Singapore, Jan. 21 -- The Badminton World Federation (BWF) yesterday announced that synthetic feather shuttlecocks would be allowed for its international tournaments from next year, in "an effort to increase sustainability within the sport".
Synthetic feather shuttles, it said, had proven more durable and economical compared to traditional naturally feathered shuttles when they were tested during three BWF tournaments in 2018.
BWF secretary-general Thomas Lund said elite shuttlers were able to adjust to the "slight variances".
"During the various tests, it was discovered that the synthetic feather shuttle could reduce shuttlecock usage up to 25 per cent, providing a significant environmental and economic edge for badminton going forwa...