in old style and very good quality shuttlecocks they use real feathers. Most though are made of plastic
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∙ 11y agoGoose feathers. That is what is being announced on MSNBC
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Factors that affect a shuttlecock include the type of feathers used, the speed and angle of the shuttlecock when hit, altitude and air humidity, and the quality of manufacturing. Additionally, external factors such as wind conditions and temperature can also impact the flight of a shuttlecock.
goose feathers...
a shuttlecock is either a plastic or feathered conical objet. feathered are usually 14-16 goose feathers and are put to better use if advanced players use them,...otherwise they will be destroyed in minutes
Shuttlecock is a slightly more outdated term for this object that comes from the original source of the feathers, which used to come from chickens or roosters.
The Shuttlecock or Shuttle is the old name or original name for the "ball" in badminton. It is also commonly referred to as "the bird" or "birdie".
A shuttlecock is traditionally made with goose feathers stuck into a cork base, but rubber and plastic shuttlecocks are more common now, as they are less easier to become damaged or ripped. The sport that shuttlecocks are used in is badminton.
A shuttlecock is used to play badminton.
A shuttlecock (often abbreviated to shuttle and also known as a bird or birdie) is a high-drag projectile, with an open conical shape: the cone is formed from sixteen overlapping goose feathers embedded into a rounded cork base. The cork is covered with thin leather. Shuttles with a plastic skirt are often used by recreational players to reduce their costs as feathered shuttles break easily.
It is either called a birdie or a shuttlecock or shuttle for short.
The speed of a shuttlecock to be used is be dependent on the playing conditions (i.e. temperature) and not on the skill level of player. In colder conditions, a shuttlecock with higher speed should be used and vice versa.
The standard weight of a shuttlecock used in badminton is usually between 4.74 to 5.50 grams.
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