Updated 24 Oct 2026
No racket cures tennis elbow, but a flexible shaft, a head-light balance and a lower string tension pass less shock to the arm. Pain that lasts two weeks or more needs a physio, whatever you play with.
Fast head-light defence. A head-light, flexible, thin-shafted racket for players who move around the court quickly and live on defence and fast exchanges. Aimed at tournament-level doubles players.
From £79.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £120
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
Light and snappy. A 74 g racket with a head-heavy balance and flexible shaft, aimed at offensive doubles players, women and advanced juniors. The titanium mesh keeps the light frame stable.
From £107.99 at Badminton HQ RRP £120
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
Budget carbon attacker. An entry-level attacking carbon racket in 4U and 5U, with a flexible shaft and a high balance point (305 mm). A budget club option.
From £55.00 at Central Sports
Cheap 5U attacker. A 5U, head-heavy, flexible racket with a published 305 mm balance point. Value-priced for club players who want a lighter attacking racket.
From £51.20 at Central Sports
Soft, easy power. Entry-to-mid Axforce with a soft 6.8 mm shaft and head-heavy balance; designed for improving players who want to attack without a stiff racket. The soft shaft and forgiving frame suit improving club players more than…
From £104.95 at Badminton HQ RRP £120
Light and head-heavy. A 5U (about 78 g) head-heavy racket with a flexible shaft. A step up in mass from the Nuclear 72, giving a bit more stability while staying light.
From £68.00 at Central Sports