My eight-year-old burst through the door, phone in hand, demanding I watch a video of a kid doing a trick shot with a badminton set. I sighed, opened my browser, and typed in the name she’d already shouted three times: Squalt Sport Junior Badminton Set. Before I could even see the price, she was already rehearsing her ‘I’ll pay you back’ pitch.
See it, Dad? →What Is It?
The Squalt Sport Junior Badminton Set is a scaled-down badminton kit aimed at kids, complete with two smaller rackets, a net, and a few shuttlecocks. It’s designed to be lighter and easier for smaller hands, but still uses the same basic backyard setup as any other pop-up set.
What Does the Internet Think?
With 4.3 stars across over 5,100 reviews, it’s clearly not a dud—but look closer and you’ll see a lot of 'it’s okay' and 'fine for the price' comments. The rackets are sturdy enough, but the net poles are flimsy and the shuttlecocks don’t last long. Parents often say it’s a good intro, but nothing special. ★★★★☆ across 5,100 reviews.
I’m calling it: classic MEH. It works, the kids will hit a birdie around for a bit, but you won’t be organizing Wimbledon in the driveway. The rackets feel decent, but the net setup is about as sturdy as a promise to pay you back—shaky at best. If you absolutely need a junior set, it’ll do, but don’t expect backyard Olympic moments.
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