Basics about choosing a right shuttle for badminton
Shuttle cock is used to play famous game known as badminton. To play badminton you also need badminton racket and net. Shuttlecock is also known as badminton birdies or bird. Shuttlecock is one of the major accessories needed to play game. Choosing a right Shuttle cock can play an important role to level up your game. You may think you can perform best when you take best shuttle cock in your collection but choosing a best shuttlecock is hardest of all task because there are multiple types of shuttlecocks available in the market. Shuttlecocks available in the market are made up of different materials and serve different purpose. So to decide how you can choose shuttle cock to give your best in performance below we have describe some of the main factor that you need to see before going to buy a shuttlecock for playing badminton.
Types of shuttle cock
First of all when you visit market see which type of shuttle cock you want.
Speed- You need to see the speed of shuttle cock always choose shuttle base upon on the condition that will be used to play in.
Standard and level – see the level of badminton that you are intended to play.
Durability and price- Always see whether the product you are buying has value for money.
Before buying shuttle you should also see these key areas
Shuttle consistency- See if the shuttle cock lands accurately on position when you hit the shuttle cock in the same way.
Playing Level- See whether the shuttle cock will be used for tournament, training, recreational, club match or senior tournament.
Flight path quality- See how ideal the shuttle flight path close to the path it flies
Durability- Also see for how long each shuttle lasts before it need replacement.
Types of Shuttle cocks
There 3 types of shuttle cocks that are plastic shuttlecocks, feather shuttle cock and hybrid shuttlecocks.
Feather Shuttle Cocks- These types of shuttle are used by intermediate to professional players. They are easy to control than nylon shuttles. They are made up of goose and duck feathers. They have good shuttle flights. These shuttle cocks are not recommended for beginners. They are less durable than nylon shuttles. To increase its durability it is recommended to store them in humid environment.
Plastic Shuttle cocks- These shuttlecocks are designed for beginner and lower club layers. They are made up of nylon material they have fast flight with less control they are more durable and last for longer period of time. Sometimes you can play around 100 games with each shuttle.
Hybrid Shuttle cocks- These shuttle cocks are combination of two made up of plastic and feather. The end feathers are of duck or goose feather while frame is synthetic. They are more durable than feather shuttle cocks. They are less cheap in price than feather shuttlecocks. They have inferior flight path and control.
Speed of Shuttle Cock
Badminton shuttle cocks are classified on speed categories from 75 to 79. The small the number is the slower it will fly. The speed of shuttle is also affected by 3 factors that are altitude, temperature and humidity. 75 Slow shuttle speeds is usually used in very hot areas. 76 quite slow shuttles are used in hot areas. 77 average speed shuttles are used in areas where the temperature is average. 78 quite fast shuttle speeds is used in cold areas. 79 fast shuttle speeds is used in very cold areas.
Standard and Level
Badminton is played at different levels that are club, tournament, recreational, match, professional, senior tournament and training so multiple shuttlecocks are designed for each level of game. Like for senior professional they use well known quality product that cannot be used in while training as they are expensive and you should properly know how to play because high quality shuttle cocks are made up of real feather so they can be destroyed easily if beginners or un professional player uses it.
Price and Durability
For some people this is one of the important factor for deciding. When you are in club or coach and need many shuttle cocks to purchase.
Weight
The standard weight for each shuttlecocks is around 4.75 to 5.50g that has 16 feathers and in length each feather is around 62-70 mm. the cork has the diameter in between 25 to 28mm. the feather that make the circle has 58 to 68mm of the diameter.
Price of Badminton shuttlecock in Pakistan
There are multiple types of shuttle cocks so the price may vary because of it. The lowest price of shuttlecock in Pakistan is around 175 rupees and average estimated price of shuttle cock is around 900 rupees.
Shuttle cocks are used to play badminton and there are different types of shuttle cocks that can be used for different occasions. There are different speeds of shuttle cocks so you need to choose it accordingly to the temperature altitude and humidity level in the environment. Each type of shuttlecock has different durability level and price range so keep in mind all factors while purchasing shuttle cocks. For your ease and your convenience we have compiled shuttle cock manufacturing companies in Pakistan. We have multiple registered companies in every city of Pakistan but mainly in Sialkot. There are many shuttle cock dealers in Pakistan you can contact them by simply leaving a message on website or contact us by email if you have any query. We will listen to you and suggest you the best dealer according to your need, convenience and budget.
