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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Victor Bravesword 12 versus Victor...

So I got my hands on the blue Victor Bravesword 12, more commonly known as "the racket Lee Yong Dae uses."Having enjoyed the experience of using the Bravesword 12N in singles play, I was eager to...

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Consider this my out-of-office...

Well sports fans, I've got a small announcement to make.Some of you might know that I've been pretty probe to back injuries as a result of a slipped disc.. The latest in my string of ill-fated back...

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Badminton Racket Review: Victor Bravesword 12N and Victor Bravesword 12

Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - http://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg###First impressions of the 12N here.First...

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Badminton Trick shots: when you get too much time on the court

Have you noticed that professional badminton players are throwing around a lot of trick shots lately? What used to the realm of Lin Dan and flamboyant doubles players is now becoming more and more...

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I'm baccccckkk.. well, sort of.

This is a quick announcement.After more than a year of pain, surgery and rehab, I have finally returned to the court!The rehab process is still in progress at the moment, so I can't do much more than...

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Back to Basics: Scrubbing the floor

This is a series inspired by the time I spent with a pal of mine, teaching him how to become a better player. I put together all my knowledge from the years in the sport, hoping that it'll work.Instead...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Voltric Lin Dan (LD) Force

Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - https://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg###This will be the first of the two rackets...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Duora Z-Strike

Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - https://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg###Because I'm not in tip top condition I...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Mizuno JPX 8.5

Hey there badminton fans! I know it's been awhile since I wrote anything - I've been recovering from a strained knee and haven't been able to play. Seriously think that my time is near and it won't be...

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Badminton Racket Review: Yonex Duora Z-Strike

Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - http://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg###First impressions here.This took awhile...

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New Badminton Racket Launch: Yonex Astrox77

Well, here's where I get a little excited. The new Yonex Astrox 77 boasts a greater ease in swing transition, steeper smash angle and sharper drives. It's designed and built to fit today's fast-paced...

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Badminton Racket Review: Yonex Astrox77

Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - http://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg###This is one strange case where I write the...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Astrox 88 Speed

This is the racket that current world number 1 Men's Doubles player Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo uses. Coming off the lackluster experience that I had with the Astrox 77, I wasn't really keen to give this...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Astrox 88 Dominate

Following the great experience using the Yonex Astrox 88 Skill, a buddy of mine decided to have a go at its twin, the Astrox 88 Dominate.The racket comes with a premise of harder smashes in a lethal...

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Badminton Racket Review: Yonex Astrox 88 Skill (AX88S)

Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - http://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg  ### There's a bit of Kevin in all of us,...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Astrox 99

A few years ago, a young Japanese player came out of nowhere and rattled the international badminton scene. He displayed the cockiness of someone who didn't need to try hard to win, and took to the...

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Badminton Racket Review: Yonex Astrox 99 (AX99)

Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - http://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg  ###First Impressions here.I first caught...

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Back to Basics: Correcting your stroke

Having the right stroke for your shots can mean a big difference between a good game and a great one. I've been working on my forehand for the last three sessions and I can really feel the difference...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Astrox 100ZZ

 Hey guys, found out some other site's been taking my article wholesale, so be a sport and bookmark the original site - http://everythinggoeshere.blogspot.sg ###So I had typically given up on badminton...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Adidas Kalkul A2

Now this has been in my bag for quite some time, as much a victim of COVID-19 as I am. The green color theme really shone out to me and with a pretty nice touch on the swing I decided to spend a bit on...

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Basic to Basics: Juggling the Shuttle

This is a series inspired by the time I spent with a pal of mine, teaching him how to become a better player. I put together all my knowledge from the years in the sport, hoping that it'll work.Instead...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex Astrox 99 Pro

When Kento Momota first took to the circuit I knew there was something about him. I remember telling my buddy at that time that this young Japanese player will be the next World Number 1. True to his...

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What happened to all the budget badminton rackets?

I started this blog at a time when a badminton enthusiast was spoilt for choice when he wanted to buy a new racket. There were so many brands, and each had their own take on how best to twist a turn...

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Back to Basics: Using the elbow

To me, there are two very basic things that separate an intermediate player from a beginner. I remember when I was starting out I was amazed how much of a difference it made when I attained an...

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Choosing the One Racket - my process of elimination

 Hello badminton lovers!It's been awhile and I must say that I'm having fun being back on the courts and in singles games again. I've found a few new friends with the same interests (and age group),...

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