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I recently analysed the Top 25 men’s singles players from the current BWF World Ranking to find out what the “ideal” height and age of elite badminton players actually looks like. I went through every player’s profile, collected data on height and age, and ran a simple descriptive analysis in JASP. Here’s what the numbers showed 👇 📊 Results Average age: 26.4 years Median: 26 Most common (mode): 28 Age range: 20–35 years So, the peak performance window for elite men’s singles players seems to fall between 26–28 years old — the point where physical speed, tactical maturity, and mental consistency all align. Average height: 179.6 cm Median: 180 cm Most common height: 179 cm Range: 167–196 cm Interestingly, there’s a huge spread — from shorter, explosive players to very tall, dominant ones — but most cluster right around 179–180 cm, which likely represents the “sweet spot” for combining reach and movement efficiency. 💡Interpretation Height clearly plays a role — it affects reach, angle control, and pressure from the rear court. But it’s not a limitation, only a parameter. The takeaway here is: “Height is not a barrier — it’s a variable you optimise your training for.” A 168 cm player and a 188 cm player will naturally move and structure rallies differently, but both can reach world-class level if their style and training reflect their body type. 🧠 Key Insight Badminton isn’t a sport of extremes — it’s a sport of balance. The data shows that the most successful players are not the tallest or the youngest, but the ones who’ve found the best equilibrium between speed, control, reach, and tactical experience. 💬 Discussion What do you think? Do you feel height affects your own playing style or development path? How do you adapt your training to your body type? If you’re interested, I’ll soon upload a similar analysis for women’s singles — to see whether the “ideal” profile shifts across categories.

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