Racket balance point
The balance point of the racket is closer to the head, which is called “head weight”. If the balance point of the racket is closer to the handle, it is called “head light”. The general balance point is measured upwards from the bottom of the racket, measured in centimeters and inches. It is more suitable for defensive control players and players who pursue speed. Because the continuous swing speed of this racket will be much faster. With the advancement of technology, many new rackets have adopted precise control of the production process. Without using a balancer, the finished racket of the same model can have the same balance point. This is also the basic requirement of a high-quality badminton racket.
Racket length
The length of the standard badminton racket (plus the backing) is 675 mm, and there are also 680 mm long. There are generally three specifications for the length of the handle: 185MM, 190MM, and 195MM. The advantage of lengthening the badminton racket is to increase the hitting point and increase the flashing of the racket. However, an extended badminton racket will be more likely to cause injuries to the wrist and arm than a normal badminton racket. At the same time, the flexibility of the badminton racket has also declined, which is not conducive to handling close-fitting balls.
Racket material
Aluminum alloys were adopted in the 1970s. A large number of new materials are used, such as carbon fiber, titanium alloy, and high-strength carbon fiber. These new materials are lighter, stronger, and more durable, and absorb more vibrations and shocks. At the same time, racket manufacturers have more room to play in the design of racket hardness, ball feel, and hitting performance.
