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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 1000 Play Badminton Racket

YONEX NANOFLARE 1000 PLAY 4U BADMINTON RACKET - LIGHTNING YELLOW

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

A beginner friendly version of the professional level Nanoflare 1000 Z racket, the Play variant takes this design and quality, and features incredible technologies to allow beginner players to enjoy all the benefits and advance your game with speed and attacking power. A head-light racket, the Nanoflare Play is ideal for counter attacking at the net, before unleashing a powerful smash to seal the point.

2. Karakal Black Zone 30 Graphite Badminton Racket

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

YONEX ASTROX 88D PLAY BADMINTON RACKET - GOLD

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

The Yonex Astrox 88D Play is a beginner's version of one of the most popular rackets in the game today, the 88D Pro. This Play version is manufactured to replicate the capabilities and performance of the 88D Pro but in a much more user-friendly manner, with reduced stiffness and weight. A much more budget-friendly option, this racket is perfect for players looking to begin their badminton journey.

4. Babolat I-Pulse Power Badminton Racket

BABOLAT I-PULSE POWER BADMINTON RACKET - GREY

Match Type: Doubles or Singles
Style of Play: Defensive / Power
Player Level: Intermediate, Beginner Friendly

Babolat's I-Pulse Power is a racket for intermediate players, though would feel right at home in the hands of a beginner too, simply due to how easy to use it is! With Optimum Kickpoint technology, the shaft of this racket bends and accelerates quickly to transfer all your power into each shot, making power generation a blast with this racket. For beginners wanting a fun, user-friendly racket to start their journey, this is the racket for you. 

5. Li-Ning TecTonic 1 Badminton Racket

https://badmintonhq.co.uk/products/li-ning-tectonic-1-badminton-racket-blue-yellow

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

Made from commercial-grade carbon fibre, the Li-Ning TecTonic 1 is a premium beginner's racket, designed to give you the best start possible to your badminton journey. Being slightly head heavy with a high-flex shaft, this racket is designed with power in mind, and a super forgiving sweet spot ensures you can have fun playing as you develop your skill. 

6. Victor Thruster K 11E Badminton Racket

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. 

7. Carlton Powerblade Zero 400S Badminton Racket

CARLTON POWERBLADE ZERO 400S BADMINTON RACKET - ORANGE / BLACK

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

YONEX ASTROX E13 BADMINTON RACKET - BLACK / BRIGHT RED

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. Yonex Astrox 77 Play Badminton Racket

Yonex Astrox 77 Play 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.

10. Karakal Black Zone 50 Badminton Racket

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.

 

 

 

 

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