*New! Adidas Badminton

**demolidor** · 01-04-2013, 04:33 AM

Not sure about the current range available in Japan as far as clothing but it was mentioned the whole range coming out will be available at launch in March in 50 markets worldwide. Axelsen for one will get his own range of clothing according to the article in his thread and supposedly a racket was developed for him or will be. The shoes as worn by Reiko and Shintaro lately have been available here for some years though. The very latest on the japanese adidas site perhaps not yet ...

**ZeroSOFInfinity** · 01-04-2013, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by derrickn

Yes, this might be a game changer. Having such an established sports equipment brand could mean bigger/better things for badminton like more endorsements. Let's see if other big brands such as Nike will jump on board!

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This racket looks SWEET! Hopefully it would be quite as good as the Yonex or Li-Ning range, but less pricier

**Lemollin** · 01-04-2013, 06:14 AM

Looking forward to test out Adidas grips

**gundamzaku** · 01-04-2013, 11:03 AM

if we assume that the pricing of their badminton gear will be the same as that of their pingpong gear, then it's not going to be too much under yonex

**dffhkhksg** · 01-04-2013, 11:05 AM

The biggest benefit of this is the sponsorship and publicity badminton will get from Adidas. Maybe their rackets will be awful, but money is money no matter where it comes from.

**gundamzaku** · 01-04-2013, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by dffhkhksg

The biggest benefit of this is the sponsorship and publicity badminton will get from Adidas. Maybe their rackets will be awful, but money is money no matter where it comes from.

very true, just because Shaq did a commercial for Buick doesn't mean Buicks are nice cars.

**travoltarulez** · 01-04-2013, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by gundamzaku

if we assume that the pricing of their badminton gear will be the same as that of their pingpong gear, then it's not going to be too much under yonex

Maybe not. But from a different viewpoint, Adidas ping pong gear is real good quality and on par with the best contemporary brands. I have tried out one of their ping-pong shoes (phenomenal), an Adidas board and balls (a little slow for my liking, but good quality) and the Tour Carbon bat (phenomenal for a premade bat). If their badminton gear manages to keep up the good work, they will be something to look forward to

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**dffhkhksg** · 01-04-2013, 11:57 AM

But I'm sure the car industry didn't get mad at the publicity

**gundamzaku** · 01-04-2013, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by travoltarulez

Maybe not. But from a different viewpoint, Adidas ping pong gear is real good quality and on par with the best contemporary brands. I have tried out one of their ping-pong shoes (phenomenal), an Adidas board and balls (a little slow for my liking, but good quality) and the Tour Carbon bat (phenomenal for a premade bat). If their badminton gear manages to keep up the good work, they will be something to look forward to

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i guess i have differen sentiments on adidas pingpong gear

of course i'm comparing a $50USD adidas blade to a $150USD butterfly blade. but you are right, they are way above average for sure. and from your perspective, i guess i will be looking forward to adidas badminton gear since at least they should be on par with head rackets and RSL rackets?

**Dread97** · 01-04-2013, 06:35 PM

glad to see another brand to try and get into the badminton scene, kinda tired of seeing just yonex, carlton, victor ect.

**adidascanada** · 01-05-2013, 08:12 PM

Guess there'll be adzero shoes??!!

**demolidor** · 01-05-2013, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by adidascanada

Guess there'll be adzero shoes??!!

Shouldn't you be the one telling us instead of asking?

But there have already been Adizero badminton available for a while now (BT Feather) http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...92#post1801592

**maxout** · 01-05-2013, 09:20 PM

AS LONG AS IT IS REASONABLY PRICED vis-a-vis Li-Ning ... EVERYBODY IS WELCOMED to give us more choices and options !!

***Cheung*** · 01-06-2013, 12:07 AM

Originally Posted by Backhand_Dave

I doubt they are using Victor, the Adidas Badminton HQ seems to be in Hong Kong

Hopefully they wont overprice the rackets should be priced below yonex, li ning etc

that's interesting. How did you find that put because I'd really like to find the contact for badminton in HK.

**gundamzaku** · 01-06-2013, 01:48 AM

the adidas superstars are so comfy, if their badminton shoes are just as comfy, then i'll switch over to adidas and i know i won't look back!!

**Optiblue** · 01-06-2013, 02:12 AM

I'm all for more competition in the world of badminton (means prices can come down)! I've already boycotted Yonex since lately their quality has gone down significantly especially their shoes! Li Ning and Victor are currently my fav, but if Adidas does their homework, they can easily make great products without skimping out on the QC.

***Cheung*** · 01-06-2013, 02:42 AM

SOTX were trying it big a number of years ago but what happened to them. Why did Carlton go down?

I am all for better badminton shoes. I really like the outer side supports that Yonex introduced in the last few years. Really helps with stability on my leading leg when lunging forward. In fact, this is why I switched back to Yonex shoes after years with Mizuno.