BWF Approves Use Of Synthetic Shuttlecocks At Select Events

BWF approves use of synthetic shuttlecocks at select events (Image Source: IANS)

VICTOR New Carbon Sonic Max: The Badminton World Federation (BWF), the sport's global governing body, has approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks from two top companies at BWF Grade 3 tournaments and Junior International tournaments.

This initiative forms part of BWF’s long‑term approach to evaluating synthetic feather shuttlecocks for potential use at the elite level.

BWF is working with the companies to assess the quality and performance of synthetic shuttlecocks in higher‑level competitive settings, with a particular focus on ensuring that flight and playing characteristics align with current competition standards, the BWF said in a news item on its official website.

The approved products for use during this trial phase are: VICTOR New Carbon Sonic Max Synthetic Shuttlecock (SC‑NCS‑MAX‑12), YONEX CROSSWIND 70 Synthetic Shuttlecock.

The trial will include the collection of manufacturer performance data, alongside feedback from players, technical officials, and event organisers.

This information will support BWF’s ongoing assessment and inform future decisions regarding the potential use of synthetic shuttlecocks at top‑tier tournaments.

The BWF has repeatedly come under attack from animal protection groups over the use of goose or duck feathers for making shuttlecocks.

This information will support BWF’s ongoing assessment and inform future decisions regarding the potential use of synthetic shuttlecocks at top‑tier tournaments.

Over the years, there have been demands that BWF use synthetic shuttlecocks so that the birds may not have to suffer.

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