Badminton rackets can be made from several types of materials. Depending on the material selection, this can result in different combinations of racket weight, balance points and string tensions. With so many different combinations, it will take time to decide which is most suited for your playing style. 

There are two types of shuttlecocks - plastic and feathered shuttlecocks. Plastic shuttlecocks are far more durable compared to the feathered types which are commonly used. However, plastic shuttlecocks are only recommended for beginners who are just starting out. This is because feathered shuttlecocks are expensive and fray easily especially if the wrong technique is used. Hence, plastic shuttlecocks are good for beginners to use for training. Plastic shuttlecocks are usually used by young children who play badminton for recreation. Plastic shuttlecocks tend to travel shorter distances as they are heavier. Hence, they are good for building strength as you make the transition to feathered shuttlecocks. Most people will progress to using feathered shuttlecocks as they are used at all competitive tournaments. 

 Used as a boundary between opponents placed in the middle of the field. The net is shaped like a fishnet with many holes in the shape of a square and extending long sideways.

Badminton Net dimensions in Feet:

Total Width: 20ft

Total height at the posts: 5ft and 1 inch

Total height at the center: 5 ft

Net Height: 2ft and 6 inches

Badminton Net dimensions in Meters: 

Total width: 6.1 meters

Total Height at the posts: 1.55 meters

Total height at the center: 1.524 meters

Net height: 0.76 meters