RECON P3600

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RECON P3600

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Average review score

  • Rating: 7.71 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 7
    • Swing: 7.71
    • Maneuverability: 7.71
    • Control: 6.57
    • Touch：8.43

    Specifications

    Producer
    Wilson
    Series
    RECON
    Model number
    WRT880620+RANDOM-345
    Grip size
    G5
    Weight
    5U
    Head balance
    Head heavy
    Frame shape
    Normal Frame

    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    This racket is highly evaluated as a beginner-friendly entry-level model, while users seeking advanced performance find it insufficient. The affordable price point and head-heavy design that makes smashes easy to hit are consistently highlighted as primary strengths across reviews.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Beginner-friendly with affordable pricing
    • Head-heavy design enables easy smash shots
    • Lightweight for reduced fatigue and easy handling
    • Excellent feel and satisfying ball impact
    • May be insufficient for advanced players
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe racket offers exceptional ball feel and precision shot-making. It's ideal for attacking players and can significantly enhance play quality.
    ▽ CriticalWhile the lightness is an advantage, the racket feels overpowered by the shuttlecock. It's not recommended for advanced players or those accustomed to heavier rackets.

    User reviews

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    • kazu

      kazu （Experience：11-20 years） Maybe for beginners.

      To be honest, being light is nice, but it feels like the racket gets overpowered by the shuttle.

      Maybe because I normally use a Z-FORCE II strung at 27 lbs, with the 5U, which has a 22 lbs maximum, clears actually don't go far enough, and smashes feel like they slip out...
      I was interested in 5U rackets, but I don't recommend it to advanced players or people who normally use heavy rackets.

      It might be good for entry-level players, like junior players or people who are thinking of taking up badminton seriously.

      2018/09/30
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      10
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      6
      Touch
      5
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    • Kamikichi

      Kamikichi （Experience：Less than a year） Smashes land easily, recommended for beginners

      This is the racket a friend with experience recommended when I first started playing badminton. It's a head-heavy racket, so smashes are easy to hit, and you get to enjoy that great feeling when one lands, so I recommend it to beginners. It's inexpensive too, so definitely give it a try when you're starting out in badminton.

      2018/12/06
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      6
      Touch
      10
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    • Ikariya

      Ikariya （Experience：2-3 years） A racket that backs up even stronger attacks.

      The feel is outstanding, and its standout trait is being able to hit accurate shots pinpoint to where you aim. I'm sure it will raise the quality of play for attacking players, especially those who favor power shots.

      2018/11/20
      Overall
      10/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      8
      Control
      10
      Touch
      10
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    • Janus

      Janus Recommended for beginners

      I think the RECON is inexpensive and perfect for badminton beginners. It's light, so it's easier to put power into smashes than with other rackets, and I recommend it. Also, since it's cheap, you could buy two and use one for practice and one for matches.

      2018/10/17
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      10
      Control
      8
      Touch
      10
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    • Akio

      Akio （Experience：6-10 years） Smashes are easy to hit.

      Its biggest strength is the good feel. You can hit powerful shots that take advantage of the head-heavy balance. However, until I got used to it, control felt a bit difficult. Its lightness is also a feature, and I don't get tired easily even over long sessions.

      2018/09/07
      Overall
      6/10
      Swing
      8
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      4
      Touch
      8
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    • Ryoma

      Ryoma （Experience：2-3 years） Wilson RECON P3600 impressions

      This racket is relatively cheap, so I bought it thinking it would be fine as a backup for when the string on my main racket breaks, but it's very easy to smash with, and I think it's a popular racket among beginners too. I think it's a good idea to get a feel for smashing with a head-heavy racket like this before buying another one.

      2018/06/19
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      8
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    • Sho

      Sho （Experience：6-10 years） My impressions of the Wilson RECON P3600

      For beginners, this is a head-heavy racket I'd recommend for getting a feel for smashing before moving on to buy another racket. It's relatively cheap, so it might also be good as a backup racket for when the string on your main racket breaks.

      2018/06/19
      Overall
      8/10
      Swing
      6
      Maneuverability
      6
      Control
      6
      Touch
      8
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