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Are you curious to discover which Apacs badminton racket is right for you? Although Apacs are not that expensive in comparison with other name brands (such as Yonex), buying the wrong racket always stings. Not only do you spend money on a racket that is not the right fit for you. You’ll also increase your risk of injuries, and nagging pains. That’s why in this blog post, I’ve put together the top 5 Apacs badminton rackets. For those that are new here, I’m playing badminton for 18 years – and have played badminton for 8 years professionally (including competi

Are you looking to switch up your usual fitness regime? Look no further than badminton! Badminton provides a fun workout, great health benefits and is also a social activity that can be enjoyed with friends. I’ve been a professional badminton player for 8 years and started playing badminton 18 years ago. Of course, I love playing badminton! In this post, I try to share my enthusiasm for the sport with you. As a result, you’ll discover 20 reasons for being passionate about playing badminton. As a quick overview: # Reason Description 1 It Makes You Fit Badminton provides a ful

The fundamentals are the most important aspect of any sport, especially badminton. The fundamentals of badminton include: Badminton footwork… Consistent shots (drive, clears, lifts, drops, and smash)… … and, of course – the grip. If you don’t master the grip early on in badminton, not only will your shots not be as consistent and powerful – you’ll also have to spend months re-learning the grip at a later date. Same as I needed to. After the first 3 years of my 18-year badminton career, I changed coaches. And the second coach had me re-learn all the

Are you feeling anxious about the upcoming corporate badminton tournament? On the one hand, it’s a fun activity with colleagues. On the other hand, it can also become very competitive quickly, right? As a result, a corporate badminton tournament can either be a frustrating experience (“feeling like a burden”) – or an amazing one. In this post, I want to guarantee that it’s the latter. I’m a 7x US Junior National Badminton Champion and a professional badminton player for 8 years. In that time, I’ve competed in competitions all around the globe (inclu

You’ve likely heard about the badminton accident in Maine, and you may have many open questions: How did something so tragic happen to a 6-year-old girl playing badminton at home in her backyard? Are my kids playing badminton safe? Is there something specifically that I should look out for? I’ve been playing badminton for the last 18 years, 8 of which I play professionally. Additionally, I’m part of the US junior national team and have played all around the globe. I know the risks of badminton, and I am happy to give you a full breakdown in this blog post. While it’s

Are you curious to discover where badminton is popular in the USA? Yes, badminton is an increasingly popular sport in the USA. But sometimes it can feel like we’re practicing a sport that most people don’t know about or respect, right? In the last 8 years of being a professional badminton player, I’ve played all over the world. Out of all the places in the US I’ve traveled to and played at, there are 5 places that stood out the most for their love of badminton. These 5 places I like to call ‘badminton hot spots’. You can think of these places like oases

Struggling to figure out which type of badminton sports equipment you’ll need to start playing badminton? You sure know you need a badminton racket… … but which one exactly? And which shuttlecock brands, or net? And next to that, what else do you need (clothes, accessories)? In this blog post, you’ll discover all the absolute essentials to start playing badminton today. I’m a professional badminton player for 8 years, and I have been playing badminton totally for 18 years. As a result, I’ve tested almost all badminton sports equipment many times over. As a

Are you struggling to figure out if you should stop playing badminton? Maybe you’ve lost motivation for your next round of training. Maybe you just don’t feel like you have the time, energy, or drive to keep going. Maybe you’ve got injured. Or maybe you just don’t progress as fast as you’d like. I hear you. I’ve been there many times before in my last 18 years of playing badminton – and the last 8 years of playing badminton professionally. In this blog post, you’ll discover exactly what happens when you stop playing badminton – and whet

Are you wondering how long it takes to get good at badminton? You might have started playing badminton a few weeks ago. Or maybe you’re already a decently proficient player – and wondering how good you really are. Regardless of your current experience level, you know that mastering badminton does not happen overnight. Right? But, how long does it really take to get good? I’ve played badminton for the last 18 years and professionally for the last 8 years. I’ve also won 7x US Junior National Badminton titles in the process, and competed at the Badminton World Championsh