Is badminton the fastest racket sport? By the speed of the projectile leaving the racket, yes — the fastest badminton smash (565 km/h) crushes the fastest tennis serve (263 km/h). This guide gives the verified smash records, the shuttle speed in mph, and the crucial catch most articles skip: the shuttle decelerates faster than any ball, so 'fastest off the racket' and 'fastest on arrival' are two different questions with two different winners. Here's the honest, fully-sourced answer.
