Badminton Blog

3U, 4U or 5U? Our UK badminton racket weight guide explains balance, swing weight and which spec suits singles, doubles and club players.

Choosing a junior badminton racket? Size by age, weight, pre-strung vs unstrung, UK prices and our in-stock picks for kids. Central Sports.

Racket or racquet? Both spellings are correct. Here is where they come from, which one the rules of badminton, tennis and squash use, and which to use in the UK.

Astrox 100 ZZ, 100 Tour or 100 Game? We compare weight, balance, flex, build and price to help you choose the right head-heavy Yonex attacking racket.

Yonex, Victor, Li-Ning, Babolat or Ashaway? Our UK guide compares the best badminton racket brands by style and budget, with in-stock picks.

3U or 4U? G4 or G5? Our UK 2026 guide decodes badminton racket weight, grip size, balance and flex - and which frame suits your game.