The "Ask the Coach" class is a collaboration project sponsored by Badminton Alley to help beginning badminton players find out the correct way of playing badminton to prevent injuries such as pain on the wrist, arm, and shoulder. In this class, you can ask our experienced coach about anything related to playing badminton, such as "How can I hit clear farther" and "Why is my wrist or arm hurting after playing badminton?". Class is $8 for 1 hour. Space is limited to 8 participants only.

Lee Chong Wei

In the men singles final of the Yonex Sunrise Hong Kong Super Series 2009, Lee Chong Wei, No. 1 ranking singles player in the world, beat Peter Gade, No. 3 ranking player in the world.

Yonex has created a badminton racket to keep up with the ever increasing speed of the badminton game. By focusing on their flagship technologies Yonex has created the ArcSaber Z-Slash, a new model allowing players with an aggressive playing style, to smash with the fastest swing speeds possible. The "Z-Slash" is the first of a new generation of slim rackets that, just like professional athletes, carry no extra fat for the ultimate in performance.

ZyWeaVeTM technology allows Ashaway to produce a string that is 25% lighter than standard 0.70mm badminton strings.

Ashaway Racket Strings has introduced the first string of its highly anticipated ZyMax® line of badminton strings. ZyMax 70 makes maximum use of Ashaway's patented new ZyWeaVe™ core processing technology which produces thinner, stronger strings. According to Ashaway, ZyMax 70 is the strongest 0.70 mm string ever made. Designed to provide durability and responsiveness at all stringing tensions, ZyMax 70 is ideal for heavy hitters who want a micro-gauge string but need to maximize durability.

ZyWeave is Stronger and 25% Ligther

ZyWeaVe™ technology allows Ashaway to produce a string that is 25% lighter than standard 0.70mm badminton strings. The company plans to introduce a new line of strings using the new technology under the brand name ZyMax®.

Wilson Racquet Sports announced that they have signed a multi-year contract with Sho Sasaki. Sasaki was ranked top 30 in the world and has won 13 titles throughout his career. He started playing in 2009 with Wilson [K] Brave badminton racket.

In 2009, Wilson added the Power Kick technology to their 2 top of the line badminton rackets. Using the revolutionary Power [K]ick™, the shaft of the racket is extended throughout the entire handle. Usually, the shaft comes only 1/3 in length of the handle. This extension due to Power Kick™ lowers the kick point and results in increased overall flexibility and more torsional stability which increases control and power at the same time. ( Watch Wilson latest KFactor Technology Movie )

Wilson's top badminton athlete Jonas Rasmussen and his doubles partner Lars Paaske won the 2008 Japan Open, securing the title with 21-17, 15-21, 21-13, in the final. Rasmussen is Wilson's #1 Badminton ambassador and as a result of his performance, has now a #6 ranking in the world.

Holvy DePauw Boston Open 2008 Men Singles Winner

Holvy De Pauw, the newest addition to Team Wilson, won the men's singles badminton competition at the Wilson Boston Open 2008. He just recently signed a contract with Wilson endorsing all their high performance badminton products which makes him a true Wilson athlete.

Wilson top badminton athlete Jonas Rasmussen and his doubles partner Lars Paaske won the 2008 European Badminton Championships and earned the title in their native country of Denmark.