Shuttlecocks

tokyofire SG

Which type of shuttlecocks are you guys using??

I'm currently using Protech PT-20 & Yonex AS-10.

DummiesInc SG

We are using PT tournament grade shuttles and Victor Champion grade 1 shuttles.

Ding SG

Since we're on this topic, can anyone enlighten us all on the difference of Yonex's shuttles?

Idea

DummiesInc SG

If I remember correctly, Yonex has different grades. The higher end ones like AS 30, AS 40 and AS 50 are goose feathers. I think either AS 2 or 5 s also goose feather, but can’t remember which one.

Rockhound SG

the 2 digit ones use goose feather...
the single digit one use duck feather...

higher the number have better flight characteristics....

deathscythe99 SG

Meaning flight is more stable over prolonged time?

Rockhound SG

u could say that...more accurate in a sense that it will land where u want it to land...

i'm abit skeptical too cos i am not a badminton player...but learnt abt this from a fren who is badminton/tennis equipment dealer while i did my part time job at sports interlink...

Ding SG

Thanks for the enlightenment Exclamation Cool

DummiesInc SG

Read up from a few sources which give contradicting views as to which grade of Yonex shuttles are made of goose feather and which are made of duck feathers. AS 30 and above are confirm made of goose feathers. Lower then that unclear.

zrahf SG

woo....da kai yan jie.... Shocked

Enjoy The Silence SG

lol i also heard that AS 2 is the most suitable type of shuttlecock to be used in Singapore due to the humid climate.
Btw,i really hate Victor shuttlecocks,they call themself Champion shuttlecocks yet they cant even withstand my smashes,just a few whack and the feather goes flying wheee.............the flight is also not very good.
Durability-1 star
Flight-3 Star

I recommend Zodi and D.Inc get cheaper and better quality shuttlecocks like Impact and Ashaway,CN Alpha might do too.
Just my opinion,no offence Laughing

DummiesInc SG

Hmm, just what I think. Impact shuttles QC very bad. Slightly on the light side as well. Ashaway depending on the grade. Anything under Ashaway Gold can't really last and loses flight after a few hits. CN Alpha.. high end ones really expensive. Low end ones can't really last.
I think that day too much draft in the hall, thus the shuttles were flying a little haywire, which explains why alot of us kept hitting the frame. Razz

zodi SG

i don care wat cocks or wat shuttles... got feathers, can fly, can hit, can liao! Laughing

deathscythe99 SG

Laughing

Those were the pros speaking

Spoken like true pros Wink