Eric EckertVictor Auraspeed 90K Metallic: Wrong place, right timeYou might have noticed that the racket industry is shifting towards a certain meta of fast attacking rackets. While power-focused rackets…Sep 6Sep 6
Eric EckertMy toughest opponent: The battle of the self and path to redemptionI recently wrote an article on mental game in competition, so I figured I’d write about something more personal, including some of my…Jul 3Jul 3
Eric EckertExploring the Physics of Badminton Rackets Part 3: Flex ProfileIf you look up “kick point” on Google, well, you’ll probably see a bunch of Taekwondo stuff but that’s not really what we care about…Jul 3Jul 3
Eric EckertBestie let’s go spiraling togetherIt’s tournament day and I find myself managing the secondary shuttle table in the rear of the gym, I had already lost my second match and…Jun 18Jun 18
Eric EckertAstrox 88S Pro II and 88D Pro II: We spent so much time on the color we forgot to think of a new…These are probably two of the most hotly anticipated rackets in 2024 and for a good reason, the original Astrox 88S and 88D were both…Jun 3Jun 3
Eric EckertHalbertec: A versatile weapon for the court warrior (cavalry horse not included)In March of 2022, the import of Li-Ning’s products into the US was banned citing use of North Korean labor, at least on the surface. Some…May 5May 5
Eric EckertThe impact of branding on racket perception: Does marketing help or hurt the consumer?The rule of three states that the human psyche works well recognizing patterns in groups of three. So in order to make it easier for your…May 1May 1
Eric EckertRedson Shape 01 MG: who comes up with this stuff?This is an odd racket. It’s not the weirdest in my collection but nearly any badminton player unfamiliar with the Redson brand will look at…Apr 5Apr 5
Eric EckertA comprehensive guide to how I grip my racketsHaving owned many rackets in my lifetime, I’ve naturally also gripped a lot of rackets. However it wasn’t until recently in the last 2…Jan 9Jan 9