About us
From the Start in a "Basement" in 1990 to the Shop in Ahrensburger Str. 105 in Hamburg 3/2024
(rw) The first badminton sports club was founded in Germany in 1902. However, a lack of rackets and balls initially prevented the sport from spreading further. It was not until the beginning of the 1950s that badminton experienced a surge in popularity in Germany and the demand for good equipment and sports clothing increased.
1990
Hannelore and Rolf Wagener founded the company RW-Sportartikel together in 1990. Sales, advice and service – they did everything from home in the first few years. With perseverance and the conviction that they were doing the right thing, the young company grew steadily year after year.
1994
A move to proper business premises becomes necessary. With more space for a more extensive product range, they can continue to expand the business and increase their customer base in the following years.
2011
After more than 20 successful years, the business is handed over to the next generation in 2011. Barbara Wagener becomes the owner and Jörg Wagener is the new managing director of RW-Sportartikel - both are also passionate badminton players. In the same year, the online shop at www.racket-world.de is opened - one of the first of its kind, by the way - and the business premises on Walddörferstrasse are extensively modernized with lots of information for fans of the racket sport. We are also happy to advise beginners in school sports - the right racket and sensible equipment is the secret to success when starting out in this sporting hobby.
2020
The next move in Hamburg was to Wandsbeker Chaussee 130, a central location with slightly larger premises. This is also where our new stringing machines are located. Another service that is often used is racket stringing or renewing the badminton grip (keyword overgrip). From our sporting experience, we can easily assess which strings and string tension are suitable. Individual wishes can thus be fulfilled. The usual string tension in badminton is in the range between 8.5 kg and 12 kg. Our employees in advice, stringing and sales/service have been active players for many years. They started at a young age with "badminton" in school sports, later as club players and in company sports. They regularly take part in tournaments. Sport became a passion! They are happy to help you with your questions and product selection.
2024
Due to expansion, the company will move to Ahrensburger Str.105 in 22045 Hamburg in March 2024. More storage space offers a larger selection of badminton products and a brighter, more spacious sales area is a pleasant experience for customers. You can watch your new badminton rackets being stringed. The moving booth ensures on-site checks of badminton clothing.
TODAY
We stock hundreds of items from the badminton/air badminton/speed badminton sector, but squash, padel and tennis enthusiasts will also find what they are looking for here. Rackets, (not tennis rackets) sportswear, indoor shoes and accessories from well-known manufacturers such as Ashawa, Babolat, FZ-Forza, Huck, Karakal, Oliver, Tecnifibre, Victor and Yonex are in our range. You can also find vouchers for festivities and birthdays.
Test rackets - an offer for everyone
You can borrow up to three badminton test rackets from us at the same time - for a small fee. We always have a variety of models in stock. When you buy, we deduct 100% of the test fee from the purchase price.
The webshop and inventory management have been modernized during the Corona epidemic and additional payment and shipping options are offered as a service. Athletes from other European countries can also be supplied. In addition to our online shop www.racket-world.de, you can also find us on eBay and Amazon.
Green shipping
Also new: Our shipping packaging has been converted to 0 plastic. The padding is done without bubble wrap - only with recycled paper. We also use "old" good boxes - chopped up - as cavity filling and shock absorption. For gluing, we use environmentally friendly paper tape with natural rubber. (The shipping packaging is environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable)
Shop Philosophy
So that our customers can always rely on their equipment and perfect their game, we are continually adding innovative and high-quality products to our range. You can find the latest rackets and the latest sports fashion in our online shop and you can try on new indoor shoes directly in our shop and compare different models. We recommend that you get information about our web shop in advance.
We can also offer limited editions, such as the popular Victor collection. Charts for shoes and clothing make it easy to find the right size. Gone are the days when badminton clothing only had the function of catching sweat and odors. Thanks to modern technology, the new innovative badminton clothing makes this possible, it is moisture-repellent and dries quickly. Since the latest fashion trends for sports clothing and shoes are always in stock, you will find interesting models. The range consists of both simple, classic clothing and trendy, colorful sportswear. You can also discover heavily reduced remaining stock and unbeatable special offers - in the store and just a mouse click away - in the online shop. Our service also includes complete badminton equipment for school sports. Feel free to call us!
The RW team searches worldwide for new badminton rackets, shoes and accessories from established manufacturers and “newcomers” in the industry. New products are specifically selected with the expertise of our many years of experience and added to the range.
Please take a look at our online shop and our store at Ahrensburger Str. 105 in 22045 Hamburg.
The RW team looks forward to your visit!