What does the color cap on a shuttlecock indicate?

The color cap on the shuttlecock indicates the speed of the shuttle and approx. temperature ranges in which they should be used to play. The green one is slow and the temperature range is 19 - 29 C. The blue one is medium speed and the temperature range is 11 - 21 C. Red is the fastest one and the temperature range is below 14 C.

Which shuttlecock is best for the outdoors?

For outdoor badminton games, nylon shuttlecocks are the best. They are cheap and durable.

Are plastic shuttles better or feather shuttles?

Each shuttle has its advantages and disadvantages. Plastic shuttles are durable and economical. Whereas, feather shuttles offer more control to players and are used in the most prestigious sporting event, Olympic.

Do you get different speeds of shuttlecock in badminton?

Yes, the speed of the shuttlecock depends on its cap color. Red cap shuttlecock java the maximum speed and green cap shuttlecocks have lowest speed.

How are feathers for badminton shuttlecocks obtained?

A shuttlecock consists of 16 feathers overlapping each other. Shuttlecock feathers are plucked from the wings of a live goose or duck.

Which badminton shuttlecock is better: Mavis 350 or Mavis 500?

Mavis 500 are the better shuttlecock as compared to Mavis 350. This is because they are more durable. The price of both shuttlecocks is almost similar.

How many shuttles are used in a badminton match on average?

There are various factors such as men/women match or level of play that determine the number of shuttlecocks used in a match. Generally, two dozen (24) shuttles are used in a single match.