Shuttlecocks

Shuttlecocks Ireland – Carlton Feather Shuttlecocks for Badminton

Shop shuttlecocks at Gleeson Sport Scene, Limerick. We stock Carlton feather shuttlecocks for club and competitive badminton — available in 12-pack tubes for training and match play. Available in-store and online.

Carlton Feather Shuttlecocks

• Carlton GT1 Feather Shuttlecocks x12 (78 Speed) — Carlton's GT1 feather shuttlecock in speed 78 — a tournament-grade feather shuttlecock for competitive club badminton — speed 78 is the standard speed for indoor badminton in Ireland at normal playing temperatures (approximately 17–23°C) — feather shuttlecocks provide the authentic flight characteristics required for competitive play and are the choice of serious club and county badminton players
• Carlton GT3 Feather Shuttlecocks x12 — Carlton's GT3 feather shuttlecock — a high-quality feather shuttlecock for club training and match play — the GT3 offers excellent flight consistency and durability for regular club use

Feather vs Plastic Shuttlecocks

• Feather shuttlecocks (Carlton GT1, GT3) — used for competitive club and county badminton — provide the authentic, fast flight and sharp deceleration that plastic shuttlecocks cannot replicate — required for all Badminton Ireland sanctioned competitions — more fragile than plastic but essential for serious play
• Plastic shuttlecocks — more durable and cost-effective for recreational and beginner play — suitable for school PE, casual garden badminton, and beginner club sessions where shuttlecock consumption is high

Shuttlecock Speed Guide

Shuttlecock speed is rated by number — a lower number (e.g. 75, 76) is slower and suited to warmer playing conditions, while a higher number (e.g. 78, 79) is faster and suited to cooler conditions. Speed 78 is the standard for most Irish indoor badminton clubs playing at normal hall temperatures. If your hall is particularly warm or cold, a different speed may be more appropriate — ask our in-store staff for advice.

Shop shuttlecocks online or visit Gleeson Sport Scene in Limerick for the complete in-store selection of badminton equipment and accessories.