Help, starting badminton

**nightpup** · 03-23-2008, 11:01 AM

Im starting badminton, and i'm looking into competing...

i just started yesterday, and people say i have a natural talent in badminton. track runner, strength, coordination, fast reflexes ;]

i beat a couple people who have been playing for 6 months-1 year

i just bought my own racket today, model is wilson hope

specs:

Features

Level: Beginner / Recreational
Type: Recreational / Class
Flex: Stifff
Head: Square / Isometric
Weight: 100gm(3U-)
B.Pt: N/A
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Head: Alloy
Shaft: Alloy
Cover: Wilson 3/4 Cover
String: Pre-strung by the manufacturer with Wilson durable string

what irks me is the "recreational" part =/ i wanna get competitive at this sport

can you tell me if its a good racket, and if not what other racket i should get? :]

**Dreamzz** · 03-23-2008, 11:09 AM

errmmm, exactly what sort of help are you after?

**nightpup** · 03-23-2008, 11:11 AM

if its a good racket, what type of racket i should get, etc o.o;

***drifit*** · 03-23-2008, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by nightpup

i just bought my own racket today, model is wilson hope

specs:

Features

String: Pre-strung by the manufacturer with Wilson durable string

Originally Posted by nightpup

if its a good racket, what type of racket i should get, etc o.o;

i have no idea what model is that.
however, start with this;
1. cut that manufacturer pre-strung string
2. send your racket to a reputable stringer
3. string Yonex BG-66 @ 23lbs
use a while of this racket, improve your skills and techniques before jumping into new racket.........

**nightpup** · 03-23-2008, 11:21 AM

ok ;]

well i doubt my parents would let me cut the manufacturer string T.T they would say too much work =/ but i'll remember that ;] my friend could probably help me...

***drifit*** · 03-23-2008, 11:21 AM

one more thing,
welcome to BC................

***drifit*** · 03-23-2008, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by nightpup

ok ;]

well i doubt my parents would let me cut the manufacturer string T.T they would say too much work =/ but i'll remember that ;] my friend could probably help me...

why need friend??
as you can just use scissor and cut it by yourself............

**nightpup** · 03-23-2008, 11:23 AM

thanks for the welcome

well... when they see the racket stringless i'm dead o.o; and my friend is kinda a really good badminton player, and shes also sponsered =P which i think is sorta awesome x] so maybe after i meet her she could get it quickly stringed after we cut it off o.o; like before my parents see that we cut off the string...

***drifit*** · 03-23-2008, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by nightpup

thanks for the welcome

well... when they see the racket stringless i'm dead o.o; and my friend is kinda a really good badminton player, and shes also sponsered =P which i think is sorta awesome x] so maybe after i meet her she could get it quickly stringed after we cut it off o.o; like before my parents see that we cut off the string...

i have no comment on this.
my opinion, just talk to your parents. string is important as it is direct contact to the shuttlecock. manufacturer pre-strung string is just no good.
you are a female player, just have a nice talk will do......

**nightpup** · 03-23-2008, 11:52 AM

lol ;] you have no idea what my parents are like but i'll try :-] it might work hehe

**ants** · 03-23-2008, 12:05 PM

Any racket with a price range of $100- $150 will be a good racket for a start.
Most important thing is to enjoy the game. Get a good string. I would suggest Bg65 for a start.

**MSN04** · 03-23-2008, 12:14 PM

Welcome~

Get good shoes too. I think that is as important as a racquet.

**nightpup** · 03-23-2008, 02:21 PM

Any racket with a price range of $100- $150 will be a good racket for a start.
Most important thing is to enjoy the game. Get a good string. I would suggest Bg65 for a start.

your…. Kidding right =/ I thought the pro rackets costed that much x.x;

Err as for shoes my nike running shoes were too high so I got converses x] all star