Best badminton rackets
From rackets in stock in the UK today
Ranked by the same matching as the quiz, for a typical player of each kind. For your own top 3, take the quiz.
By player
Best badminton rackets for beginnersTop pick: Yonex Arcsaber 7 PlayBest badminton rackets for intermediate playersTop pick: Babolat Jetstream 83Best badminton rackets for advanced club playersTop pick: Victor DriveX 12 (DX-12)Best badminton rackets for smashing and powerTop pick: Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon MaxBest badminton rackets for doublesTop pick: Babolat Jetstream 83Best badminton rackets for net play and fast drivesTop pick: Yonex Nanoflare NextageBest badminton rackets for singlesTop pick: OGKILS Dimensional 88 Slash (D88 Slash)Best badminton rackets for mixed doublesTop pick: Babolat Jetstream 83Best badminton rackets for defence and controlTop pick: Carlton Velocitex G2.2Badminton rackets that are kind to tennis elbowTop pick: Babolat Jetstream 80Best lightweight (5U) badminton racketsTop pick: Carlton 3.7 Team II
By budget
By brand
Best Yonex badminton racketsTop pick: Yonex Astrox 99 Pro (3rd gen)Best Li-Ning badminton racketsTop pick: Li-Ning Axforce 90 Dragon MaxBest Victor badminton racketsTop pick: Victor Thruster F C Ultra X (TK-F C Ultra X)Best Carlton badminton racketsTop pick: Carlton Vapour Trail 82 PyriteBest Hundred badminton racketsTop pick: Hundred Nitrix 70 VoltaBest Babolat badminton racketsTop pick: Babolat X-Feel SparkBest OGKILS badminton racketsTop pick: OGKILS LD99
Shoes
Best badminton shoes for ankle supportTop pick: Yonex Power Cushion Eclipsion Z3Best badminton shoes for wide feetTop pick: Yonex Power Cushion SubAxia GTBest lightweight badminton shoesTop pick: Yonex Power Cushion Aerus Z2Best cushioned badminton shoesTop pick: Yonex Power Cushion SubAxia GTBadminton shoes with the best gripTop pick: Yonex Power Cushion Aerus Z2Best badminton shoes under £80Top pick: Babolat Shadow Tour 5