Badminton rackets split into two groups. Performance rackets from brands like Yonex are sold one or two at a time, in aluminum or graphite. Backyard sets bundle four rackets with shuttlecocks and a bag for casual doubles.
The six picks below cover both. Weights, materials and box contents come from each product’s listing page, and several listings disagree with themselves, which we flag. We have not played with these rackets ourselves. Performance claims belong to the makers.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Frame material | Aluminum, graphite, carbon fiber and steel differ in weight and feel |
| Weight | Lighter rackets suit quick swings; check per-racket versus set weight |
| Grip size | Sizes are labeled differently across listings |
| Box contents | Shuttlecocks, grips and a bag come with sets only |
| Strung or not | Most listings here describe pre-strung rackets |
Specs at a Glance
| Racket | Material | Weight and grip | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonex GR 303 Combo | Aluminum | 200 g for the pair; G3 | 2 rackets with full covers; intermediate |
| Yonex Nanoray 10F | Graphite | 77 g; grip listed 3 3/4 in | Hi-Flex; pre-strung; sparse listing |
| Yonex Astrox Attack 9 | Graphite | 80 g; grip listed 4 1/2 in | Built-in T-joint; isometric head |
| Senston 90g set | Carbon fiber | 92 g; 90 to 94 g listed | 4 rackets, 6 nylon shuttlecocks, bag |
| Triumph Sports set | Alloy steel | 1.1 lb listed for the set (looks low) | 4 rackets, 3 shuttlecocks, case |
| HIRALIY set | Ferroalloy | 4.3 oz per racket | 4 rackets, 12 shuttlecocks, 4 grip tapes, bag |
The 6 Best Badminton Rackets and Sets
1. Yonex GR 303 Combo Badminton Racquet, Set of 2
Two aluminum rackets with full covers, an isometric head and a G3 grip, labeled for intermediate players. The listing gives a 200 gram item weight, which is for the pair, while the weight class is stated as U, about 95 to 99.9 grams per racket.
Suits: two matching rackets for a pair of players. Strengths: a brand-name frame and covers. Weaknesses: no shuttlecocks. Skip it if you need a ready-to-play bundle.
View Yonex GR 303 Combo Badminton Racquet Set of 2 on Amazon
2. Yonex Nanoray 10F Hi-Flex Badminton Racquet
A pre-strung graphite racket listed at 77 grams with an all-skill label. The listing text is thin, giving only the frame material in the bullet, so the grip size shown as 3 3/4 inches in the table is worth confirming.
Suits: a light single racket. Strengths: a graphite frame at 77 grams. Weaknesses: little detail on the page. Skip it if you want a cover or shuttlecocks.
View Yonex Nanoray 10F Hi-Flex Badminton Racquet on Amazon
3. Yonex Astrox Attack 9 Badminton Racquet
An intermediate-level graphite racket with a built-in T-joint, an isometric head, a solid frame and a slim shaft. The listing shows 80 grams and a 4 1/2 inch grip size, two values that do not line up with standard labels, so check them before ordering.
Suits: a step up from a backyard set. Strengths: graphite with a T-joint. Weaknesses: inconsistent size data. Skip it if you want a bundle.
View Yonex Astrox Attack 9 Badminton Racquet on Amazon
4. Senston Professional 90g Lightweight Badminton Set of 4
Four carbon fiber rackets weighing 90 to 94 grams, with 6 nylon shuttlecocks, 4 grips and a carry bag. The listing mentions a one-piece T-joint, 20 to 22 pound string tension, a G4 grip of 86 mm and a 288 mm balance point.
Suits: four-player matches. Strengths: carbon fiber and a bag. Weaknesses: only 6 shuttlecocks. Skip it if you only need two rackets.
View Senston 90g Lightweight Badminton Set of 4 on Amazon
5. Triumph Sports Badminton Set
A four-player set with four alloy steel rackets, three bright green nylon shuttlecocks and a carrying case. The listing gives 1.1 pounds, which looks too low for four rackets plus shuttlecocks, so confirm it. It is described as suited to barbecues, camping trips and tailgating.
Suits: casual backyard doubles. Strengths: a case holds everything. Weaknesses: only 3 shuttlecocks. Skip it if you want a lighter graphite frame.
View Triumph Sports Badminton Set on Amazon
6. HIRALIY Badminton Rackets Set of 4
Four pre-strung ferroalloy rackets at 4.3 ounces each, with a one-piece frame and T-joint, 12 nylon shuttlecocks, 4 PU grip tapes and a large carrying bag. The 1.9 pound item weight on the page covers more than the rackets alone.
Suits: casual groups. Strengths: 12 shuttlecocks and grip tapes. Weaknesses: heavier than the carbon sets. Skip it if weight matters most.
View HIRALIY Badminton Rackets Set of 4 on Amazon
What the Listings Include
- Senston, Triumph and HIRALIY list a carrying bag or case.
- HIRALIY and Senston list extra grips or grip tape.
- Shuttlecock counts run from 3 to 12 in the sets.
- The three Yonex listings do not list shuttlecocks.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Comparing a pair weight with a single racket weight.
- Expecting shuttlecocks with a single racket.
- Ignoring grip labels that do not match the standard sizes.
- Buying a four-player set when two rackets would do.
Badminton Racket FAQ
Which picks include shuttlecocks?
Senston, Triumph and HIRALIY. The three Yonex listings are rackets only.
Are all of them strung?
The Yonex GR 303 lists a strung type, and the Nanoray, Senston and HIRALIY listings say pre-strung. The Astrox and Triumph listings do not say.
The Short Version
For a pair of aluminum rackets, the Yonex GR 303. For a light single graphite racket, the Nanoray 10F. For a step up, the Astrox Attack 9. For a carbon fiber four-pack, the Senston. For a case, the Triumph. For the most shuttlecocks, the HIRALIY. See also beach game sets.
