Best Badminton rackets under Rs. 500 in India 2019

Badminton rackets are of two shapes i.e round shape and isometric shape. The key things to choose the best racquet are - balance, budget, flexibility and grip sizes. A headlight is preferable for those who like net games and head heavy for those who prefer smashing hard. For information on table tennis rackets, refer to our amazing article on the best table tennis rackets under 1000 in India 2019.

Yonex ZR 100 Badminton Racquet

Yonex ZR 100 badminton racquet features an aluminum frame with a low torsion steel shaft that enhances its strength. Being lightweight, it enables long playing sessions without feeling exhausted. It has an attractive Yonex logo highlighted on its strings which blends nicely with its look. It comes with a headcover for safe storage. It also features a low torsion steel shaft that enhances its strength. Yonex achieves precise control over the badminton racquet functions at the molecular level, creating ultra-lightweight racquets that are thinner and stronger.

Yonex ZR 100 Badminton Racquet

INFO

BrandYonex
ModelZR 100
ColorGlossy Black
CoverHalf Cover
Head size95 sq/inch
Grip sizeG4 -3.25 Inches
Grip materialPolyurethane
Body materialAluminium
Head shapeIsometric
Height27 inch
Frame materialAluminium
Shaft materialLow torsion steel
Weight90 g

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Ideal for beginners and intermediate level players

The good: 2

Features a low torsion steel shaft

The good: 3

Lightweight and durable

The good: 4

Damage resistant

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Need to apply more strength & energy to play fast game

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ZR 100

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Rs. 580

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Rs. 461

Nanoray Light 9i

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Rs. 1,590

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Rs. 1,589

Carbonex 8000 Plus

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Rs. 1,600

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Rs. 1,820

Nylon Shuttle Cock

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Rs. 460

Li-Ning XP 90 II Badminton Racquet

Li-Ning racquet is made of rigid carbon fiber which reduces racket’s weight, improves its strength for easy control and ensures higher strength and rigidity. It has high tensile slim shafts and thus advisable for beginners. The packaging is also very nice and safe.

Li-Ning XP 90 II Badminton Racquet

INFO

BrandLi-Ning
ModelXP 90 II
Weight85 g
Head shapeIsometric
StrungYes
Head size144.7 sq/in
Grip SizeExtra small
Height27 inch
CompositionAluminum+Steel

THE GOOD

The good: 1

The rigid carbon fiber provides rigidity

The good: 2

High tensile slim shaft and dynamic optimum frame

The good: 3

Designed to add extra power to shots

The good: 4

The rigid carbon fiber decreases the racket’s weight and improve its strength for easy control

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Cover not available

The bad: 2

Small grip

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Rs. 432

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Rs. 448

Cosco CB-85 Badminton Racquet

Cosco CB-85 badminton racket comes with full cover and has an optimum balance of 300mm. It has an aluminum frame with 2 grips of polyurethane material. It is suitable for both adults and kids. It is very lightweight and weighs around 100 g per racket.

Cosco CB-85 Badminton Racquet

INFO

BrandCosco
ModelCB-85
StrungYes
Balance280 - 300 mm
CoverFull Cover
String tension18 - 20 lbs
Head size53 sq/in
Body MaterialSteel
Height20 inch
Weight100g

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Aluminium frame with tempered steel shaft racket

The good: 2

Suitable for both adults and kids

The good: 3

Suited for recreational/ hobby head size

The good: 4

Comes with full Cover

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Average quality material used

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CB-85

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Rs. 849

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Rs. 490

CB-88

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Rs. 599

Nivia N-Ray 100 Badminton Racquet

Nivia N-Ray 100 badminton racquet has an isometric aluminum frame with the larger sweet spot. It comes with full cover for safe storage. Being ultra-light is good for entry-level players. It has a rigid carbon graphite shaft with nylon strings. It has a built-in T-joint which gives great torsional stability.

Nivia N-Ray 100 Badminton Racquet

INFO

BrandNivia
ModelNR Ray 100
StrungYes
CoverFull Cover
Head size90 sq.in
Shaft MaterialGraphite
StringNylon
Head shapeIsometric
Height66.04 cm

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Ultra light racquet

The good: 2

One piece frame with built-in T-joint gives great torsional stability

The good: 3

Best for beginner and intermediate level players

The good: 4

Isometric frame, so larger sweet spot

The good: 5

Full composite racket, Carbon-Graphite shaft

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Not for professionals

The bad: 2

The packing was no good

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Racquet

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Rs. 504

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Rs. 804

Nylon Shuttle Cock, Pack of 6

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Rs. 460

Silver's Energy Strung Badminton Racquet

Silver's badminton racquet possesses stiff flexibility, thus helpful in playing powerful smashes. It has a shaft made of steel which offers increased strength and durability to play high-intensity matches without any damage. The hexagon shape makes the racquet head slimmer while maintaining its strength and increases the aerodynamics to play explosive shots effortlessly.

Silver's Energy Strung Badminton Racquet

INFO

BrandSilver's
StrungYes
FlexiblilityStiff
Tension20 - 22 lbs
CoverFull cover
Head size95.5 sq.in
Grip sizeG3 - 3.5 Inches
Shaft MaterialSteel
Head ShapeOval
Height26 inch

THE GOOD

The good: 1

Racquet with excellent grip

The good: 2

Better aerodynamics

The good: 3

Shaft of this racquet is made of steel.

The good: 4

Good for playing powerful smashes

THE BAD

The bad: 1

Not lightweight

The bad: 2

The exterior color is low quality and peel off on shaft

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Racquet

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Rs. 559

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Rs. 404

Headley Feather Shuttlecock

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Rs. 318