How to choose your badminton rackets?
The shuttlecock is the most important element in badminton.
Its quality directly affects speed, accuracy, playing feel, and durability.
Whether you are a beginner, recreational player, competitor, or club manager, here is everything you need to know to choose the shuttlecock suited to your play.
Which steering wheels should you choose?
Plastic Fans
Advantages:
- Very durable
- Economical
- Resistant to moisture
- Ideal for learning without constraints
Our recommendations:
Yonex Mavis 350 - Yonex Mavis 600
Feather Shuttlecocks
Advantages:
- Natural and precise trajectory.
- Better hitting sensations.
- Optimal control.
- Used by competitors.
Our recommendations:
RSL Grade 3 - Victor Master Ace - Yonex AS30
Hybrid Steering Wheels
Advantages:
- More natural trajectory than a nylon shuttlecock.
- Better shuttlecock feel.
- More precise control on drop shots, clears, and slices.
- Feelings closer to competition conditions.
Our recommendations:
Victor NCS Max - FZ Forza Hybrid 5000
Approved steering wheels
Approved shuttlecocks are models tested and approved by the French Badminton Federation FFBAD or the BWF (Badminton World Federation).
This approval ensures that the shuttlecock meets strict criteria for quality, speed, trajectory, and flight consistency.
Approved shuttlecocks are generally used in official tournaments, interclub matches, and federation competitions, where consistent performance is essential.
They offer better stability during play and feel that meets competition standards.
For players seeking training as close as possible to match conditions, or for clubs organizing competitions, choosing an approved shuttlecock is a true guarantee of quality and reliability.
At Lardé Sports, find a wide selection of approved shuttlecocks from the biggest names in badminton: RSL, Victor, Yonex, Felet or even FZ Forza.
Did you know?
A steering wheel can reach a speed of 490 km/h.
This speed can be reached during a professional smash, making it the fastest sports object in the world!
The badminton shuttlecock is made of goose or duck feathers.
Feather shuttlecocks used in competition are made from 16 goose or duck feathers, carefully selected to ensure a stable trajectory.
Extending the lifespan of a steering wheel is possible!
To extend the lifespan of a shuttlecock, some players slightly dampen the tube a few hours before training to preserve the flexibility of the feathers.
A steering wheel can have several speeds.
There are different steering wheel speeds (76, 77, 78, 79), adapted to the playing conditions and the room temperature.
Need help choosing?
Our experts are here to advise and guide you in your choice.experts@lardesports.com