A starter pack for the beginners !

As a beginner I occasionally clashed and didn't treat my racquet too well . If it was that high-end , I'm sure by the time I was not skilled enough to use it to any of it's advantage , it'd be broken if I was playing with other beginners especialy . What counts for beginners is developing proper techniques. A more cheaper racket makes more sense because more than likely , clashes will happen. Where a high end racket will be beneficial is when technique is mastered ; then the advantage of a particular racket will be noticeable . Technique development comes from many games possibly involving clashes. As such, it is wise to save money until you are ready to handle your racket well .

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Yonex MP88

Player Type : Defensive player

Flex : Medium

Frame : H.M. Graphite

Shaft : H.M. Graphite + Ultimum TI

Weight : 80-84g

From my own experience for heavy racquets ( I guess a heavy Cab is a classic example ) , I tend to use more 'arm' power and concentrate on swinging in order to generate power since for a beginner the wrist is nowhere strong enough where heavy racquets are concerned . Whereas using a light Yonex MP88 will allow the beginner to focus on generating power through the wrist from the start . 

 Li-Ning Woods LD90 

Player type : Mega power

Weight : 85g - 89g 

Material : Carbon Fibre 

Colour : Red 

Length : 675mm 

Balance Point : 300mm 

Flex : Medium

If you are a stronger person , a heavier badminton racket feels more secure to hold and gives your swing more stability, especially if you are new to the sport . A lighter racket will enable you to maneuver it more easily, giving you more power. The badminton website prospeed recommends an unstrung weight between 88 and 92 g, but take into consideration the weight in relation to balance such as Li-Ning Woods LD90

Ashaway Microlegend XL

Sometimes, the string is more important than the racket . For a beginner, anything that has good repulsion at low tension is good . Ashaway Microlegend XL can be tensioned at 16.5 (mains) + 17.5 (cross) and offer the weaker player superb power. This set up will give you the best chance of doing a baseline clearance. Rather than buying a new racket, your money is better spent on a new set of strings. If you do go for a new racket, try to stretch for a Yonex Muscle Power 88 or 99. Both are fairly forgiving and will give you an immediate boost.

Choose a grip that suits you !

Also important is getting your grip right . The best grip is the one that feels the most comfortable for you . No one here can say what's the perfect grip for you so you have to try it out yourself. For example , I like thinner grips for more control and feel but you might find that a thicker grip suits you perfectly . As suggestion , good grips to start trying out are Karakul PU Grip or RKEP Grip.