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Rackets & StringsGeneric badminton racket, string reel, overgrip, shoe and specification notebook arranged as an editorial illustration.

Lakshya Sen Racket and Gear Setup: Verified Facts

See what official Yonex sources currently list for Lakshya Sen's racket and gear, plus the exact weight and tension details they do not confirm.

Rackets & StringsEditorial illustration of a caliper measuring a badminton racket shaft beside a blank specification card.

Slim Badminton Racket Shafts: Diameter, Drag and Torsion

Understand what a slim badminton racket shaft can and cannot tell you: diameter, drag, flex, torsion and the limits of marketing labels.

Rackets & StringsEditorial illustration of a flat badminton racket aligned with length and width rulers.

Badminton Racket Length Rules and Extended Shafts

Learn the BWF racket size limits, what an extended badminton racket means, and how to measure your own frame accurately.

Rackets & StringsEditorial still life of generic playing and training rackets with a separate mesh head cover, scale and notebook.

Badminton Training Racket: Do Heavy Frames Build Power?

Understand what a heavy badminton training racket changes, what the evidence does not prove, and how to test one without losing control.

Rackets & StringsEditorial illustration of a generic badminton stringing station with a mounted racket, clamps and instruction sheet.

Badminton Stringing Machine Types: Drop Weight vs Electronic

Compare drop-weight, crank, and electronic badminton stringing machines, plus the mounting and clamp choices that shape the complete setup.

Rackets & StringsA small section of factory grip is peeled by hand while the supported racket remains stable on the workbench.

Remove Factory Grip From a Badminton Racket Safely

Decide whether to keep or strip a factory grip, peel it cautiously, inspect the handle, and prepare for a replacement grip.

Rackets & StringsTwo string colours distinguish the vertical mains from the horizontal crosses in one hybrid badminton string bed.

Hybrid Badminton Stringing: Two Strings in One Racket

Learn when hybrid badminton stringing makes sense, how mains and crosses can use different strings, and what to ask your stringer before testing it.

Rackets & StringsA fixed recording position and a single racket-and-shuttle setup support a repeatable sound comparison.

Why Your Badminton Racket Sounds Dull—and What Sound Reveals

Learn what changes badminton racket sound, why a crisp crack cannot measure tension, and how to run a controlled two-minute sound comparison.

Rackets & StringsA match racket and a training racket invite comparison without promising that added resistance will produce a faster swing.

Do Weighted Badminton Racket Drills Build Swing Speed?

Weighted badminton racket drills can change how a swing feels, but direct proof of faster match swings is missing. Learn the practical, low-risk verdict.

Rackets & StringsA stringer measures a full working length from the reel before estimating how many complete restrings remain.

Badminton String Reel Maths: How Many Restrings From 200 m?

Use simple metre-by-metre maths to estimate a badminton string reel's nominal and practical restring yield.

Rackets & StringsThe flared butt cap forms the handle’s end stop and should be judged with the final grip layers in place.

Badminton Racket Handle Cap Shapes: Grip and Balance

What a badminton racket handle cap can change: the handle-end feel, balance comparison and how grip build-up affects the finished racket.

Rackets & StringsRetail racket specifications help compare handling, but they do not establish a professional player’s exact match setup.

PV Sindhu Racket and Gear Setup: Specs Explained

How to read a PV Sindhu signature-style racket without assuming a retail frame copies a professional’s exact match setup.