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1. The 4 Stages of Racket OEM Development
Transforming your concept into packaged finished rackets involves four systematic engineering phases:
- Phase 1 - Specification & 3D Engineering (3–5 Days): Confirming frame geometry, target weight, balance point, shaft stiffness, and Pantone color schemes.
- Phase 2 - Prototype Tooling & Physical Samples (7–20 Days): Generating SLA 3D hand models or cutting preliminary carbon blanks to test dynamic playability.
- Phase 3 - Graphic Proofing & Water Decal Baking (5–7 Days): Producing silkscreen or digital water-slide decals, testing clear coat adhesion, and shipping physical cosmetic samples for client sign-off.
- Phase 4 - Mass Assembly & Autoclave Curing (30–40 Days): Rolling carbon tubes, curing in heated steel molds, robot sanding, multi-coat spray painting, decal application, stringing (if required), and packaging.
2. Prototyping Timeline: 7 Days to 25 Days
If utilizing an existing factory open mold, cosmetic color samples can be completed and couriered via DHL/FedEx in 7 to 10 days. If a brand-new proprietary mold is required, CNC steel machining and trial carbon stamping require 20 to 25 days.
3. Mass Production Lead Time & Bottleneck Control
Standard mass production lead time for 500 to 3,000 rackets is 35 to 45 calendar days from deposit and sample sign-off. The primary bottleneck is the electrostatic paint curing process, where multiple base coats and clear lacquers require 48 hours of baking and dust-free drying.
4. Fast-Track Expedited Service for Urgent Tournaments
For urgent tournament sponsorships or seasonal promotional launches, our priority production line can compress delivery to 21 business days by utilizing pre-cured blanks and high-speed digital UV decal printing.
Multi-Sport Racket OEM Manufacturing Matrix (39 Active Platforms)
Manufactured at our 12,000 m² Hangzhou Fuyang facility (Hangzhou Bailian Trading Co., Ltd.), our 39 OEM racket platforms span four court sports—Badminton (15 models), Padel (14 models), Tennis (4 models), and Squash (6 models)—engineered across Full Carbon, Carbon Composite, Aluminum Alloy, and Steel constructions.
| Sport Category | Active Models | Material & Layup Systems | Core Physical & Structural Parameters | Representative Model Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton racket | 15 | 24T/30T/40T Toray Full Carbon (FC), Carbon Composite (CC), Aluminum Alloy (AL), Steel (ST) | Weight 3U/4U/5U (75g–98g); Balance 285–305mm; Shaft Ø 6.8–7.0mm; Tension 20–35 LBS | FC-BD-01, FC-BD-02, FC-BD-03, CC-BD-01, AL-BD-01, ST-BD-01 |
| Padel racket | 14 | 3K / 12K / 18K Woven Full Carbon (FC) & Carbon/Fiberglass Composite (CC) + EVA Memory Core | Profile 38mm standard; Weight 360±10g; Length 455mm; Balance 260–270mm; EVA Hardness 13°–17° | FC-PD-01, CC-PD-01, CC-PD-02, CC-PD-04, CC-PD-08, CC-PD-13 |
| Tennis racket | 4 | T700 Full Carbon Monocoque (FC), Carbon Composite (CC), Aluminum Alloy (AL), Steel (ST) | Head Size 96–105 sq.in.; String Pattern 16×19; Tension 52–62 LBS; Length 685mm (27 in) | UN-TN-01, UN-TN-02, UN-TN-03, UN-TN-04 |
| Squash racket | 6 | High-Modulus Full Carbon (FC), Carbon Composite (CC), Lightweight Aluminum (AL), Steel (ST) | Head Size 72.5–77.5 sq.in. (500 cm²); String Pattern 14×18 / 16×17 / 16×19; Length 685mm | UN-SQ-01, UN-SQ-02, UN-SQ-03, UN-SQ-04, UN-SQ-05, UN-SQ-06 |
Frequently Asked Sourcing & Engineering Questions
Do we receive physical sample rackets before mass production starts?
Always. We require written client approval of a physical, fully painted and strung sample before authorizing full mass production runs.
What file formats should we supply for our logo and racket graphics?
Please provide vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator (.AI), PDF, or EPS format with fonts converted to outlines and Pantone Solid Coated (C) color codes specified.
