When we were starting to practice playing badminton, we sometimes play outdoors! Really! Not a good idea right? [due to differense in pressure that produces a relatively horizontal movement of air called wind! B-) ] But it turns out to be positive because we were able to meet someone in our plaza who knows about badminton. He even explained to us how experts buy shuttlecocks.
So, to deepen our knowledge, here are more facts about shuttlecocks:
Material Used In Shuttlecock:
Shuttle is made of either natural or synthetic material. Feathered shuttle is natural while plastic shuttle is synthetic. Playing characteristics of both shuttles are different.
* Feathered shuttle are brittle and more prone to damage. It need to be replaced several times during a game. That's why shuttles made of synthetic materials like plastic are frequently used these days. But feathered shuttlecocks can be controlled easily so experienced players prefer feathered shuttle over plastic ones.
* Plastic shuttles are very durable and last many matches without any impairment to the flight. Plastic shuttles can be hit hardly.
A Standard Shuttle
A standard shuttle is made by following the guidelines given by International Badminton Federation.
* The feathers shall have a uniform length between 62mm to 70mm, when measured from tip to the bottom. The feathers shall be firmly fastened with thread or any suitable material.
* The tip of feathers should lie on a circle of diameter between 58mm to 68mm.
* The shuttle shall weight from 4.74gm to 5.50gm.
Do you know?
The best Badminton Shuttlecocks are made from feathers from the left wing of a goose
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