not sure.....

[shuttlebus]

I am purchasing a racquet and I don’t have much money my choices are..

Carlton 313 Badminton Racquet $9.99

Carlton Badminton Racquet $39.99

Carlton 'Flex' Badminton Racquet $29.99

Carlton Power Badminton Racquet $24.99

Slazenger Precision Badminton Racquet $19.99

Slazenger 'Panther Match' Racquet $14.99

I was wondering what would be the best buy.

Descriptions of Racquets here..... Thanks
http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/dept_landing.jsp?bmUID=1047356113647

[shuttlebus]

I'm a newbie to the sport can someone help me out?

[Hugo]

Well, if you are limited to Canadian Tires and on a VERY TIGHT budget, then I suggest you purchase their Carlton AirBlade 300. It's the one on for $39.99. It plays quite well for a beginner's racquet and is good value for the money.

[wing0]

Why don't u check out sportchek? they have a lot more brand names and a lot of them are on sale too...

[bigredlemon]

Shuttlebus:

CanTire has low prices for badminton racquets, BUT for the stuff that they sell you, they are overcharging. If you really are on a tight budget, head over to sportmart. (see sportmart.ca for lcoations) They have better racquets in your prices range.

Here's some good buys:
Yonex Carbonex 8200: $50. Great racquet and not much more expensive.
Tec 8.5 Blue: $20. A budget racquet.

[Yodums]

Try looking at SportChek. My friend got a Yonex Isometric Something VF, I think it was 97 for 40.00 half price from 80.00 since it is discontinued.