Badminton racquets are light, with top quality racquets weighing between 75 and 95 grams (2.6 to 3.3 ounces) including the strings. They are composed of many different materials ranging from carbon fibre composite (graphite reinforced plastic) to solid steel, which may be augmented by a variety of materials. Carbon fibre has an excellent strength to weight ratio, is stiff, and gives excellent kinetic energy transfer. Before the adoption of carbon fibre composite, racquets were made of light metals such as aluminium. Earlier still, racquets were made of wood. Cheap racquets are still often made of metals such as steel, but wooden racquets are no longer manufactured for the ordinary market, because of their excessive mass and cost. Nowadays, nanomaterials such as fullerene and carbon nanotubes are added to rackets giving them greater durability.
Stuart Ingram Badminton Coach
I am a fully qualified Badminton England(level 2) Coach.
Badminton coaching is aimed to develop players to their best ability.
Coaching is available at all levels and standards, whether you are a social player, club member or playing matches at County standard.
Using up to date coaching routines and programs I help players with accuracy and consistancy of shots whilst improving movement around the court.
Sessions will include some 'high work rate' activities, but lose none of the enjoyment!
