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Head Size

Isometric

Weight

104g

Balance

Even

Length

675mm

Construction

Alloy

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Babolat Explorer Badminton Racket - 2026
Babolat Explorer Badminton Racket - 2026
£14.99 £20

Weight - 104g

Balance - Even

Flex - Medium

Construction - Alloy

Description

The Explorer is perfect for beginners thanks to a shorter shaft that makes it easier to hit shuttlecocks. A stress-free way to learn how to play badminton with a steel and aluminium design for foolproof strength.

Short shaft technology has been specifically designed to come closer to your body's strike area thanks to the shorter shaft. This new shaft will improve your maneuverability and precision to enhance your game. 

  • Head Size - Isometric
  • Weight - 104g
  • Balance - Even
  • Length - 675mm
  • Construction - Alloy
  • Product code - WH5431

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Head heavy or head light badminton racket?

Head heavy puts more weight behind a smash and suits singles and attacking play. Head light is faster to react with at the net and is the usual choice for doubles, where exchanges are quicker. Even balance splits the difference and is the safest first racket.

What does shaft flex mean?

Flex describes how much the shaft bends during a swing. A flexible shaft loads and releases with a slower arm, so it does some of the work for you and suits beginners and social players. A stiff shaft only releases if you swing fast, and gives control and accuracy in return. Buying too stiff too early is the most common mistake.

What string tension should I use?

Lower tensions around 20 to 22lb give a trampoline effect and more forgiveness, which suits most club players. Higher tensions of 24lb and above give control and a crisper feel but demand a clean strike and break sooner. Start low and work up.

What is the difference between feather and nylon shuttles?

Feather shuttles fly and decelerate the way the game is designed around, and are what all competitive play uses, but they break quickly. Nylon shuttles last far longer and cost much less, which makes them right for practice, clubs and casual play. Most players use both.