BADMINTON

A. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

1. RACKET

Badminton racket is quite light and can be made of wood, aluminum, metal or synthetic materials such
as graphite or carbon. A synthetic racket is quite popular now because of its extreme lightness and
strength.

A badminton racket weighs roughly 98-100 grams, and is 68cm in length.

THE SECTION OF A BADMINTON RACKET:

a. Stringed area

Is intended to hit the shuttle. It is of uniform pattern and does not exceed 280mm. (11in.) in length and
220mm. in width.

b. Head

Bounds the stringed area.

c. Throat

(If present) connects the shaft to the head

d. Shaft

Connects the handle to the head.

e. Ferrule

Firmly connects the shaft and the handle.

f. Handle

Is intended for a player’s grip.

g. Butt

Is located at the tip of the handle

h. Frame

Includes head, the throat, shaft, and the handle. It is no more than 680mm. (2ft 2 ¼ in.) or wider than
230mm. (9 in.)