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We’ve all been in this situation. Perhaps you’ve significantly developed your game and it’s time for your first high-end racket. Or maybe your faithful old racket has been damaged, or maybe you just fancy an upgrade! Whatever the reason you might be wondering how to choose a badminton racket. One approach that I’ve seen employed […]
Shuttle Smash participates in the Amazon Affiliate program. This article contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to the purchaser. Ah, Yonex badminton strings. The go-to strings for many badminton players. Strings are one of those elements of badminton which many people obsess over for […]
Shuttle Smash participates in the Amazon Affiliate program. This article contains affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to the purchaser. Badminton strings are the unsung heroes of badminton. While the latest rackets seem to get all the hype, the strings sit in the shadows yet […]
This review will focus on the X-Dry badminton grip from the Alien Pros range. In the interests of transparency, Shuttlesmash is currently a member of Alien Pros affiliate program. However, this will not impact the below review, during which I will give my honest opinion of the product. Note that X-Dry and X-Dry plus are […]
Badminton racket grips are an important addition to your racket. You want to make sure your racket feels comfortable in your hand to allow you to play the shots required of you in any given situation. There’s a variety of grips available to badminton players these days but they’re often presented in very confusing ways. […]
We all know that sound. That dreaded ping sound just as you’ve hit (or mishit) the shuttle. There’s that moment when you look at your racket knowing the string has gone. Then you show it to your opponent with a puppy dog face and they look back with understanding and empathy. String tension in badminton […]
A great badminton racket is often the first thing players want when they get into the sport. The age-old question for many badminton players “What Is The Best Badminton Racket?” This is typically asked by younger players and amateurs who are not in the know about the types and range of badminton rackets available. Unless […]
