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You may have heard someone saying that their racket is a 3U or a 4U, maybe even 7U! To put it simply, this refers to how much the racket weighs.
The smaller the number, the heavier the racket is.
Most rackets will be either 3U or 4U.
We’re used to and grew up playing with 3U rackets, although 4U rackets have been increasingly popular in the social setting because of their lighter profile.
A 3U Racket weighs between 85g - 89.9g (typically around 87g)
A 4U Racket weighs between 80g - 84.9g (typically around 82g)
If you’re unsure of what weight version of a racket will suit you, then it’s hard to go wrong with either a 3U or a 4U unless you pick yourself up a head heavy 3U, which may be difficult for those of you new to the sport.
But as you can see, the difference when you go between different weight groups is around 5 grams give or take, which does have an impact when rackets are so light to begin with.
There you have it.
Now you know more about racket weights!
Volant Badminton Racquets come in 3U and 4U weights, as they are the most common and most popular racket weights. See our racket range here.
There can also be differences in racket weights based on whether they are head heavy, head light or even balanced. It can get a little confusing, so we've created a 30-second badminton racquet quiz that will help you choose the badminton racquet that best suits you! Try it now!
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