It may not make you think of Wimbledon, Henman Hill, or Andy Roddick’s lightning serves, but Badminton certainly holds its own in the sporting world. Aside from the word ‘shuttlecock’ encouraging a snigger or two, Badminton makes for an entertaining and enjoyable sport with less risk of injury from a hard, fuzzy, florescent yellow tennis ball. Admittedly, being hit in the face with a shuttlecock wouldn’t be the most delightful of experiences, but we assure you, it’s a lot less painful. We know that if you plan on becoming a champion, there is a lot of equipment required to get you there. Rackets, clothing, nets. You may only require the former two if you have a space to practise that already has a court set up – that’s one less problem! – but if you want out of hours time on the court, you’re going to need everything else. Good shoes, sweatbands, towels. You might be in need of a partner, too, but unfortunately, we don’t list those!

Of course, Badminton might just be a bit of a hobby for you, but that doesn’t mean to say you can’t properly kit yourself out. It’s always fun to pretend you’re good at something, isn’t it?