Badminton: indoor sales
The badminton sales bring together equipment for badminton players: Yonex Astrox, Nanoflare and Isometric rackets, Babolat Satelite and X-Feel rackets, Yonex Power Cushion and Babolat Shadow indoor shoes, feather and nylon shuttlecocks, and Carlton and Craft bags. A selection designed for club players as well as beginners who want to equip themselves properly, with models for women and children.
Get ready for the court, at discounted prices.
Weight, shaft and flexibility: understanding a racket's specifications
A badminton racket's specifications are deciphered with two codes. The weight is indicated in U: a racket classified as 3U weighs about 85 to 89 grams, a 4U is 80 to 84 grams, a 5U is 75 to 79 grams, and the higher the number, the lighter the frame. The shaft is indicated in G: a G5 is thinner than a G4 and suits smaller hands. Then there's flexibility: a flexible shaft returns energy during slow movements, while a stiff shaft rewards the quick and precise hit of an experienced player. A light and flexible racket, like the Yonex Isometric, helps beginners to send the shuttlecock to the back of the court without much effort.
Other indoor sales
Indoor sales also include:
- Volleyball, balls, knee pads and shoes.
All indoor sports sales can be found on the indoor page.
Feather or nylon shuttlecock: which one for your level
The choice of shuttlecock depends on your level and playing style. The feather shuttlecock consists of sixteen goose or duck feathers mounted on a cork base, weighing between 4.74 and 5.50 grams: it creates the trajectories needed for competition, like the Yonex Aerosensa. Fragile, it needs replacing several times during a club session. The nylon shuttlecock, such as the Wilson Smashstar, withstands hundreds of rallies: it is suitable for beginners, family play and physical education classes. Its flight, less precise than that of the feather, requires some adjustment when moving to club play.
Badminton shoes: cushioning and grip on the court
A badminton shoe is recognized by its non-marking rubber sole, which is low and wide, providing grip on the court or synthetic surface during lunges towards the net. At Yonex, the Power Cushion technology absorbs the shock from landings and returns some energy for the next step; the signature model of Viktor Axelsen, Olympic champion in Tokyo and then Paris, features this technology. The Wide versions, like the Power Cushion Strider Flow Wide, offer a wider fit for feet that feel cramped. At Babolat, the Shadow range focuses on lateral stability, available in both men's and women's cuts.
Bag for badminton: how many rackets to carry
The bag is chosen based on the number of rackets taken and the frequency of tournaments. The backpack Carlton Airblade fits one or two rackets in a dedicated compartment and leaves your hands free for cycling or public transport. The duffle bag Craft Squad, larger in size, can hold spare clothing, a towel, shoes and tubes of shuttlecocks for a day of competition. Players heading to a tournament with three or more rackets, to guard against a string break mid-match, prefer a larger size. Avoid leaving the bag in a car in the sun: heat loosens the strings.
Frequently asked questions
How to hold a badminton racket?
The so-called universal grip places the shaft in the hand as if for a handshake, with the flat edge of the frame facing you. Keep your fingers relaxed between shots and close them upon impact; for backhand shots, slightly shift your thumb on the flat of the shaft.
How to serve in badminton?
The serve is played diagonally, striking the shuttlecock below the waist with the racket directed upwards. In doubles, the short serve that grazes the net is standard; in singles, the long serve sends the shuttlecock to the opponent's back court.
How long does a feather shuttlecock last?
Depending on the power of strikes and the quality of the feathers, a shuttlecock lasts anywhere from a few rallies to an entire match. Replace it as soon as a feather breaks, as its trajectory becomes unstable. Goose feathers tend to last slightly longer than duck feathers.
How to improve at badminton?
Improvement begins with footwork: return to the centre of the court after each shot, using side steps. Club sessions, guided by a coach, then work on consistency in clears, drop shots, and smashes before focusing on power.
What are the dimensions of a badminton court?
The court measures 13.40 meters long by 6.10 meters wide in doubles, and 5.18 meters wide in singles. The net is at a height of 1.55 meters at the posts, dropping to 1.524 meters at the centre.
