optimystery
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Hi,
Another newbie question here!
I just had my first badminton session (half coached half playing) in nearly 30 years.
I'm male, 44yrs, 65kg and only previously played for 1 summer when I was about 16.. so, definitely beginner.
I'm probably going to be playing once a week, mixed doubles.
I'm reasonably fit and agile, and competitive.
I don't know yet what my style is as far as attacking or defending.
I was recommended to buy a medium flex, medium balance racket for not too much money by the club, as well as shoes.
Got a good deal on Asics Gel Rocket 7 shoes, and after a lot of searching around decided to buy Yonex Duora 33 for £55. Mainly based on one review that said it would be a good balanced racket.
I went ahead and ordered it, but afterward saw a couple of reviews saying its not for beginners, and is an attacking style racket.
My question is whether Yonex Duora 33 would be a suitable racket for me?
I hadn't realised when I bought it that it has a forehand and backhand side, which are colour-coded.
I think I should be able to get used to holding it the right way round though
Is there some other reason it's not meant for beginners?
I can always return and exchange it
But maybe at this stage it doesn't make too much difference?
Perhaps I should just chill and be grateful for a quality racket and learn how to play with it, but thought it would be a good idea to check on here just in case anyone has any advice to the contrary
Another newbie question here!
I just had my first badminton session (half coached half playing) in nearly 30 years.
I'm male, 44yrs, 65kg and only previously played for 1 summer when I was about 16.. so, definitely beginner.
I'm probably going to be playing once a week, mixed doubles.
I'm reasonably fit and agile, and competitive.
I don't know yet what my style is as far as attacking or defending.
I was recommended to buy a medium flex, medium balance racket for not too much money by the club, as well as shoes.
Got a good deal on Asics Gel Rocket 7 shoes, and after a lot of searching around decided to buy Yonex Duora 33 for £55. Mainly based on one review that said it would be a good balanced racket.
I went ahead and ordered it, but afterward saw a couple of reviews saying its not for beginners, and is an attacking style racket.
My question is whether Yonex Duora 33 would be a suitable racket for me?
I hadn't realised when I bought it that it has a forehand and backhand side, which are colour-coded.
I think I should be able to get used to holding it the right way round though
Is there some other reason it's not meant for beginners?
I can always return and exchange it
But maybe at this stage it doesn't make too much difference?
Perhaps I should just chill and be grateful for a quality racket and learn how to play with it, but thought it would be a good idea to check on here just in case anyone has any advice to the contrary
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