Badminton to Trial Synthetic Shuttlecocks because of Feather Shortage

Badminton to trial synthetic shuttlecocks because of feather shortage

Badminton will trial synthetic shuttlecocks at lower-grade tournaments with a view to potentially using them at elite level, the sport's governing body said, because of a shortage of…

BWF Approves Synthetic Shuttlecock Trial

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has officially approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks from leading manufacturers Victor and Yonex in selected international competitions as part of a long-term evaluation initiative. The move allows the shuttlecocks to be used in BWF Grade 3 tournaments and Junior International events, marking an important step in the sport’s ongoing effort to assess alternatives to traditional feather shuttlecocks. Accor…