Basic Badminton Equipment and Gear

It is obvious that you can really wear whatever you want in badminton game, it wouldn’t hurt to have chic shoes and a smart looking attire but as a player you should be looking for function over aesthetics when it comes to your badminton gears and equipment.

I have list down the basic gear and equipment that you need and required in a badminton game so that you can maximize your movement and you can react faster;

Badminton Racket

A badminton racket is the most if not the most important gear and equipment that you need to be able to play badminton because the game isn’t like the basketball that you use your hands to throw the ball but you need a racket to hit the shuttlecock to return it back to your opponent, There are several types of materials used to create a badminton racket. 

Depending on the materials used, this results to different combinations of racket weight, balance points, and string tension. With a lot of aspect to consider it will really take time to consider on how to decide which is most suited for your playing style.

Here are the sought after badminton racket’s brands; Yonex, Wilson, ProTech and more. For more information on the Top 10 Badminton Rackets of 2017.

Shuttlecock

There are Plastic and Feather Shuttlecocks.

The Plastic are more durable compared to the feathered types which are commonly used. But plastics are recommended for beginners who are just starting out. The only reason for this is that the feathered shuttlecocks are expensive and fray easily especially if you are hitting it the wrong way. Plastics are used for trainings because even if you are hitting it wrong it can withstand it.

Badminton Shoes

Shoes are designed to give you comfort and protection. The badminton shoes mainly is specialized to give you better traction and grip to stop in time and to return a shot. The shoes should be lightweight because you don’t like to stress your feet and legs when playing with a heavy shoes. It should also have a good cushioning to absorb impact when you jump or land.

It is a bad idea to wear jogging shoes as they usually lack grip and traction. You might end up crashing through the net if you are unable to stop in time to receive a drop shot or worst you might end up injured.

Badminton Apparels

Some beginners or the non-competitive type of players, wear comfortable pair of shorts and cotton or dri-fit t-shirts. Then there are players that needs and equip themselves with hand grips, wristbands and ankle guards some will need it because of a muscle strain or a previous injury but some players use it for design and decoration.

Each garment that you add on your attire will add style and color to your entire get up but as a competitive player you would need to go the comfortability and efficiency rather than the looks.

When it comes to badminton rackets, badminton shoes, and badminton apparels, select the most appropriate for you before turning your attention to aesthetics.

So gear up now, and Dominate The Game!