Tennis vs. Badminton

uss · 07-01-2005, 11:03 AM

I'm thinking of going to a sports club. How would you compare the aforementioned sports games? Which do you prefer and why?

Thanks in advance.

StigTC · 07-01-2005, 11:18 AM

I prefer tennis, it just seems like more of a workout to me.

RoSs_bg2_rox · 07-01-2005, 11:30 AM

I play Badminton all year, and Tennis in the summer. I prefer Badminton as I go to a good club, it's challenging, and it keeps you fit (the same could be applied for Tennis).

Badminton focuses more on your agility and hand movement rather than power, and if you've ever watched it on TV before you'l see how agile the professionals are. Not really got much to say on the subject, other than Badminton is a lot of fun, and you can do it no matter the weather, which is always a plus.

Bozos of Bones · 07-01-2005, 12:09 PM

From what I hear, badminton is phisically more draining(burns more calories an such), and is less stressfull(no badminton elbow or knee). Everything points at badminton to be better of the two.

Lord · 07-01-2005, 05:07 PM

i played badminton in physical education in high school and I really liked it. It's really fun, I'd take it over tennis any day.

Sir Goulum · 07-01-2005, 07:26 PM

Tennis. Badminton is waay to hard for me.

uss · 07-01-2005, 08:07 PM

Some statistics in the internet that can be found in various sites say that badminton is more demanding and intense. Also, the record ball speed is quicker. Despite that, a few friends of mine that go to a tennis club tell me that badminton is boring next to tennis. Do any of you who have played both games have a logical explanation for that opinion?

Sir Goulum · 07-01-2005, 08:33 PM

I would assume because in Tennis, you can be running all over the place, and smashing the ball here and there, whereas in badminton you rely only on agility and quickness of the arm, and taking one or two steps to get to the birdie.

Vaskez · 07-01-2005, 11:10 PM

I had tennis coaching from around age 11 - 16 and gave that up and since then have been playing badminton at least twice a week for the last 7 years. They are both fun but I think badminton is still better because I personally think there's a nicer dynamic range in the shots, very soft subtle drop shots and massive power smashes. It's easier to place the shuttle where you want allowing for greater tactical play. Well anyway yeah I prefer badminton hands down now and yeah it's true that badminton can be played in any weather - indoor tennis courts are rarer

Lavindathar · 07-02-2005, 07:38 AM

I've played both, but much prefer tennis.

I believe, that playing tennis well is harder than playing badminton well.

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RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 35 Posts: 5,225	I play Badminton all year, and Tennis in the summer. I prefer Badminton as I go to a good club, it's challenging, and it keeps you fit (the same could be applied for Tennis). Badminton focuses more on your agility and hand movement rather than power, and if you've ever watched it on TV before you'l see how agile the professionals are. Not really got much to say on the subject, other than Badminton is a lot of fun, and you can do it no matter the weather, which is always a plus. __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	From what I hear, badminton is phisically more draining(burns more calories an such), and is less stressfull(no badminton elbow or knee). Everything points at badminton to be better of the two. __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

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Lord Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: June 3, 2003 Location: New York Age: 39 Posts: 3,302	i played badminton in physical education in high school and I really liked it. It's really fun, I'd take it over tennis any day. __________________ "You're a thief and a liar." "No, I only lied about being a thief."

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Vaskez Takhisis Follower Join Date: April 30, 2001 Location: szép Magyarország (well not right now) Posts: 5,089	I had tennis coaching from around age 11 - 16 and gave that up and since then have been playing badminton at least twice a week for the last 7 years. They are both fun but I think badminton is still better because I personally think there's a nicer dynamic range in the shots, very soft subtle drop shots and massive power smashes. It's easier to place the shuttle where you want allowing for greater tactical play. Well anyway yeah I prefer badminton hands down now and yeah it's true that badminton can be played in any weather - indoor tennis courts are rarer __________________ Too set in his ways to ever relate If he could set that aside, there'd be heaven to pay But weathered and aged, time swept him to grave Love conquers all? Damn, I'd say that area's gray

07-01-2005, 11:03 AM	#1
uss 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Estonia Age: 35 Posts: 2,775	I'm thinking of going to a sports club. How would you compare the aforementioned sports games? Which do you prefer and why? Thanks in advance.

07-01-2005, 07:26 PM	#6
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	Tennis. Badminton is waay to hard for me.

07-01-2005, 08:07 PM	#7
uss 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Estonia Age: 35 Posts: 2,775	Some statistics in the internet that can be found in various sites say that badminton is more demanding and intense. Also, the record ball speed is quicker. Despite that, a few friends of mine that go to a tennis club tell me that badminton is boring next to tennis. Do any of you who have played both games have a logical explanation for that opinion?

07-01-2005, 08:33 PM	#8
Sir Goulum John Locke Join Date: February 7, 2002 Location: Edmonton, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 8,985	I would assume because in Tennis, you can be running all over the place, and smashing the ball here and there, whereas in badminton you rely only on agility and quickness of the arm, and taking one or two steps to get to the birdie.

07-02-2005, 07:38 AM	#10
Lavindathar Harper Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Lancs, England Age: 39 Posts: 4,729	I've played both, but much prefer tennis. I believe, that playing tennis well is harder than playing badminton well. __________________ =@

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