Badminton gear guide
VICTOR Champion No.1 Feather Shuttlecock
VICTOR’s official regional page identifies Champion No.1 as a duck-feather shuttlecock supplied in a tube of 12, with a composite cork and softwood base. Current regional speed choices are 75, 76 and 77. The correct speed depends on playing conditions, and storage can materially affect feather performance.
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The short answer
VICTOR’s official regional page identifies Champion No.1 as a duck-feather shuttlecock supplied in a tube of 12, with a composite cork and softwood base. Current regional speed choices are 75, 76 and 77. The correct speed depends on playing conditions, and storage can materially affect feather performance.
Product details
What to know
- The manufacturer identifies the product as VICTOR Champion No.1.
- Published feather material is duck feather.
- The base is described as composite cork and softwood.
- The current regional listing supplies 12 shuttlecocks per tube and shows speeds 75, 76 and 77.
What this means for you
The original Dribon slug omitted the brand, but the exact official product identity is VICTOR. Speed is not a simple quality grade: temperature, altitude and hall conditions influence which version travels appropriately.
Specifications, availability, and included accessories can vary by market. Match the exact model code and seller photos before ordering.
What to check before buying
- Confirm the speed number, market label, seal and tube condition.
- Ask how the tube was stored; dry, hot or damaged storage can affect feathers and flight.
- Do not treat retailer phrases such as tournament grade as an official competition approval unless a governing event specifies it.
Checklist before buying
- Match the complete model name, product code, colour and region to photographs of the item or original packaging.
- Confirm feather material, speed number, tube quantity, seal and storage history rather than relying on a generic product photograph.
- Select speed for local temperature, altitude and hall conditions, and test flight before using a new tube for competition.
- Inspect feathers and bases for deformation, dryness or damage and follow the manufacturer’s storage guidance.
Product sources
Where these details come from
- VICTOR India — Champion No.1 (manufacturer)
Use the links above to compare the original product details before buying.