How to Fix Broken Badminton Equipment

Badminton is a game of accuracy and requires your equipment to remain in tip-top condition. Of course, after years of use your racket and shuttlecock begin to wear down and even break. Fortunately, you don't have to cancel your next badminton outing because you had to send your equipment to the repair shop. You can make quick fixes to both your racket and the shuttlecock to ensure you make your scheduled badminton game with your friends.

Things You'll Need

  • Nail clippers
  • Badminton racket string
  • Awl
  • Roller
  • Pliers
  • Shuttlecock feather
  • Cyanoacrylate glue
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Instructions

  1. Racket String Repair

    • 1

      Inspect the broken badminton racket string to determine if any damage has occurred to the surrounding strings. If so, replace all other damaged strings along with the broken string.

    • 2

      Remove the broken string with nail clippers. Cut the string loose from the edges of the racket. Also remove the two surrounding strings. Since the surrounding strings support each other, their replacement helps ensure the strongest possible repair. Remove the surrounding strings with the nail clippers.

    • 3

      Cut away any excess string after the removal process and tie a knot near the grommet hole located on the side of the racket. The grommet holes are the openings on the head of the racket which the strings run in and out of.

    • 4

      Insert the new string through the grommet hole, feeding it through with an awl. Create a basket weave with the new string by going over and under the other strings already fastened to the racket. Continue until you reach the other end of the racket and feed the line through the other grommet with the awl.

    • 5

      Wrap the excess racket string around a roller (any cylindrical object works for this project) and begin twisting to create tension in the string. Continue twisting until the string has the same tension as the rest of the strings. Pluck with your finger to test.

    • 6

      Cut all excess string with the nail clippers and tie off the ends. Repeat these steps for all broken or damaged strings in the racket.

    Repair Shuttlecock Feathers

    • 7

      Remove broken shuttlecock feathers with a pair of pliers. Also remove the two surrounding feathers as these are likely damaged as well. A broken or missing feather puts additional stress on the surrounding feathers. This increases the likelihood of damage and shortens the feathers' useful lifespan.

    • 8

      Gently insert replacement feathers into the old location. Feed the feathers through with an awl until firmly in place.

    • 9

      Secure the feathers with cyanoacrylate glue. This glue is strong and dries quickly. Use caution and avoid contact with your skin. Allow the glue to cure before testing the shuttlecock.