Extensive testing of various prototypes was conducted during the development phase of the project with Yonex, with new synthetic feather shuttles finally being tested at three BWF-sanctioned ...

The shuttle commander and Air Force colonel was ... especially when recalling how a Turkish satellite ruffled Heflin's feathers long ago. Space is hard. Space is serious. But it should also ...

Synthetic feather shuttles, it said, had proven more durable and economical compared to traditional naturally feathered shuttles when they were tested during three BWF tournaments in 2018.

"Feedback indicated that the Yonex synthetic feather shuttle was more durable and economical compared to a traditional natural feathered shuttle, whilst at the same time providing a very similar ...

The feathers vary in length from 2 1/2in (64 mm) to 2 3/4in (70 mm), but in each shuttle they must be the same length. The tips of the feathers should form a circle with a diameter from 2 1/4in (58 mm ...

At present, feathers from goose and duck are used to manufacture shuttles around the world. In a statement, BWF said that various prototypes, developed with technological cooperation of Yonex ...

Those duck feathers are used to make badminton shuttle. The resulting shortage of feathers has lead to a higher price of badminton shuttles. (Tagtik/Source: South China Morning Post via DS ...