There are often golfers in the background asking about the knowledge of rackets, such as how to choose a racket, how to maintain it, etc. Today, the editor will come to popular science, a few practical knowledge about rackets, for your reference.

First of all, let's understand the structure of the badminton racket▼:

What is the sweet zone? In fact, it is the best hitting area for the racket surface, and most of the sweet zone of the racket is near the fourth line of the horizontal line. When the hitting point is in the sweet zone, it can effectively play the individual level as well as the racket performance. The return force and speed of the ball will be stronger, the torque and shock of the ball will be reduced, and the direction and landing point of the ball will be better controlled.

Nowadays, there are too many and too many parameters of badminton rackets, what nano-level elastic titanium fiber, shock-absorbing synthetic rubber, wind-breaking frame technology, and a lot of unclear terms make the little whites stunned. In fact, novices only need to look at the following four parameters to choose a racket:

1. Balance point

In fact, it is the center of gravity of the racket, the center of gravity is forward, and when you hold it in your hand, you will feel that the head of the racket is heavier, so that it is a partial attack and a heavier kill. The disadvantage is that when it is suppressed, it will feel very passive and uncomfortable because it is not good to exert force; The center of gravity is far behind and defensive, which is often called a controlled play, and is also suitable for the quick push of doubles, but the killing ball is much lighter than the offensive racket.

2. Hardness of the middle rod

The hardness of that pole between the frame and the handle. The middle bar is soft, the elasticity is better, the ball hits farther, suitable for novices with insufficient strength; The middle bar is hard, the swing speed is fast, the elasticity is high (meaning that it can produce more elasticity) and the killing power is more powerful, and the transmission of power is clearer.

It is generally recommended that novices start and choose a moderate racket with a moderate bar, which will be easier to get used to. The mid-rod hardness is expressed in S and F, with S for hard and F for soft.

3. Maximum number of pounds

It is how many pounds of racket line can be on the racket, the higher the number of pounds, the tighter the racket line, the smaller the elasticity of the racket surface, the greater the force required to hit the ball, but the advantage is that the control of the power will be more precise, and the trajectory and landing point of the ball can be better controlled.

So, the higher the level, the higher the pounds, because they can take full advantage of the high pounds after rigorous strength training. For beginners, wrist strength is generally not too strong, and if you use too many pounds, it is easy to fatigue the wrist or even get injured due to incorrect force.

So, for novices, 22 pounds for boys and 20 pounds for girls is almost enough. The maximum number of pounds of a racket largely determines the price and positioning of this racket. Below 22 belongs to the entry level, 22 ~ 26 belongs to the mid-range, 26 or even above 30 is a professional-level racket, and the price is basically over a thousand. (Many people believe that the better the technique, the higher the pounds.) In fact, this is a misunderstanding, the number of pounds that suits you is the best. World Champion Japan Women's Doubles is only 25 pounds!)

4. Racket weight

The weight of the racket, mainly has an impact on the killing strength and swing speed, the parameters are expressed by U, 1U means the heaviest, 5U means the lightest, and some brands claim to have 6U, but basically to gimmicks, in fact, it is not much lighter than 5U. The vast majority of rackets weigh 3U, and 2U and 4U are also common.

Generally speaking, girls who have just started have little strength, it is recommended to use a lighter 4U, but there will be women who are proud to pick up 3U or even 2U and open it, the picture must be extremely beautiful. In addition, doubles have a large number of flat thrust and push actions, which require a higher speed of lifting the racket, and you can also use a 4U racket to reduce the burden on the wrist.

The front xU indicates the empty weight of the feather racket: U-95~100 grams, 2U-90~94 grams, 3U-85~89 grams, 4U-80~84 grams, and the common weight of yonex rackets is 2U, 3U, 4U. Gx indicates the thickness of the handle: G1 is the thickest, G5 is the thinnest. The choice of Gx's racket handle is mainly based on the size of the individual's palm and the comfort after the grip.

Badminton racket selection tips

Novice to buy badminton racket first of all to start a good start, do not ask what brand of badminton racket is good, to make the right choice for their own level stage, if for the sake of face and pomp to buy expensive racket, as a novice you may not be able to control it, novice how to buy badminton racket to start from knowing yourself. Here are three comments for newbuffers buying badminton rackets:

First, go to a badminton store and choose a full-carbon badminton racket, and it is the kind that does not have a thread, and you will not buy a metal or semi-metal two-piece pack that has been threaded in a supermarket or ordinary shopping mall. Resolutely do not buy! Resolutely do not buy! Resolutely do not buy! Say important things three times!!

Second, what suits you is the best. Novices who have no experience in buying rackets and playing, when buying for the first time, you can buy cheaper, low-priced rackets, recommended rackets below 100, low-priced rackets generally do not have a strong personality, novices, the general population can adapt, expensive rackets are of course good, but often have a strong personality, either hard or heavy, only the kind of power is not a problem of the master can drive, control it. After a few years of playing for a novice, choose a high-priced racket that suits you according to your playing style characteristics and strength. Of course, if you pursue both personality and good, it is recommended that you refer to the badminton racket ranking provided by this site!

Third, novices, new rackets are recommended to pull the line for the first time between 20-23 pounds, if the pound is too high, the elasticity is small, the novice can not hit the backfield, and the beat line is easy to break, when the two beats collide, often the racket with a high number of pull points is easy to "sacrifice"; If the number of pounds is too low, the ball control is inaccurate, and the hit has a feeling of "lag and stickiness", which is unpleasant. In addition, be sure to tie a suitable handle or towel glue, which can greatly enhance the feel and control of the racket by your fingers.

Finally, Xiaobian recommends that novices use a junior racket with moderate balance, moderate hardness of the middle rod, and a pound of about 22 pounds, there is no need to buy a high-end racket at the beginning, and it is true to practice your skills well! I wish you all better and better!