Try Before You Buy

Racket Demo Service

Not sure which racket is right for you? Test the latest rackets from top brands across badminton, tennis, and padel before making your investment.

How It Works

Our Demo Service, Step By Step

£10 Demo Fee

Per racket, maximum 2 rackets at a time.

Refundable Deposit

Equal to the racket's full retail price, held securely on card.

Full Demo Period

Test the racket on court in real playing conditions.

Expert Guidance

Personalised recommendations based on your game and skill level.

£10 Demo Fee

Per racket, maximum 2 rackets at a time.

Refundable Deposit

Equal to the racket's full retail price, held securely on card.

Full Demo Period

Test the racket on court in real playing conditions.

Expert Guidance

Personalised recommendations based on your game and skill level.

📍 Demos are only available for in-store collection in Manchester

Choose Your Sport

Available Demo Rackets

Select your sport below to view available demo rackets and book your session.

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Badminton

Test the latest badminton rackets from Yonex, Victor, Li-Ning, and more.

Victor Thruster Ryuga Metallic
Victor Thruster Ryuga II Pro B
Victor Auraspeed 90K Metallic R
Victor Auraspeed HS Plus B
Victor Drive X 10 Metallic
Victor Thruster F Ultra (New)
Victor Auraspeed Fantome (New)

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Tennis

Experience premium tennis rackets from Babolat, Head, Yonex, and more.

Pure Drive Gen 11
Pure Drive Team Gen 11
Pure Aero
Pure Aero Team
Pure Strike 100 2024
Pure Strike Team 2024
Evo Drive Gen 11
Evo Drive Lite Gen 11
Evo Drive Tour Gen 11
Evo Aero

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Padel

Discover your ideal padel racket from beginner to advanced performance frames.

Coming soon — contact us for availability

📞 Need help? Give us a call or drop us an email at sales@smashuk.co

£10 per racket

Plus a fully refundable deposit — equal to the racket’s retail price — held on your card and returned when you bring the racket back in good condition.

Why Demo

Why Demo a Racket?

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Make an Informed Decision

Feel the difference in weight, balance, and performance in real playing conditions before committing to a purchase.

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Compare Multiple Options

Test up to 2 rackets side-by-side to directly compare performance and find your perfect match.

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Risk-Free Testing

Fully refundable deposit with only a £10 demo fee per racket. Try with confidence.

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Expert Support

Get personalized recommendations based on your skill level, playing style, and specific needs.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Demo periods are typically arranged at the time of booking to suit your schedule. Contact us to discuss the timeframe that works best for you.

Excellent! Your deposit will be applied toward the purchase price, and you'll only pay the remaining balance plus the £10 demo fee.

You can demo up to 2 rackets at a time, which allows you to compare different models side-by-side and make the best decision.

Your deposit (equal to the racket's full retail price) is held securely via card payment and is fully refunded when you return the racket in good condition.

Absolutely! Our demo service is perfect for players of all levels. We'll help you find a racket that suits your current skill level and supports your development.

Ready to Find Your Perfect Racket?

Book your demo session today and experience the difference before you buy. Our experts are here to help you make the right choice.

Book Your Demo Session Now

Who we are

With a team coming from a diverse background, we are run by players who are actively playing at club to county level in badminton, tennis and squash. We love to share our knowledge so feel free to give us a ring with any questions!