Orange County Badminton Club

So I've tried four gyms in the socal area and bar none this is the best..by far. So I'm shocked to read (and discern even why) other reviewers giving this place anything but five stars.

Staff was warm and friendly, and allowed us to play extra time since the court after us was not in use

Lines are clearly marked and the lighting doesn't blind you when trying to go for a smash.

The policy for shoes/birdies etc is fair and they aren't straight up policing you every 5 seconds like other gyms.

Price is fair and parking is a breeze. I cant actually ask for more from this gym. Compared to the others this one stands out.

Bravo OCBC. Keep it up

If you're looking for a nice indoor club for some real badminton this is your place! It's located next to Hanger 18 but there is plenty of parking around the building. You must book an RSVP for a timeslot on one of the 12 courts online! It's $32/hour for up to 6 people or flat $14/guest after 6 people. We booked for 2 hour time slot for 6 people. You checkin at the window by the door and yes you must write down all your guests names that will be playing. They then charge you immediately for your timeslot so once you're finished you just leave.

They do have a full locker room with showers available for both men and woman that have lockers available too. They also have shoes and rackets available for rent if you need. They are $6 each available at checkin. There's also bottled water and gatorade for sale in the fridge up front. It's like $2.25/each.

The courts themselves are pretty nice with full padded rubber mats and competition size court/nets on each of the 12 courts. There are seats/stands on the side of each court for you to rest or store your stuff for your group. They are also free shuttlecocks around each of the courts if you forget your own.

The facility is pretty chill and has A/C but its set to 75 degrees so does get abit stuffy once you start playing. The staff does kick you off if you randomly play on an open court! But yeah there are alot of random courts open especially near closing time.

Overall pretty nice Badminton club for rallying for all skill levels and groups! Looks like they had some Olympic players training here before too with all the trophies and banners on the walls!

I recently played at this badminton facility and was disappointed by their player limit policy. Despite COVID restrictions being over, the facility still enforces a strict limit on the number of players per court. This not only takes away from the fun but also seems unnecessary.

The joy of playing badminton is diminished when you're constantly aware of exceeding the player limit. It feels restrictive and hinders the overall experience. I believe the facility should reconsider this policy to enhance the enjoyment of the game for all players.

I hope the management takes into account the feedback from players who wish to have a more enjoyable and unrestricted badminton experience.

Very nice courts and seating/resting areas. They have a rack of dumbbells for some strength work too if needed. Will def recommend it to friends.

Large and clean facility. It is very organized and a great place to learn. We became regulars here.

A little bit expensive compared to the Badminton Arena one. I played with my friends from Irvine in this place few weeks ago. The court was ok. But $32/hour? Average, there are better courts

Friendly and attentive staff. Clean courts. About half of the gym was occupied when I arrived on a Tues evening, so that was plenty of availability for court time. I learned that the AC runs 24/7.. That was why it stayed so comfortable during my stay. Pretty good experience overall.

The courts here are really nice. Wood floor with these old 1996 Atlanta Olympic rubber mats on top. Place was known for creating some of the best the US had and if you want to find good people to train yourself against, this is the place. Olympians and champions were made here and the atmosphere and vibe reflect that. Covid has them doing a court reservation system which can get pricey if youre alone, but split it with a couple of friends and its nothing. Up to 6 people. Gatorades only $2 which is nice. The guy who built it was an OG of the badminton scene early on and helped bring the sport to the states, so its nice feeling the history.

My husband and I been a member at this club for years. We come here to play regularly yet we were being discriminated by the cashier who get to work there because she's one of the owners' relatives. Just like most people here, we remained a member because there's no other badminton clubs nearby. If you do come to play, make sure you find out all the pricing in advance so that you're not a victim like us getting over charged for buying birdies from this cashier lady. Price for a tube of birdies can change based on who you are. We paid $10 dollars more than what a handful of others we know paid for the same tube of birdies.

It was a nice club with many courts. Their is a rubber overlay on the courts which is nice.
But, I am in a wheelchair and this type of flooring is not good on my shoulders.
And much to my dismay. They were afraid of me rolling on them.
So unfortunately I can not give them a 5 star rating due to the fact I never got to play there.
It is not very often I am completely turned away from an establishment.
But, I understand the Yonex flooring is extremely expensive so I can not give them a 1 star rating either.
I hope to be able to play there one day as the coach is great and the people were very nice.