Central Sports Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Considering 43 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people experienced significant delivery delays, even when paying for expedited shipping, often without communication or tracking updates. Customer service was frequently unresponsive, with numerous reports of long waits or no replies to emails and calls. Product issues were also reported, such as incorrect items, wrong sizes, or quality defects. Conversely, a small portion of people felt satisfied with the initial price and overall service. Some reviewers also noted positive customer service, including quick email responses and successful resolutions for faulty products.

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Product

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Customer service

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Price and delivery were good, but had a question/query after the rackets had arrive..Red dots overspray over the frame, sloppy really. But they didn't reply to three emails..

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Made a few orders of badminton rackets because of 5% discount associated to Badminton England. In every occasion, they send out the items many days late despite ordering a next day delivery. No commun... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered few items from central sports . They took a very long time to deliver ( saying the autograph on racket can take uoto 6 weeks ) but when I received my order they had sent wrong pair of shoes... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed an order and paid extra for next day delivery (within the cut off time at 10am). Go nothing back from them, after contacting customer support they gave me a half a**ed response, q... See more


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  1. Tennis Store
  2. Sporting Goods Store

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Official BADMINTON England retail partner and the premier dedicated badminton only retailer in the UK.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good website for badminton gear

Made multiple purchases from this site, good prices and decent selection of products but always out of stock. Good customer service but sometimes takes too long to respond. Purchased shoes that were too big for me and had them replaced within a week. They also have discount codes and sales which is pretty cool.

December 5, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not recommended - will never buy from them again.

There is a reason they have the lowest prices - the customer service is non-existent. Fault with shoes bought but no response despite contacting them multiple times. I would much rather pay more to a company that actually cares about its customers.

September 5, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from this company

Stay away from this company, I have returned products, I didn't even opened the package. They didn't refund me properly .poor customer service no-one reply, they ignore my emails too disappointing .order number 20196 this is scam

September 1, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely unprofessional and Stay away

Extremely unprofessional and attitude towards customers is quite poor. I had ordered a racket and some accessories to go with the racket. Quite conveniently without confirming with me, they said the racket isn't available and refunded for the racket but posted the accessories. The accessories were useless to me without a racket and I had to pay for delivery as well. So I kindly requested to send me a returns label and refund for the accessories along with the delivery fee. After numerous phone calls, it took them 10 days to send me a returns label. I can see from the tracking info, it was delivered to them on 7th July and as of today, they are saying they have not received the return. I mean this is absolutely disgusting. I hope I had never ordered and I vow to make sure no one in my player's group, coach and mentoring staff, and their students/friends-family.. nobody uses this company.

July 25, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andy & Jarred, top class

I'm a long time customer with them. Been shopping ever since I picked up a racket back in 2016 and have probably ordered more than 30+ high end rackets and never had issues.

My recent order for the latest nanoflare 1000z was due to arrive last Friday but never did even though it was marked as delivered by FedEx. Initially I was really annoyed especially as the lack of email reply. After the initial reply I wasn't getting anymore relies. I called the store on Monday and Andy picked up and was very helpful in starting an investigation on this. Few days later I contacted again and this time Andy and Jarred pressed on the matter and got FedEx to admit that they lost it and offered me a refund. While Initially this was a negative experience, but because of the efforts of Andy and Jarred and their excellent customer service it was a pleasant experience in the end snd shows that they care about their loyal customers. Will certainly continue to shop there.

June 22, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order has not arrived and no response. AVOID!!

Order has not arrived and no response.
My order was placed with next day delivery.
It has now been over 5 days and still no order.
Nobody is responding to emails, web chat requests or phone calls.
Im wondering if this company is still operating...
Avoid!!

March 23, 2023
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Order arrived late, lack of communication/response

Update: a few days after I initially wrote the review, they replied back to me on email saying that they had moved offices and had too much backlog. They sent the racket to me in 2-3 days of replying back. The lack of communication did cause me anxiety and uncertainty but the racket does seem genuine. I hope you have better experience than I did!

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Bought the badminton in All England open. They said it would be delivered in 2-3 days. It’s been more than a week and it has not arrived. Their phones go to voicemails automatically and they don’t respond back to the voicemails and neither to my emails.

March 19, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Low prices but poor customer service

Good low prices. First racket I bought from here was excellent. I bought the same racket for my daughter. The frame is scratched and the grip is not new. The racket has either been used or possibly damaged during the re-gripping. I have contacted them numerous times and either they do not respond or half-respond without answering questions like whether they will refund the postage charge to send the racket back. Purchase was made 21st Jan and I have been emailing them regularly since then.
Such a shame as I remember my parents buying rackets from them when I was a child. Disappointing cutomer service

April 24, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best in Badminton

I am the person that takes forever trawling the Internet for the best deals and reading all the reviews before making a purchase. Have found Central Sports to have a wide selection of products to choose from. Their prices have always been the lowest. They offer great advice if you're not sure which product is best for you. Delivery - Bought 2 rackets one morning, they restrung them and I had them in my hands by lunch the next day. Will defo continue to go straight there for my badminton needs and save myself a lot of time.

November 19, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most responsive e-shop

This site is the most responsive site out there with, and the staff are amazing in assisting with racquet selections. Returns/refunds are quickly assisted with as well. Highly recommended

August 23, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful company

Awful company. Strings snapped twice within 1 week, won't on board criticism. Poor service and reply times. Not willing to resolve their faults.

Disappointed

August 5, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great service, products arrived much faster than expected in perfect condition. Website could do with an update but otherwise no issues

June 2, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Costumer service is good!

So my first racket bought from this webpage broke in the middle of the shaft, they asked me to send it in and in less than a month i had a brand new racket -no charge. I really appreciate the good costumer service!

May 4, 2019
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices and Reliable

They always have great prices and are super reliable. I have bought off them a few times, the delivery is really fast. The only downside is that they don't provide a tracking number

September 25, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always prompt and excellent service.

Always prompt and excellent service.

Second time I've used Central Sports to order now. I ordered a badminton racquet from them last year, which arrived as described and very promptly.

Yesterday afternoon, I ordered some badminton shoes and a grap and they arrived first thing this morning.
Of all my years of buying items online, I really can't think of any other online trader providing such a prompt service.

Overall, happy with the speed and the products provided.

February 13, 2018
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic dealer.

I've used Central Sports numerous times, and have never had anything but wonderful service. Yesterday, I placed an order at 1.15PM and it arrived at on my doorstep at 9.30 this morning... considering I stay in central Scotland, I could not have had my hands on the delivery quicker had I driven to pick up myself! This has been my consistent experience with Central Sports over the years. Recommended unreservedly.

July 19, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I've used this company to buy Yonnex shuttlecocks, badminton racquets/ equipment and re-stringing for many years.
Great service in getting goods out to you; racquets well-packaged/ protected and prices very competitive.

March 21, 2017
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