Rank #9 in Best Badminton Rackets: 10 Ranked, and Why the Specs Disagree
Carlton Match Badminton Set for 2 Players
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Carlton Match 2-Player Set sits at number 9 in this guide. It is a £14.99 package that the listing says contains 2 badminton rackets, two shuttlecocks and a carrying case, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 197 ratings, and it currently ranks first in Amazon's Complete Badminton Set category. The listing is explicit about who it is aimed at: skill level "Beginner", age range "Adult".
Two sets of numbers on this advert disagree with each other. The frame weight is 115 g and the item weight is 115 g as well, even though the same listing says two rackets, two shuttlecocks and a case are in the box — so 115 g is one racket frame as listed, not the weight of everything that arrives. The brand fields split too: the product is named Carlton, while brand name and manufacturer both read Dunlop Sports. Material, frame material and shaft material all read alloy steel, and the string installation field says "Unstrung" on a set whose own copy says you are always ready for a match. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this product, not from testing done by us.
How those 197 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.2 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £14.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5, from 197 ratings |
| Frame weight | 115 g |
| Item weight (as listed) | 115 g — the same figure as the frame weight, though the set contains two rackets |
| Length (as listed) | 665 mm, spelled "Lenght" in the listing |
| Brand and manufacturer (as listed) | Dunlop Sports, while the product name is Carlton |
| Material (as listed) | Alloy steel, repeated for material type, frame material and shaft material |
| String installation (as listed) | Unstrung |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Great value for a decent badminton set. Seems light enough with a padded grip. Should last a while 👍🏻”
Verified purchase“Great set for beginners. Have had a lot of use out of it so far and no issues.”
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
What is the Carlton Match 2-Player Set?
The listing describes it as a two-player set containing 2 badminton rackets, two shuttlecocks and a practical carrying case, sold at £14.99.
How heavy is the Carlton Match 2-Player Set?
The listing gives 115 g as the frame weight and 115 g again as the item weight. Those two figures are identical even though the set is said to hold two rackets, two shuttlecocks and a case.
Who makes the Carlton Match 2-Player Set?
The product name says Carlton, but the brand name field and the manufacturer field both read Dunlop Sports.
Is the Carlton Match 2-Player Set ready to play with?
The copy says you are always ready for a match and that it contains 2 badminton rackets, while the string installation field on the same listing reads "Unstrung".
Is the Carlton Match 2-Player Set suitable for beginners?
The listing gives skill level "Beginner" and age range "Adult", and buyer reviews describe it as a set for beginners and for families starting out.
Does the Carlton Match 2-Player Set come with a warranty?
The listing states a 6 month product warranty.
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