When to use the bevel grip
This badminton grip is good for many backhand strokes, especially for overhead backhands such as backhand clears.
The thumb placement can help you gain extra leverage for backhand power.
Basic or bevel?
- Backhand clear, using the bevel grip
The bevel grip is only a slight adjustment from the basic grip, so the choice between them is subtle. Often either of these badminton grips will work well.
For forehands, the basic grip is usually better. The bevel grip is less effective for power forehands, because it restricts forehand grip tightening.
The bevel grip offers finer fingertip control, however, so it can be useful for soft strokes such as net shots, or strokes where you want to slice around the shuttlecock, such as sliced drop shots.
For backhands, both grips can be effective; if in doubt, use the bevel grip. Whichever grip you
choose, remember that the thumb must remain straight throughout the shot (otherwise you get a
floppy backhand
).
Learning the bevel grip
Start with the basic grip. Without changing the angle of the badminton racket in your hand, place the pad of your thumb onto the diagonal bevel, bevel 2.
- Bevel grip photographs
Comparing the basic and bevel grips
- The basic grip
- The bevel grip