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Badminton is an enjoyable sport for everyone, regardless of age or gender. And for those who do not play the game, they simply enjoy being spectators. Having its roots in ancient countries like Greece, Japan, England and India, this sport has gained popularity world wide. If you are seeking for a fun sport, just get a badminton set and you are on your way to fun-filled moments. This game also helps to keep you physically fit as you need to dash around the court randomly.
Generally, a badminton set consists of a simple net, several rackets and some shuttles. The measurement of a badminton net is 20 feet long. It acts as an indicator of height for the game. As for the rackets, they vary according to shapes and sizes. There is usually four rackets in a commercial badminton set. When compared to a tennis racket, a badminton racket is very much lighter and has a smaller face area. This is because the weight of a large tennis ball is heavier than the shuttle and therefore the badminton racket does not need to withstand the same amount of speed and force of the tennis racket.
The shuttlecocks which are molded plastic. The ends of the shuttles are made of either cork or rubber, enabling great buoyancy and bounce when hit against the racket. There are basically two types of shuttles, the feathered ones and the plastic ones. While the latter is more durable and long lasting, the feathered shuttles are used in all official tournaments and championships. The preference over the usage of the different shuttles would depend entirely on the seriousness of the game. If it is a competition, you may want to go for the higher-end shuttles while the standard shuttle would be sufficient for casual play.
A good badminton set would usually include a number of other accessories, especially a carrying bag which comes in very handy. It helps to safe keep the badminton equipments when not in use as well as for transporting them around and prevents any item loss. You may also find a regulation set which include a string to mark the boundary of the court. A case for keeping the net would be good as well as a container to store and protect the shuttles when not in use.
As for the price, it varies widely and depends largely on the product brand and the material used. An average medium-cost racket would be good enough for casual play as well as in competitions. With all the offers available, there should be no problem in finding the ideal badminton set within your budget.
So what are you waiting for? What exactly do you want in a badminton set? You may want to get four rackets instead of two if you anticipate more than two people would be playing. Whatever it is, do not miss out the fun. Click here http://www.badmintonset.org to take the first step into the world of the most favorite sport and have a great time ever.
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