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Average review score

  • Rating: 8.51 / 10
  • Number of reviews: 51
    • Durability:8.45
    • Flight performance:8.53
    • Touch:8.33
    • Value for money:8.59
    • Consistency:8.25

    Specifications

    Producer
    YONEX
    Model number
    4549317809945
    Temperature indication
    2 ~ 5
    Grade
    Practice shuttle
    Quantity
    12 (1 dozen)
    Material
    feather+2layercompositecork
    User Review SummaryAI Summary
    While well-regarded as a training shuttle, it shows inconsistencies in durability and flight performance, with mixed reviews on serious match use. Suitable for beginners and practice drills, but intermediate to advanced players frequently recommend higher-grade models instead.
    ■ Frequently mentioned points
    • Durability varies significantly between units, prone to damage from hard hits
    • Unstable trajectory on rotation shots like hairpin drops
    • Adequate quality for beginner practice sessions
    • Lacks clear advantages over competitors in the same price range
    • Relatively good flight stability and shaft consistency
    ■ Representative voices
    ▲ PositiveThe shaft is solid and stable in flight, delivering high performance for daily practice. At an affordable price point, it's easy to repurchase, offering excellent cost-performance value.
    ▽ CriticalPoor durability—breaks down quickly after multiple hard smashes. The clear trajectory is unnatural, flight stability is lacking, and individual variation is significant. For this price range, competitors and higher-tier models offer superior quality.

    User reviews

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      Katsuya (Experience:6-10 years) I always use these at my club!

      I use this shuttlecock for practice at my club. Since it's from a proper manufacturer, I can hit stable shots, and it feels really good! Using a good shuttlecock lets you have high-quality practice, so I recommend it.

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      2017/12/25
      Overall
      10/10
      Durability
      10
      Flight performance
      10
      Touch
      10
      Value for money
      9
      Consistency
      10
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      Kita-san (Experience:2-3 years) I use good stuff even for practice

      Even when I swing hard, this shuttle's durability is excellent; I practice 5 hours a day and it's still fine. If it's easy to use and durable, I have nothing more to ask for. Even if it costs quite a bit, you'll more than get your money's worth.

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      2017/12/20
      Overall
      10/10
      Durability
      10
      Flight performance
      10
      Touch
      10
      Value for money
      9
      Consistency
      10
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      Shachiyo (Experience:2-3 years) A flawless shuttlecock.

      As you'd expect from a well-finished shuttlecock, it flies cleanly with no sloppiness, and its flight performance was great. The sound when you hit it with the racket is satisfying, and the feel is flawless. Cheap shuttles get ruined quickly, but this one is very durable, so I'm satisfied.

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      2017/12/18
      Overall
      10/10
      Durability
      10
      Flight performance
      10
      Touch
      10
      Value for money
      8
      Consistency
      9
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      fireworks (Experience:2-3 years) Serious quality, even for practice.

      This shuttle is really easy to use, and even when I swing hard, it holds up well, so I don't have to replace shuttles that often.
      YONEX products really are well made, and it's perfect for practice.
      I have a habit of swinging hard, so shuttles used to get ruined quickly, but this one is tough.

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      2017/12/15
      Overall
      10/10
      Durability
      10
      Flight performance
      10
      Touch
      10
      Value for money
      10
      Consistency
      10
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      look (Experience:2-3 years) Great durability and feel.

      I chose this after learning it was a shuttlecock with good feel and durability, and it really doesn't break easily and has a feel that carries well, so I'm glad I picked it. It's a bit on the pricey side, but it's a perfect shuttle for practice and I'm satisfied.

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      2017/11/28
      Overall
      10/10
      Durability
      10
      Flight performance
      10
      Touch
      10
      Value for money
      8
      Consistency
      9
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      Kota (Experience:6-10 years) No quirks, easy to use

      It's a fairly new model, but I'm a little embarrassed to say I only tried it for the first time recently.
      The feather quality and uniformity are well balanced, and being tough and durable gives you the peace of mind of a major brand.
      It strikes a nice balance between smooth flight and stable shots, so I think it works for both practice and matches.
      It's not cheap, but considering how long it lasts, I think you'll get your money's worth even if you use it heavily in practice.

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      2017/11/14
      Overall
      9/10
      Durability
      9
      Flight performance
      9
      Touch
      9
      Value for money
      8
      Consistency
      9
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      Kanmashi (Experience:2-3 years) A highly durable shuttlecock.

      This shuttlecock is very durable, so I liked that it doesn't break easily even when hit hard.
      I also thought it's a shuttlecock that's worth the price.
      It flies satisfyingly too, so I'm happy with it as a perfect shuttlecock for practice.

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      2017/11/14
      Overall
      10/10
      Durability
      10
      Flight performance
      10
      Touch
      9
      Value for money
      9
      Consistency
      8
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