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Feather buying guide

The cut is only one part of the specification.

Factories sort natural feathers by species, wing side, shaft condition, curvature and finished vane shape. Names can vary between suppliers, so every order should be matched to a physical sample and written specification.

Material shortcut

Duck for value-led training. Goose for flight-led play.

Duck feathers are generally firmer and often selected for durability, regular training and cost-conscious club programmes. Goose feathers are generally more supple and commonly preferred when buyers prioritise flight feel, consistency and control.

Close-up of natural feather shuttlecockActual supplied RXY-02 sample photo

Common trade-reference categories

Illustration of a full-round shuttlecock feather shape01

Full round

全圆毛 · Broad, naturally rounded vane.

Illustration of a large-square shuttlecock feather shape02

Large square

大方毛 · Broad square-cut reference.

Illustration of a medium-square shuttlecock feather shape03

Medium square

中方毛 · Mid-width square-cut reference.

Illustration of a small-square shuttlecock feather shape04

Small square

小方毛 · Narrower square-cut reference.

Illustration of a hump or large-knife shuttlecock feather shape05

Hump / large knife

驼背 / 大刀毛 · Asymmetrical vane category.

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Knife quill

刀翎 · Supplier definition must be confirmed.

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Straightened

拉直毛 · Processed to reduce natural curvature.

Illustration of a single-side shuttlecock feather shape08

Single side

单边毛 · Strongly asymmetrical vane.

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Goose feather

鹅毛 · Material family, not a grade by itself.

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Duck feather

鸭毛 · Species and sorting still need agreement.

Buyer note

“Large knife”, “hump”, “knife quill” and other names can overlap in supplier usage. Confirm with a reference photo, physical sample and agreed Chinese/English specification before production.

Images are original educational illustrations created for this site. They are shape references, not photographs of the actual production batch.

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