I started to play Badminton again about 6 months ago. I am beginner although I can play a little so I am not completely useless However I have used the same racket I purchased about 5 years ago (Yonex Isometric 95vf, 14-18, 3U). I think my grip and technique was not correct before but recently I have started to use more of my arm using the supanation/pronation stuff most people talk about. But I can still never find the sweet spot on the racket and baseline to baseline clears are sometimes difficult to acheive. I have also not heard anything good about this racket so I was thinking whether a new racket would help me to improve my game, although reading all the forums, that would indicate a NO. If I was to get the racket re-strung would that help? I am just thinking the string tension maybe be too low after 5 years or so and I may benefit from a new racket/ or new strings? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
maybe I am asking the same question as every other begineer So Just a simple one then. Would I benefit from a new string/new racket or should just concentrate on my technique considering the racket I have now. Thanks
getting it restrung definatly helps. btu don't jump to 25x28 at once! try out ,say, 19x21.... still, ask a knowlegdable person if your technique is correct, and practise practise practise....
Yes of course, with a good string at the right tension, u definitely able to hit further with the same strength. Of course, getting the right tension to suits u isn't an easy task. You have to try out each tension before knowing what suits u. Certainly, u can try ur friend's racket to see what string suits u with what tension. Also, do make sure that string does lose their tension quickly. So if ur friend strung it at 24lbs and the time u try it out will definitely be lesser than 24lbs.
Many thanks for the reply. I just wanted to know whether re-stringing would help. I would probably go for 19lbs for now but that would cost me about £12-14 and thats half of what I paid for the racket. I was wondering if I can get a better racket for £30-£35 and with improving my technique that would help me improve my game. As I said I am nit completely useless its just I have never played with another decent racket so I didn't know whether my racket/string tension needed changing or a better racket one that has little more power would help. I can ket Karakal rackets for about £35. Are they any good? many thanks again!
i was able to get a new mp28 for around £30 it is a very nice racket and would definetly suit your needs
i was in my local shopping centre and hargreaves sports was selling it for £30. i think if you search around then you may find it or also many retailers offer a price match. i will have a look for some reasonable prices for you
www.directsports-eshop.co.uk and www.sportdiscount.com both have mp28 and mp23 the mp28 as you said is nearer to £40 but the mp23 which is also a good racket is under £30
