Any athlete knows that to keep up with his game, he has to have discipline, strategy and, more importantly, the finest equipment.

That is why Reinforced Shuttlecocks Ltd. (RSL), one of the world’s biggest badminton sports goods manufacturers, recently launched the first-ever fully customizable badminton racket addressing the issue of weight distribution, the Evolution “Evo” badminton racket series.

“Evo is a racket that changes for you and adapts to your game,” said Duncan Chau, international brand director of RSL DH Shuttlecocks Inc. “This is a racket that will stay with you for the rest of your life.”

The Evo, a super high-modulus ultra-light carbon frame that has 48 weight settings, eliminates all the guesswork for players of all skill levels.

This badminton racket series utilizes the revolutionary Weight Positioning System (WPS) that allows players to improve on different areas of their game.

“The WPS gives flexibility for the beginner to average player struggling to get their strokes right, and more workability for the advanced player looking for shot-shaping control,” Chau said.

Evo has movable weights in the top plate affecting power, a side plate affecting stability, and the base plate for maneuverability.

Players need not worry about these additional weights, for the Evo weighs at only 80 g (Vr. 1) and 83 g (Vr. 2 and 3).

Also, these weights are stringed to the racket according to the player’s preference upon purchase.

“RSL rackets have become a favorite among Filipino badminton players for their outstanding playability and performance. With this technology, every player can now tune their racket to their exact needs,” said Toby Claudio, president of Toby’s Sports.

RSL Evo rackets are available exclusively in all Toby’s Sports stores nationwide, including Toby’s Sports Arena at the G/L, Toby’s, Shangri-La Plaza; and 2/L, Abreeza Mall, Davao. Log on to www.tobys.com.