Badminton shuttlecocks are lightweight and have feathers arranged in a cone shape. The best variety is derived from duck feathers. They can also be made from goose feathers and sometime from nylon. Some factories store them in a special storage system to make them more durable.
The different types of badminton birdies used are:
goose feather type
duck feather type
plastic type
synthetic type
The feathers are embedded one on top of the other in a conical shape. It is shaped this way to achieve aerodynamic stability. Roosters fly unlike the other racket balls. When birdies or the shuttlecock hit badminton, the birdie flies freely. The previous ones were very fragile and broke easily. Lately there are synthetic roosters designed to overcome this drawback. However, the flight of the feathered birds is better as they fly faster and the player has more control over the bird. It does not cause any impact on the shoulder unlike synthetic or plastic ones that can cause injuries.
To improve the quality of these sports accessories, manufacturers often collect feedback on their performance. Based on these feedback, they strive to improve it. The duck feather type is of good quality and offers better flight and birdie control. Badminton players enjoy playing with them as they move from side to side with ease.
Whereas feather badminton roosters need to be replaced more frequently. They are lightweight and their strings loosen when played at a speed of 320 km/h or more. Although plastic faucets travel slowly since they are a bit heavy, they don’t break as easily. They start out slow and pick up pace towards the end of their flight.