Large Badminton Shuttlecock
A classic badminton shuttlecock features a rounded cork tip capped with a wide skirt of overlapping feathers.
A4 format (portrait), black outlines on a white background · for home and classroom use
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Anatomy of a Badminton Shuttlecock
The shuttlecock, also known as a birdie, is the distinctive projectile used in badminton. It features a rounded cork head topped with sixteen overlapping feathers that form an open cone shape. This specific aerodynamic design ensures that the heavy cork tip always rotates forward during flight, providing stable trajectories across the net.
How Feathered Birdies Are Crafted
Traditional high-performance shuttlecocks use sixteen real feathers taken exclusively from the left wing of a goose for uniform drag and spin. The feathers are inserted into tiny holes drilled along the perimeter of the cork base and secured with strong thread and glue. Today, synthetic nylon skirts offer a long-lasting alternative for casual play.
Natural Colors of a Shuttlecock
- Cork head base: light beige or pale cream natural wood tone
- Base protective strip: thin red or white synthetic band
- Feather skirt: clean natural white or bright neon yellow
- Synthetic nylon skirt: vibrant white, yellow, or blue plastic