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How to choose a racket
Beginners and improvers usually do best with a lighter, flexible, even-balanced racket — easy to swing, and forgiving when you catch the shuttle off-center.
Read the guide →How to choose strings
Still developing your shots? Go with a durable medium-gauge string at a low-to-mid tension — it's more forgiving, and it gives you easy power.
Read the guide →How to choose shoes
Pick a dedicated indoor court shoe with a non-marking sole, solid side-to-side support, and a snug fit — and put that ahead of looks or brand.
Read the guide →How to choose shuttles
For regular rec play, durable nylon shuttles are the best value. Switch to feather only when you want a truer flight for competitive matches.
Read the guide →How to choose a grip
Choose your grip by feel and how much you sweat, use an overgrip to dial in the handle thickness, and replace it the moment it turns slick or worn.
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