UK’s best garden badminton sets compared on price and quality

The professional Badminton set isn’t branded as a garden badminton set but that’s exactly what it is, and it’s an absolute bargain. You get so much for your money it’s borderline crazy. Easily the best price for a set to play with the family this summer but it does have draw backs. You buy cheap, you get cheap. Many customers were expecting this to have the quality of the Vermont badminton net but for a quarter of the price and all the gadgets and gizmos thrown into the deal too??? That’s obviously impossible. But if you like me, have a growing family that will put any equipment to the test…and probably break it or get fed up with one game over the course of the summer, then this will do you nicely. Be warned, the rackets, net, and shuttlecocks are not up to the kind of standard that you might otherwise normally expect, but with the money being tight because of Covid this summer, it makes a lot of sense to spend small and get a cheap badminton set over a quality one. Even at £25 quid, the net would work out well enough for you to buy a couple of decent rackets, one for you; one for the other half. Then the kids can smash theirs to pieces and you won’t feel quite so bad about it.

Overall, it’s a decent buy for the money, you can’t expect miracles, but it certainly gets the job done at 5 metres wide and 50cm of net height, it’ll give you a real badminton experience at a snip.

Pros:

• Lightweight and mainly ok quality
• Outdoor or indoor use but will be ideal for the kids to bash around
• Decent space saving
• Very quick to set up and put away
• Strong bordered net measures 180cm high and 500cm wide

Cons:

• Not a professional kit
• Will end up broken – kids 😀

The first garden badminton set we are reviewing is the Urban Pop Up Badminton Set and is priced fairly it’s more than the other sets but very much reflected in the quality. You get a complete set that consists of net posts, net, racquets and shuttlecocks.
 While this set might be a bit more expensive than some of the budget products out there, the quality is better, and Urban Sport are known for their excellent customer service and will replace any faulty components very quickly, and even offer a money back guarantee.

This shouldn’t be a problem that arises though, the pop up poles and amount to 3 metre width and 1.55m high (the correct height for badminton) all-weather net won’t be falling apart anytime soon, especially as the net has a nylon outer border to prevent any rips, 
2 pretty standard racquets are included in this garden badminton set along with a couple of shuttlecocks. The racquets feel sturdy enough to last a while but I would recommend investing in some better shuttlecocks other than the ones provided as their durability is questionable, you know that plastic feel you get? Well aside from that, this is a really nice set and worth the price tag for sure. This set comes with a carry bag that everything fits in once it is disassembled. All in all, this is a good quality badminton set for the garden that is worth spending the extra pounds on as it will withstand some heavy use.

Pros:

• Full set- poles, net, racquets, and shuttlecocks and quick pop up structure
• Nice quality poles
• Excellent customer service and money back guarantee

Cons:

• Shuttlecocks/rackets aren’t the best

If you’re looking for a low price badminton set for a little light use in the garden with the family, this product might be for you.
 It is available for £29.95, which is just over a quarter of the price of our first review. However, the lower price means that the overall standard isn’t quite as high either.

Now, I’m not saying this is a bad product, the poles are made from gauged steel and will support the net easily, and the racquets are surprisingly good for such a low price.
The net isn’t terrible, but it doesn’t really compare in quality to the Jaques of London net, and I found it a bit hard to get it to remain steady without a fair bit of fiddling with the guy ropes. In the end I got it right though and the net worked just fine. 
As with our previous review, the shuttlecocks in this garden badminton set are not the best quality and I can’t see them withstanding many fast paced games, so you’re better off buying some decent ones but this is a reoccurring theme with most sets so don’t let it put you off, it’s a bargain!

Pros:

• Low price for a full set
• 4 good quality racquets
• Thick gauged steel poles
• Free carry bag
• Good for light use in the garden with the family
• 2 shuttlecocks

Cons:

• Shuttlecocks are ok for family but not playing seriously

This best-selling garden badminton net can be yours for £39.99 with free UK delivery, and it won’t leave you disappointed with your choice.
This is a great product with some nice design features and made to a high standard. 
First of all, the metal poles have been powder coated to prevent them rusting so you don’t have to worry about leaving them out in the rain. Also, the plastic connectors have been made with the same material they use for bumpers to stop them from cracking easily.
 The net itself is 20mm x 20mm mesh made from Polythene and oxford fabric. It is height adjustable so you can use it for tennis, child’s badminton or regular badminton.

Set up is very simple because of the clever, strung post system where an elastic cord runs through all the tubes connecting them together and then it is used to secure the net that slips over the top. This also has the added bonus of keeping the net from sagging in the middle.
The net is 5 metres wide and the three adjustable heights are 107cm, 120cm, and 155cm.
This net comes with its own carry bag for easy storage or transport.

Pros:

• Best-selling product with a lot of positive feedback
• Adjustable for different purposes
• Rust resistant poles
• Clever strung post system makes it easy to set up and keeps the net tort
• Strong connectors

Cons:

• A few QC issues otherwise very nice

The Vermont ProCourt Combi net can be used as a garden badminton net or you can use it for tennis also. It is available in 3 different sizes- 10, 20, and 30 feet wide priced at £119.99 respectively.
 This net is made to a professional standard and will withstand some heavy use. A powder coated frame made from premium grade steel keeps the net sturdy and will remain rust free.
The net is a combination of 1 inch mesh PE, PVC Tarpaulin sides, and 210D oxford material has been used for the banding on the top and bottom.
Assembly is quick and straight forward, as is packing it away and won’t take you more than a few minutes. Once packed up, the net is lightweight enough to be carried and stored wherever you wish.

Pros:

• Excellent quality, robust and sturdy
• Premium grade steel frame
• Easy assembly and disassembly
• Powder coated to resist rust
• Lightweight and still heavy duty

Cons:

• Mainly the cost

This set from Traditional Gardens gives you everything you need for a summer’s worth of fun in the garden.
 The way the frame is designed, with no need for pegs or weights, means that the net can be placed on hard ground as well as on grass or sand, which is a nice feature. Talking of grass, you’re going to be working the grass very hard, buying yourself a couple of packs of grass seed at the same time would be a handy tip. The frame clicks together easily for a fast set up and can be taken apart for storage in one of the free carry bags in no time at all.
The net is strong and can be adjusted from 85cm high for playing tennis, up to 155cm if you fancy having a game of badminton in the garden or even a game of volleyball down at the beach.
Included in the set are 2 tennis racquets, 2 badminton racquets, 3 tennis balls, 3 shuttlecocks, 1 volleyball and a pump to inflate it. While these aren’t the highest professional standard, they aren’t exactly bad either and are more than adequate for their intended purposes.
 This is a versatile garden badminton set that’s sure to keep the kids busy and happy for a while and are ideal for the back garden and will provide hours of fun whilst you enjoy a barbecue.

Pros:

• Adjustable height for tennis, volleyball or badminton
• Frame clicks together for quick set up
• Stable and no need for pegs or weights
• Can be used on hard ground
• Comes with 2 tennis racquets, 2 badminton racquets, 3 tennis balls, 3 shuttlecocks, 1 volleyball and a pump

Cons:

• Very few complaints but some delivery issues

The ADEPTNA 4 Player Complete Badminton Racket Set With Shuttlecock Size Metal Pole comes with one net, ropes, poles. It is the complete kit for just thirty odd quid. For the price of your family dinner out, you get hours of entertainment in the garden for a complete steal of a price.

The net is a jumbo 6 metres wide, but doesn’t have much height of actual net at 30 cm. The overall height at 1.8m is exactly right though. You can’t argue for the money, like the Professional Badminton set it’s an absolute steal in terms of what you’re actually getting for your money. It’s also better rated than the professional set. Don’t be surprised though. You’ll probably get this Summer out of it. You can’t expect much more for the money. A decent racquet costs more than this entire set…

One way to use this is buy for the kids while you and your partner get a decent racquet and shuttlecocks each so everyone can join in and you won’t be worried about the thing breaking. The net works just fine and anchors well enough so you can get a decent gaming experience in your back garden, or indoor gym if you prefer and have the ceiling height.

Overall there’s only a few negative complaints about this kit online. Given the price and the number bought, people have accepted you get what you pay for and so don’t expect miracles. If you want something that’ll last then I would highly recommend buying the Vermont or Songmics then separately buying your racquets and shuttlecocks, otherwise, from my personal experience, this does pretty well for the kids to mess about with…until they lose interest and find something else to play with in the garden.