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[Terbs]

Hi all....

Looking at Christmas presents for daughter and two of the grandchildren. They all have started doing Badminton, and have suggested racquets for presents. Do not want to spend a fortune, but want something pucker. Seen some makes..Yonex, Carlton, Dunlop.....are these good makes.
They all look the same to me...but some had a code 30, and some 40. What is this?
Any info appreciated. I think two of the three could get into this biggish time.

[dad1uk]

rackets - http://www.directbadminton.co.uk/Dept.aspx?Category=Direct-Badminton&Dept=badminton-rackets

[bigegg]

Dunno owt about badminton racquets...
Did play squash at league level a looooonnnnnggggg time ago -
dunlop, slazenger are/were good makes.

The 300/400 series (dunlop?) in squash racquets refers to weight, strength, cost.
400 are lighter, stronger, more expensive than the 300

My advice - if they haven't told you what sort of racquet they want, they aren't playing at a level where it matters, so buy based on budget.

[MR MISTER]

To take on our hols in N Yorkshire, I bought two racquets and two shuttlecocks for £1.99 in asda. 
They are still in the packet somewhere in the shed, you can have them for £1+p&p.

[RossPhim]

Used to play a lot in my younger days (35 years ago) at county level, and I always liked Yonex.
I wouldn't think there would be much difference between the makes nowadays, and dependent (I'm assuming youngsters) on the age and skill level Again assuming beginners) of the kids, I would probably avoid going over £20 for each racket. you get some reasonable ones for around the £15 mark.
I must admit I used to go be the feel of the 'bat' rather than the price!
Good luck!

[Terbs]

Thanks for the info....yes two are young 11 and 13 but my daughter is adult. The ones I saw of the makes in the OP were within that price range, most being reduced to around 15 to 20 pounds

[cleggy]

To take on our hols in N Yorkshire, I bought two racquets and two shuttlecocks for £1.99 in asda. 
They are still in the packet somewhere in the shed, you can have them for £1+p&p.

 

[cleggy]

Tony, on the site already mentioned is this selector to advice on weight etc. I used to use a Carlton but it's down to personal choice

The 30 etc is the weight 3u, 4u and the g refers to the tension in the strings


http://www.directbadminton.co.uk/Selector.aspx

[Terbs]

Thanks Cleggy...
Gonna have a peruse now.
I want to encourage the kids in a sport. Its worth having something a bit decent, but not too expensive, to start with. If they pack up its not too much of a financial waste.
Fancied doing it myself, but I would be knackered just walking onto court

Noticed you picked up on Stemo's post. That's why I did not contact him....I don't deal in stolen goods