It really depends. The EG1130 worked out for my group because it lasts at least 2 sets per shuttle (sometimes 3). My players are not adamant about fresh shuttles as long as the flight is okay. If your players demand a new shuttle for every game, a cheaper shuttle may work out better.
Depends on what's available in your area and the volume you consume. I only run a small group that is quite easy on shuttles so I need only 1+tube every month. Locally available shuttles are better for me but I relied on friends who frequently travel home to China to get shuttles for me. I've tried RCL #1 which is really nice and heard good things about Sealion. Pro-tech (PT-10) used to be fantastic but has since deteriorated. ChaoPai is another really good brand if you can get your hands on the purple or red.
Chao Pai is excellent if you can get somewhere in SG for CP red or purple this 2 model, someone posting at forum may be you can check with that guy see whether can get it or not.
Yang Yang 300B ftw!!! Used JinQue AAA last week and this as well as Yang Yang 300B JinQue - barely 1 game Yang Yang 2.5 games it held strong!!! Amazing shuttle, i don't think i need to bother trying any others or i might risk wasting my money when i know i can buy these.
Best Bang for Buck Shuttlecock Excellent Performance Excellent Durability Reasonable Price Aeroplane SG1130 - Red Label
you should try EG1130 black label, at least 1.5 times more durable than that of red. I tried 2 tubes of red label before, not good at all. Unless the batch I had was lousy.
red label has been really lousy for the last 3 years i've gone to RSL N01. Tourney and Classic Tourney same price or a bit lower and way better durability best of all NO NEED TO STEAM or HUMIDIFY
should be 2.5 games for 1 shuttle. My group is using YangYang 300B and I can vouch for its durability
Yer, its quite amazing how good they are. JinQue i was not very impressed with. I would like to try out some others but might just buy a bunch of Yang Yang.
Most of us play at intermediate level. 2.5games/shuttle is based on an average social game where players are not fussy about the shuttle's condition. The shuttle can be played as long as it doesnt slow down, doesnt spin, can hit its target destination decently & any one of its feathers is not broken or clipped-off midway.
I'm sure at senior level the Yang Yang could last a game. They stay in amazing condition, still fly amazingly well.
It depends on batches of the shuttlecocks. Sometimes, yangyang 300B speed 76 cant even last one game!! what a shame and it causes a hole in our pocket!! As for speed 77, it flies like a rocket. Agree with me?
