It seems to be relatively easy these days for small companies to start selling their own-brand badminton equipment, manufactured by a third-party in China. I'm just wondering if anyone has any experience with these non-mainstream brands, or knows of any others? (just curious) Echelon Sports http://www.blackknightuk.co.uk/ A major manufacturer of nylon shuttlecocks, and former UK distributor for Black Knight - soon to release a range of badminton rackets (although they've been saying "available shortly" for months). Electre Rackets http://www.electre.co.uk/3.html A 14 year old company, specializing in frame repairs, and also selling a range of rackets, grips, and strings. Titan Sport http://www.titansport.co.uk/badminton/index.htm Another seemingly well-established company that I'd never heard of until recently...