A producer of top quality badminton shuttles since 1968, Victor is now one of the market leaders and most popular brands in badminton, especially back home in Asia. Victor’s shuttle factory is one of the largest in the world, with 4 million Victor shuttlecocks shipped out every month! Victor shuttlecocks were the first product ever produced by the brand and so their speciality in this area should not be underestimated. Within 2 years of the company being founded Victor shuttlecocks topped the sales charts in Taiwan, quickly recognised by the local players as the go-to shuttle for quality and durability.
Although only being introduced to the UK market in more recent years, their reputation is growing, no doubt enhanced by the endorsement of some of the world's top players. These include world number #1 Tai Tzu Ying and world champion doubles pairing Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan (the Daddies). At the time of writing Victor are also the national team sponsors of badminton powerhouses Denmark.
Victor offers a wide range of badminton products, including rackets, shuttlecocks, shoes, bags, clothing, and accessories. Victor badminton rackets are known for their innovative technologies, sleek designs, and excellent performance capabilities, catering to players of all levels, from beginners to professionals.
Victor is also the first badminton brand to cooperate with BWF in releasing the Air Shuttle, developed for outdoor play, helping badminton to become more accessible through the Air Badminton initiative.
Over the years, Victor has sponsored various badminton events and players, contributing to the growth and popularity of the sport. The brand's commitment to excellence and continuous improvement has solidified its position as a trusted and respected name in the badminton community.
Are Victor shuttlecocks good?
As one of the the biggest brands in badminton Victor shuttlecocks are renowned for their great quality. Victor started off as a specialist producer of shuttles before moving into rackets, shoes and other badminton related equipment so have significant heritage and expertise. Victor shuttles are used in numerous tournaments on the BWF world tour, showing that their shuttles are trusted even at the highest level.
What are the best Victor shuttlecocks?
The premier Victor feather shuttles are the Victor Master Ace. These shuttles have proven pedigree at the top level of the game as they are Badminton World Federation approved for use in the biggest international tournaments. At the time of writing the Victor Master Ace is the official tournament shuttle of the Danisa Denmark Open and the Victor China Open, showing it is trusted at the highest level on the world tour. These shuttles are comparable to the highly popular Yonex AS-50 which is the most used BWF tour tournament shuttles.
Victor also offer a second tournament grade shuttle which is the Victor Gold Champion. The Victor shuttlecocks are crafted with 100% high quality goose feathers and are used in many international tournaments. The Gold Champion is also popular with many national leagues and is the official league shuttle in Germany and many other countries worldwide. The quality of the Victor Gold Champion shuttles have made them a bestseller at BadmintonHQ and are comparable to the Yonex AS-30, which is probably the most used club and county level shuttle in the UK right now.
The best plastic or nylon Victor shuttlecocks is the Victor nylon shuttle 3000 platinum. These shuttles are built to the highest quality standards. The base is made from the highest quality Portuguese cork for optimum rebound and the injection moulded skirt is hardwearing to offer far greater durability than any of the Victor feather shuttlecocks.
The best Victor shuttlecock for outdoor play is the Air Shuttle. Developed for outdoor play, the Air Shuttle is helping badminton to become more accessible through the Air Badminton initiative. Victor is the first badminton brand to cooperate with BWF in releasing a shuttle specific for this purpose. The Air Shuttle is more resistant to wind than traditional shuttlecocks, allowing for a truer flight path, and a more positive experience for outdoor badminton play.
What is the best shuttle speed?
Shuttle speed can be affected by atmospheric conditions so there are different speed options to suit the conditions of play. In colder conditions shuttles will fly slower and so this is often counterbalanced by using faster shuttles. In hotter, more humid countries it is common for slower speeds to be used so that the shuttle can still be controlled. In the UK, during the badminton season it is most common for speed 78 shuttles to be used, although speed 77 is sometimes used in faster conditions.
If you're still confused or would like some more information on how to choose the right shuttlecocks, we have created a helpful shuttle buying guide, which will hopefully answering any questions or concerns you may have.
Of course, you can also contact us via email at sales@badmintonhq.co.uk or by calling 02380 002388.
