 Instead, the term is more likely to be derived from the Flemish word "raketsen" which is itself derived from Middle French "rachasser", meaning "to strike (the ball) back".Badminton rackets are light, with top quality rackets weighing between about 70 and 95  grams (with guts ).Modern rackets are composed of carbon fiber composite (graphite reinforced plastic), which may be augmented by a variety of materials.