Best Badminton Racquets Under $100 in Australia (2026 Guide)

Spending under $100 on a badminton racquet in Australia doesn't mean compromising on quality — if you know where to look. This guide covers every genuine Yonex racquet we stock under $100, sorted by the kind of player each one suits, so you can jump straight to the right pick. Whether you want two racquets for the family, your first graphite frame, or a genuine attacking or speed racquet without paying premium prices, it's all here — and every racquet on this page is under $100.

Quick Picks — Jump to the Right Racquet

• Cheapest way to get two players on court: two GR 303i
• Best value single racquet: Nanoray Light 18i
• Best budget attacking frame (currently on sale): Astrox Attack 9
• Best all-round attacking frame: Astrox 77 Play
• Best for speed & net play: Nanoflare 700 Play
• Best for control & all-round play: Arcsaber 7 Play
• Best premium frame still under $100: Nanoflare 1000 Play

What Your Budget Gets You Under $100

At this price point you can get genuine Yonex racquets spanning durable aluminium, entry graphite, and — increasingly — proper full-graphite frames from the Play series that were flagship models a generation ago. Broadly:

• Entry (aluminium & lightweight composite): forgiving, durable, easy to swing. Ideal for beginners, casual play, and second racquets.
• Mid (graphite composite & full graphite): lighter and more responsive, with real power or speed character. The sweet spot for improving players who play weekly.
• Upper (full-graphite Play series): defined attacking or speed profiles — the most racquet you can buy before stepping up to the premium Game series.

Best Value & First Racquets

Two Players on a Budget: Two Yonex GR 303i

Two Yonex GR 303i are the most cost-effective way to get two people playing. Full-size Yonex aluminium frames, pre-strung and ready out of the box, available in five colours. If you just need two racquets that work, this is hard to beat.

Best Single Value: Yonex Nanoray Light 18i

The Nanoray Light 18i is an ultra-lightweight frame with an even balance and flexible shaft — genuinely easy to use, with an isometric head for a bigger sweet spot. The best "one racquet, don't overthink it" pick for a solo beginner.

Attacking Beginner: Yonex Astrox Attack 9 — On Sale

The Astrox Attack 9 brings head-heavy graphite-composite construction and a stiff shaft for real smash power from day one — ideal if you already know you want to attack. It's currently on sale, which makes it one of the best-value attacking frames on the whole list right now. If you've been weighing up a power racquet, this is the one to grab while the discount lasts.

Also Worth a Look

The Nanoray 72 Light is a slim, head-light all-rounder that's easy to swing, and the Nanoflare Speed 7 is a stiff, head-light frame for players who want quick hands at the net.

The Improver's Sweet Spot

This is where you get full-graphite frames with a defined character. If you play weekly and want your racquet to reward better technique, spend here.

Power & Attack

• Astrox Lite 27i — head-heavy, medium-stiff graphite composite; the classic first "power" upgrade.
• Astrox Lite 43i & Astrox Lite 45i — lightweight head-heavy Hi-Flex frames that add smash power without being demanding.
• Voltric Lite 35i, Voltric Lite 40i & Voltric Lite 47i — the Voltric line is built around head-heavy attacking balance; a great-value way into a power frame.
• Astrox 77 Play — full-graphite, head-heavy, Hi-Flex; a genuine attacking frame and one of the best-value Play-series racquets we stock.
• Astrox Attack 10 DG — head-heavy Hi-Flex with a durable Nanomesh Neo build for aggressive players.

Control & All-Round

• ArcSaber 11 Play — even balance, medium flex; precision and placement over raw power.

Most Racquet Before the Premium Tier

These are full-graphite Play-series frames with clear profiles — the top of what's achievable under $100.

Power & Attack

• Astrox 99 Play — head-heavy, medium flex; serious attacking power in the accessible Play trim.
• Astrox 88 Play — head-heavy doubles-oriented frame for front-and-back attacking play.

Control & All-Round

• Arcsaber 7 Play — even balance, Hi-Flex; all-round control for players who win on placement.

Speed & Net Play

• Nanoflare 700 Play — head-light, medium flex; fast through the air for drives and defence.
• Nanoflare 800 Play — head-light, stiff; more repulsion for players with faster swings.
• Nanoflare 1000 Play — the top Nanoflare Play frame; head-light speed with a refined feel, and the best sub-$100 racquet for a speed player.

Full Comparison — Every Yonex Racquet Under $100

Racquet	Balance	Style	Best for
GR 303i	Even	All-round	Beginners, second racquet, pairs
Astrox Attack 9	Head-heavy	Power	Attacking beginners (on sale)
Nanoray Light 18i	Even	All-round	Solo beginner, value pick
Nanoray 72 Light	Head-light	All-round	Easy-swinging all-rounder
Nanoflare Speed 7	Head-light	Speed	Speed & net play
Astrox Lite 27i	Head-heavy	Power	First power upgrade
Astrox Lite 43i	Head-heavy	Power	Lightweight power
Astrox Lite 45i	Head-heavy	Power	Lightweight power
Voltric Lite 35i	Head-heavy	Power	Value attacking frame
Voltric Lite 40i	Head-heavy	Power	Value attacking frame
Voltric Lite 47i	Head-heavy	Power	Value attacking frame
Astrox 77 Play	Head-heavy	Power	Best-value attacking frame
ArcSaber 11 Play	Even	Control	Control & placement
Astrox Attack 10 DG	Head-heavy	Power	Durable attacking frame
Arcsaber 7 Play	Even	Control	All-round control
Nanoflare 700 Play	Head-light	Speed	Speed & drives
Astrox 99 Play	Head-heavy	Power	Attacking power
Nanoflare 800 Play	Head-light	Speed	Fast, stiffer speed frame
Astrox 88 Play	Head-heavy	Power	Doubles attacking play
Nanoflare 1000 Play	Head-light	Speed	Best sub-$100 speed frame

How to Choose — By Playing Style

Attacking players want head-heavy frames (Astrox and Voltric): more mass behind the smash. Speed and net players want head-light frames (Nanoflare): faster swings and quicker recovery. All-round and control players want even-balance frames (ArcSaber). Still unsure? Our Racquet Finder matches you in about a minute.

Should You Buy a Yonex or a Cheaper Alternative?

Personal opinion: Yonex at any price beats a no-name racquet at any budget. Even entry-level Yonex frames use isometric head shapes, consistent construction, and factory stringing that unbranded racquets don't match. This is a personal view, not professional sporting-goods advice.

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