Badminton rackets for kids Kawasaki Happy Kids 605 Pink/Yellow

🎈 Two rackets, so your child has someone to play with

Badminton takes two, and a racket sitting alone in a corner doesn't invite anyone to anything. The Kawasaki Happy Kids 605 is a set of two rackets — one yellow, one pink — ready to unpack and put straight into a first rally in the garden, the park or the sports hall. 🏸

This is equipment built for one purpose: letting a child start playing, not winning tournaments. A shorter frame, less weight, a simple and durable construction. Everything serves the goal of a racket that feels right in a small hand and survives the first months of learning.

📏 Why a shorter racket matters

An adult racket measures 675 mm. The Happy Kids 605 measures 605 mm — seven centimetres less, and that's the whole difference.

A child holding a racket that's too long instinctively slides their hand up toward the head to control it. That embeds an incorrect grip which is hard to unlearn later. A shorter racket lets them hold it where it should be held — by the handle — and teaches the correct movement from day one.

The second reason is moment of inertia. A shorter lever means less resistance through the swing, so the child connects with the shuttle more often and gets into the game faster. And nothing puts a young player off quite like ten consecutive misses.

🎯 What this construction gives you

77 g weight. 🪶 Lighter than a typical adult racket. Less mass means less fatigue while learning and less load on a child's wrist.

Steel frame, aluminium shaft. 🛡️ Metal rather than carbon is a deliberate choice at this level. Graphite is lighter and performs better, but it cracks when it hits the ground, a wall or a partner's racket — exactly what happens regularly with beginners. Steel and aluminium forgive far more.

G1 grip. ✋ Slimmer than on adult rackets, sized for a smaller hand.

18–20 LBS tension range. 🔧 Low tension means a springier string bed, which helps a child's lighter stroke send the shuttle higher and further.

Two colours in the set. 🎨 Yellow and pink — easy to tell apart whose is whose, which with siblings can matter more than every technical specification combined.

👥 Who is this set for?

👉 Children starting out in badminton 🏸 — first equipment for learning a correct grip

👉 Siblings 👧👦 — two rackets, two colours, no arguments

👉 Parents looking for a gift 🎁 — a complete set, ready to play straight out of the box

👉 Holidays, gardens and backyards ☀️ — a durable build that handles conditions a carbon racket wouldn't survive

👉 School and after-school clubs 🏫 — simple, affordable, resilient equipment for teaching the basics

📋 Key features

• Contents: 2 rackets (yellow and pink)
• Length: 605 ±1 mm
• Weight: 77 ±2 g
• Frame: steel
• Shaft: aluminium alloy
• Grip: G1
• Tension range: 18–20 LBS
• Level: beginner
• Warranty: 12 months, manufacturer

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Kawasaki Happy Kids 605

👶 What age is it for?
The manufacturer doesn't specify a fixed range. Based on the 605 mm length and 77 g weight, the racket suits children of roughly 5 to 10 years old. That's a guide rather than a rule — height and strength decide, not the birth certificate. If your child can hold an adult racket down to the floor without stooping, they're probably ready for the full 675 mm size.

🔢 How many rackets are in the set?
The set contains two rackets — one yellow and one pink.

🏸 Are shuttlecocks included?
The set covers the rackets only. Choose shuttles separately — for learning we recommend plastic (nylon) shuttles, which are far more durable than feather ones and cope better with imprecise contact. Save feather shuttles for later, once technique has settled.

🛡️ Will a racket like this break quickly?
Quite the opposite — the steel frame is an advantage here. Adult carbon rackets are lighter and perform better, but they crack on contact with the ground or a partner's frame. A metal construction takes those moments in its stride, and while learning they happen constantly.

📈 When should we move to an adult racket?
Several signs point to it: the child holds the racket confidently by the handle alone, connects with the shuttle consistently, can clear it to the far side of the court, and starts saying the racket feels "too short." That's the moment to look at a lightweight 675 mm model.

🔧 Can the string tension be changed?
Technically yes, but it rarely makes sense. The 18–20 LBS range matches both the steel frame's strength and a child's stroke. At this price point, professional stringing can cost about as much as a new set.

🎨 Can we choose the colours?
The set comes as a fixed pair: one yellow racket and one pink. Two rackets in the same colour isn't an option.

🛡️ What warranty applies?
A 12-month manufacturer's warranty from the date of purchase. File a claim through the returns form and a courier collects the equipment from your door.

📊 Specification