Customer Reviews

Pro Performance Speedminton Endorsed by 2004 Wimbledon Champion Maria Sharapova

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Racquetball sized racquets + badminton style "birdie" + tennis-like layout (minus the net)

This is a fun and portable game..... and gets high marks for fun-for-the-buck.

I have played outdoors, but, if you could find a tennis-court sized indoor venue..... you would be set. You really do need a bit o' space. This is a longer (and higher) hitting game than badminton.

I recommmend it highly. I have played tennis, squash, racquetball and badminton and think that if you are not OVERLY dedicated to any one these sports in their pure forms.... that you will like this "version" of the racquet-sports game.

Someone took the time to redesign the good old-fashioned badminton shuttle, giving it a heavier and VERY lively solid rubber (urethane?) tip and a "squatter" overall form-factor (better aerodynamics) which allows longer distance hits. The speeder's construction, symmetrical and consistent, yields accurate flight.

Your only worries, here, are two:

1= wind. The "speeders" fly better in the wind than traditional shuttles, but there is a point where wind takes over play. An o-ring they provide does add extra weigh for windy conditions.... but the wind will win in the end if it is gusty.

2 = speeder destruction. The things last pretty well, especially if you don't play too much in the wind.... which seems to promote off-center and "backwards" hits.... and if you don't try to hit them "on the bounce." I can't resist scooping the bouncing/skipping/skimming shots, and, this too tends to crush and tear the cage-end of the speeder.

I have had good experiences with the Pro Performance folks themselves via phone and email.

Personal favorite = The "match speeder" with the wind ring. I like the ease of flight of this heavy and fast set-up, and find the orange tip easier to see against a variety of backdrops.

Enjoy!

I bought this a week ago from Amazon with the great deal they had going. My neighbor (a former badminton grade school champ!!) and I have played regular badminton before and it was fun, so when I saw this, I thought I must have it as it seemed quicker and a bit more challenging. I was impressed with the solid, tight racquets and the smaller sized birdies. These aren't cheaply made birdies where the plastic on the outside starts to tear, they look like they will hold up well. Anyway, hitting this birdie/speeder is a blast, you can really do tennis strokes on it. The kids can play it just as well, it actually seems easier for them to consistently hit the birdie with this set, as compared to the regular style badminton sets. You can play it fast, or do soft lobs to eachother, so it has a bit more variation available compared to the old style badminton. My friend now wants to order her own. I won't argue with her.

This game is great fun. It is good for those who find tennis exhausting and difficult, but at the same time find badminton to be too easy. I was surprised by the good quality racquets and birdies. One concern though is that the night speeder is hard to see even with that glow in the dark thing. You'll have to find a really really dark place in order to see it fine. a really really dark place in order to see it fine.

If you like badminton, you'll really enjoy speedminton! It's very portable and no net required, so it is easy and fast to set up. Everything you need is included in the box. The nite time option is really neat, though we did have difficulty inserting the glow stick into the birdie the first time around. I highly recommend this item, it is a wonderful way to get exercise and have fun doing it too!

I was skeptical about how competitive it could be hitting a speeder towards a square. WOW!! This is not even close to badminton. The lack of a net makes a variety of shots available. You can lob, smash and volley. It can be really wild. My wife and I were playing a competitive game in minutes. Plus, the set is well made. The days of having a birdie stuck in your racquet are over.

I was looking for a racquet sport to play after a heart attack last year. I was no longer able to be competitive on a tennis court. Speedminton has made it possible for me to be competitive and get a workout without wearing me out.

And where was this portable court set-up when I was young? It would have saved a lot of those in/out arguments! Set up is quick and easy and the biggest problem you will have is who gets to play first!!

Buy this! You won't be sorry!!

I finally threw away our badminton net that was a struggle to put up and mow around every year! Speedminton is portable with sturdy racquets and speeders.

Wife and I actually purchased Speedminton at Sharper Image -- and loved it so much, just picked up an additional set at Amazon -- where the price on the "pro" set is the best around.

Truly, Speedminton is a phenomenon -- simple rules & equipment creating a dynamic, energized, go-anywhere way to get some good exercise. We play in the evenings as often as we can -- and laugh the entire time!

Just purchased Speedminton to replace our ailing badminton set. Should have done this years ago! It is a great family game that can be adjusted to accomodate all abilities. Highly recommended.

Wow. I was really surprised how much fun I had playing this game! Don't listen to the idiot who gave it a one star because the other reviews "sounded fake" - this person obviously hasn't played the game.

We had both adults and children playing and everyone enjoyed themselves. A really great family game.

I love it and so does everyone who I get to try it! The "birdie" flies! Great game!