Things You'll Need:
- Badminton Nets
- Badminton Posts
- Badminton Rackets
- Badminton Set
- Badminton Shuttlecocks
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Step 1
Purchase equipment individually, as opposed to in sets, so you can get specific features that both suit you and match official regulations.
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Step 2
Select posts that rise 5 feet 1 inch from the court's surface.
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Step 3
Choose a net made of fine cord of a dark color and even thickness; make sure the mesh is not less than 15mm and not more than 20mm wide. The depth of the net should be 2 feet 6 inches. Make sure the top is edged with a 3-inch white tape doubled over a cord or cable running through it - that's a regulation play requirement. Good nets usually run about $30.
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Step 4
Pick a shuttlecock - the "birdie" - that works best for you financially. There are two types of shuttles: those made of nylon and those made of authentic feathers. The feathered shuttles run anywhere from $15 to $25 and are considered higher-brow. However, they don't last as long as the less expensive ($12 to $15) nylon shuttles.
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Step 5
Purchase a racket (or two) that's flat and consists of a pattern of crossed strings connected to a frame that's either alternately interlaced or bonded where the strings cross. A good-quality racket usually runs between $25 and $50, but they can be priced as low as $10 or as high as $90. Rackets are designed with different characteristics for different styles of play. Are you a power player, relying on the smash? A finesse player devoted to control and placement?
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Step 6
Make sure the frame of the racket, including the handle, isn't longer than 2 feet - 2 3/4 inches (680mm) and 9 inches (230mm) in width. The overall length of the head shouldn't exceed 11 3/8 inches (290mm). The strung surface shouldn't be more than 11 inches (280mm) in length and 8 5/8 inches (220mm) in width.
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Step 1
Purchase equipment in sets, since the quality is fine for what you need.
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Step 2
Make sure the set you're considering includes two to four rackets, two to four shuttles, two posts and a net, as well as basic instructions.
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Step 3
Browse sporting goods stores to find the best price. Most will have adequate sets for children or casual players; these will cost anywhere from $15 to about $40. You can expect the more expensive sets to be more durable.
