Buying a badminton racket might appear to be a fairly simple task but if it is going to be your first purchase to decide your fate in a chosen field, it is advisable to treat the racket like a weapon and be careful while choosing your weapon of choice. In a competitive environment, the player’s weapon plays a very important role in deciding the final outcome of the game.

If you aspire to take up badminton seriously as a sport, it is imperative to know how to choose a racket that is best suitable for you. Here are some helpful pointers to help you choose the best badminton racket in UAE.

Weight of the Racket

In the sport of badminton, weight of a racket is denoted by a number followed by a suffix “U”. The smaller the number indicates a heavier weighing racket.

What is the ideal badminton racket weight based on your level?

For a novice or at a beginner level, a lightweight racket is most suitable. 3U rackets are a perfect match for this category as they easier to wield and control. Singles game players use heavier rackets such as 3U for stability while Doubles game players use 4U for quick reflex and reaction.

Balance Point

Apart from weight badminton rackets can also be categorized by their balance points such as Head heavy balance rackets, Head light balance rackets and Even balance rackets.

String Tension & Hand Grip

String Tension & Hand Grip are also important aspects that can influence choice while buying a badminton racket. For players who like to use force in their strokes, a higher tension racket is suitable. Higher tension rackets are also advisable in tropical locations like UAE as the strings expand in hotter places.

Hand grips are also of two kinds in badminton rackets, towel grip and synthetic. It is advisable to choose a badminton racket with towel grip in hot and sultry places like the UAE so that the racket grip absorbs sweat instead of slipping away from the player’s hand.