1. synthetic feather shuttle with the revolutionary wing rib structure
2. comes in 1/2 dz tube and sold as 1/2 dozen
3. for recreational and competitive play
4. price above is for 1/2 dozen

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Speed: Medium (Normal altitude play). Color: White. Sold by half dozen.

Customer Review :

Not much change

They are just like the old ones, but more expensive. I'll suggest sticking to 300,350,500, whatever is the cheapest.

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love them

got a badmitton set and these shuttles.
best shuttles i have ever used.
durable light and great to play with.
still using the first one and cant believe its still in perfect condition.
if i ever make it through them all i'll be back for more.

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true flight

the first real shuttlecocks we have purchased. We had the ones that came with the backyard set. These provide a true stable flight, unless of course there is wind. A little bit slower in speed than I expected compared to the cheap plastic variety.

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Good quality replacement for feathers, but not the best in the market yet !

Good quality shuttles, but tend to be a bit brittle after a good hitting. It should last you for atleast 10-15 games, if not more. It is CERTAINLY a good substitute for regular feather shuttle cocks - but not the best in the market yet !!!
The shuttles tend to be more heavier than the regular Mavis 350 / 300 series, but are worth it's weight ;)

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Good durable Shuttle

This is a very good shuttle if you are looking for durability. The flight is very near to a feather shuttle, but it falls just a bit short because there is nothing like the weight distribution of a feather shuttle from which you get better control and feel.

I would recommend this shuttle for beginner to intermediate level players who are looking for recreation, as well as, good value for the money they spend.

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1. 3pk of Night Speeders
2. Powered by a golw-in-the-dark Speedlight for nighttime play with Speedminton
3. For Speeding at Night

Editorial Review :

Pro Performance Speedminton 3pk Night Speeders

Customer Review :

Great fun at night

I just used my night speeder for the first time over the 4th of July holiday. We had a great time playing with it in the front yard. I found it to have the same response as the regular birds that come with the speedminton set. We could see the speeder with a glowstick really well all across the yard, even with the neighbor's spotlight shining on us. Yes, you need to get the glowsticks separately, but these can be found online in bulk, or at some surplus stores or fishing shops. The birds work really well and are very fast and responsive. They seem to take abuse a little better than regular shuttlecocks, and the kids loved playing with them at night.

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Pretty cool

I don't know about you but I have gotten into some pretty intense games that have gone until no one could see anymore. Well these glow in the dark birdies have solved that problem. You can see them pretty well in the dark. And they are a little heavier than the normal birdies so they are also good to use on days when it is a little windy to play. I give them a thumbs up!

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no night performance

I love badminton - speedminton is not the same. First off these things FLY - no matter how easy you hit them they fly, so you need lots and lots of space. They might work great at the park or something but I haven't tried playing in a wide open space. Second is the "Night Speeders",they don't work. There is barely enough light to do anything with these things. The only good things about them is there is enough light to see them to pick them up once there on the ground. Great idea but it doesn't work. Save your money and play during the day.

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Night Speeders DO NOT Include Night Sticks

I purchased these and paid extra to have them overnighted for my daughters summer party. It's such a cool idea but it wasn't so cool when we received them they didn't have the lighting mechanism, so needless to say night badminton didn't occur.

I read very closely and carefully and even consulted with an amazon.com rep about the contents, they even said that it appears they come with it, so another order later...no light sticks.

I'm fairly new to Amazon and still learning all there is to offer, I wish I would have read the reviews on this item, had I done so I wouldn't have wasted my time and money ordering this, sounds like the glow sticks aren't even worth purchasing after all.

I think Amazon.com needs to edit the description of this item and make it clear that the NIGHT STICKS ARE NOT INCLUDED.

Hope this helps.

Rebecca

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NO LIGHT IN LIGHTED BIRDIE

NO LIGHTS INCLUDED! LIGHTS HAVE TO BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY.SO BASICALLY YOU ARE GETTING A YELLOW BIRDIE.

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1. Holds 80 Balls
2. Endorsed by Pete Sampras

Editorial Review :

Ballport 80-Ball Basket is made of tough polypropylene. No wires to rust, welding to break or paint to peel. Handles rotate and lock up or down for easy pickup and dispensing. Ships in a small, 2 wide by 25 high box. Assembly is easy with panels locking into place and legs easily attached with provided screws. Rolling bars on the bottom help ease balls into the basket and hold hold them in. Sliding bars on the top slide open to make dispensing easy, and lock closed to hold balls during transport and storage. Handles lock into an upright position for ball collection, and in a downward position for ball dispensing with a patented locking feature.

Customer Review :

Works great, makes quick work of ball pickup

Mine arrived last week. The assembly took about 5 minutes (the only nit I have is that the assembly instructions were a bit wimpy, they could have added a few more diagrams, but it was still pretty easy). I took the ballport out to the court with about 30 tennis balls and was happy having something to hold a bunch of balls for me at close to waist level. When I had finished my round of hitting, the ballport made picking the balls up a cinch. The roller bars on the bottom are really helpful in "sucking up" tennis balls. There are two rods on the top that you can slide into the center which keeps balls from spilling out if you want to put the hopper and balls into your car or otherwise transport it, very handy. I would definitely recommend this.

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great to carry in the car

Easy to put together and great to carry in the car, ready to go for a game any time.

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Ideal ball retriever

My wife and I practice often with about 25 balls carried in two Slinghopper drill bags. We use a Sampras Ballport
to store balls for Slinghopper refills and for picking up our 30/40 practice balls when our balls are used
up. The Sampras Ballport is durable plastic, and is easily assembled. During use, the metal legs reverse up to become
carry handles. You simply walk around to push the Ballport down on a ball to pick it up. There are two bars
on the bottom of the Ballport which move in slots so when you push down the bars move apart and the ball pops
up into the Ballport, thus avoiding bending over to pick up balls. When all the balls are picked up the legs again
reverse to become legs. The change is easy with the legs held in detents when used as either a carry handle or
as legs. We place the Ballport next to the fence, load up our drill bags and use the Ballport for storage of extra
balls. When our practice/play session is done the Ballport is a handy way to carry the balls to the car and store
the balls at home.

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Great ball hopper.

It is lightweight and easy to put together. My favorite part is the there are 2 bars that slide over the opening so I can lay it down sideways in the trunk of my car when I am driving to and from the tennis court.

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Best Hopper I've used: Stable, Durable, and highly functional

This Unique Pete Sampras Ballport is the best tennis ball hopper I've had the chance to use. I've used the Black Wilson 75 and Gamma Hopper and while they seem durable because of their metal construction, they are prone to tipping over, lids coming updone, and metal bases, handles, and baskets can become warped.

The Unique Ballport is made up of a hard plastic (similar, tough material found on a plastic bicycle pedal). The plastic will withstand a good amount of damage and use. I don't foresee it breaking or cracking from the daily wear and tear.

Putting the hopper together is easy by screwing in ten or so screws at the corners and legs sides. The legs will not come apart since they are secured by screws directly into the basket. This means you won't have to fiddle around with the legs falling off (like in the Wilson and Gamma hoppers). In addition, the leg locks that keep the basket upright or in the carry position are well designed so that the hopper is stable and secure in both positions. It keeps transporting easy, and provides peace of mind when setting it up for usage.

In addition, the spinning sticks at the bottom allows tennis balls to be easily "hopped" or sucked into the basket. I found it much easier to pick up balls with the Ballport than with any other hopper. Since the base sticks spin, the fuzz on the balls are not torn up, the balls glide right through the basket, and most importantly the sticks retain their shape keeping balls in the basket. Metal hoppers can become mailable and as a result the wires shift and become wider over time.

Lastly, the top sliding locking sticks move easily and will keep the balls in the basket during transport. Compared to wired hoppers, this innovation works phenomenally well and I have no fear of any balls spilling in the trunk of the car. I've used Wilson and Gamma hoppers in the past, and would occasionally have the lid latch come undone and 70+ balls rolling around the back of the trunk.

PROS:
* Constructed of Highly Durable Plastic that will last with daily usage
* Easy to pickup tennis balls
* Legs will not come undone if knocked down or during transport
* Leg locks keep the basket stable during carry and transport positions
* Top cover sliding locking sticks is very reliable and will not become undone
* Rectangular shape allows for easy ball pick along fences.
* Holds stated 75-80 balls.

CONS:
* Slightly heavier than wired hoppers (full hopper probably weights around 10 lbs)
* Seems short in height at about 3 feet high
* Lid locking sticks need a little push to slide into the lock and open position (not as smooth as I would like it to be)

Overall I would highly recommend purchasing the Unique Ballport over standard wired hoppers. The secure legs (transporting and carrying) and secure "lid" are the highlights of this product and these feature sets it apart from the rest. I only wish it was a little lighter and taller.


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1. Innovative tennis racquet designed for players with slow to moderate swings
2. Racquet's Liquidmetal material is 2-1/2 times stronger than titanium and 29 percent more powerful
3. Total Sweetspot Construction extends the sweet spot through the entire head for added control
4. NoShox dampening system reduces racquet vibrations by more than 27 percent
5. Integrated string dampener; 112-square-inch head size; measures 27.33 inches long

Customer Review :

Excellent racket

If you want to play tennis at a competitive level, but not professional, then I found this to be a great racket. The grip is very durable and comfortable and the frame is solid. The resiliancy of the strings is anything you want as you can easily switch out the strings with this racket.

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Great racquet for the price

This racquet is great for someone like me, who is athletic, but beginning tennis. It it responsive so I can try so shots as I improve, but it has good power behind it when I miss hit.

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Excellent...

This racket is light, but firm and powerful, and I've been playing with it for years. I can highly recommend it.

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Great for the price

This racket performs very well for the price and I feel that it is helping me improve my game. It looks great and has a nice feel to it.

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the best I ever had

perfect for the price range...feels really good in hand and while playing the ball..nice to have it irrespective of the fact if you are a beginner or even very good..cant comment if good for the champs coz I am not..:)....just buy it and you wont regret..

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1. 4 Adult and 2 Junior Aluminum Racquets
2. Metal Heavy Duty 1" Steel Net Posts, Net & Line Markers, 4 EZ Install Net Support Stakes
3. 3 Performance Nylon Shuttles
4. Boundary/Line Markers, Rules & Instructions
5. Padded Carry Bag w/Handle

Editorial Review :

A full featured all-in-one badminton kit for the ultimate in family fun. 4 performance regulation size racquets and 2 junior racquets featuring aluminum alloy head construction. Includes performance nylon shuttles, line markers, improved 4-sided tarpaulin net and heavy duty steel poles. Included rules and setup guide make for fair matches! Padded stainless steel zippered bag for travel and many years of use. Not to be compared with inferior grade kits.

Customer Review :

wonderful

didnt know which set to get but i couldn't be happier.
well made - raquets are great
kids and adults have used them and no problems so far.
would recommend this set to everyone

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Great Badminton Set

This is a great badminton set. My 10 year old plays with the junior racket. The net was easy to set up, but is somewhat fragile- the net ripped when I was straightening the poles one day- just be careful with it.

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great set

I am very well pleased at the quality of the items in this set. The racquets are very nice and the 2 short handle racquets are perfect for my 6 and 7 year old girls. We have had so much fun with it when camping and in our yard. The only negative about this product are the plastic stakes. I used railroad tie nails that were purchased at a home improvement store because the plastic ones wouldn't go into our Pennsylvania clay soil. Other than that,don't waste your money on a cheaper set that will fall apart. No need to buy anything more expensive either, unless vanity is your thing.

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Salaun Badminton Advanced Family Game Kit

While looking for a Badmitten set for my grandchildren I found the price range to be quite wide. The reviews for the cheaper ones were mostly bad, but I did'nt want to spend $99. I decided to go for a mid-price one and found one with all good reviews. It turned out to be perfect. The set went up easily and seems to be holding up well. The rackets went through a rough week-end with my grandkids and we had no problems with any part of the set. At this point I recommend this game for anyone looking for their monies worth.






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Great bidminton set for all beginners.

The set came with everything I needed. Aside from the fact that the vinyl bag is tearing from the handles and the net being flimsy and unreliable. However, I'm able to work with everything the set came with quite well. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone wanting to begin playing badminton with a full set of racquets withbirdies and a net with boundaries.

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