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Tips for selecting the right badminton racquet for your needs Frame: Low-torque performance and a solid feel on impact come from a high-tension graphite composite frame. More expensive racquets generally use higher yield modulus graphite to reduce frame torque. Flexibility: Shaft flexibility should be selected based on individual playing style. Offensive players should use a racquet with a stiffer shaft for better power. Defensive players should select a more flexible shaft for better control. Weight and Balance: Advanced players should select racquets with the ideal weight and balance suited for their individual playing styles. For comparably balanced racquets, the lighter racquet will yield less power in a smash. Usually a defensive player primarily focuses on the receive and on court placement and should therefore select a head-light and flexible racket for lightening fast maneuverability. Offensive players should use head-heavy and stiffer racquets for harder smashes, longer drives and higher lobs. Stringing: For beginner and intermediate players string tension of 15 - 22 lbs. is recommended; advanced players should use 22-28 lbs. The higher the tension on the frame the more fragile it becomes. String breakage also becomes more likely. Thinner gauge and rougher micro texture string gives superior feel during play but much reduced durability and is therefore best suited for professional players. Thicker gauge, smoother string will be longer lasting but is correspondingly less responsive. |
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