What are the badminton racket purchase strategies?

Let us know the basics of badminton rackets before introducing badminton rackets.

Since there are many vocabulary or terminology in the badminton racket, we will introduce the basic knowledge before introducing the purchasing method.

Better badminton rackets are sold on a single basis and are not sold in two sets. And we see in the supermarket that badminton rackets sold by suits are very low-end, and the price is relatively cheap.

If you are just for leisure and entertainment, and simply pursue low prices, then it is okay to buy such a badminton racket, but if you want to play badminton, you should choose a good racket.

The single-selling racket is also divided into two types: the finished racket and the frame.

The finished product manufacturer has already helped you pull the line. After you buy it home, you can use it directly. However, the racquet usually has a common number of pounds, and the quality of the ball line is relatively general, so it is only suitable for junior enthusiasts. . And if you want to be an amateur or even a professional player, you should choose a frame that has no cable, which is what everyone usually calls. This kind of racket usually has better quality and uses better quality materials, so their price will be better. You need to buy the ball line separately and hand it to the professional cable puller.

The badminton racket has a row of numbers on the vertebral handle: now the YONEX, Victor, Kason and other brands of badminton rackets have laser markings, which are part of the anti-counterfeiting measures.

There are two types of numbers:

1: Yonex's badminton racket number on the slanting vertebra cover is the production batch number, and the last two letters are the authorized distribution code, which is the general version. CH—China, SP's words indicate that the badminton is sold by YYONEX Singapore.

2: The part of the middle pole near the cone is a unique number, which can be used to check the authenticity. At present, Victor Victory has adopted the authenticity query method provided by China Electronic Product Supervision Network, which can be used to check the authenticity.

The meaning of 2UG3 is attached to the badminton racket. The rackets of YONEX, Victor and other brands are labeled with parameters. The front xU indicates the empty weight of the badminton: U-95~100g, 2U-90~94g, 3U-85~89g, 4U-80~84g, the common weight of the general yonex badminton is 2U, 3U , 4U, the most common 3U. Gx represents Grip thickness: G1 G5 thickest finest. The most common is the G4. These are related to the style of play and the type of hand, which we will cover in detail later.

Is the one-piece badminton racket very good? In fact, it is not.

In the Apple MacBook laptop, the concept of "one-piece molding" is always emphasized, showing consumers their excellent design and excellent quality. Some badminton rackets also promote themselves as "integrated" products, but because jointless is difficult to make the weight distribution of badminton rackets reasonable, and the torque is poor, it is rarely used. And the racket shaft to be manufactured separately and then built-in T-joint (Built-in T-joint) which is connected racket technology have much better performance in all aspects.

The more expensive the badminton racket is, the better? Although this market is still "a penny and a share", the concept of "good" is very broad, and what we mean here should be "useful."

Generally speaking, the price of a badminton racket is related to its materials, craftsmanship and brand. The new model is generally more expensive, while the old ones use some discounts for the purpose of cleaning up the inventory.

However, in general, expensive badminton rackets are mainly used by professional players. They are not necessarily suitable for amateur players. Players of the two categories are completely different in terms of wrist strength and style of play, and it is difficult for ordinary amateurs to feel. A little difference between different models.

So the most important thing is to choose the one that you are most comfortable with instead of just looking at the price. The high price of the badminton racket is indeed better in terms of quality, but not every amateur can control it well. Of course, if you don't consider the price factor and you have to pay for it, you may want to keep up with the latest.

The shape and sweet spot of badminton racket: These two nouns are also the terms that people often encounter before buying a racket. Badminton rackets usually have three types of shots: a traditional oval shape, an ISO shape with a square head, and an ISO shape with a larger string surface. The sweet spot is the best hitting area for the face, as long as the ball hit through this hitting area will feel the most labor-saving and the vibration of the frame is minimal, usually the ISO-shaped sweet spot is larger than the traditional racket, so here We recommend that you buy an ISO racket racket as much as possible.

Badminton racket purchase

Generally speaking, the performance and feel of badminton are basically related to the nouns we introduced above. For badminton rackets, the shape, weight, structure, material, hardness and correct stringing are all key factors affecting their performance. Obviously these are more important than their color and packaging. In the above we have introduced the shape (I suggest you buy the ISO shape), below we will introduce other factors in detail.

Relationship between hardness, torsion and ball control

Hardness: The harder the stick is, the less force it can transmit to the ball when hitting the ball, but it can reduce the transmission of the ball shock. The smaller the racket torque, the better the control of the ball. Harder racquets, although theoretically more powerful, also require players to have greater strength and a good feel, and overall have a higher level, so relatively softer sticks are more suitable for amateurs. Fans have relatively better elasticity and are relatively less demanding on strength.

Weight and balance point structure

Each racket should be marked with its weight. The general standard is U, 2U, 3U. The position and meaning of these scales are described above.

Generally, the weight of the full carbon badminton is mostly 2U (90-94g) or 3U (85-89g), while the weight of the aluminum frame badminton is generally above U (95-99g), but now there are also a few full carbon feathers. The weight of the shot is as low as 80 grams, such as Kason's ultra-light series. The heavier racquet is suitable for players with good strength and heavy attack. The lighter racquet is more suitable for players who are more defensive and those who are responsible for the net in the doubles.

In addition, the balance point weight of the racket is also very important: usually the center of gravity of the offensive racket is on the head, which helps the player to exert force; while the center of gravity of the defensive or pre-net racket is in the middle, there is no obvious tendency. More flexibility. It is not difficult to distinguish the type of racket. It is a simple and easy way to check the type and classification of the racket, or directly feel the weight change at both ends of the racket.

The relationship between materials and rackets

Nowadays, badminton rackets have changed a lot in terms of materials. A large number of new materials such as carbon fiber, titanium alloy and high-strength carbon fiber have been used in large areas because these materials are lighter, stronger and more durable. The vibration and shock, while allowing the racket manufacturer to have more room for the design of the racket's hardness, ball feel and hitting performance.

Of course, the new materials will also be of great help to manufacturers' promotion, which can help them quickly sell new products and get good profits, because these new materials are often not cheap.

For beginners, buying aluminum or carbon-aluminum materials is a good choice because they are affordable and durable, while mid- to high-end consumers prefer a full-carbon racquet or a titanium-carbon racquet. It often guarantees better performance (including strength and control) while keeping the racket light.

Frame section and joint meaning

Attentive consumers may be concerned with the design of the badminton racket cross section and joints. The cross section of the badminton racket has the following three basic forms: a semi-circular cross section and a parallel cross section of a multi-faceted cross section.

According to different styles of play, choosing the right frame shape has a certain effect on your technical play. Generally speaking, the wing-shaped cross-section is the current mainstream, which is more advantageous for doubles and hitting the offensive return ball. The cross section can better control the ball.

Nowadays, the use of thinner box-shaped badminton is more common on the high-end model racquet. It is the eternal development direction of the racquet to strive for faster hitting speed and better return control performance. The joint is preferably a built-in joint, and the T or Y shape is not much different. The current rackets are basically designed with built-in connectors, which are more durable and reliable.

Pull the pounds

If you buy a separate frame, you need to pull the cable yourself, so how to choose the right number of pounds? The pounds of the pull line also have a certain relationship with the racket: the average entry-level racket can generally withstand about 22-24 pounds, while the junior level amateurs are only suitable for playing the pounds in this range. A slightly better racket can generally be around 24-26 pounds, and the more expensive racket on the market can withstand about 30 pounds. The higher the number of pounds on the cable, the tighter the line and the greater the pressure on the racket. In general, the racket will mark the number of points recommended on the line, which is the same as the tennis racket. Let's take a look at the significance of the number of pounds.

Pulling down the pounds of the racket (22 lbs - 24 lbs), the elasticity is large, the force in the backcourt will be relatively easy, the bad thing is that the deviation of the line and the drop point of the shot is relatively large, because the racquet is elastic. The control on the front of the net will be poor, and it will often be too high and not well controlled.