Updated 24 Oct 2026
Playing once or twice a week, with a clear that mostly reaches the back? You can handle a firmer shaft than a beginner, but a racket that still forgives a late swing will win you more points.
Quick yet punchy. The heaviest and most balanced of the Jetstream family: a medium-flex, thin-shafted frame that keeps the speed of its lighter siblings but adds more stability and drive. Good for club players who want one racket for…
From £90.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £130
Quick, forgiving frame. A faster, more forgiving even-balance racket than the 11 Pro, with a medium-flex shaft and a stronger, more aerodynamic frame. Strong for doubles players who want speed and defence without a stiff shaft.
From £175.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £210
Cheap carbon attacker. A low-priced, medium-flex carbon racket with a mild head-heavy bias, offered in 4U and a lighter 5U. Suits club players who want some attacking bite without paying for a flagship.
From £60.00 at Central Sports RRP £72
Light controlled all-rounder. A lighter-than-85 g sibling of the GP-X 85: even balance and a responsive, controlled feel with a graphite frame. Suited to club players wanting speed and control over raw power.
From £74.99 at Sweatband RRP £100
Mid-price attacker. A mid-range, mid-price head-heavy racket with a medium flex. It brings the Astrox smash character to club players without stiff-shaft demands and with a slightly lighter head feel than the big-name models.
From £103.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £130
Easy all-rounder. A slightly more flexible sibling of the 6SP (index 5) with the same nano-tube shaft and 26-28 lb tension limits. Even balance, aimed at club players.
From £79.99 at Badminton HQ
Fast front court. A medium-flex racket with near-even balance, pitched at quick net play and fast reflex exchanges rather than raw smashing. Good for doubles players who live at the front and mid-court.
From £95.00 at Central Sports
Light carbon starter. An entry-priced carbon racket with a medium flex and a slim-but-not-extreme 7.0 mm shaft, aimed at beginners to intermediates. The 5U weight makes it easy to swing and quick in the hand.
From £44.95 at Central Sports RRP £63
Affordable speed frame. Mid-range Bladex in 3U and 4U with a balance point around 292-295 mm, so close to even. A budget way into the speed line.
From £94.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £127
Forgiving all-rounder. A medium-flex racket with a mild head-heavy bias, tagged by the retailer for control and all-round play. A friendlier choice than the stiffer Breathing models for players moving up from entry-level rackets.
From £112.50 at OGKILS UK (official shop)