Regulations on standard badminton rackets of the world badminton federation BWF

Badminton is a sport that many people love and practice every day. With its characteristics, badminton is also chosen to become a sport to compete in. In order to ensure the fairness of the match as well as for all players, the BWF International Badminton Federation has introduced a number of regulations on badminton rackets in competition that are allowed to be used.

Badminton racket

The hitting face of the racquet should be flat and composed of strings stretched over the frame. The strings should be even and especially in the center of the racquet not thinner than elsewhere.

The frame, including the handle, must not exceed 680mm in length and 230mm in width.

The length of the racquet head should not exceed 290mm.

The rope tensioning area should not exceed 280mm in length and 220 in width.

Racket:

There shall be no attachments and protrusions on the racquet, other than those specifically used for the purpose of limiting and preventing wear, vibration or weight distribution and for stabilizing the handle with a lanyard. into the player's hands, it must be suitable in size and installed solely for the purposes stated above.

There must not be any device that allows the player to change the shape of the racquet.

In addition to the parameters specified above, you also need to understand the parameters above the Badminton Racket to be able to choose the most suitable racquet for yourself.

Badminton racket parameters

NO.U

– The U parameter on the badminton racket is the symbol for the weight of the badminton racket. You can often see on badminton rackets with parameters such as 3U, 4U, 5U ...

– The larger the U parameter, the lighter the racquet, with a 2U racket weighing about 90-94 gr, a 3U racquet weighing about 85-89 gr and a 4U racquet weighing from 80-84 gr.

– Most badminton players in our country often choose racquets with a weight of 3U, some manual workers and strong wrists can choose 2U, and women and children often choose 4U or 4U rackets. 5U (under 80 gr).

NO.G

– The G parameter on the badminton racket is the symbol for the grip circumference. The G parameter is usually written right next to the letter U with a symbol like 4U G3, the larger the G number, the smaller the grip circumference.

– Usually G2 and G3 are often used for adults and G4 or G5 are often used for children.

Racquet length

The standard length of the badminton racket is 665 mm, but now there are many manufacturers who increase the length of the racquet to create an attacking advantage for the player, but it must not exceed 680 mm, the standard allowed. That's why sometimes you will see some racquets with length specifications and often symbols like 665 mm, 675 mm ...

Racquet length

The standard length of the badminton racket is 665 mm, but now there are many manufacturers who increase the length of the racquet to create an attacking advantage for the player, but it must not exceed 680 mm, the standard allowed. That's why sometimes you will see some racquets with length parameters and often symbols like 665 mm, 675 mm ...

Balanced point

The balance point of the badminton racket is one of the racquet parameters that badminton players need to pay attention to before choosing to buy a badminton racket. The balance point of the badminton racket will determine the head weight and head light of that racket. Synonymous with the offensive and defensive gameplay of each player.

– Light head or defensive racket: the ability to be flexible and adjust the bridge is higher, but it is limited in the ability to attack is not powerful, suitable for blocks, cuts. push the bridge, cut the bridge.

– Even balance racket: Outstanding in the ability to control the bridge and on the net. Strike is also relatively good typical in the form of balance rackets is the Arcsaber line of Yonex.

– Heavy head or offensive racket: This is typical for a powerful offensive racket, suitable for smashing, hitting hard, the bridge goes deep to the bottom of the court. The heavier the head, the higher the ability. Attack as possible requires according to it the hardness of the racket. But on the contrary, it gives less flexibility.

Notes on using parameters to choose badminton rackets

– The parameters of badminton rackets are rarely written on the body of the racket and if written, the letters are quite small, you have to pay attention to see it. Besides, fake racquets will often not have these parameters and if they do, they will not be accurate.

– In addition to the above badminton racket parameters, you can also use other factors to choose the most suitable racquet for you such as: the flexibility of the racket, whether the racket has power or not. In addition, it is suitable for your pocket.