance and you have the perfect racket for beginners looking for some extra power. 

9. Victor Thruster K 11E Badminton Racket

Match Type: Doubles or Singles
Style of Play: Attacking / Power
Player Level: Beginner / Intermediate

One of the more expensive rackets on this list, the Victor Thruster K 11E is a high-end beginners racket, suitable for those looking to develop their game further. With a head heavy balance and flexible shaft, this racket is perfect for those who need a little extra help generating power without sacrificing on speed or control.

10. Karakal Black Zone 50 Badminton Racket

Match Type: All Round - Fast Court Racket
Style of Play: All Round, but with extra whip power for the lower strength player
Player Level: Beginner

We actually LOVE this racket, it's a great all round racket, and most of all, we love it for it's extra flex in the shaft, giving a weaker or newer player the extra whip action in their shots to get more power with less effort. It's such good value for money for it's quality too, something Karakal are absolute experts at!

 

So that's out Top 10 Beginner Badminton Rackets list to look out for! Let us know what you think!

If you're needing further advice on how to choose - check out our How to Choose a Badminton Racket Guide.

Also check our full range of Beginner Badminton Rackets.