Humidifying/Steaming shuttles.
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Wah lau, i sibeh noob!!!!
Now then i know got such thing methods to helping shuttle feathers brittle less often.
Shuttlecock Hydration
by David Chiu
Humidify your shuttlecock before using them
&
you will $ave a lot of money!!
To extend the life of badminton shuttlecocks, it is very important to keep the feathers of these shuttlecocks from getting too dry or brittle, especially in the United States. Listed here are few methods that might be able to help prolong the life of any feather shuttlecocks.
The first important step is to make sure that the shuttlecocks are stored at or below room tempreature. Keep shuttlecocks away from heat or direct sun light such as heater and the car dashboard. One good practice that I learned from my brother is too keep them in the bathroom where moistures from showers or bath will help humidify the shuttlecock feathers.
The second step is to prepare the shuttlecocks 1 to 2 days before playing. This preparation is very important in extending the life and durability of your shuttlecocks. Here are some suggestions that I compiled from my friends, badminton stores, and other badminton players.
Method 1
Steaming / Humidifying is one of the fastest and effective way of preparing shuttlecock for tournament. It's recommended that this process is performed 2-3 days before being used and stored in a cool and humid area. There are multiple ways to create the steam needed for humidifying the shuttlecock. One way is to boil a water and use the steam. A much better approach is to purchase a humidification system that produce warm/cool steam.
6 Steps of Steaming / Humidifying
1 Remove both ends of the shuttlecock tube's caps.
2 Place each tube over the humidifier exhaust or a pan full of steaming water so that the steam can pass through from one end, the entrance, of the tube to the other end, the exit.
3 When the steam comes out of the exit end of the tube, wait for 2 seconds and turn the ends around.
4 Repeat from steps 2 with the change.
5 Caps both ends of the shuttlecock tube to keep the moisture inside the tube.
6 Store the tube in a cool and humid room, e.g. your bathroom / shower. Never store or leave shuttlecocks in your car!
Method 2
A fast method for people who wants to maintain the durability of their shuttlecocks. This method is not as effective as Method 1, Steaming/Humidifying method. It helps a little.
5 Steps to the Wet Tissue/Sponge Method:
1 Open the bottom end of the shuttlecock tube, the end where the shuttlecock is usually taken out.
2 Take a tissue, a paper towel, or a small sponge and soak it with water
3 Squeeze the soak tissue, paper towel, or the sponge so that it does not drip too much, and yet do not squeeze out all of the water out.
4 Place the soak tissue, paper towel, or the sponge on the inner part of the bottom end cap.
5 Close the cap with the wet tissue, paper towel, or sponge in the tube to keep the moisture inside the tube.
Method 3
Another fast method of preparing shuttlecock similar to Method 2, Wet Tissue/Sponge method. Again, the method works, but not as effective as Method 1, Steaming/Humidifying method. This method should not be used for new shuttlecocks that recently came from the factory because it could make the feather weak.
Rinse (and Dip*) Method:
Remove all shuttlecocks from the tube.
Close one end of the tube while leaving another end open.
Pour some warm water in the tube through the open end.
Close the open end so that water will not come out when it is shaked.
Shake the tube for about 3-5 seconds so that the inner wall of the tube is wet.
Open one end of the tube and drain all the water out.
If you want to get the best result, continue with the Dip Method.
Else, insert the shuttlecock back in the tube and close both ends of the tube to keep moisture inside the tube. -
wah.....
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good idea, but
too troublesome le.... -
The first method is not troublesome at all.Originally posted by Scape_Goat_Token:wah.....
0.o
good idea, but
too troublesome le....
Just put the tube over boiling steam, then close the cap.
I jus post, because i feel so noobster!!!
Got to ask Zodi if she knows about this, ask her to teech me liaoz.
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no idea abt tis.... my shuttles are usually "consumed" within 3 months of purchase....
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It was my first time witnessing every healthy shuttle have a feather broken, within a few games.Originally posted by zodi:no idea abt tis.... my shuttles are usually "consumed" within 3 months of purchase.... -
paiseh... the shuttles i use are the lousy "practice grade" kind... dat's why per session cost ard $3/pax only...Originally posted by M©+square:It was my first time witnessing every healthy shuttle have a feather broken, within a few games.
maybe after this batch i'll get better ones bah.... -
Even badminton competitions change the shuttles often. But whether it really helps, I don't know.Originally posted by M©+square:It was my first time witnessing every healthy shuttle have a feather broken, within a few games. -
Originally posted by zodi:paiseh... the shuttles i use are the lousy "practice grade" kind... dat's why per session cost ard $3/pax only...
maybe after this batch i'll get better ones bah....
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Badminton tournaments stroke intensity is say 5 - 10x more than our stroke.Originally posted by ndmmxiaomayi:Even badminton competitions change the shuttles often. But whether it really helps, I don't know. -
where got 5-10x....
professional player body builder ar?
mabe smash onli mah...., if u lob 5-10X more powerful surely out one..-.- -
heh...mayi is talking about tournaments using tournament shuttles. You can gauge how long can we play using those shuttles.Originally posted by Scape_Goat_Token:where got 5-10x....
professional player body builder ar?
mabe smash onli mah...., if u lob 5-10X more powerful surely out one..-.- -
I read again and i agree.
5-10x too much liao.
I think it's 2-3x more intensive. -
Informative stuff
But anybody knows where can inspect or repair rackets in the north.. ?
Got a new racket but now got a crack near the T-zone
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Originally posted by Sagara:Informative stuff
But anybody knows where can inspect or repair rackets in the north.. ?
Got a new racket but now got a crack near the T-zone
How you use the racket de? Did you check the racket when you bought it? -
Please report brand of your racquet and got receipt? and racquet got hologram sticker?Originally posted by Sagara:Informative stuff
But anybody knows where can inspect or repair rackets in the north.. ?
Got a new racket but now got a crack near the T-zone -
If you racket is new, you can try getting it replaced. If not, no way to mend a crack. Time to get a new one.Originally posted by Sagara:Informative stuff
But anybody knows where can inspect or repair rackets in the north.. ?
Got a new racket but now got a crack near the T-zone -
woo.. flurry of replies..
Its a Yonex TI3 Light SP (gf bought for me)
Flew off my hand while doing a smash (sweaty palms)
Looks like a minor scratch though..
Shld be no problem.. i hope..
Maybe next time if got join u all help me check lo -
dunno why no hologram sticker leh..Originally posted by M©+square:Please report brand of your racquet and got receipt? and racquet got hologram sticker?
hope its just a scratch and not a crack -
Dont worry about the missing hologram. My mp88 doesn't have it either.
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Woah!!!! First time see you post.Originally posted by DummiesInc:Dont worry about the missing hologram. My mp88 doesn't have it either.
Sorry...i very sua ku. -
sia lah! mp88!
we can be frens liao! i oso use mp88, very gud right..
dunno y see so mani mp99 and mp100 around..c until sian ar... -
Wah you mean the rest don't use mp88 cannot be your friend ah.Originally posted by Scape_Goat_Token:sia lah! mp88!
we can be frens liao! i oso use mp88, very gud right..
dunno y see so mani mp99 and mp100 around..c until sian ar...
So hao lian one ah. -
No use mp88 cannot be friends?Originally posted by Scape_Goat_Token:sia lah! mp88!
we can be frens liao! i oso use mp88, very gud right..
dunno y see so mani mp99 and mp100 around..c until sian ar... -
Is yours the old or new mp88?Originally posted by Scape_Goat_Token:sia lah! mp88!
we can be frens liao! i oso use mp88, very gud right..
dunno y see so mani mp99 and mp100 around..c until sian ar... -
nono. dun mean dat lah..
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mine blu version lor. i know got one red ver but dunno is new or older one..
but anyway...
mp88 oso nth great wad. wad i min that "we can be frens liao.." is that i find it quite hard to find some1 else who use mp88 when so mani mp99, and mp100 around dat mp88 become very under-rated mah.., it's more of those overlooked racket mah...