My son burst into my office with the fervor of a televangelist, clutching his tablet. 'Dad, we need this! Squalt Sport Junior Badminton Set!' I sighed, opened a new tab, and prepared for another round of 'we have that at home'.

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Kid
Dad, can we get the Squalt Sport Junior Badminton Set? Please? It looks so cool!
Dad
Let me see... Hmm, it's a badminton set, buddy. We have rackets and a net in the garage.
Kid
But ours are old and boring! This one has a carrying case and everything!
Dad
It's a 'meh' from me, kid. It's fine, but not exciting. Let's see if we can find something better.

What Is It?

The Squalt Sport Junior Badminton Set is a complete outdoor badminton set designed for kids, coming with four rackets, shuttlecocks, a net, and a carrying case. It's the beige sedan of badminton sets—functional, but forgettable.

What Does the Internet Think?

With 4.3 stars from over 5,000 reviews, you'd think it's a home run. But dig into the reviews and you'll see the truth: it works fine for casual play, but the rackets feel flimsy and the net setup is fiddly. It's a solid 'meh'—no one is bragging about this purchase. ★★★★☆ across 5,100 reviews.

😐 Meh.
★★★★☆ 4.3 stars  ·  5,100 reviews

This is the very definition of 'meh'. It's not bad—it will get the job done for a backyard game. But it's not great either: the rackets are lightweight and the net is a bit tricky to set up. You could do worse, but you could also do better for a few bucks more. If your kid is truly obsessed with badminton, maybe skip it; if they just want to hit something around, this is fine.

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💡 We Have Something Like That At Home

Basic Sports Junior Badminton Set
It's cheaper and does the same thing without the branding, so you can save a few bucks for a better net.
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