Okay, so I snagged this set of 6 BSN racquets for our weekend badminton battles, and wow—they’re way better than I expected for the price!

The colors are SO vibrant (purple is my fave), and the steel head feels sturdy during intense rallies. Three months in, only one string snapped—on my overused racquet, oops. Pro tip: buy heavier shuttlecocks to match these beasts!

BUT—peel that plastic handle wrap at your own risk! My kiddo ripped it off before I could yell ‘STOP,’ and we had to MacGyver it with duct tape. Order grip tape upfront if you’re picky about handles.

Used them with a 17ft net combo for family Olympics, and even my competitive uncle approved (beginners, rejoice!). Handles did loosen fast though—fine for backyard fun but docked half a star for durability.

TL;DR: Killer value, rainbow-ready, and survived lockdown madness. Just… maybe hug the plastic wrap like your WiFi password.