Speedminton S400 Set

I originally purchased the S200 Speedminton set because it stated that included an easy set up court, but it turns out that it was no longer included. I returned the S200 and purchased this S400 set instead because I really wanted the court. To quickly summarize, this is the set to get if you want the best rackets. If you are not too concerned about the the rackets or having the court, save yourself some money and go with the S65 set.The Rackets (Awesome)These rackets are very nice. They feel like they’re about 25% to 50% lighter than the S200 rackets. The construction of it seems well made and of high quality. It gives off a nice sound when you hit the speeder off of the sweet spot.The East Court Basic (Pretty Cheap and Crappy)I originally decided to purchase this set because it included the court. The court turns out to be highly disappointing. I was expecting some heavy duty nylon webbing, but my expectations were way off. The webbing was very light weight and pretty cheap. It's about the thickness of a heavy weight paper or a little bit thicker than that. If you look at the stock picture of the set, you'll see some white rings connecting the red webbing together. The rings form the corners of the court. These white rings are lightweight plastic. The court includes 8 metal stakes for you to fasten it to the ground so it doesn't fly away. After using it the first time, i haven't used it since. If you play in a public park like I do, it's pretty annoying to set it up every time you play so I ended up not using them often. It should also be noted that the court is a huge tripping hazard. If you're running after a shot and don't pay attention, your foot could easily get tangled up by the webbing if it's not fastened tightly. If you’re playing on grass or sand, I guess you would probably want the court. If you’re playing on a concrete surface, I suggest purchasing some chalk and marking up a temporary court so you won’t have to worry about getting injured.Carrying Bag (Standard Quality)Pretty standard plastic bag. It’s cheap (as you would expect) and acceptable. It has enough space to carry everything you need to play a quick round. I was able to fit my wallet, keys and cellphone in the exterior pocket.Speeders + Miscellaneous ItemsThese are the standard things that’s included in almost all the sets. I’ve only used the Fun speeder once or twice and I haven’t opened the other items included in the set. I live in the middle of Boston and there aren’t that many open spaces to play. My girlfriend and I ended up ordering the Yonex Mavis 350 shuttlecocks. We play with the 350s instead of the included speeders because it is easier and more practical in the city. The Fun speeder, which has a rated for flight range about 5 to 10 meters, flys off the racket really fast and far. It’s very difficult to use if both players aren’t that good. With the Mavis 350s, we’re able to play in a tighter space and rally significantly longer. Plus, you can hit the Mavis 350s a lot harder without worrying about it flying out of the park and onto car in traffic.SummaryThis is the set to get if you absolutely want the best rackets or need to have the easy court. Before I started playing, I was completely determined to purchase a speedminton set that included the easy court. I did a bunch of comparison shopping to see what is the most economical way to get everything I wanted. The reason why I decided to purchase this set is as follows: if i were to purchase two S200 rackets ($25), a speeder set ($15), a carrying bag ($10) and an easy court (between $25 to $50), that would be approximately $100 minimum. For an extra $10, i could purchase this S400 set (as of 07/29/2015) that includes the carbon composite rackets. For me, it was a no-brainer to go with this set. After playing with the set for a few weeks now, I could do without the easy court and still have a good time. If you don’t want to drop $110 for this set, go for the basic S65 set instead.

Love the game, love the rackets. However, you're likely to find a better price direct from manufacturer if you aren't in a hurry to purchase.

Good quality and very light rackets.

Great setVery nice racketsBuy the 50 lights pack if you need more don't the 8 pack cost about the same.would recommend

This set is awesome! Within minutes of playing this game I found myself wondering why I ad never played before. Rackets are sturdy and light, the bag is good quality, and everything is as expected.

Fun!!!