It's Ashaway who makes the Bird 3, and they are *easily* the best plastic shuttle IMO. Much more responsive and has a nice 'thwack' when smashing owing to the rigid supports. The only downside is that, IME, it's only roughly half as durable as the Mavis 300 (say). However, that still leaves it being something like 1/4 the cost of feathers rather than 1/8, and I would say it's worth it. I find it considerably more enjoyable to play with a Bird 3 than a Mavis 300.
they still use goose feathers... so for those not into the cruelty involved, they're not any different... plus from what I gather, due to having feathers, they still fray and wear MUCH more quickly than nylon/plastic.
I bought a role of Bird 3 and we like them. The durable is much better than feather but not as good as simpler nylon balls. I think the best nylon I have ever used.
We were using the Bird 3 but the upper white flight kept breaking away from the lower blue cage right at the join which would suggest a manufacturing fault this happened with at least 4 tubes bought by 3 different people so we returned to using Mavis 600's for durability and cost.
I've had two tubes of Bird 2 shuttles, but they were super fast. Maybe it was just a bad batch, but I didn't like to play with them. The idea was good, though, so I might try the Bird 3 as well. We usually play with Mavis 350 when not playing with feathers and it's ok. Readily available and mostly consistent between tubes, although there can be minor speed changes.
"They can never come close and beat the actual feather shuttlecocks". However, in terms of reducing animal suffering, feather can never come close to nylon/plastic. :( Badminton as a sport should seriously consider shifting away from feather. Just because we've been using it, doesn't mean we should continue.
Nice comparison. I’m really tempted to try the bird 3s, they look very different. Are they any harder to track in the air being, white cork, dark skirt base and then white tips?
I'm getting some this week, and was thinking they're probably very good for tracking, especially in sports halls which have bright overhead lighting... the black bit would be more visible when the BG is very bright, and the white when it's a darker shade... so my guess is they're very good for tracking... time will tell!
So, having just tried them at two different (low level) clubs, most older people don't like them because they are not as visible as the yellow Yonex ones we regularly use. Also with a few mishits, the cork flew off the shuttlecock, so definitely not as strong as Yonex!
(a bit late on watching...) I also happen to be doing a bit of a cross-test of shuttles for my own personal use but i just realised something about the Carlton ones when you read out the text on the tube: "oxygenated titanium" so maybe _titanium dioxide_?... which is often used as a white pigment... are they talking about the white paint on the cork head?
Do you know what kind of synthetic shuttle it is they are planning to replace the real ones in the big tournaments? Or is the plan changed and we will continue with the real ones for at least for now? I think it was supposed to happen a few years ago already, but covid and life happened. Do you think it's even feasible option? Cork, leather and feathers are natural products, but nylon shuttles needs oil and chemicals to make. And of course they fly differently.
Ck, kinda unrelated question to the vid but related to shuttle.... Did players train with the shuttle for their next tourney respectively? Like prior to Thomas/Uber '22 they train using Victor shuttle? Thank You
the birdie that doesn't specify what model the product is, it's a scam. they pretty much all exactly similar but called it different model to price it higher.
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It's Ashaway who makes the Bird 3, and they are *easily* the best plastic shuttle IMO. Much more responsive and has a nice 'thwack' when smashing owing to the rigid supports. The only downside is that, IME, it's only roughly half as durable as the Mavis 300 (say). However, that still leaves it being something like 1/4 the cost of feathers rather than 1/8, and I would say it's worth it. I find it considerably more enjoyable to play with a Bird 3 than a Mavis 300.
Nice!! It was certainly the best one by far!
Using the bird 3s are so good I don't find it as jarring when switching between plastics and feathers like when I was using carlton and mavis
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you should also try the "hybrid" shuttles too
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they still use goose feathers... so for those not into the cruelty involved, they're not any different... plus from what I gather, due to having feathers, they still fray and wear MUCH more quickly than nylon/plastic.
I bought a role of Bird 3 and we like them. The durable is much better than feather but not as good as simpler nylon balls. I think the best nylon I have ever used.
So which is is the best for you?
We were using the Bird 3 but the upper white flight kept breaking away from the lower blue cage right at the join which would suggest a manufacturing fault this happened with at least 4 tubes bought by 3 different people so we returned to using Mavis 600's for durability and cost.
Episode 1 here: czcams.com/video/iAfieu_vFTo/video.html
Which was your favourite plastic shuttle?
I've had two tubes of Bird 2 shuttles, but they were super fast. Maybe it was just a bad batch, but I didn't like to play with them. The idea was good, though, so I might try the Bird 3 as well. We usually play with Mavis 350 when not playing with feathers and it's ok. Readily available and mostly consistent between tubes, although there can be minor speed changes.
Gotta find what works for you 👍🏼👍🏼
We use power mavis 333 (Taiwan)
"They can never come close and beat the actual feather shuttlecocks".
However, in terms of reducing animal suffering, feather can never come close to nylon/plastic. :(
Badminton as a sport should seriously consider shifting away from feather. Just because we've been using it, doesn't mean we should continue.
We can make computers using nanocircuitry, I'm pretty sure some nasa scientist could make something comparable or better than a feather.
Nice comparison. I’m really tempted to try the bird 3s, they look very different. Are they any harder to track in the air being, white cork, dark skirt base and then white tips?
They’re good! No issues with tracking at all 👍🏼
I'm getting some this week, and was thinking they're probably very good for tracking, especially in sports halls which have bright overhead lighting... the black bit would be more visible when the BG is very bright, and the white when it's a darker shade... so my guess is they're very good for tracking... time will tell!
Good luck!!!
So, having just tried them at two different (low level) clubs, most older people don't like them because they are not as visible as the yellow Yonex ones we regularly use. Also with a few mishits, the cork flew off the shuttlecock, so definitely not as strong as Yonex!
Visibility is certainly a big thing for some. Good on you for trying
where is Mavis 350 ?
be interested to know what the weights of the shuttlecocks are...
Does anyone know where to buy Bird 3 in Canada/USA? They seem to be only avalaible in Europe. Thanks!
(a bit late on watching...)
I also happen to be doing a bit of a cross-test of shuttles for my own personal use but i just realised something about the Carlton ones when you read out the text on the tube:
"oxygenated titanium" so maybe _titanium dioxide_?... which is often used as a white pigment... are they talking about the white paint on the cork head?
Super bro... please make a video on " badminton faults and lets " it will be useful...
Faults are against the rules, let’s are because play has commenced before both parties are ready.
@@CKYew A video would be helpful bro!! If possible
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Can you do a vid about Kawasaki hybrid shuttles?
Not sure if they’re available where I am but they’ll be added to the list for next time
Oh ok no problem 🙂
I think you should try to get Mavis 350 and compare. I believe the Mavis 350 is quite better than the Mavis 300, 2000.
Why don't you review the Victor Carbonsonic??
That’s one of the plans for the future
@@CKYew discontinued bro
Hi Ck yew hope that you can do a review on the racquet and badminton equipments used by the players in Uber and Thomas Cup 2022
I'm not in Bangkok with the players but I can see Yuta Watanabe has swapped on to the Li Ning AxForce 80!!! 🤣
Please please. Could i ask you to do a review on li ning upcoming rackets. The blade x 700 and the axforce 90 max dragon/tiger
A Li Ning Review is upcoming.......... 😂
So which one do you prefer from all of these???apart air
Do you know what kind of synthetic shuttle it is they are planning to replace the real ones in the big tournaments? Or is the plan changed and we will continue with the real ones for at least for now?
I think it was supposed to happen a few years ago already, but covid and life happened.
Do you think it's even feasible option? Cork, leather and feathers are natural products, but nylon shuttles needs oil and chemicals to make. And of course they fly differently.
No idea if BWF will be implementing plastic shuttles outside of AirBadminton for now
Carlton is really good
Hey CK not relevant to the video but, what exactly are the difference between Astrox 99 (the 1st gen/release models) vs Astrox 99 pro?
Check out my video for the 88S/D in comparison to the Pros, they’re quite similar
Which is the most durable nylon & feather shuttlecock?
sorry i hv question, why ur favour arc 10?what string ur favour too and how tension? thanks bro
My usual string set up is Aerobite around 27 or 28 lbs
Hi CK, I have apacs z ziggler and my string tension is 28 vertical 27 horizontal, Is it ok?
You should have your vertical strings tighter. 27 vertical and 28/29 for your horizontal would be 👍🏼
Sir make apace n force 111 review. How is this racket actually is.
Ck, kinda unrelated question to the vid but related to shuttle....
Did players train with the shuttle for their next tourney respectively? Like prior to Thomas/Uber '22 they train using Victor shuttle?
Thank You
They try and train with the tournament shuttle. They probably get them to train a few sessions with after they’ve arrived at the tournament.
@@CKYew alright thanks a lot for the answer
Feather shuttle review
I’ve done the yonex one already previously. More to come 👍🏼
Better do a review of Yonex grip, ac102ex 102c 135ex ... etc. Thankyou.
Grip review is in the works 👍
Brah use yonex mavis 350, or is it not available in your country??🧐🧐
It’s not available where I am
@@CKYew i see.. it is the most famous shuttle in my country 🇮🇳🇮🇳
More racket reviews, please?! 🙏🏼
Oh they’re coming 😊
@@CKYew Yassss!!! I knew it!!! 🔥🔥🔥
power cushion infinity 2 review plsss
I will do if i can get my hands on one!
Make a review video on yonex astrox 100 zx please
I believe it’s the same as the Astrox 100 Tour
you didn't evaluate the regular Victor shuttle except for the Air Shuttle
They werent available when I was reviewing them
Ashaway Bird3 Shuttlecocks is better than mavis 350
Where is Mavis 350
How about Victor? 🤔
This is a bad review/comparison 😕😫👎👎👎
Hey, everything good, you haven't uploaded in quite some time
Heyyyy, thanks for asking, much appreciated! Working on lots of new videos so stay tuned 👍🏼
Can you do a review on Victor TK Ryuga please? ❤
I can’t get one!! There’s no stock anywhere!!
Oooo that sucks, I hope you could find one soon! Your vids and reviews are super helpful.
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the birdie that doesn't specify what model the product is, it's a scam. they pretty much all exactly similar but called it different model to price it higher.
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