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Gopher Rainbow G1000 Steel Badminton Racquets

Color-coordinate your courts with our most popular badminton racquet, in Rainbow colors!
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Quickly organize teams or set up skill stations with badminton racquets in six bright Rainbow colors. Aluminum/steel construction provides durability, while an oval head helps students connect with shuttlecocks. Choose between braided-nylon and coated-steel strings to tailor racquet performance to the needs of your class.

Features

  • 26”L Frame
  • Aluminum/Tempered-Steel Construction
  • Braided-Nylon or Coated-Steel String Options
  • 4.2 or 4.8 oz

Balanced Performance

At a full 26"L, handling this racquet is easy, even for students as young as 11 years old. They'll have no trouble firing off solid returns using the larger surface area on the racquet's oval head. The synthetic leather grip offers comfort and control so every swing feels natural and smooth. Braided-nylon offer responsive play while coated-steel strings withstand more rugged use. Rainbow colors allow teachers to organize individual drills, partner play, or team activities.

Racquet with braided nylon strings is 4.2 oz and racquet with coated-steel strings is 4.8 oz.

Fun and Engaging Badminton Activities Using Gopher Rainbow® G1000 Steel Badminton Racquets

These group badminton games focus on improving skills such as serving, hitting, footwork, and teamwork, while making use of the durable construction and comfort provided by the Gopher Rainbow® G1000 Steel Badminton Racquets. With their vibrant Rainbow colors and comfortable synthetic leather grip, these racquets make every swing feel natural and smooth, enhancing gameplay and group interaction.

1. Rainbow Relay Rallies: Divide students into teams based on their racquet color and have them take turns keeping a rally going. The lightweight steel frame ensures durability as players pass the birdie back and forth.

2. Target Smash Challenge: Set up targets on the court, and teams take turns smashing the birdie toward them. The comfortable synthetic leather grip allows for powerful, controlled smashes with ease.

3. Serve Accuracy Competition: Teams compete to land the birdie in specific zones on the opposite side of the court, focusing on serve accuracy. The durable aluminum construction helps provide reliable performance during multiple rounds of serving.

4. One-Minute Rallies: Teams try to keep the birdie in play for as long as possible within a one-minute timeframe, encouraging control and consistency. The smooth grip ensures every player can maintain solid racket control throughout the game.

5. Rainbow Rotation Rallies: Rotate players between different courts based on the color of their racquet, promoting teamwork and interaction. The vivid Rainbow colors make it easy to organize and keep students engaged.

6. King of the Court: Teams rotate in and out after each rally, with the winners staying on the court. The sturdy aluminum frame ensures long-lasting durability during continuous high-energy play.

7. Target Toss & Smash: One team tosses birdies across the court while the other team smashes them back, focusing on timing and accuracy. The comfortable synthetic leather grip allows for powerful and precise smashes.

8. Double Trouble: Play 2v2 matches where teams must communicate and work together to cover the court. The durable steel frame withstands the back-and-forth play during doubles matches.

9. Overhead Smash Race: Players race to see who can smash the birdie over the net the most times in a minute, emphasizing power and speed. The ergonomic grip allows players to maintain control during repeated high-intensity smashes.

10. Lob and Drop Drill: Teams practice alternating between lobs and drop shots, improving their ability to switch between offense and defense. The durable construction ensures that the racquets perform consistently for both shot types.

11. Backhand Battle: Teams can only use backhand shots to rally, encouraging practice of this often underused skill. The synthetic leather grip provides comfort during these more challenging shots.

12. Mirror Match Madness: Teams mirror each other's movements and shot selection, forcing them to think quickly and adapt.

13. Cross-Court Challenges: Players must rally cross-court rather than straight over the net, improving their ability to use the full space of the court. 

14. Serve & Defend Drill: One player serves, and the opposing team practices blocking and returning serves. The comfortable grip helps maintain control in defensive play under pressure.

15. Balloon Badminton: Use balloons instead of birdies to slow down the game, helping beginners focus on form and technique. The lightweight, durable racquets make it easy to control the balloon with accurate swings.