• SUPER G1130

here is my 20+ years experience and method to distinguish a good shuttlecock. you can take it as reference or give me comments.

Bascially, it is by your observation.
Since Yonex (AS-50, as example) is choosed for international open matches, I take this for comparative method.
1. Speed;
2. Flying path and Landing path;
3. Stability during flying;
4. Feeling for contact;
5. Durability; &
6. Appearance;

for #1-#3, hit 4-5 individual shuttlecocks from the bottom line of the court to the other side (long & high hit method). Then use Yonex AS-50 to do the same. We can compare the different between 2 kinds of the shuttlecocks. During the whole path of the shuttlecock flying and landing, it should be very stable, it WON'T be SHAKE!

for #4, it really by feeling and hearing. good shuttlecock can make a good instant rebound when you hit it and you can hear a high key of "POP" sound.

for #5, for normal weather condition (regular Humidity), the actual match can see how long of the shuttlecock can last for.

for #6, a shuttlecock is composed of 16 pieces of goose feather. all feather should be 99% same as shape, straight, thickness, & clean. A thicker feather shuttlecock may last for longer.

again, if you have any question and comment, please let's discuss about it.

 

(by Wayne Lau)