Sports Playbook - Instasport (Page 22)

Badminton

Moved past the beginner stage? Here is how to choose an intermediate badminton racket, and four picks that balance control and power.

Fitness

Thoughtful Onam sports and fitness gifts for every budget, from a ₹199 accessory to a full home-workout starter set.

Pickleball

The paddle core decides how your pickleball paddle plays. Here is how polymer, Nomex and aluminium compare, and which to buy.

Sports Playbook

What the numbers on a basketball mean, which size suits which age and level, and how to choose an indoor or outdoor ball.

Running

With the big autumn half-marathons approaching, here is a countdown of the gear to lock in, and when, so race day goes smoothly.

Cricket

A parent-friendly sizing chart matching junior cricket bat size and weight to a child's height and age, with willow picks.

Padel Sport

New padel courts are popping up in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi and Hyderabad. Here is exactly what a first-timer needs to start playing.

Badminton

A plain-English guide to badminton string tension in pounds, what suits your level, and how climate affects your strings in India.

Fitness

How to build the cardio and stamina for nine nights of non-stop Garba, with a simple home-training plan and gear.

Golf

Buying your child's first golf set? Sizing to height matters more than brand. Here's how to choose a junior set that helps, not hinders, their swing.

Table Tennis

Speed, spin or control? Here's how to choose a table tennis bat that suits your level — from ready-made beginner bats to your first custom blade.

Running

You need far less than the internet suggests to start running. Here's the honest beginner checklist — what to buy first, and what can wait.