A worker once again adjusts the feathers to ensure proper balance. A machine applies glue to the threads of the shuttlecock locking them in place to give them the necessary rigidity. The thread is made to quickly absorb glue. A worker applies a green stripe to indicate a slow speed shuttlecock. Medium speed shuttlecocks get a blue strip and fast ones are red. A machine with a badminton racket like arm fires the shuttlecocks to a waiting worker.
Shuttlecocks can travel at speeds up to feet per second. Once the shuttlecocks pass the quality control test, a worker inserts 12 at a time into long cardboard shuttlecock tubes, similar to those used to hold tennis balls.
These high quality shuttlecocks are ready to fly! How Shuttlecocks are Made. Recent Posts See All. Every two shuttlecocks with consecutive speeds will have a difference of 30 cm between them. What Factors should you consider for making the Decision? When it comes to selecting a shuttlecock speed, it all depends on the location. You may think that if you live in a hot climate of California, you need to opt for shuttlecocks with speed However, you must remember that location is not always the major factor for making a decision.
Air Density The speed of a shuttlecock is dependent on the air density in the area. If the total amount of air is less in an area, it means it has lower air density. And, lower density means a shuttlecock will have no problem travelling quickly. So, if you live in a mountainous region with low air density, choose a slow speed as it will be sufficient for you. Temperature In hot weather, the speed of the shuttle is faster.
And, when you are playing in a colder region, the shuttle speed is slower. If the temperature rises in a region, the air density reduces, thus making it easier for you to use a slow shuttlecock. It is for the same reason China uses speed shuttlecock in summer months but it opts for a slightly faster speed feather birdie in the winter months. Altitude The higher the altitude, the faster will be the shuttlecock. It is because the air density is lower compared to an area near sea level. If you are playing on a lower ground for example, below sea level , the speed of the feather birdie will be slower.
Viewed 20k times. Wikipedia's entry for shuttlecock reads thus: A shuttlecock also called a bird or birdie is a high-drag projectile used in the sport of badminton. Improve this question. I have no idea if it's true, though I said "non-forum".
I can do a google search. Would the wing selected be different for shuttlecocks made for use in the Southern Hemisphere? On a related topic, quill pens were made using feathers from only one specific wing, owing to the propensity of the end of the feather to poke the writer in the eye, depending on the relationship of wing and the writer's handedness. Did quill pen manufacturers make shuttlecocks with the leftovers?
The only badminton shuttlecocks I ever played with were made out of plastic : — user Show 4 more comments. Active Oldest Votes. Issue: Are badminton shuttlecocks made using feathers from only the left wing of a goose or a duck? Source: Shuttlecock aerodynamics Evidence: Badminton World Federation BWF the world governing body of the sport of badminton mentions in its shuttlecock manufacturing certification standards that the shuttlecock should have 16 feathers fixed in the base but nowhere it mentions that it should be from the right or left wing of the goose or duck.
Brett Zarda of Popular science visited a Yonex factory manufacturing shuttlecocks and noted that feathers are chosen from the goose's wing or a duck wing. Paisan Rangsikitpho, a year former deputy president of the Badminton World Federation notes that the geese wings differ in their curvature and this might be utilized in manufacturing shuttlecocks with proper spin during play to reduce wobbling.
However no source is mentioned to back up this view. Source: Yonex Shuttlecock facts An employee of Victor Racquets Industrial Corp of Taiwan which manufactures shuttlecocks also seems to agree with the above view. Source: Shuttle Construction Flight of the shuttlecock also tends to be influenced by temperature, humidity and altitude. Source: Yonex Shuttle News TL;DR: The feathered shuttlecocks used in badminton players are made up of 16 feathers either from the left or right wing of a goose or duck attached to a 'semi-ellipse' shaped cork.
Improve this answer. I suggest moving the tl;dr to the end. If you're based in the UK, it's likely that speed 78 Yonex speed 3 will be the best choice for you. Speed 78 is by far the most popular shuttlecock speed in this region; however, if you're unsure, read on and we'll explain shuttle speeds in more detail.
Choosing the correct speed of shuttle is crucial so that the shuttlecock flies the appropriate length of the court from a standard degree of force. In regular conditions a slow shuttle speed will mean the shuttle will fall short of a standard length and decelerate more quickly. As you may expect, a fast shuttle speed will travel further and at a faster speed. Badminton shuttlecocks are classified into speed categories of The smaller the number, the slower the shuttlecock flies.
Speeds 75 are 76 are less common, especially in the UK and the rest of Europe. The result of this means that depending upon where you are in the world, the speed of the shuttle is significantly affected.
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