I must warn you that this post will not be comprehensive. I do not actually intend to compare, with every bit of information I have learned, these two sports that I both love. You can find a few blogs that do exactly that, mostly badminton sites. All I can say is that if you’ll take any of these two seriously, as a hobby or as a competitive sport, you will not need slimming pills to trim down, ever.
On a purely subjective point of view, I think tennis is a more complicated sport than badminton. Badminton is a fast game. That’s why it’s a better cardio workout. But I do believe that tennis demands more, both physically and mentally. Case-in-point: heavier ball and racquet, larger court area. I’ve given up learning tennis because you can’t play both at the same time. Badminton relies on wrist action. You can’t use that with tennis, which requires a full arm swing. Trying to do both consistently will most definitely result to injury. On a spectator point of view, I also think that tennis has the edge. Badminton on TV is largely enjoyed only by those who play the sport. Tennis appeals to a more general audience.
Although it seems to be quite obvious that I’m a huge tennis fan, I’m also a badminton enthusiast. I’m a fan of badminton because it’s cheaper, it’s easier to find people to play with, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. But even I think that I’m already like a broken record with that statement. So in case you have the time and the inclination, I suggest you try either tennis or badminton. Or if you’re not a fan of racquet sports, there are always other alternatives.
i still wish we can play tennis, kaka. maybe pag di na uso badminton? hehe
Posted by zarine at November 21, 2009, 7:46 ami am planning to play both sports. but i really wonder what the effect will be since i was only playing tennis for only 3 months and badminton, 2 years. i wan’t to improve much of my tennis. but i want to retain my badminton skills as well. can that be possible?
Posted by muku at February 19, 2010, 9:37 am@muku, I'm certainly no expert but all I can say is that I don't think it's impossible. I have a friend who plays both sports quite well. Personally, I find it difficult because I've already adapted my movements to badminton and I tend to do the same when I play tennis. Like I use too much wrist action (which might cause injury in tennis) and do this hopping steps you do on the badminton court. But I guess it's case to case basis. Goodluck!
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tama! it doesn’t have to be “versus”… i, too, love both sports, and i intend to play badminton as long as i can and watch tennis games as long as i want hehehe… pero sana someday i could also play tennis well noh?
Posted by kaka at November 20, 2009, 6:15 pm