Updated 24 Oct 2026
At the front in doubles, speed beats power. Head-light rackets get back into position fastest for interceptions, pushes and flat exchanges.
Light, easy handling. A mid-priced head-light racket with a medium shaft for intermediate players who want a softer, more connected feel at impact. It is quick in the hand and easy to place.
From £103.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £130
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
Quick defensive hands. The head-light option of the Velocitex family: medium flex and extra manoeuvrability for defensive singles players who rely on quick reactions.
From £44.99 at Badminton HQ
Easy fast clears. The mid-priced 700, with a medium-flex shaft and the same wide-frame idea as the Pro. Good for intermediate and advanced club players who want speed with an easier clear.
From £160.00 at Yonex UK (official shop)
Easy speed. A mid-priced Nanoflare with a medium-flex shaft, designed for club players who want quick handling and some Sonic Flare repulsion without the stiffness of the Tour and Z models. A sensible first step into the faster end…
From £107.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £130
Soft-flex 800. A medium-flex, value-priced take on the 800 concept for intermediate players who want fast hands and easy power. A good bridge between beginner rackets and the stiff Tour and Pro models.
From £99.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £120
Softer fast flagship. The medium-flex (Sun) version of the Bladex 900 Max pair: same head-light speed frame as the Moon but a more forgiving shaft, so more players can use its fast handling. It suits players who find the stiffer Moon too…
From £159.95 at Badminton HQ
Fast with bite. The second-generation 90K, adding WES 2.0 and an anti-torsion system for quicker recovery and a sharper downward angle on attacks. Head light and stiff-leaning, aimed at fast doubles play.
From £161.00 at Badminton HQ
Thin-frame speed. A 2025 speed flagship with a frame only 5.0 mm thin at its slimmest, Nano Aerogel for lightness and PBO fibre for energy transfer. Intended for flat drives and quick exchanges.
From £151.99 at Racketworld RRP £170
Net-hugging speed. February 2026 speed version of the Bladex 800 (800S): head-light, medium-stiff with a 6.8 mm shaft in 3U/4U/5U. Built for doubles players who live at the front and in flat exchanges.
From £175.50 at Badminton HQ