Badminton racket Kawasaki PORCELAIN Q5 pink

🪶 79 grams — a racket you won't feel in your hand

Most badminton rackets weigh 82–86 g. The Kawasaki PORCELAIN Q5 comes in at 79 ±2 g, and in this sport that's a difference you notice from the first swing. A lighter build means less forearm fatigue over a long match and faster response when you change the direction of a shot. 🏸

The series name isn't accidental. Porcelain white with pink accents and a soft gradient across the frame is one of the few options in badminton that steps away from standard black and aggressive graphics. The racket looks light, and it handles that way too.

🎯 What sets this racket apart

79 g — the lightest tier. 🪶 Less total mass means less effort on every shot. That matters especially an hour in, when fatigue starts to erode technique.

302 mm balance despite the low weight. ⚖️ The balance sits slightly toward the head, but on a racket weighing only 79 g. The effect is interesting: you keep the sensation of a "full" strike without paying for it in overall weight.

A flexible shaft. 🌊 It bends through the swing and releases that energy at contact, adding power you don't have to produce with your arm. For a player with less strength that's genuine help, not marketing.

A 24T + 30T graphite frame. 🛡️ Two graphite types combined in one construction, paired with a 30T shaft.

All-round character. 🎾 The manufacturer classifies this model as all-round — specialised neither in attack nor in speed.

18–28 LBS tension range. 🔧 Narrower than on competitive models, matching the lighter frame construction — more in the FAQ.

👥 Who is this racket for?

👉 Recreational and club players 🏸 — the all-round character works across every part of the game

👉 Players with less arm strength 🌊 — the light build and flexible shaft supply what the muscle doesn't

👉 Juniors and players of slighter build 📏 — 79 g is a weight that's easy to control

👉 Anyone playing long and often 💪 — less mass means less fatigue after two hours on court

👉 Players wanting something that looks different 🎨 — porcelain white and pink instead of another black-and-red graphic

📋 Key features

• Frame: 24T + 30T high-modulus graphite
• Shaft: 30T high-modulus graphite, flexible
• Weight: 79 ±2 g
• Grip: G1
• Balance: 302 ±3 mm
• Length: 675 ±1 mm
• Tension range: 18–28 LBS
• Playing style: all-round
• Colour: pink and white
• Series: PORCELAIN

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Kawasaki PORCELAIN Q5

🪶 Is 79 g too light?
It depends on how you play. A lighter racket is faster and less tiring, but generates less power with identical technique — mass that doesn't meet the shuttle doesn't add energy. If your game is built on a heavy smash from the rear court, a heavier model will give you more. If you play recreationally, at club level, or spend a lot of time defending, 79 g is an advantage rather than a limitation.

🔧 Why is the tension capped at 28 LBS?
The tension range follows from the frame's strength. The 24T + 30T construction is lighter and more flexible than competitive 40T or 46T frames, so the manufacturer limits maximum tension to avoid cracking. Going above 28 LBS risks frame damage and voids the warranty. For recreational and club play that range is more than sufficient — most players at that level string at 20–24 LBS.

🌊 What does a flexible shaft give me?
The shaft bends through the swing and releases the stored energy at contact, adding power to the shot. That makes the racket more forgiving on an incomplete swing and better at absorbing shock. The trade-off is slightly less precision at very high swing speeds.

👩 Is this a women's racket?
The manufacturer doesn't classify it as one. The colourway is sometimes read that way, but weight and balance decide independently of gender — a light racket with a flexible shaft suits anyone who values manoeuvrability and less fatigue. The blue version has identical specifications.

✋ What does the G1 grip mean?
It's the handle thickness in the manufacturer's scale. It differs from the G6 used on other Kawasaki models, so if you already own one of their rackets, compare the handles before ordering. Thickness can always be increased with an extra overgrip — it can't be reduced.

🎓 What player level is it for?
The specifications — a light frame, flexible shaft, tension capped at 28 LBS — point to a racket for recreational and club players and for anyone developing their technique. A tournament competitor after maximum power will reach for a heavier construction with a wider tension range.

🎨 Which colours is the PORCELAIN Q5 available in?
The manufacturer offers two versions: pink (this listing) and blue. The technical specifications are identical.

🧼 Does the white frame mark easily?
Light lacquer shows scuffs more clearly than dark — that's inherent to any pale colourway. Wipe the surface with a soft, lightly damp cloth. If your game involves frequent floor contact on low retrievals, marks will appear sooner than on a dark model.

📊 Specification