How popular isAshaway?
In September 2026, people searched for Ashaway by name about 30 times in New Zealand, a 25% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.71% of all New Zealand badminton brand searches, placing Ashaway fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about badminton brands, Ashaway appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Ashaway is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
YonexShare of searches 40%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BabolatShare of searches 31.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Li-NingShare of searches 24.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
VictorShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- AshawayShare of searches 0.71%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top badminton brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ashaway was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ashaway is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Yonex5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Li-Ning5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Victor5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Babolat2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Ashaway2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which badminton brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best badminton brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best badminton brand in New Zealand for club play?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“badminton racket nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“badminton brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which badminton brands compete with Ashaway?
Share of searches by month for Yonex, Babolat, Li-Ning, Victor, Ashaway. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yonex | Babolat | Li-Ning | Victor | Ashaway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.4% | 37.4% | 20.5% | 3.6% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 37% | 37.8% | 21.3% | 3.5% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.8% | 35.3% | 22.8% | 4.6% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.4% | 35.2% | 15.7% | 2.4% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 42% | 36.7% | 18.5% | 2.4% | 0.41% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 30.1% | 21.1% | 5.1% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.2% | 25.8% | 26% | 3.5% | 0.65% |
| May 2026 | 41.6% | 25.2% | 26.3% | 5.8% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 16.3% | 55.5% | 2.3% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.5% | 27% | 27.3% | 4.5% | 0.75% |
| Aug 2026 | 38% | 28% | 28% | 5.3% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | 40% | 31.3% | 24.7% | 3.3% | 0.71% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40% | 1.7K | +6.9% | +2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.3% | 1.3K | +13.7% | +3.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.7% | 1.1K | -10.3% | -3.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.3% | 140 | -36.4% | -2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.71% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Yonex40%
Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +6.9% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
2.
Babolat31.3%
Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +13.7% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
3.
Li-Ning24.7%
Held 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -10.3% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
4.
Victor3.3%
Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
5.Ashaway
0.71%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Ashaway changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ashaway in New Zealand fell from 40 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ashaway’s share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand held steady, from 1% to 0.71%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand badminton brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Babolat gained share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 28% to 31.3%.

In September 2026, Yonex gained share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 38% to 40%.

In September 2026, Li-Ning lost share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 28% to 24.7%.

In September 2026, Victor lost share of searches among badminton brands in New Zealand, from 5.3% to 3.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ashaway in New Zealand fell 25% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 30 in September 2026.
How are Ashaway’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ashaway’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- ashaway
- ashaway badminton
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