About us

We’re a locally owned and operated sports shop located in the heart of Reading, Berkshire. At our shop, we are passionate about racket sports, particularly badminton, squash, and tennis. We take pride in offering an extensive selection of rackets, footwear, and accessories to cater to the diverse needs of all racket sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we’ve got the equipment you need to succeed. Our inventory is available both in-store and online, making it easy and convenient for you to get your hands on the gear you need, whenever and wherever you need it.

Where to find us:

We’re located in a quiet arcade on the south side of Reading, near junction 11 of the M4. You can find us at The Racket Shop, 481 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG28LZ.

If you have any questions or want to get in touch, you can call us at 0118 9338833 or send us an email at sales@racketshop.co.uk. We’re always happy to hear from you! Plus, don’t forget that there’s free parking available directly outside our shop.

Opening times:

Tuesday to Friday 12:00 to 18:00
Saturday 9:00 to 17:00

Reviews

4.9
Based on 69 reviews
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Abhilash Tg
20:31 26 Feb 25
Got my badminton racquet restrung last day. The owner was so helpful and friendly. Will definitely recommend
Joshua
14:13 12 Feb 25
Amazing restring session (was quick and done to an excellent standard) and an all-around great individual (who is passionate about his work and hobby of racket sports).

£24 is a steal with the quality service given! 10/10
Gyan Saney
20:40 01 Dec 24
Geoff was very helpful. And it's a great shop for racket sports players.
stephen holley
14:13 18 Sep 24
Excellent service
William Heng
19:03 09 Aug 24
Alan Mitchell
18:17 04 Jun 24
good bloke competitive prices good selection of rackets
Dave Clark
07:34 12 Apr 24
Geoff the owner adds a personal touch to the services he provides. Get my grips, squash balls and get my squash racket strung here. Thanks Geoff!
K
12:21 24 Jan 24
We had a positive experience at the shop while searching for a squash racket. Despite the desired brand not being in stock, the person in charge assisted us in selecting a suitable alternative. Additionally, the availability of racket stringing services makes it a great shop for all your racketing needs.
Akshaj
20:20 22 Jul 23
Bought a tennis racket a few months ago. Owner was really helpful. Also, just a quick question, how much does it cost for restringing a tennis racket?
Archie Hodgson
19:51 08 Oct 21
Very friendly and quick while-you-wait re-stringing service provided at a great value. The owner was very helpful in explaining which strings would be the best match for my game. Would definitely recommend.
Martin Roberts
19:02 18 Dec 20
Efficient and friendly service for racket restringing.
Crash Adam
16:47 03 Oct 20
Great Service!
Chris Kendall
17:28 10 Jul 20
Great place to get your racket strung. Even offering a while you wait service. Parking is easy and free. Staff/owner are friendly and knowledgeable with a good value offering. I'd definitely use these guys again for re-stringing or a racket upgrade.
Max Kendall
14:50 10 Jul 20
Fast, friendly and cheap!
Gary Haslett
16:11 04 Jul 20
Small, but friendly shop. Know their stuff and always very helpful. Always happy to take my racket here to get restrung
Rahul Tak
09:09 22 Feb 20
Good options and top quality of re-string done
Nandakumar Cherukuru
14:51 05 Oct 19
I went today (05/10/19) and Jeff was one of the honest shop owners I have met in recent times. He looked at both the rackets thst I took with me for restringing and gave a honest feedback stating one already has the correct tension and strings are not looking bad, and another one is not worth restringing because it already lost its shape and not worth it because it will loose more shape because it being an fusion frame with aluminium head. Thanks Jeff for your honesty, will be visiting you again very soon.
Mark Green
17:23 09 Feb 19
Fantastic service.
Friendly owner(?).
Excellent restringing service too.
Nice range of rackets some high end, some mid range. Something for everyone interested in tennis/badminton/squash.
I'd recommend checking out the clearance section too. A few bargains.
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