zoi555 said:

Hello everyone,

I started playing badminton, about two months ago more for the purpose of fitness. I started with a cheap £10 racquet and after a few weeks moved on to a £25 yonex racket.

I keep getting told that i can not hit faster shots as 'm using a cheap racquet and it'll slow down my progrss.

I need some advice on what racquet to buy. I'll try and provide as much info about my game from my limited experience. 

I am super unfit, I enjoy attacking (am not sure if i'm very good at it), i generally play both doubles and singles in every two hour session i have three times a week.

My weaknesses are hitting the shuttle with the frame, not hitting hard enough for a smash, serving out of the boundaries.

I'm generally quite a competitive person and would like to invest in a racquet that will help me improve my game. I feel that lighter racquets seem to be easier to use.

I'm from London, England so 'where to buy' would be of great help if the moderator allows such recommendations.

Many thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide

Hi, trust me the racket u have now is fine. I know a national standard irish player that when he goes to practice, plays with the cheap rackets they use at leisure centres even if they have no grips and he still destroys every1 whoever he plays.

The racket is not the problem, its technique, timing and practice. Theres no short cut. Try and find a coach or if not go onto youtube and look at how to hit the shuttle with the right stroke and right technique. Once you get better, by al means change ur racket to a better 1 which will help slightly but its only slight difference.

Hope that helps

Philip