PE and sports equipment provider Davies Sports is providing distribution for a racquet game called Speedminton.

Loosely based on badminton, players hit shuttlecocks, named 'speedsters', which are heavier and more compact than traditional shuttlecocks.

This means that the game is played at a pace more akin to squash or tennis, as well as over a more expansive area such as a tennis court.

The game can even be played without a net, with the speedsters having to land within the boundaries of the court in order to score a point.

There are four racquets to choose from in all, including the SJ-R racquet for juniors, and three adult frames (S100, S300 and S500).

The S100 is made for the average player, while the high-end S500 is suited to the more experienced player.

There are a range of Speedminton packages available, including one designed specifically for schools.

The Speedminton school set contains 12 racquets, 18 funspeeders (a lighter speedster designed for shorter distances) and 24 Gecko goal markers for the set up of courts.

A sports bag is also included for storage and easy transportation. The equipment is suitable for use both indoors and out.