FA+500

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FA+500

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Average review score

  • Rating: 8.67 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 3
    • Durability：8.33
    • Flight performance：9
    • Touch：8.67
    • Value for money：8.33
    • Consistency：9
    The top-grade shuttlecock of the LI-NING brand

    Item number: FA500
    Temperature rating numbers: ②③④⑤
    Contents: 12 pcs (1 dozen)
    Made in China
    Approved by the Nippon Badminton Association

    Specifications

    Producer
    LI-NING
    Model number
    FA500
    Temperature indication
    1 ~ 5
    Grade
    Grade 1
    Quantity
    12 (1 dozen)
    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    This shuttle is highly valued for its durability and cost-performance, while the slightly heavier feel causes preferences to vary depending on skill level and experience.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Excellent durability and longevity
    • Outstanding value at under 2,000 yen
    • Slightly heavier feel appeals to some but not others
    • Uses high-quality thick feathers
    • Stable and sufficient flight performance
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveAvailable under 2,000 yen with thick, high-quality feathers. Excellent durability that doesn't deteriorate easily even with hard use. It's good to know various shuttle manufacturers.
    ▽ CriticalThe feel is heavy and difficult to return serves. Clears don't go deep unless hit in the center, and beginners may risk shoulder pain.

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    • Kubelik

      Kubelik （Experience：6-10 years） An excellent shuttle if you're OK with the feel

      This shuttle comes in two versions: one without a sticker and one with a sticker.
      According to the store clerk, the only difference is whether the sticker is applied, and the quality is exactly the same, so I bought this one.
      I think it was about 300 yen cheaper.
      You can buy it for 2,000-something yen, so I thought it was economical too.

      People used to YONEX, MIZUNO, or GOSEN shuttles will probably find the feel slightly heavy.
      However, I didn't feel the flight was noticeably worse, and in fact I found the feel quite pleasant.
      The feathers are thick too, and I felt they were better quality than those on Company Y's approved shuttles.
      It's also very durable and doesn't wear out easily even with hard use, which I liked.
      I couldn't judge the variation between shuttles yet, so I'm taking off 1 point for that.

      I've heard that national teams practice with the official-grade shuttles of the host country they're competing in.
      I think it's good to get to know shuttles from various makers.

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      2022/06/07
      Overall
      10/10
      Durability
      10
      Flight performance
      10
      Touch
      10
      Value for money
      10
      Consistency
      9
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    • Surume

      Surume （Experience：6-10 years） This durability at a low price

      Even as a certain company's prices went up, this one didn't go up as much, and its durability is good, which was great.
      Because it's so durable, the shuttle is slightly heavy, and
      I think people will be split on whether that's a plus or a minus.

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      2025/03/15
      Overall
      9/10
      Durability
      9
      Flight performance
      9
      Touch
      10
      Value for money
      8
      Consistency
      9
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    • Sato Coco

      Satokoko （Experience：2-3 years） The feel is heavy

      My first LI-NING shuttle. I tried it for basic rallies, and overall the feel was heavy (the speed number was appropriate). Smashes carry well, but on receives, combined with the weight of the shuttle, it was hard to return. As for clears, it doesn't reach the back unless you hit the center of the racket, and I felt beginners might hurt their shoulders. Durability wasn't great either; after a 15-point half-court singles game, 1 or 2 feathers were chipped.

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      2022/05/29
      Overall
      7/10
      Durability
      6
      Flight performance
      8
      Touch
      6
      Value for money
      7
      Consistency
      9
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