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 170 Light Badminton Racket
Match Type: Singles & Doubles
Style of Play: Speed
Player Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Being in the Nanoflare range, the 170 Light is a head light racket, encouraging quick movement around the court. This is great for beginners, as it allows for incredible freedom of movement as you learn to play the game. This excels near the net, but also has enough power for clears and smashes from all over the court, making it a great option for players still looking to define their playstyle.
Whilst being a beginner-friendly racket, this will also be suitable to use as you develop into an intermediate player, making it a great investment!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Yonex 88 Play Gen 3 Badminton Racket
Match Type: Doubles and Singles
Style of Play: Power
Player Level: Beginner / Intermediate
New for 2024, the Astrox 88 Play racket is a versatile, powerful and precise racket aimed at beginner to intermediate players. With a medium flex and a head-heavy balance, this racket is powerful enough to control the game from the back of the court, yet agile enough to excel close to the net during heated rallies. A superbly designed racket, this racket is an easy choice for any player looking for a user-friendly yet dominant option.
5. Victor Ultramate 7 Graphite Badminton Racket
Match Type: Doubles or Singles
Style of Play: Close Control / Speed
Player Level: Beginners moving to Intermediate
The Victor Ultramate 7 Badminton Racket is a very good entry-level model with a shaft made of carbon and ahead of aluminium. It weighs in at an all-round 85 grams. It offers a good level of comfort and power to any beginner play with its balanced racket balance and medium flex.
6. Victor Auraspeed 11B Badminton Racket
Match Type: Doubles
Style of Play: All-Rounded
Player Level: Beginner
Offering a great blend of speed and power, the Auraspeed 11B features a highly flexible shaft, making it extremely forgiving for new players, as well as super easy to generate power. This, combined with the Ultra-Thin frame, offers great shot power, as well as being easy to handle.
7. 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.
8. Carlton Tru-Storm FS 1000 Badminton Racket
Match Type: Singles / Doubles
Style of Play: Well Rounded
Player Level: Beginner
The Carlton Tru-Storm FS 1000 is equipped with a slightly shorter 665mm shaft, providing excellent assistance for your hand-eye co-ordination, improving your control and making learning easier. It's fully aluminium, so is more than capable of handling your entry into the sport, and the frustrations that come with it! Weighing it a 93 grams, this racket is designed to be sturdy, stable and to help you learn the game.
9. 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.
10. 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.
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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.
