Badminton pros help please!

[KeNshEz]

what is the best racket i can get for a budget of $100 assuming its the best price already ? And where can i get them? Thanks alot

[modious]

You have to understand that there is no such thing as the best racket as every racket has different characteristics for different type of players.



Anyway, my only advise is not to get a Yonex racket as S$100 can get you better rackets from other manufacturers IMO. Only the high end Yonex rackets are good, but those cost between S$180 - S$270.

You can try looking at brands like RSL, Prince, Sintec, Ashaway, Kason, Victor, Apacs, ProAce etc.

I would highly recommend getting ASTEC (an Indonesian brand founded by Alan Budikusuma and Susi Susanti who are married and are former Olympic Gold medalists). However, their rackets are only sold in Indonesia atm.




Since you do not have any specific brand that you wish to purchase, I would recommend you go Queensway Shopping Centre as there are more shops with a variety of rackets.

Below are some of the places I know of that sells rackets, shuttles, grips, shoes etc and provide badminton stringing.


Artric Pacific Sports
9 Sembong Rd
Sembawang Gdns Arc
Singapore 758334
Tel: 6753 6486
Nearest MRT: Sembawang MRT. (Not really near though. Need to take another bus to reach his place)


Badminton Market
Website: http://www.badmintonmarket.blogspot.com/
Email: badmintonmarket@gmail.com
Tel: 9857 9441


Bras Basah Complex
231 Bain Street
Singapore 180231
There are 3 shops you can visit here.

1st Floor - 10 + 10 Sports Trading
Tel: 6837 2501, 9101 0283 (Anthony)

1st Floor - Music Book Room

3rd Floor - Ranking Sport
Tel: 6336 7887

Near City Hall MRT (Walking Distance)


Classic Sports
Blk 94 Toa Payoh Lor 4
#01-34
Tel no: 6253 8858
Look for Mr Soh.
Near Bradell MRT (Walking Distance)


Flymax Sports

1st Outlet
Hougang sports hall
93 Hougang Avenue 4
Singapore 538832
Nearest MRT: Hougang MRT (Walking Distance)

2nd Outlet
Tampines sports hall
495 Tampines Avenue 5
Singapore 529649
Nearest MRT: Tampines MRT (Walking Distance)


Keat Sports & Trading
Blk 286, #14-94, Bishan Street 24
Singapore 570286
Tel : 6552 2952


Kemin Sports
140 Upper Bukit Timah Road #02-12
Beauty World Plaza
Singapore 588176
Tel: 6469 4825


MB Sports Trading
Blk 514B, Bishan St 13
#01-482
Singapore 572514
Tel: 6352 1081
Email: mb_sports_trading@hotmail.com
Nearest MRT: Bishan MRT
The shop is very near the Bus Interchange.


Pacific-Entermark Sports (Asia) Pte Ltd
200 Jalan Sultan
#04-08 Textile Centre
Singapore 199018
Tel: 6294 1960
Look for Mr. Chua Beng Chuan aka 'Ah Chuan'
Near Lavender MRT (Walking Distance)
Note: Only Pacific, Impact or Pro Kennex. No Yonex.


Queensway Shopping Centre
1 Queensway
Singapore 149053


1st Floor - Gala Sports
Tel: 6476 1227

2nd Floor - Chau Beng
Tel: 6479 7016

2nd Floor - NewLink Sports
Tel: 6472 4867

Nearest MRT: Queensway MRT (Not really near though!)


Racket Sports Asia
5 Stadium Walk
#02-08
Singapore 397693
Tel: 6348 8020
Near Singapore Indoor Stadium
Nearest MRT: City Hall MRT (Not really near though! Need to take another bus. Alternatively, you can take the shopping mall's shuttle bus. Refer to their website for more info ---> http://leisurepark.com.sg/shuttle.html )


Sintec Sportcity
Website: http://www.sportscity.com.sg (http://www.sportscity.com.sg/)

1st Outlet
Blk 129, Bedok North Street 2
Singapore 460129
Tel: 6241 3416

2nd Outlet
5 Tampines Central 6 #01-19
Telepark
Singapore 529482
Tel: 6781 2185
Nearest MRT: Tampines MRT (Walking Distance)

3rd Outlet
21 Jurong East Street 31, #03-04
Jurong East Sport & Cultural Centre
Singapore 609517
Tel: 6565 1353
Nearest MRT: Chinese Garden MRT (Walking Distance)


SOTX-Singapore
Website: http://sotx-sg.blogspot.com/
Email : sotx-sg@ansararis.com
Tel: 9148 0816

[KeNshEz]

What type of rackets are suitable for offensive player? And whats the difference between the stringing types. thanks anyway for the replies

[modious]

What type of rackets are suitable for offensive player? And whats the difference between the stringing types. thanks anyway for the replies


An offensive player should generally get a medium stiff to stiff racket. The racket should also be head heavy. But then again, are you just starting? If yes, try not to use stiff flexibility rackets as you may find that your shots got "no power".

What stringing types? You mean the different types of stringing methods? 4 knots (2 strings) or 2 knots (1 string)?
I personally feel that 2 knots stringing have more repulsion than 4 knots. However, 4 knots is suppose to hold the string tension better (and not spoil your racket) as the mains (vertical string) are supposed to be strung 10% tighter than the cross (horizontal string) to maintain the original shape of the racket head frame.


If you are just playing for fun, there isn't a need to know so much stuff. Just buy a racket, string it, and play! :D

[KeNshEz]

Not a new player but first time getting a better racket on my own. Anyway how can i tell the stiffness of the racket? And stiff meaning in what sense? Thanks alot for your advice!

[modious]

Not a new player but first time getting a better racket on my own. Anyway how can i tell the stiffness of the racket? And stiff meaning in what sense? Thanks alot for your advice!

Nowadays, you should be able to see the specs of the racket written on the shaft or racket head. Things like weight, balance, stiffness/flex and the type of technology the racket utilizes might be mentioned.

If there isn't any, ask the shop owner! He should know.

[KeNshEz]

modious, i bought a ProAce Ti9 Racket for $125 with string bg66. Is it worth it?

[wiwi86]

modious ur info on e badminton shops r reli helpful...

so KeNshEz, where did u bought ur racket?

actually proace is quite gd...

[KeNshEz]

I got mine at queensway, think i got it at a streeper pice from queensway Gala Sport. Got it in a hurry and as the other shops arent opened yet, then i found out theres a ti11 at the same price with string at Newlink sports.

[modious]

I got mine at queensway, think i got it at a streeper pice from queensway Gala Sport. Got it in a hurry and as the other shops arent opened yet, then i found out theres a ti11 at the same price with string at Newlink sports.

$125? It's not expensive but should be able to bargain and get it slightly cheaper.

Also, NewLink Sports is generally cheaper compared to the other shops. But their stringing is quite bad IMO.

You should have wait till all the shops are open so that you can compare prices before buying.

[KeNshEz]

Anyway thanks for your advice all this while!

[DUNEZZ]

try yonex muscle power or yonex nano speed 9000

[modious]

try yonex muscle power or yonex nano speed 9000

Muscle Power Series is quite old already, plus the rackets are quite fragile. Also, only the MP 77, MP 99, MP 100 are good. MP 88 is crap.

NanoSpeed 9000 Type S or Type X are extremely stiff and head light, not very good rackets IMO.


Btw, the rackets you listed are out of his budget range.

[Citiguy]

Ride on this thread:

Any members out there that can comment on the WILSON Ncode N7? (nano technology racket) Saw it selling for about $70 now.

All comments or recommendations are welcomed. :)

[kakashi_1989]

Currently i am using the KAWASAKI graphite 82. :)

OLD INDEED !!!!

[crownprince]

hi all,

I recently saw a promotion at Sintec Sports City Tampines. Trade-in any usable racquet and get $50 off Sintec racquets retailing at $185 and $175, plus a free racquet cover, string, shirt and grip.

Has anyone seen this promo? How's it? Are sintec racquets good? :s11:

I am a noobish player but has played for a few months. So decided to upgrade out of my Yonex $20 racquet.

Any advice? Word of thanks in advance. :D

[zjkfashion]

Hey guys,

Just to share with you on the shuttlecocks I recently purchase online.

The quality is make of goose feather. Not bad.

Here is the blog if you are interested. Very nice seller

stop-n-shopshop.blogspot.com

[utaka36]

hi all,

I recently saw a promotion at Sintec Sports City Tampines. Trade-in any usable racquet and get $50 off Sintec racquets retailing at $185 and $175, plus a free racquet cover, string, shirt and grip.

Has anyone seen this promo? How's it? Are sintec racquets good? :s11:

I am a noobish player but has played for a few months. So decided to upgrade out of my Yonex $20 racquet.

Any advice? Word of thanks in advance. :D

Sintec rackets for $185 and $175 is expensive! After $50 disc is what the usual price is.
If you have budget around $120 - $140, you may want to get Yonex. Go to reputable racket shops around SG such as: 10&10 (1st level Bras Basah), Ranking sport (3rd Level Bras Basah), Gala Sport (1st Level Queensway), or alternatively can check Kemin Sport @Beauty World Plaza.

For $120-$140, you can get your self Yonex Muscle Power Limited or Yonex Armortec 250 Limited Edition ...both of them are fairly good rackets.

If your budget is < $100, go for APACS rackets. They are Yonex clones, but pretty good. Paint job of rackets are exactly the same with Yonex. Try EdgeSaber 10. It's quite good.

Happy hunting!

[modious]

For budgets between $120-$140, I suggest getting other brands like Victor, Babolat, Wilson, Prince, etc.

Imo, only Yonex high end rackets are good and they generally cost over $200.

[crownprince]

eh.. how about a Sintec Nano Tech? heard it's the clone of Yonex Nano Speed thousand series. About $110, with free Sintec shirt, thermal bag?:s11:

[modious]

eh.. how about a Sintec Nano Tech? heard it's the clone of Yonex Nano Speed thousand series. About $110, with free Sintec shirt, thermal bag?:s11:

Not too sure about Sintec.....

I personally do not like using brands that attempt to imitate Yonex rackets designs and names.

After all, they certainly do not play/feel like the original Yonex counterparts.

I prefer and respect brands that have their own range of rackets, technology, etc.

Btw, HEAD badminton rackets are also pretty good.

[tengg]

If you need any Sintec products, you may send me your request with contact number via PM. I can help you check the price with a friend who is a Sintec distributor.

[crownprince]

i have no idea what model it is. I only know that it's Sintec Nano Tech. Anyway the racquet that I saw felt quite gd.. to me la.. lol.

[fakecheesepie8888]

there's a shop near hougang cc that sells badminton rackets. you can try it there. if you are a sch player it makes things even better because they will charge you cheaper.

[Hitech123]

Hey guys,

Just to share with you on the shuttlecocks I recently purchase online.

The quality is make of goose feather. Not bad.

Here is the blog if you are interested. Very nice seller

stop-n-shopshop.blogspot.com

Hi zjkfashion. Thanks for the recommendation. Recently purchase 2 tubes of apacs aero-flight 700. Very durable shuttlecock and at the price of $24, it much cheaper than protech pt-10 and sintec shuttlecock. Highly recommended for badminton fans that using pt-10 and sintec.:s12: