Stiff - Head light badminton racket

Stiff and headlight badminton rackets for advanced or professional badminton players - If you have a good command of the strokes, and you are well aware of the type of racket you are looking for, you can start looking for the right racket. Besides the balance, flexibility and weight, the applied technologies determine which accents are emphasized in a badminton racket (offensive, defensive, speed, control etc). It is very important to make the right choice and to pay attention to your own qualities and what you want to achieve. If you keep this in mind, you will be unbeatable on the court and show your best game!

Why choose a stiff and headlight badminton racket?

Are you a top defensive badminton player and/or do you stand close to the net a lot? Then select the stiff and headlight characteristics of a racket. The stiff shaft allows you to hit the shuttle with great precision at the spot where you want it. The control and precision allows you to hit the shuttle exactly on the line, which can amaze your opponent. The grip-heavy balance provides the racquet with maximum maneuverability and handling speed. Super fine if you need to react quickly to exciting rallies close to the net.

Choose a headlight and stiff racket

Badminton racquets with a stiff shaft and headlight balance offer the perfect support in defensive rallies and when you are at the net a lot. The combination of these two features will allow you to outplay your opponent in terms of speed/maneuverability and accuracy. Only pick this type of badminton racket if you have a fit arm/shoulder and a good technique.

Overview

Flexibility:                                             flexible    ○○○○● stiff

Balance point:                                       headlight ○●○○○ head-heavy

Required wrist power and technique:       minimum ○○●○○ maximum

Info about flexibility badminton rackets

The flexibility is divided between stiff, medium flex and flexible (Stiff ○○●○ Flexible). Do you have enough strength and technique, and do you want more control? Then you should choose a medium flex / stiff badminton racket. (The stiffer the racket, the quicker it will punish mistakes and the more power you have to draw from your technique and arm, but the advantage is more accuracy and control). If you do not have that much strength, you should look for a more flexible badminton racket. This will help you to develop speed in your strokes. 

Info about of the balance of the rackets

The weight distribution is mainly determined by your style of play and is divided between head heavy, balanced and grip heavy. If you are a defensive badminton player, you will have to defend smashes more often and play short games at the net. Therefore, a headlight badminton racket is an ideal addition to your playing style. Are you an offensive player and do you prefer to constantly attack your opponent, and they can only defend? Then a head heavy racket is ideal to support your offensive game even more. Of course, you can also choose the middle ground and then a balanced racket is the perfect choice.

Weight

Have you determined which flexibility and balance is best for your style of play? Select the weight class of your racquet. Do you prefer a U6 racket (70-75 grams without strings) or a 3U racket (85-90 grams without strings)? Depending on your style of play, you can make the right selection here. If you play a lot at the net, if you play a lot of doubles, if you are prone to injuries or if you just want to be very maneuverable, a lighter racket is recommended. Less weight = more maneuverability.
If you are an offensive player, you play a lot in the backfield, and you are not injury-prone, it is better to select a heavier racket. More weight = more power. Determine your style of play and what you need help with during the game. The racket is and remains an extension of you as a badminton player. 

Price

Of course, at KW FLEX online badminton sports store, you can select your new badminton racket within your desired budget. So if you are looking for a cheap badminton racquet or a more expensive and higher quality racket, you can easily set the filter according to your preferences. So if you are looking for a camping racket or if you want to improve or renew your competition game, our badminton advisors can always help you!

Advice?

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