Updated 24 Oct 2026
Most players use 4U (80-84 g). A 5U (75-79 g) racket makes sense for younger and older players, after an arm or shoulder injury, or if a 4U simply feels heavy by the end of a session.
Easy all-rounder. An even-balance, medium-flex 76 g racket for intermediate players who want one racket for singles and doubles. Light and forgiving, with no extreme character either way.
From £68.00 at Sweatband RRP £85
Comfortable all-rounder. A full-graphite widebody racket with even balance and medium flex, pitched at girls and women at intermediate level. Comfortable and stable for a wide mix of shots.
From £29.99 at Sweatband RRP £50
Speed racket that finishes. 2026 Power sibling of the Bladex 800 Speed: same fast Bladex swing but with more weight at the head for back-court pressure, medium shaft, 3U/4U/5U. It suits back-court and mixed-doubles players who still want Bladex…
From £175.50 at Badminton HQ
Light and agile. A light, agile racket with an even balance that suits defensive doubles play. It trades some power for comfort and speed.
From £62.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £90
Soft-edged speed racket. Mid-upper Bladex used by Yeo Jia Min and Goh Liu Ying. Head-light in 3U/4U, slightly stiffer feel, aimed at doubles players who want speed with a bit more forgiveness than the 800.
From £139.95 at Badminton HQ
Precise all-round control. The control model of the 3.7 range: a balanced, lighter frame for advanced players who mix attack with accurate placement. It sits between the Power version and the lighter Team rackets.
From £152.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £160
Fast and forgiving. A second-generation 700 with a wider frame, designed to produce quicker, deeper clears while staying very fast around the net. Medium flex makes it far easier to use than the stiff Nanoflare flagships, so it works for…
From £183.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £220
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
Light defensive speed. Mid-range Bladex with a slim medium-flex shaft and head-light balance, marketed especially to women with butterfly graphics. Good for mid-front-court play, flat pushes and quick blocks.
From £169.95 at Badminton HQ
Budget graphite all-rounder. An even-balance, medium-flex graphite racket at a bargain price, for players who want one racket for offence and defence.
From £38.00 at Sweatband