Ongoing R&D and advanced manufacturing means Echelon Sport's synthetic shuttlecocks are drawing ever closer to the feel and playability of traditional feathered designs, while providing much greater durability, and thus representing a much better value product.

The secret, of course, is in the materials that are used. Echelon's shuttlecock skirts are injection moulded, four at a time, from a special grade of engineering nylon, which displays just the right balance of stiffness and flexibility, while also possessing the unique property of physical 'memory'. This is what enables our shuttlecocks to withstand - and keep withstanding - the immense forces of matchplay.

While of course Echelon offer shuttlecocks featuring real natural cork, we're proud to say that our more synthetic cork is without doubt the best in the world. It's the result of many years spent tweaking our secret formula, resulting in playability and feel that are almost indistinguishable from the real thing.

The two elements are mated together on our automatic production line, before receiving a final visual inspection prior to packing. Naturally, all of our products adhere strictly to the requirements of the World Badminton Federation. And all designs have been extensively tested in use by an international team of badminton players