The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has approved the use of synthetic shuttlecocks from VICTOR and YONEX at BWF Grade 3 tournaments and Junior International tournaments.
The initiative will take BWF’s long‑term approach to evaluating synthetic feather shuttlecocks for potential use at the elite level.
BWF is working equally with VICTOR and YONEX 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 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.
BWF’s ongoing assessment and future decisions regarding the potential use of synthetic shuttlecocks will help in supporting at top‑tier tournaments.
