Rank #7 in Best Badminton Rackets: 10 Ranked, and Why the Specs Disagree
AboveGenius Badminton Racket Set of 6 with Shuttles
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The AboveGenius Badminton Rackets Set is number 7 in this guide. At £36.99 you get six rackets, six nylon shuttlecocks and one storage tub, which works out at a little over £6 a racket before you count the shuttlecocks. The listing carries 4.5 out of 5 from 607 ratings, and its own breakdown is top-heavy: 75 five-star marks against 3 one-star.
The figure worth pausing on is the weight. This is a six-racket set with a tub, yet the Item Weight field reads 115 g — the exact figure the first bullet gives for a single racket ("Each racket weighs only 115g"). No weight for the packed box appears anywhere on the listing. The material is named twice and does not match: the copy says tempered ferroalloy and the Material Type field says "Ferroalloy Racket, Nylon Shuttlecock", while Frame Material Type and Shaft Material both read "Alloy Steel". The Size field, 25.71 x 8.07 inch, is roughly one racket's length and head width rather than the packed set. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing of our own.
How those 607 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £36.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 607 ratings |
| What is in the box | 6 badminton rackets, 6 badminton birdies, 1 storage tub |
| Item Weight | 115 g — the same figure the copy gives for one racket |
| Material Type | Ferroalloy Racket, Nylon Shuttlecock |
| Frame and shaft material | Alloy Steel on both, while the bullets say tempered ferroalloy |
| Size (as listed) | 25.71 x 8.07 inch |
| Best Sellers Rank | 15th in Badminton Rackets (11,250th in Sports & Outdoors) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I recently bought these badminton rackets on Amazon and I'm really happy with my purchase. The rackets are lightweight, comfortable to hold, and have a solid grip that doesn't slip even after playing for a while. The strings feel tight and strong, giving a nice, accurate hit every time. Overall, great value for the price. I would definitely recommend these rackets to anyone looking for good quality without spending too much.”
Verified purchase“I have several Carlton and Yonex rackets. These don't compare, but, they are very good for the price. Good beginner racket. Birds are fine.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Badminton Rackets: 10 Ranked, and Why the Specs Disagree.
Questions people ask
How many rackets come in the AboveGenius set?
Six. The Included Components field lists badminton rackets*6, badminton birdies*6 and 1 storage tub.
How heavy is an AboveGenius racket?
The listing says each racket weighs only 115 g, and the Item Weight field repeats 115 g. No separate weight is given for the six-racket box.
What are the AboveGenius rackets made of?
The bullets describe tempered ferroalloy and the Material Type field says Ferroalloy Racket, but the Frame Material Type and Shaft Material fields both read Alloy Steel.
Do the AboveGenius rackets arrive ready to play?
Yes. Sport Racket String Installation is listed as Strung, and the set includes six nylon shuttlecocks.
Who is the AboveGenius badminton set aimed at?
The Skill Level field gives beginner and intermediate, and the Age Range Description gives Adult and Kid.
Does the AboveGenius set come with a warranty?
The Product Warranty field reads "no". Country of Origin is listed as China.
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