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New Racket Launch: Yonex ArcSaber 11 and Yonex ArcSaber FB

No, it's not a Facebook page.Yonex continues its long-standing tradition of over-the-top marketing with two rackets in its ArcSaber series. Rather than going the way of the Armortec and Nanospeed, they...

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Preview: Adidas Badminton Rackets, Shuttlecocks and Strings

A first look at Adidas badminton gear from the great guys at BC. Got this off their YouTube channel.

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First Look: Adidas Badminton Rackets

Looks like the badminton world is crazy over the Adidas brand of rackets. They've not come to my country, but I've managed to dig something out from their Facebook page.Split into categories, they've...

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A Tribute to a legend - Voltric 80 Limited Peter Gade

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Badminton Racket Review: Li-Ning Flame N36

Those looking for an ArcSaber 11 review or an ArcSaber FB review may have to wait for awhile. The two rackets, though very popular on my search ranking, have yet to appeal to me. (Although I have to...

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Look what the cat dragged in - a Victor Bravesword 10!

Finally.

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Badminton Racket Review: Toalson Ti Max Power Axe

It's been awhile since I had a review out, and I've been trying quite a few of the rackets that got left behind. There was this one particular one that I've been wanting to buy, but didn't get enough...

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Those with me, hands up.

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Dunlop Graviton 7600

Where I am, Dunlops are rare rackets to find. They're also made by the same peeps who develop Carlton rackets so they're pretty much ok to begin with.When the 2012 Graviton range of rackets from Dunlop...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Victor Bravesword Lee Yong Dae

Those who have come here before will know of my experience with Victor rackets. They appear to be good at first, and then they crap out on you.And yet I keep getting myself more of these to try out!...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Toalson Camblade Axe 13

At least that's what it says on the shaft.Combining the Camblade grooves and aerodynamic axe head frame, this demo racket came my way on Thursday, and was given a fair shot on the courts against some...

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Coming Soon: Yonex ArcSaber 11 Taufik Hidayat Limited Edition

Extracted from http://www.yonex.com/legendaryplayer/arc11th/index.html

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Badminton Shoes First Look: Mizuno Wave Tornado 8

I like Mizuno shoes. Somehow they've not given me as much problems as the other brands I've tried.The Li-Ning is sturdy but hard as hell at the tip. The Babolat is thin at the tip and gives me toe...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Victor Bravesword 10 (2nd Gen)

Finally got a chance to take this baby out for a swing. The Bravesword 10 has been on my wishlist for the longest time, and it felt really good when I got my hands on one.Right off the Bravesword 10...

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Badminton Racket Launch: Victor TK IM3 Limited Edition

This would be a first - a movie tie-in with a sporting brand.Say hello to the Victor TK IM3. A re-paint of their Thruster K8000. Comes with big bag and a small pouch.http://www.victorsport.comI'm a...

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Gosen Roots Aermet Explosion

I got my hand on one these a few months back with a help for a reader from the blog (thanks mate!). The colors of this racket is amazing, and that is more than enough reason to get a hold of one.The...

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Badminton Racket Launch: Yonex ArcSaber 11 Taufik Hidayat Limited Edition

Got my hands on one of these, and I must say it's a nice fulfilling end to the career of a legend. Thank you Taufik!

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Badminton Racket First Impressions: Yonex ArcSaber 11 Taufik Hidayat Limited...

Got a chance to give this racket a try during an hour's session that I have with this promising young lad. He's been improving nicely and I'm seeing his tactical awareness grow in addition to his...

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Sprained Wrist

Sustained an injury that got worse over the last few games. I'm thinking it's a combination of my wanting to get steeper angles from smashes and a higher string tension that I'm trying out.Either ways...

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Yonex ArcSaber 100 Limited Edition - the long wait is over

Finally got my hands on one of these...The Yonex ArcSaber 100 Limited Edition was released to commemorate (and make money from) the 100th  All England Tournament.It has to be one of the best-designed...

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