Eric the Racket Scientist

Eric the Racket Scientist here! I've been playing badminton nonstop since 2009 and over the years I've developed a passion specifically surrounding rackets. As of 2025 I've owned over 100 rackets in my lifetime and that number is only ever increasing!

I believe I can contribute to a unique perspective to racket reviews, focusing more on user-centered aspects of the design. My background is supported by a Bachelor's degree in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington, as well as several courses in Physics and various Mechanical Engineering principles.

I'm also deeply interested in the biomechanics of badminton technique. I have spent over 6 years teaching badminton to beginner and intermediate level adults by distilling complex concepts into fundamental principles. This was partly inspired by a biomechanics research position I held in university as well.