Which Badminton String and What Tension Should I Use?

Welcome to episode 2 of the Q & A series. If you have any training or equipment questions, simply follow the steps outlined below to get the answers you want.

How to ask Your Questions?

All you have to do to participate is

1) View the video in Youtube (Click Here)
2) Post your question/s in the comments section (The more detailed your question, the better the response I can provide to help you, e.g. what have you tried and the obstacles you faced)

There are two areas you need to take note of.

1) The type of string

The most important factor is the thickness of the string. Thinner strings have a lot more force.

Another factor is the feel of the string. I prefer soft feels, as if the string is stretchable. You will need to try out different feels to find out which is the most suitable for you.

2) The Tension of the string 

For absolute beginners who are ladies and kids, start with 22 pounds. For guys who are totally new to badminton, start off with 24 pounds.

Tight strings causes the shuttlecock to have a very quick rebound upon contact. It makes your opponent feel that the shuttlecock travels really fast towards him. But don’t get complacent yet! It travels fast, but it does not travel that far. If you want to increase the distance it travels, you have to use a lot of strength.

Using a lot of strength makes it easy for you to get all sorts of injuries, especially if you are new to badminton. Stay safe and start off with a low tension. As a bonus, the string lasts much longer too. So you can avoid getting injured and save money at the same time!

As you face stronger players in future, you will need a badminton racket with a higher tension. Higher tensions means a faster speed of your shuttlecock, increasing the chance that you can score points against your opponent.

How can you tell if the racket is of high or low tension? Just listen! A low tension racket creates a rather low-pitched sound, whereas a high tension racket a much higher-pitched sound.

You are now ready to choose the right string and tension for yourself. If you have further questions, please let me know. I’ll be so glad to address them.

Have fun with your new racket!

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