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Badminton
A breathable shoe that Nivia lists for badminton, volleyball, squash and table tennis. The page gives no weight and no player level.
Badminton
An intermediate-level shoe with an extended heel lock. The page gives a weight but does not say whether it is one shoe or the pair, and it does not list the upper or midsole.
Badminton
A shoe the maker lists for intermediate to advanced players, with a clear weight on the page and high-bounce cushioning. The page does not name the upper material.
Badminton
A hobby-grade nylon shuttle from Cosco. The maker's page is short and gives no pack size or speed.
Badminton
A Yonex shuttlecock with cap colours graded by temperature. Yonex lists a temperature range for each cap colour.
Badminton
A feather shuttle. Yonex's Aerosensa 30 page says Aerosensa shuttlecocks are the official shuttlecock for the world's leading international tournaments. The page does not state the feather type, base or weight.
Cricket
A Cosco bat that the maker says is suitable for a cricket tennis ball. The maker's page gives a weight, but not the length or handle details.
Cricket
A Kashmir willow bat that the maker lists for a leather ball, with a full-length cover and size and weight details. SG's page gives suitability as age 15+ and height 5 ft 6 in and above.
Cricket
An English willow bat from SS Cricket, made by Sareen Sports Industries per the page, with a cover. The maker's page does not give weight or ball type.
Home gym
A set of two neoprene dumbbells with hexagonal heads and the weight number printed on the end caps. The page contradicts itself on what is in the box.
Home gym
A plate-loaded set with steel rods and plates, listed in sizes from 10 kg to 50 kg. The maker says it converts to a barbell.
Home gym
A dial set that the maker says gives a full rack of weights in a fraction of the floor space. The page gives no dimensions or care steps.
Recovery
A roller that Cosco's own page lists as EPP, 30 x 10 cm, in black. The page does not describe the surface or the firmness.
Recovery
A textured roller that the maker says is for deep tissue and trigger point work, not a light roll. Hinge Health says textured rollers are best for experienced rollers or those who like more intense pressure.
Recovery
A 45 cm roller that Lifelong's own page shows as Expanded Polypropylene Foam in its specifications section. The page does not describe the surface or the firmness.
Home gym
A fabric hip band that the maker describes as a comfortable fit for glute and hip work. The maker says the anti-slip design keeps it where you place it, but the page gives no kg figures or dimensions.
Home gym
One loop band in a medium level. It contains natural latex; see the latex section of this guide for allergy advice from Great Ormond Street Hospital. The page gives no length or width.
Home gym
The maker describes it as a complete resistance set, and says the door anchor allows rows and pulldowns. The maker says the tubes can be stacked for more load. The maker says that if you have a latex allergy this is not the right set for you.
Running
Nike's UK page lists it as a men's road running shoe. It says the foam midsole delivers a soft, smooth ride.
Running
Nike's UK page lists it as a men's road running shoe and says it is best suited for runners who want a supportive daily trainer. It says the shoe fits small and recommends ordering half a size up, though the page's FAQ also says most runners should start with their usual size.
Running
Skechers describes it as a lightweight road running performance lace-up. The page gives a 6 mm offset, a 281 g weight and a 32 mm to 38 mm stack height.
Fitness
A lightweight rope with foam handles and adjustable length. The maker's page does not state the rope material or weight.
Fitness
A PVC rope with weight bars in the handles. In our view, the weighted handles suit people who can already skip for a while; Cleveland Clinic mentions weighted ropes for advanced jumpers.
Fitness
A speed rope with a coated cable, a bearing and thick handles. The page lists a high-speed bearing for rotation. In our view, a simpler rope may be an easier first step.
Yoga
A thick foam mat with a strap, with extra-thick padding, per the maker. The page does not give the size or weight.
Yoga
A 5 mm mat with alignment lines to help place hands and feet. The feature list says natural PU rubber, but the FAQ on the same page mentions TPE or EVA.
Yoga
A 6 mm PVC mat with a lifetime guarantee from the maker. Its help page gives the standard size's weight as 3.4 kg and says the mat feels slippery when you are warm or sweaty.
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Three non-marking badminton shoes from Nivia, Hundred and Li-Ning for Indian players. Based on the makers' own pages.
Read the guide: Best Badminton Shoes in India (2026)Three shuttlecock picks: a Cosco hobby-grade nylon, a Yonex Mavis 350 with cap colours and a Yonex Aerosensa 30 feather. Based on maker pages and Wikipedia.
Read the guide: Best Badminton Shuttlecocks in India (2026)Three cricket bats for beginners in India from Cosco, SG and SS: tennis ball, Kashmir willow and English willow. Based on maker pages.
Read the guide: Best Cricket Bats for Beginners in India (2026)Three dumbbell picks for home workouts in India: a neoprene set of two, a plate-loaded set and a dial-adjustable pair. Based on the makers' own pages.
Read the guide: Best Dumbbells for Home Workouts in India (2026)Three foam rollers: a 30 x 10 cm Cosco EPP roller, a Boldfit grid roller and a 45 cm Lifelong roller. Based on maker pages and neutral health sources.
Read the guide: Best Foam Rollers in India (2026)Three resistance bands from two brands, Boldfit and Lifelong: a fabric hip band, a loop band and a tube kit with handles. Based on maker pages.
Read the guide: Best Resistance Bands in India (2026)Three men's road running shoes that differ in purpose: Nike Revolution 7, Nike Structure 26 and Skechers GO RUN Ride 11. Facts come from the makers' own pages.
Read the guide: Three Running Shoes for New Runners in India (2026)Three skipping ropes from Nivia and USI Universal: a lightweight adjustable rope, one with handle weights and one with a bearing for speed. Based on maker pages.
Read the guide: Best Skipping Ropes in India (2026)Three yoga mats to check: an extra-thick-padding NBR foam mat, a 5 mm mat with alignment lines and a 6 mm PVC mat with a lifetime guarantee. Based on maker pages.
Read the guide: Best Yoga Mats in India (2026)Three racket options matched to different playing needs, based on published manufacturer specifications. Not play-tested.
Read the guide: Best Badminton Rackets in India (2026)Gear for the game: rackets, bats, balls, shoes and bags.
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