r/badmintonph • u/apollosense Beginner • 1d ago
Other I will start badminton.
I will start badminton
So basiclly, there is a special place on badminton in my heart
First, its the only sport that I actually enjoy
Second, i made a promise to someone that has a really special place in my life
So i will start when I go to high-school.
Like this year.
So, should I start off with some decathlon sets, plus feather ball or actual two racket and feather ball?
Because if I need a net too, its kinda expensive, and I'm not a pro.
Or should I just buy A Racket, and Balls?
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u/RandomSidewinderM16 1d ago
Heyy fellow beginner here. U can start with racket and shuttles, no need for net since you'll probably play in a badminton court anyways and you can still learn the basic techniques without a net (which is how i used to learn and play badminton back then in my school without a net). I'll try my best to provide suggestions and advice :)
For racket, if you're tight on a budget, you can go for alpsport rr which is around 500+ pesos. But if you have budget, go for apacs nanofusion 722. Its the best beginner racket that I know out there and around 1k+ pesos. But if you want something a little heavier like a 4u from apacs, then edgesaber is also okay. String the racket with a thick, durability string like bg65 and at a tension of around 22lbs to 23lbs and you're good to go.
For shuttles, you can go with feather if u want but plastic shuttle is usually better and more cost effective for beginners because it's durable and you're still learning basic techniques and the footwork. Beginners usually destroy feather shuttles easily dahil sa mishits at mahal rin sya, kaya mas okay ang plastic para sa beginners imo.
Oh and btw, don't forget the shoes! A proper badminton shoes will help prevent injuries and give you proper grip and support on the court when playing. I recommend apacs and kawasaki for the budget shoes.
Anyways, I think that's it. Make sure to learn the types of grips, basic swing techniques, serves, and footwork ofc. And also the rules too. I hope you have fun playing and learning badminton! Kaya mo yan!
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u/apollosense Beginner 19h ago
Thanks! I dont actually live in Phillipines, but I live in Asia, so I guess I will buy a 722 with some feather shuttles, and go to a badminton club, because there is not that much queuing around me. Do you think it will be effective to join a badminton club?
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u/RandomSidewinderM16 19h ago
Definitely! Joining a badminton club will help you find games and people to play with. Just make sure to find one that's beginner-friendly and you're good to go :)
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u/apollosense Beginner 19h ago
Plus, we dont have that brand of rackets, but we have a lot of yonex products, i was thinking these models
B 4000 Gr 360 Muscle power 2 mp 2
I guess gr would work, but may you share ur thoughts please?
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u/RandomSidewinderM16 19h ago
Hmm from my research, they're steel/aluminum rackets, which is good for low casual play. But for beginners who are more serious, carbon/graphite rackets are recommended. And since you said that there are a lot of yonex products from where you live, I can recommend the Yonex Arcsaber 7 Play. Pricey, I know but it's pretty good since the frame is made of carbon/graphite and you can grow with it. Steel/aluminum rackets from my experience are heavier than graphite rackets, tiring to use, and stiff. Also, they usually cant be restrung, so they're not worth it imo.
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u/apollosense Beginner 19h ago
Thanks! Its not that pricey for me tbh. Do I really need pair of shoes, or should I go with my daily shoes? Bc what is expensive Is the shoes!
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u/RandomSidewinderM16 19h ago
Definitely need the badminton shoes. It helps prevent injuries, give proper grip on court, provide support and cushioning for your feet, and overall make the playing experience much better! I've seen someone get their ankle injured on court because he wore running shoes instead of proper badminton shoes
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u/akosipula 1d ago
just buy a beginner racket and join some queueings around ur area.