Black Friday badminton: everything for the court

The Black Friday, before the start of the club competitions

This kicks off the promotion period, leading up to the holidays and then the badminton sales. For a club player, it’s the perfect time to replace the pair of shoes that slips on the court or to switch to a racket that better suits their game before the heart of the season.

Four pages to gear up

• The badminton rackets on sale can be compared by weight, balance, and stiffness.
• The badminton shoes of the Black Friday are sorted by size and gender.
• The badminton clothing includes shirts, polos, shorts, and skirts.
• The badminton accessories gather backpacks, wheeled bags, and thermobags.

Attack, defence or doubles: choosing your racket based on your style

A head-heavy racket gives more power to smashes and is suitable for attackers. A head-light racket is quick to handle at the net and in defence, which is very handy in doubles. A neutral balance remains the safest choice when you’re not sure what kind of player you are yet.

Yonex and Babolat, the two leading brands

• Yonex dominates competitive badminton: Astrox rackets for attack, Nanoflare for arm speed, and Power Cushion shoes, including the Eclipsion for stability and the Aerus for lightweight comfort.
• Babolat offers the Shadow shoe and the Satelite and X-Feel rackets.
• Victor, Craft, and FZ Forza round out the selection.

Tennis, padel, squash: other racket sports

The Black Friday also has its section for tennis, padel, squash, and table tennis. For young players, the Black Friday junior page collects child sizes, and all offers are on the Black Friday page.

Good badminton deals throughout the year

The badminton clearance sales have end-of-line products, especially from Yonex. The badminton shipped in 24h page gathers items ready to be dispatched, and the latest badminton products showcase the newest models.

Frequently asked questions

What’s a cheap badminton racket to start with?

A light racket with a neutral balance and a rather flexible handle, which helps lift the shuttlecock without straining. The models can be found on the badminton rackets of the Black Friday page.

Can you play badminton in running shoes?

It's better to avoid them: their thick and high sole can lead to sprains during side movements. A badminton shoe, which is low-profile with a gum sole, grips the court. They can be found on the badminton shoes on sale page.

What should I wear to play badminton in a club?

A technical shirt or polo and light shorts, which allow freedom of movement for the arms and legs. The badminton clothing of the Black Friday can be filtered by gender.

What bag should I choose to carry my rackets?

A bag backpack is enough for one or two rackets. Beyond that, a thermobag protects the strings better from temperature changes. They can be found on the badminton accessories page.

Feather shuttle or plastic shuttle?

The feather shuttle offers the ideal trajectory in competitions but wears out faster. The plastic shuttle lasts longer and suits recreational play and training.