How to choose your badminton string?
The stringing is a key element of your badminton racket.
Often underestimated, it plays an essential role in your performance: power, control, feel, and durability.
Choosing the right stringing means adapting your racket to your playing style and gaining efficiency on the court.
Why is stringing essential?
The stringing is the engine of your racket.
It directly affects: Power, control, feel as well as durability.
Good stringing can transform your game… even with the same racket.
The 2 key criteria to consider
1. The diameter of the string
0.61 – 0.66 mm
- Sensations, control, precision
- Suitable for expert players
0.67 – 0.70 mm
- Best balance between power and durability
- Suitable for intermediate players
0.70 mm and up
- The most durable
- Suitable for beginner and casual players
BADMINTON STRING WEST GUT MT13 (SET - 10M)
GOSEN RYZONIC 58 BADMINTON STRING (200 METRES)
- 2 = 89,00€ / Unit
HUNDRED JP65 MAGNITE BADMINTON STRING (10 METRES)
- 2 = 8,80€ / Unit
BADMINTON STRING GOSEN RYZONIC 58 (10 METRES)
- 2 = 7,50€ / Unit
LI-NING N61 BADMINTON STRING (200 METRES)
HUNDRED JP 58 MAGNITE BADMINTON STRING (10M REEL)
- 2 = 8,80€ / Unit
2. String tension (in kg)
8 to 10 kg
- Gives more power
- Suitable for beginner players
10 to 12 kg
- Best balance between power and precision
- Suitable for intermediate players
12 kg and +
- Provides control and precision
- Suitable for advanced players and competitors
Best-selling strings
YONEX EXBOLT 68 BADMINTON STRING (SET - 10M)
YONEX BG80 BADMINTON STRING (SET - 10M)
YONEX BADMINTON STRING BG65TI (SET - 10M)
LI-NING N1 BADMINTON STRING (SET - 10M)
YONEX EXBOLT 63 BADMINTON STRING (SET - 10M)
YONEX BG80 BADMINTON STRING (SET - 10M)
Did you know?
What is the difference between a thin string and a thick string?
- Thin string → better feel, more control, but more fragile
- Thick string → more durable, but less precise
👉 A regular player will prioritize feel, a beginner durability.
How often should you change your strings?
- Leisure → 1 to 2 times per year
- Regular → every 3 to 6 months
- Competitors → every month or more
💡 Tip: number of sessions/week = number of stringings/year
Why does my string loosen?
- The tension naturally decreases
- The fibers of the string relax
👉 Result: less control and feeling.
Can a string break quickly?
- The stringing is thin
- The tension is high
- You play regularly
- You mis-hit your shots.
👉 This is normal for advanced players. Performance comes at a cost.
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