AK Badminton & Tennis

This is the best place to get your racquets strung. Period. Also you get good discounts on badminton gear.

Awesome shop and owner.

Awesome and quick service at very reasonable price!

Whenever I need a racket strung or buying my badminton supply, I’m willing to drive 60 miles round-​trip to AK badminton to get it done. There is no other stringer in the Bay Area that offers the service and products knowledge like Alan himself. AK provides a wide range of products for badminton from Yonex to Victor, come here and you will not be disappointed.

I have bought 5 rackets from Allan so far and I have received the best quality and great customer service every time. Allan not only gives great discounts but also provides recommendation based on the style of play. He is always willing to provide the rackets for demo, as he believes it will help the person make the right decision.
His stringing services are the best I have seen so far in Bay Area. He is very professional and always very punctual in his services.
I totally recommend Allan and AK badminton.

Best badminton pro shop that I’ve been to in the bay area. Alan (I think is the owner) is super knowledgable about badminton and is an expert Yonex products! It’s not the typical retail setup, but if finding the right product for your needs and playing style is the objective, I totally recommend AK.
Alan, being a pro stringer (someone who strings for pro athletes), knows how to string each racquet correctly… unlike most of the kids that work at your local badminton club.

When looking for the best stringer in the bay area this is the guy to go to. I’ve gone to Alan as my stringer for years now and love how he knows what i need done. There is something about his stringing that the tension stays consistent for a very long period of time. I end up snapping a string before i get to the point where i need it restrung for the right tension.
I go to him not only because his work is top notched, service and turn around time is amazing, but his price is fair. This guy is the only guy to go to in the area. Heck even Yonex knows that.

I have been bringing my rackets to Alan for over 14 years now! This is definitely the place to visit if you want your rackets restrung! Alan is the BEST OF THE BEST! This I promise you! I have yet to find another person that is nicer than Alan and that care so passionately for his customers. He goes out of the way to make sure I always have what I need and get my rackets back on a timely manner. Sometimes he will even stay and string at odd hours of the day to get it done for you. He ALWAYS goes above and beyond.
Alan is absolutely the best stringer… No one else compares, I don’t care what people have told you about other stringers. He is the best!
I get my rackets on time and I never had any problems. He is also very knowledgeable about the different types of strings, what kind of racket you would like, and best of all he always, and I mean always carries the latest rackets, shoes and apparal. I use to drive all the way to Asby’s in San Jose just so he can string my rackets, but now I don’t have to because he is just around the corner from my house. If you want it done right you should bring all your rackets there. And just so you know, he strings professionally at different tournaments for badminton and tennis.
His new spot is bigger more spacious! I like his new spot!

AK’s service is quick, efficient, and extremely reliable. Alan’s passion to introduce the sport of badminton to a bigger audience is very much respected by me. His products are affordable and stringing is definitely top notch and consistent (he is a world class stringer after all). The location of AK Badminton might be a bit far, however Alan will not disappoint! :))

After my first experience with AK Badminton I knew that I wouldn’t string my rackets anywhere else. His service is quick and very consistent, whereas many other places one would get their rackets strung at not only has a multiple day waiting period, but also many times the string jobs would be inconsistent. My only issue with this business is it’s location, for me it’s a decently far drive but well worth it. AK has not only been able to give me same day service on my rackets but also always has a friendly attitude making it an awesome environment to chill at while he’s stringing your racket. If you want quality consistent stringing from an Olympic level stringer then AK Badminton is your place to go!

Pros: Quality stringing, quick stringing service, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.
Cons: I wish his shop was located closer :(
A few years ago, I needed my racket strung immediately. A couple of friends were in town, and wanted to play that same night. I couldn’t take it to any of the other local shops because they have a 2 – 4 day waiting period. I had a friend recommend AK badminton, so I called in to check if he was available to string my racket same day, and he said it was no problem. I brought in the racket, grabbed some lunch, came back and the racket was finished. I asked him if he had other rackets to string that day, and he said SEVEN. I felt terrible, but he smiled and said «anything for the customer». That alone earned a ton of respect.
Overall my experience with AK Badminton is positive. If it’s stringing or any other badminton/​tennis related products you need, Alan is your guy. I honestly don’t trust my racket with any other stringer.

Alan has been my go-​to stringer for badminton rackets, as well as the most reliable supplier of all equipment for over 4 years. His service is flawless and top notch, and he will always go the extra mile to accommodate anybody who steps foot into his store.
He has great advice/​suggestions and prices for all things badminton, and even lets you demo most if not all new rackets he has access to.

This place is helllla niiice, A/​C running and carpet floor, full size pull table and table tennis in the waiting room for you to enjoy, sofa for you to chill while waiting for Alan rebirthing your racquet, and super clean restroom with free toilet paper! (according to alan, toilet paper was a luxurious thing at his old location… haha) Alan is a awsome guy, offered me amazing prices on Yonex products, certified High quality professional stringing services, BEST OF THE BEST you can find in the bay, PERIOD.

Don’t waste your time by going elsewhere, this IS the place to go to!

There is no one more dedicated and more professional to his craft than Mr. AK himself. Quality, speed, and service are top notch priorities when you come to his shop. If you’re a beginner to the sport, a weekend warrior, a veteran, or professional, come check out what AK has to offer. You will not be disappointed.

Alan’s moved shop from his old place on Thornton to this new location on Central Ct. but his services are as good as ever. This is the second time I’ve been to visit Alan and my purpose this time was the same– to restring my racket (and my friend’s racket). Once again, Alan did a fantastic job at a good price. He restrung my friends synthetic gut strings for $ 20 and my Gamma TNT2 17 strings for $ 33. I was originally going for synthetic gut as well but after talking with Alan about ways to achieve more power without giving up control, he talked me into getting the TNT2. I later confirmed on the Internet that this was a good choice. Thanks again Alan!