Choosing the right badminton string can make a big difference to how your racket feels on court. If you're a beginner or intermediate player, the best setup usually comes down to balancing power, control, feel and durability.
In this guide, we’ll look at the best badminton strings for newer and improving players, based on the options currently available in our badminton restring range.
If you're ready to upgrade your setup, you can send your racket by post with our UK-wide restringing service.
What Beginners and Intermediate Players Should Look For
When choosing a badminton string, most newer players do not need the most extreme setup. Instead, it usually makes sense to focus on a combination of:
- Durability: helpful if you mishit regularly or want your restring to last longer
- Repulsion: useful for adding easy power without over-swinging
- Control: important as your technique improves and you want more precision
- Tension: beginners generally benefit from lower tensions, while intermediates can often move a little higher
On your badminton restring collection, Sam’s Strings groups badminton strings into three main types: repulsion/power strings, control/feel strings, and durability strings, with beginner tensions shown at 18–22 lbs and intermediate tensions at 22–26 lbs. Our badminton string tension guide is a useful follow-on read if you want help choosing the right setup.
Best Badminton String for Beginners
For most beginners, Yonex BG65 is the safest place to start.
BG65 sits in the durability category and is one of the most forgiving options for players who are still developing timing and consistency. If you are new to badminton, a durable string can help you get more life out of each restring while still giving you a reliable all-round feel. BG65 is currently listed in your badminton restring collection.
Best for: beginners, casual players, and anyone who wants a dependable, long-lasting setup.
Best Badminton String for Intermediate Players
For intermediate players, Yonex Exbolt 68 is a strong choice if you want more feel and performance without going too extreme.
Exbolt 68 is currently one of the featured badminton restring options on your site and gives you a step up in responsiveness while still offering enough durability for regular club play. It makes sense for players who are improving technically and want more feedback from the string bed.
Best for: improving club players who want a balance of control, feel and durability.
Best String for Players Who Want More Control
If your game is becoming more precise and you want more bite and feel, Yonex BG80 is a strong option.
Your badminton collection places BG80 among the available restring options, and the site’s string-type overview highlights control/feel strings as better for precise placement and bite on drops and slices. That makes BG80 a sensible recommendation for intermediate players who are becoming more confident with touch shots and tighter placement.
Best for: intermediate players who want better control, net play and shot precision.
Best String for Players Who Want More Power
If you want a livelier response and easier power, Yonex BG66 Ultimax is one of the most appealing options in the current range.
BG66 Ultimax is one of the live restring choices on your site, and the badminton collection explains that thinner repulsion/power strings are best for a lively, fast response and quick shuttle acceleration. That makes BG66 Ultimax a good fit for players who want more attacking feel and faster response from the racket.
Best for: improving players who want a faster, more attacking setup.
How to Choose the Right Setup
If you are not sure where to begin, this is a simple way to think about it:
- Choose BG65 if you want durability and an easy starting point
- Choose Exbolt 68 if you want an all-round upgrade as an intermediate player
- Choose BG80 if you want more control and feel
- Choose BG66 Ultimax if you want more repulsion and a livelier response
If you're still unsure which option suits you best, our postal badminton racket restringing service makes it easy to get your racket restrung to your preferred setup without visiting a shop.
You can also browse the full badminton restring collection or read our guide to Yonex badminton strings for more detail. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Get Your Racket Restrung by Post
Once you’ve chosen your string, the next step is getting your racket restrung correctly.
With Sam’s Strings, you can:
- Choose your string and tension online
- Send your racket by post from anywhere in the UK
- Receive a professionally restrung racket back with tracked delivery
See how our postal restringing service works and get your racket set up for your next match.
Final Thoughts
The best badminton string for beginners and intermediate players depends on what you want most from your racket. If you want durability and a simple starting point, BG65 is a great choice. If you want more performance as your game develops, Exbolt 68, BG80 and BG66 Ultimax all offer different strengths depending on whether you value balance, control or repulsion.
If you're ready to refresh your setup, you can send your racket by post with our UK-wide service.
