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Shuttlecock
Shuttlecock- a projectile that is used to play badminton and other games.
The shuttlecock is thrown to the opponent's half of the field by means of a racket.
shuttlecock for badminton
Structure and properties
The shuttle consists of a tail and a head. The tail of the shuttle has 16 feathers inserted into the head and secured with threads. Shuttlecocks must meet special requirements according to the Rules of the International Badminton Federation.
Production material
Initially, cork covered with thin goat skin was used as the material for the head, and the tail was formed from feathers. Currently, two types of shuttlecocks are used - plastic and feather. For the manufacture of the tail of the latter, a feather of domestic geese is used, for the head - cork or artificial materials. Both types have their advantages and disadvantages.
Professional athletes mainly use the "feather", for beginners and outdoor games, synthetic shuttlecocks are optimal. In addition, synthetic shuttlecocks are cheaper and have a longer service life.
Shuttlecock characteristics
In addition to the difference in the material from which the shuttlecock is made, there is a division of shuttlecocks according to their flight speed and trajectory. A tube with flounces (or the flounces themselves) may have a mark that indicates its type: “slow”, “medium” and “fast”. The speed of the shuttlecock also usually determines the color of the edging tape on its head (green corresponds to a slow shuttlecock, blue to a medium one, and red to a fast one)
The use of shuttlecocks of one speed or another by professional athletes depends on the conditions of the game. The denser the air, the lower the temperature, the higher the pressure and humidity, the worse the shuttlecock flies. In order to determine which shuttlecock to play under given conditions, professionals conduct a special test. The player stands directly behind the back line of the court, and sends the shuttlecock to the other side with a strong but low blow. A shuttlecock suitable for the conditions must fall into the corridor at a distance of approximately half a meter to a meter from the back line on the opposite side from the player. In practice, amateurs usually play in more constant conditions, so they choose the shuttlecock that suits their personal preferences.
Badminton — olympic look a sport in which two players or two teams of two compete against each other. Badminton is one of the most energy intensive sports. The goal of each of the players (or teams) is to throw a shuttlecock to the opponent's side with a racket in such a way that the opponent cannot reflect it. For a point to be scored, the shuttlecock must touch the opponent's court.
What develops badminton?
Badminton develops speed, agility, strength, increases endurance, and also makes you calculate the opponent's blows and the direction of the shuttlecock's flight.
Badminton court: dimensions and markings
The badminton court has a rectangular shape. Badminton court size (for single player) is 5.18 meters wide and 13.4 meters long. When playing in pairs, the width of the court is 6.1 meters. The indicated sizes of badminton courts are relevant for the street and the hall. The height of the grid is 1.55 meters, the height in the center is 1.524 (sag). The mesh is bounded on top by a ribbon 7.5-8 cm wide, folded in half.
Another important part of the badminton court is the markings. The width of the marking lines is 4 centimeters. The feed line is located at a distance of 1.98 meters from the net. Between the service line and the back line is the service area. The center line divides the service area into a right and left area.
badminton equipment
- Badminton rackets. Initially rackets were made of wood. Modern rackets are made of carbon fiber, aluminum, steel or titanium. The weight of the racket is from 70 to 100 grams. Most professional racquet players use special grips on their racquet handles (the “grip”) that help athletes achieve the best control over their racquet grip.
- Shuttlecock. There are two types of shuttlecocks: plastic and natural feather. Plastic shuttlecocks are more suitable for amateurs and for some types of training. The standard for competition and training professional athletes, as a rule, are feather shuttlecocks.
A plastic shuttlecock consists of a cork or synthetic head with a plastic "skirt" attached. The feather shuttlecock is made of 16 goose feathers and a cork head covered with thin kid leather. Feathers are glued into holes around the circumference of the head, tied with threads, the threads are also glued. The weight of the shuttlecock is about 5 grams.
Refereeing
Refereeing is carried out at badminton championships and tournaments.
Original racquet specification:
Weight: 3U (85-89.9g)
Hardness: Very high
Length: 675mm (standard)
Handle thickness: G4 (medium)
Recommended string tension: 20-28lbs (9.0-12.5kg)
Balance: To the head (attacking)
Rim material: H.M. Graphite, Sound Filter, NANOMETRIC, Tungsten
Stem material: H.M. Graphite, EX-HMG, NANOMETRIC
Grade: professional
Production: Japan
Of course, all of the above applies to the original product. Now we will talk about the Chinese copy, but very good quality. Unfortunately, the store where I bought the racket (order dated June 2016) no longer exists. And to be honest, the store itself did not inspire confidence. But taking a risk, he did not lose. The rackets arrived alive, although they were packed in a regular white bag. There was no box and stiffening ribs, only a soft case, in short, we were lucky that we got it safe and sound! The rackets themselves were packed in a "branded" Yonex case, it was not mentioned on the seller's website.
The first impression of the racket was very, very good. The thought did not leave: “your left ... like the original or is this the original, maybe they do it at the same factory ?!”. It became uncomfortable that if I had bought it “offline” in a store, I would not have been able to distinguish the original from the copy on the fly, the original then in 2016. cost 18t.r. (now about 10t.r.) and this copy is 1.2t.r ... But still, the miracle did not happen and you can find fault, though only with the logos :). The fact is that they are glued a little crookedly, the original of the Yonex company does not allow itself to do this. Otherwise, the racket corresponds to the original characteristics, except that the balance is slightly shifted to the center rather than to the head. Logos, embossed numbers, hologram, handle, coloring, size, weight... everything corresponds to the original characteristics of the product.
Many more photos follow.
Case photo
Photo racket
Compared to ancient racket Yonex MF 60 Light
As you can see from the photos, the Yonex logo on the handle and crosspiece is starting to peel off and is glued crookedly ... On a branded racket 17 years old there is no mention of such a prescription, only chips from blows.
The racquet already came with a stretched string (the manufacturer could not be determined). It feels like a stretch of about 10 kg, I compare it with an old racket overtightened several times.
After analyzing the current offers on Ali, I came to the conclusion that the copies have not gone away, and many are probably sculpting them at the same factory. Unfortunately, the sellers did not want to make contact, and my questions in PM were left unanswered.
For this reason, I will give the stores I found, with a very similar composition of the product:
1. one to one as in the review, only the logo is different.
2. it looks like there is nothing in this store ...
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Initially, rackets were bought for friends, playing 2x2 is the most! But after playing with these rackets, I decided to stay on them, because. they are lighter and more suitable for my style of play (attacking).
Pros:
- Price / quality at a high level
Minuses:
- Poor quality printing
- Marking on the racket does not match the original
-Wrong balance
On this, the first part of the Marlezon Ballet came to an end. Further information for those who are interested in this sport (rules of the game, nuances in choosing a racket, net, shuttlecocks, strings, etc.).
About badminton
In the minds of many people, badminton is associated with playing on a green lawn. The sun is shining brightly, kebabs are fried, vegetables, greens, fruits are cut, drinks are poured ... At the same time, free hands try to occupy themselves with something. Here badminton, as a sport, is great for group recreation. Rackets do not take up much space, shuttlecocks can be put in your pocket and go. But if we consider badminton as a professional sport, everything changes dramatically. Many may exclaim “shta? badminton and professional sports? Especially for you, I posted at the end of the article the first video that came across found in the open spaces of YouTube (there are a dime a dozen of them). By the way, the Guinness record for the speed of a shuttlecock when hitting "mix" is 493km / h. Somewhere for 50% (or even more) of people, this information is a revelation, it’s just that completely different associations with this sport have been instilled since childhood. :)
Court and rules of the game
Racket selection, basic specifications
The main characteristics of a badminton racket are:
1. rod stiffness
2. balance
3. racket length
4. weight
5. the presence of a tee
6. the material from which the racket is made
7.string and tension force
Scheme of a standard racket: 
1. Rigidity of the rod
When choosing a racket, stiffness plays an important role, the comfort and style of play depends on it. A hard rod has more punch but less control. A more flexible one, on the contrary, has less impact force, but better control. As a rule, rackets with high rigidity are chosen by professionals. 
In order to make it easier to pick up a racket, there is a gradation of rod rigidity:
- very hard (very stiff);
- hard (stiff);
- medium (medium);
- flexible (flexible);
- very flexible (very flexible).
2. Racquet balance
Balance plays a very important role in choosing a racket. It is the balance that determines the style of the game. The blow will always be stronger with a racket with a center of gravity shifted to the head. This racket is great for attacking. In the case when the balance is shifted to the handle, the racket becomes more maneuverable - it is much easier to make movements, the swings are sharper, but the blow is weaker. Such a racket is suitable for defense, interception, finishing and, in general, playing on the net.
The following conventions exist to determine which part of the racket the center of gravity is shifted to:
- in the head (Head Heavy);
- neutral (Even);
- into the handle (Head Light).
3. Length
Rackets can be divided into two types: adults and children. In other words, there are standard racket sizes that differ by a few millimeters in length (675mm, 670mm, 665mm), and there are "children's" rackets that can be much shorter (620mm, 540mm, etc.).
What is the difference among standard racket lengths? The difference lies in the fact that longer rackets have a stronger impact (the impact force is achieved due to the increased amplitude). Shorter ones have higher speed and control. At the same time, there is still a growth factor - tall players prefer long rackets and vice versa.
4. Racket weight
Weight is one of the most important factors when choosing a racket.
More weight increases the kinetic energy put into the punch. A shuttlecock sent to the enemy with such force will be difficult to accept. But it will be more difficult to make such a blow - more time is needed to prepare for the blow. A low weight racquet makes the shot sharper. With such a racket, it is easier to intercept blows, finish off, while playing near the net, and the game itself becomes more dynamic and maneuverable.
The average weight of a modern racket ranges from 60-70 grams to 90-100 grams.
When choosing a racket weight, it is very important to focus on your overall physical development. A racket that is too heavy or too light can be detrimental to your health. Big weight badminton rackets put a lot of stress on the ligaments, joints and muscles of the hand. Indeed, during a strike, the hand should be like a whip - soft and flexible, and it is not easy to cope with too much weight and you will have to slow down the racket, which will lead to increased loads on the least prepared areas of the hand (hand, elbow or shoulder). The increased kinetic energy, at the same time, will give an even greater load. All this can lead to wrong technique shock or even injury. If the weight of the racket is not enough, you will have to expend more energy to hit. This also leads to an increase in the load on the hand. WITH light racket the possibility of injury is always lower, but the game will not give the desired result, due to weak shots that you have to spend a lot of energy on. The pleasure of such a game, as a rule, is not much.
The next thing you should pay attention to is the marking of the racket according to the thickness of the handle. There are 4 types - G2, G3, G4, G5, where G2 is the largest in diameter. For athletes who prefer to play badminton in an attacking power manner, it is recommended to use thicker handles, as they can be gripped more tightly due to the larger area. Accordingly, it makes sense for badminton players who rely on accurate accurate play and deceptive blows to choose a thinner handle.
These tips are completely individual and general in nature. Understanding what you personally need will definitely come in the learning process.
5. Tee
There are tee and non-tee "cast" rackets. A tee, also called a cross, is an adapter between the rim and the rod of the racket, often has a T-shape.
For clarity, two photos, 1st without a tee, 2nd with a tee:
From my own experience I will say that rackets without a tee, according to all characteristics, are several times better. The reason lies in the tee itself, this is a weak link and instantly fails under heavy load. As a rule, it simply scrolls or cracks. Such a connection is present on cheap rackets and is suitable only for those who plan to play badminton on a green lawn a couple of times in their lives. The advantages of cast rackets are obvious: high strength and aerodynamics. In short, I strongly do not advise "tees", the savings are not worth it.
Often amateurs buy tee rackets for recreation on fresh air, based on the low price, although, as a rule, amateur cast rackets can have a comparable price, and serve much longer (Chinese products confirm this).
6. Materials
Today, there are many different materials and their combinations. Technology does not stand still. The most popular materials in the production of rackets are:
- metal (aluminum, iron, titanium, etc.);
- carbon (carbon, graphite, carbon fiber and many other synonyms for the name of this material)
- Rackets are also made of wood and plastic (usually extremely cheap), but the above materials are more reliable, stronger and more durable.
Metal allows you to achieve maximum impact resistance at a low price, but loses to carbon fiber in everything in terms of playing qualities.
Graphite does not tolerate strong blows on a hard surface (floor, partner's racket, walls, net posts, etc.), but performs very well under pressure during powerful shots that no other racket made of any other material can withstand. A carbon-fiber racket does not deform and, with the right choice of racket, significantly improves the quality of the game. If you treat a carbon racket with care, it will last a very long time. The main thing is not to lose self-control and not to launch a racket at the opponent's head :)
If you want a more comfortable game or intend to seriously play sports, I advise you to choose only carbon and appropriate alloys - it is softer, more flexible, which significantly reduces vibration, which is harmful to joints and ligaments.
I have not analyzed the market for a long time, but I think almost all professional rackets are made of carbon. During strong impacts, the racket suffers huge overloads: it twists and bends, which causes loss of accuracy. Therefore, the weak points of badminton rackets are reinforced with more durable materials, such as:
titanium, kevlar, tungsten, aluminium. This allows you to increase the control and rigidity of the racket. All this bother professionals. The good thing is that carbon fiber is much cheaper than it was 20 years ago, this allows us to choose the right racket at a minimal cost.
7. Strings
All rackets have certain qualities and characteristics: energy, balance, rigidity, control, mass. But only a good string and the right tension will allow you to realize these qualities in practice! Strings for badminton rackets also have a number of characteristics:
- Impact energy - shows with what force the shuttlecock will fly, all other things being equal.
- Strength - indicates the wear resistance of the string and its service life.
- Control is a characteristic similar to racket control, which ensures the accuracy of the transfer of efforts and the direction of flight given by the player from the athlete to the shuttlecock.
- Vibration damping is the degree of vibration reduction when the string surface and shuttlecock come into contact, i.e. the higher this indicator, the less vibrations are transmitted to the athlete's hand upon impact.
There are so-called compromise options, when all the characteristics of the string are balanced. For example, Yonex NG-95 string (thickness 0.69mm). This is a kind of golden mean, such a string has high playing characteristics, but at the same time it does not break so quickly. Usually it is used by professional athletes for intensive training.
Personally, I use a Yonex BG65 (0.7mm) string on an old racket - it was one of the most popular in Russia. I'll try to drag the new (Chinese) one in the spring to Yonex BG66UM (0.65mm).
Rackets can be sold with or without a string already stretched. If the seller sent the string separately, then you need to contact an experienced stringer - a specialist in installing and tightening strings on a racket. Without a special machine, i.e. on your own, it is not possible to pull the string.
Additional inventory
Description of the inventory purchased by me, both offline and on Aliexpress:
1. Shuttlecocks issue price from 600r.
Shuttlecocks are made of natural and synthetic material. Their flight path is completely dependent on the characteristics that are laid down by the manufacturer and the condition of the shuttlecock. A high-quality shuttlecock always flies clearly where it is sent.
Since plastic badminton shuttlecocks are inferior in characteristics to natural ones, all professional competitions only natural ones are used. Flight characteristics, which depend on the material of manufacture, the shape of the feathers, and storage conditions are also important.
For games and training at the amateur level, as a rule, a synthetic shuttlecock is used. Of course, their flight characteristics are worse, but they also have advantages:
- durability;
- resistant to humidity and different temperatures;
- low cost.
There are three variants of MAVIS-350 plastic shuttlecocks, differing in speed: fast, medium and slow. The speed is determined by the color of the edging tape. If it is red, then the shuttlecock is fast. If blue, then medium. And if it is green, then slow. Plastic shuttlecocks come in yellow or white. But the vast majority of buyers choose the yellow color of the skirt, such a frill is much more visible in most halls.
I could not find Yonex 350 branded shuttlecocks in the vastness of Ali. But there are a lot of them in offline stores (), I advise you to take either slow (green) or medium (blue) in speed.
Shuttlecocks of the beloved company Li-Ning are also widely represented on the market, but there is little experience in playing them (only a couple of games), so I can’t advise.
Photos of shuttlecocks Yonex 350
2. Mesh - issue price from 300r.
As I wrote above. purchased from Ali
The net is of average quality, hardly suitable for the championships, but for our needs it will be more than enough. It is also worth mentioning the existence of mobile solutions in the form of racks, for those places where there is no possibility to stretch the net.
Grid photo and rack example
3. Winding on the handle - issue price from 350r. for 5 pcs.
Wrapping around the racket handle is essential in badminton. The handle of the racquet that is right for you may be too small or slip in your hands, that is, a bare handle is inconvenient to use. For all the time of playing badminton, I have changed many different windings and, in general, several types can be distinguished: terry, rubber, anti-shock. The rubber winding allows you to achieve greater control over the racket, perfectly absorbs moisture and dries quickly, while the terry winding is able to absorb more moisture and is more pleasant to the touch for some. Anti-shock consist of foam material and partially dampen vibration upon impact. Thin and medium windings are usually put on the factory winding, while thick ones can only be put instead of it. Absolutely any type of winding becomes unusable during long-term operation. For myself, I came to the conclusion that ordinary thin windings (copies of the original) are convenient for me, while I wind it very tightly and close turn to turn, it turns out that the edges of the winding become like burrs and this allows me to better feel the grip of the racket. Example in the photo:
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