The First

Looking through my rackets (because that's the only thing I can do now), I find myself stopping to appreciate the first racket that started the collection craze.

The Carlton Fireblade FX8 is an engineering marvel, and it's still one of the rackets that make me feel so at ease.

So here's my paying homage to it.

For all you badminton nuts out there, please do the same and give a moment to your first rackets. Come share.