Top 5 Best Badminton Rackets 2020
The Badminton Racket Companies are in an eternal race for the best quality racquets on the market. And Yonex is still in the lead. Most of the best rackets in 2020 come from the biggest Badminton brand. These are of course not the cheapest models, because they are absolutely high-grade and suitable for advanced or even professional players. If you just want to play some time in your garden, have a look at the best badminton rackets for beginners.
Current Best Rackets 2020
Yonex Arcsaber 11
Once the choice of the backhand master and badminton legend Taufik Hidayat. I play this one myself and I can see why Taufik chose the Arcsaber 11. It has a nice weight that makes it easy to counter-attack. But you still have enough power for smashing. And it feels like my backhand is actually getting a little bit further. Although not nearly as far as Taufiks.
- Grip Size: G4
- Weight: 3U
- Balance: Even balanced
- Stiffness: Stiff shaft
- Shape: Isometric
- Suitable for: Offense/Defense
Pros: Good for every shot in the book, fast and flat drives can be executed very well
Cons: You need the right technique to take advantage of the Arcsaber
Yonex Nanoray Z-Speed
- Grip Size: G4
- Weight: 3U, 83g
- Balance: Head light
- Stiffness: Stiff shaft
- Shape: Isometric
- Suitable for: Offense/Defense
Pros: Good for full-speed badminton and quick reactions, the stiffness helps with the smashing power
Cons: Head-size and therefore the sweet spot is a little smaller than usual
Yonex Duora Z-Strike
The number one badminton racket for pure attacking players. Especially good for the singles discipline.
- Grip Size: G4
- Weight: 3U
- Balance: Even balanced
- Stiffness: Extra stiff shaft
- Shape: Isometric
- Suitable for: Offense
Pros: Very easy to play clears with a good lengths. Powerful smashes possible
Cons: Defense and reactions limited
Yonex Astrox 88D
The counterpart to the Astrox 88S and therefore the one for dominating from the backcourt with sheer power.
- Grip Size: G5
- Weight: 4U
- Balance: Head heavy
- Stiffness: Stiff shaft
- Shape: Isometric
- Suitable for: Offense
Pros: 10mm longer than normal, made for Power Play from the back court. Smashing works extremely well with the Astrox 88D due to the weight and head heavy balance
Cons: Lovers of the fine art of net play and soft shots will not be completely satisfied and better try another racket
Victor Brave Sword 12
This is the cheapest of the Top 5 Badminton Rackets 2020 and it is not just for the professionals. Would be a good choice for intermediate players as well and is not as high-grade as the other four. Just a very good allrounder for most playing styles.
- Grip Size: G4/G5
- Weight: 4U
- Balance: Even balanced
- Stiffness: Medium stiffness
- Shape: Isometric
- Suitable for: Offense/Defense
Pros: Great allround racket
Cons: Lacks a bit of power, if you don`t have the perfect technique and arm accelaration
So these are the Top 5 Badminton Rackets in 2020. Lets see what the future brings. I am sure Yonex, Victor, Li Ning and all the Others will come up with even better material soon.
Also read: The List of all Yonex Badminton Rackets
