1. Yonex Voltric Z Force II – Used by Former World No.1 Champion

So, Yonex Voltric Z Force II tops our list for being the best badminton racket available in the market. This badminton racket has been used quite often by Former World Number 1 i.e. Lee Chong Wei. According to him, “I play with confidence while having Z Force II in my hands. It provides me enough power to deliver a fast smash and is quite responsive”. Well, Lee isn’t wrong at all as the use of the latest technologies from Yonex separates this racket from other ones. As far as the construction is concerned, it is pretty durable as the racket once bought, can be used for many years to come. However, you have to change the strings from time to time depending upon the type of gameplay you have. Long story short, Voltric Z Force II offers a strong gameplay experience through which you can easily beat your opponent.

Some relatable features you need to know about one of the best badminton rackets are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

I will be talking about the ultra-thin shaft of the racket first. This technology offers maximum energy boost to the shuttle. Plus the ultra-aerodynamic head is also there that will increase the power of each stroke you play with it.

One of the best features you are going to enjoy in Voltric Z Force II is the aerodynamic head construction. This feature reduces the air resistance and offers a powerful smash that might win you many points easily.

The reason this racket has been liked by many professional players is that it comes with a Tri Voltage system. This system easily combines power along with handling. So, you will be enjoying smooth handling while delivering powerful shots towards your opponents for sure.

On the other hand, there is a special sound filter being used on the top of head of this badminton racket. So, in this way, when shuttle strikes the strings of racket, the sound it produces is loud and powerful making sure that it unsettles the opponent.

Last but not least, the frame is made compact and has an isometric plus Nanometric shape. Thus, upon hitting the sweet spot, the shuttle travels at fastest speed making sure that it dodges the opponent in an ideal manner.

Downfalls:

Although I am a great admirer of Yonex Voltric Z Force II, I just don’t think that it is a suitable choice for beginner players. Plus, the price tag is also touching the sky and that’s one of the reasons beginners shouldn’t consider it.

2. Yonex Astrox FB – Best Badminton Racket Under 100

The next badminton racket up on our list is from Yonex. Here let me clear one thing. You’ll find many rackets here mainly from Yonex brand and that’s because it is the only reliable Badminton brand in the world along with Li-Ning and Carlton. So, the Astrox FB has been designed for players who want to give a response to their opponents in the best possible manner.

The use of different technologies in the best badminton racket allows a player to tackle back a smash easily. There is no compromise on the build quality of this racket as premium materials have been used in its construction. Plus, the thing which amuses me a lot is the affordable price tag. This price tag allows players to choose Astrox FB over other badminton players with hefty price ranges. Long story short, the made in Japan badminton racket offers much more on the court when you are facing the opponent.

Some notable features related to Astrox FB by Yonex are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

Talking about the technologies used, I will be discussing the rotational generator system in this racket first. That is, the best badminton racket comes with counterbalance feature that allows it to distribute the weight equally. Therefore, the response is even better.

Furthermore, the frame is isometric to enhance the sweet spot for the shuttle to hit it in the best possible manner. The strings are thus balanced vertically as well as horizontally to provide an impact in an ideal way.

One of the best features in Yonex Astrox FB is that it comes with new grommet pattern. Using this pattern, the stringing is more effective than ever. So, no matter if you are playing a smash shot or a drop shot, it will be executed in the best possible manner.

Yonex badminton racket also has a combinatory of both Aero and Box Frame. Thus, more power is produced by the player which enables him to hit the smash more effective than ever.

Finally, gripping has also been made easier than ever. With the help of a special control support cap, the area of handling increases by 88 percent which allows a player to hold the racket in an ideal manner.

Downfalls:

Although Astrox FB is quite impressive when it comes to the features, it is not as lightweight as one might think. Plus, the badminton racket is suitable for beginners and intermediate players only.

3. Yonex Arcsaber 10 – Used by Peter Gade and Taufik Hidayat

Yonex Arc Saber 10 is indeed the definition of an all-rounder badminton racket. You won’t believe it but this racket has been the companion of many professional players who have now retired. The first one is Peter Gade, who ruled the Badminton world for a long time and he won titles like All England Open with the brand new Yonex Arcsaber 10. Taufik Hidayat is yet another professional player from Indonesia known for the fastest smash record which he marked at 413km/h and the racket he was using at that time was Arcsaber 10 for sure. So, apart from these legends, one simply can’t ignore the fact that Arcsaber 10 is easily one of the most used badminton rackets out there. With an elegant design and durable construction, this racket surely rules over the hearts of many Shuttlers.

Some notable features regarding the best badminton racket are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

“I feel more power, and even more accurate control. With this racquet, everyone can improve their game.” This quote from Taufik Hidayat emphasizes how much control this racket provides to the players.

One of the notable features in this badminton racket is that it comes with effective cushioning and effective energy transfer technology. The combination of both technologies offers more flexibility to make the smash even more powerful.

Just like the rackets I have mentioned above, Arcsaber 10 also has an isometric frame which enhances the sweet spot for the shuttle to land on it. The use of vertical and horizontal strings with similar length makes the impact better than many other rackets.

As far as the technologies used in the frame are concerned, they are two in number. That is, the use of Aero and Box frames makes the racket more powerful. So, every stroke you play will be difficult to handle for the opponent.

The last feature that you need to know about one of the best badminton rackets is that it has a solid construction. The use of premium quality materials makes sure that players can easily use this racket for a long time.

Downfalls:

Yonex Arcsaber 10 is expensive. Yeah, you heard it right. On the other hand, it is not something meant for beginners as the racket requires proper care and looks perfect in the hands of professional players only.

4. Yonex Arcsaber 11 – Best Badminton Rackets Under 200

Yonex Arcsaber 11 is indeed the latest addition to our list. This racket is known for a long shaft and durability. That’s the main reason many professional badminton coaches recommend this badminton racket to intermediate players. Furthermore, with this racket in your hand, you are surely going to have an upper hand over your opponent. That’s because it will improve the accuracy of your shots and you will be able to target different places of the court easily. Either it’s a back smash or a drop shot or a jump smash, the brand new Arcsaber 11 will never disappoint you in any regard. Apart from that, the price tag is justified considering the use of different technologies in this racket. It was also tested by Taufik Hidayat, the former World Number 1 for many days after its release from Yonex.

Some of the best features that this badminton racket offers are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

I will be discussing the construction of this racket first. A special material known as Carbon Nanotube being used in this racket offers more flexibility, durability and repulsion power on the court to make sure that you are hitting the shots perfectly.

The top of the frame in Yonex Arcsaber 11 has been made with Sonic metal alloy. Hence, there are two different advantages of using his alloy. One is the repulsion power which is perfect for attacking minded people. Other is the loud sound that the racket produces when the shuttle hits it.

Yet another technology which is used in Arcsaber 11 is Solid feel core. This material has been used in rackets manufactured by Yonex in Japan. Hence, there will be less vibration felt by your hands when you are tackling with the smash.

You could’ve seen rackets with external T-joints right? Well, Yonex has used this technology and has taken it to the highest level by using a built-in T-Joint made up of plastic which increases the quality and stability of the racket perfectly.

Finally, I will be talking about the construction of the shaft in the best badminton racket. The shaft has been made with Ultra PEF material which is light enough to float on the water but still resists immense force and thus improves the durability of the racket.

Downfalls:

Even though there are many advantages of investing in Arcsaber 11, I will not be recommending it to the beginners as they need to invest in an inexpensive racket first.

5. Yonex Voltric 80 E Tune – Racket for the Champions:

Yonex Voltric 80 is another beast from the Voltric series being introduced by the company. This badminton racket was especially used by Peter Gade in his early days. That being said, the best racket for champions offers a responsive design and can keep you way above your opponent. Furthermore, the use of the latest technologies allows you to smash harder, to tackle a smash harder or to strike a drop shot without any worries. No matter how intense the gameplay is, this badminton racket will never disappoint you as it offers proper control to ensure perfect shots easily. The Voltric 80 E Tune, on the other hand, also has a smooth shape. The colors used are just awesome and right now it is the fan-favorite racket of many professional players for sure.

Some notable features related to the best badminton racket are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

I will be talking about the tri-voltage system first. Tri Voltage system being used in Yonex rackets ensure great power along with perfect handling. So, this racket means only two things, power, and agility. While you are playing badminton with this racket, you are never going to face any issue regarding the power shots.

Talking about the shaft which is extremely stiff, thin and is still durable at the same time. Hence, the stiffness in the shaft makes this racket more flexible for you to hit the jump smash in the best possible manner.

One of the best features that Yonex Voltric 80 E Tune has is the 4U grip size. This grip is indeed perfect for taller hands and allows the player to handle the racket either to hit a jump smash or a back smash at the exact moment.

Isometric frame has been used in this racket as well. This frame provides a better sweet spot to the shuttle as compared to Oval shaped frames. With better string positioning, hitting shots with more power becomes an easier task for sure.

Lastly, Yonex Voltric 80 E Tune also comes with built-in T-Joint technology. This technology keeps the racket away from getting broken easily. Plus, it keeps the racket stable to offer perfect shots in an ideal manner.

Downfalls:

This badminton racket is indeed very expensive. So, for beginners, they can’t even think about getting this racket as it is way beyond their budget range. That’s the main reason many professional coaches recommend this racket to professionals only.

6. Yonex Duora 10 – Ideal For Quick Backhands

“I feel like my arm is one with the racquet on both my forehand and backhand, so I can push faster at the net.” These are the exact words of Lee Chong Wei, the former Number 1 in Badminton rankings. So, if Lee Chong Wei is praising the Duora 10, then who are we to underestimate it.

Yeah, the brand new Duora 10 is indeed one of the best releases by Yonex in recent years. It comes with an updated design. Plus the addition of different technologies in this badminton racket is what makes it way above other ones.

Many professional players currently sponsored by Yonex are giving positive reviews about the Duora 10. According to them, controlling the game with this racket and responding with some quick smashes are some of the qualities they have noticed in this badminton racket. Well, with all these praises, you have to pay a huge amount to get this racket and I ain’t even joking.

Some technical features related to Duora 10 are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

First of all, I will be discussing the dual optimum system present in this badminton racket. That is, the forehand side of the frame has been equipped with Box technology, while the Backhand side has been equipped with Aero frame. Both these technologies when combined will improve your gameplay eventually.

One other technology being used in the Duora 10 is the availability of Nanometric frame. It is way much thinner than that of other frame systems which increases the durability and stability of the frame at the same time.

Yonex claims that Duora 10 is the slimmest racket they have ever produced in the market and this claim isn’t wrong at all. That is, the racket contains a slim shaft which is responsive and provides flexibility at the same time.

Nanometric DR is yet another material used for the very first time by Yonex in this racket. The use of this material in the frame greatly improves the repulsion power, holding power and the impact strength so that you might be able to produce something extraordinary without any worries.

Last but not least, controlling the racket is more of a fun rather than a difficult task. For this purpose, a control support cap has already been added within the racket which improves the control and handling at the same time.

Downfalls:

Duora 10 is the latest racket introduced by Yonex. So far players are extremely pleased with using it for intense gameplay sessions. However, the price tag is huge and that’s why I will recommend beginners not to think about it for at least a year or two.

7. Li-Ning Windstorm 78SL – Used by Professional Chinese Players

Li-Ning is the only badminton brand which comes close to Yonex in producing the best rackets in the market. The great rivalry between two companies has been running for ages now. Li-Ning is now trying it’s best to introduced rackets equipped with latest technologies but with an affordable rate. Same is the case with Windstorm 78SL badminton racket which is equipped with the latest features. Hence, it provides better repulsion power, flexibility and can produce more power than other typical rackets. All things being said, this racket by Li-Ning is already the fan-favorite of players who are low on budget. So, I will also recommend this to beginners and intermediate shuttlers who want to enjoy playing badminton with a premium racket.

Some notable features regarding Li-Ning badminton racket are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

The body of this badminton racket is extremely light. So, swinging this racket with full power is quite an easy task as you won’t even feel the weight of it while you are engaged in stressed gameplay sessions.

Special carbon fiber materials have been used in the construction of Windstorm 78SL which means that the racket even with a low price range can last for many years to come.

Talking about the frame technologies, Dynamic-Optimum frame of the racket increases its ability to hit the shuttlecock in the best possible manner. Along with that, the aerobatic beam system is also present which enhances the repulsion power of this racket.

Next, Li-Ning badminton racket has a high tensile and slim shaft. The shaft even being so thin is flexible and helps the shuttler to produce a fast jump smash to get a point from the opponent easily.

In short, the best badminton racket by Li-Ning i.e. Windstorm is going to impress you while you are playing the game for sure. It allows you to have control and power at the same time making sure that you never get disturbed by it.

Downfalls:

This badminton racket is way better than other cheap rackets available in the market. However, there is no bag available in which it can be kept safely. So, that’s the only issue with it.

8. Wilson Attacker – Cheap Badminton Racket Under 50

Not many shuttlers are aware of the fact that Wilson is not only about Tennis. Yeah, I know that whenever someone hears the name of Wilson, the first thing which comes to mind is either Roger Federer or Tennis. But this is not the case here. Wilson also has introduced a cheap badminton racket meant for beginners and intermediate players that allows a perfect power along with control and handling. That being said, this badminton racket is not going to cost you more than 50 bucks. Yeah, you heard it right. The cheap price tag is the reason I recommend this to beginners as they need a professional kinda racket while they start their badminton journey. Long story short, this racket is dedicated only for beginners although it can prove an effective choice for intermediate shuttlers as well.

Some features related to the best badminton racket are as follows:

Features You Need to Know:

First of all, the racket introduced by Wilson comes with durable construction. It has been made with Graphite and Carbon to ensure ruggedness for a long time. Hence, it is an effective choice for beginners.

On the other hand, this racket comes with an Oval shaped frame. Although Oval shaped rackets are not so good as compared to isometric ones, it still offers a better sweet spot for the shuttlecock to hit it easily.

Talking about the shaft which is not too flexible. However, it is flexible enough to handle the pressure of a beginner’s jump smash. It is lightweight though, to make sure that a shuttler can handle it easily.

Control support cap is also present within one of the best rackets available in the market. This feature let you handle the badminton racket in the best possible manner.

Finally, Wilson Attacker is meant for attack-minded people. It comes with a heavy-duty frame to make sure that you ace the art of hitting a powerful smash easily.

Downfalls:

Wilson attacker is not meant for professional players as they need more than a mediocre racket to keep themselves above their opponents.

9. CARLTON Kinesis – Used by Hans Kristian Vittinghus

Hans-Kristian Vittinghus is a Danish Badminton player who is in the top 10 rankings of World Badminton Federation. Before switching to Victor, he was sponsored by Carlton and the racket he was using at that time was Carlton Kinesis. Yeah, you heard it right. One of the best badminton rackets offers durability along with a stable technique to ensure better smashes and drop shots. In short, Kinesis by Carlton is a pro-level badminton racket that must be considered especially if you are not interested in Yonex or Li-Ning.

Features You Need to Know:

One of the best badminton rackets come with a slightly stiff shaft which makes it flexible and allows the player to hit the shuttlecock with full force easily.

The racket, on the other hand, is lightweight. It weighs only 86 grams which is way much lighter than other typical rackets available in the market.

An Xtreme Tension frame along with Bi-Axial Dynamics technology makes this racket a pro-level one. This means that a player can easily hit powerful and accurate shots to clinch easy victory over his opponent.

Downfalls:

Carlton is an infamous badminton company. That’s the main reason you will find it difficult to search for the extra accessories related to this racket.

10. Yonex Voltric 0 F – Best Yonex Racket Under 100

Finally, the last best badminton racket on our list is Voltric 0 F from Yonex which is a down model of Voltric Z Force II. Yeah, this badminton racket is going to cost you no more than 100 bucks which is quite surprising as Yonex is harsh in price ranges of the rackets it produces. Well, the Voltric 0 F also provides a powerful combination of different technologies to ensure powerful smash hitting without any worries. The affordable price tag allows intermediate and beginner players to take full advantage of it.

Features You Need to Know:

Tri-Voltage system has been introduced in this badminton racket which ensures more power along with perfect handling.

The isometric shape is ideal for hitting the shuttle in the best possible manner as it enhances the sweet spot.

One of the best features in this badminton racket is the TFA CAP which dampens the vibrations and recovers the racket after a powerful stroke easily.

Downfalls:

There are no major downfalls. However, Voltric 0 F is kinda dedicated for beginners and intermediate players only. It is not so suitable for professional shuttlers.