Li-Ning shuttlecock with replaceable feathers

Found the following sample in one of the halls I frequent.

Here are close-up(s) of the shuttle.

Li-Ning shuttle with replacable feather rib-cage

2 replacable feathers removed from the shuttle

The tip of each of the feathers has been made into a uniform "shape" eg alike a chisel.

Close-up of the rib-cage structure

Another view of the rib-cage structure

I called the local Li-Ning agent to enquire of the cost for replacement feathers.

Surprise surprise ...

Replacement feathers are not available separately. Only a few replacement feathers will be provided in every tube sold.

This is like discovering the wheel but then deciding to lock it away!!!

Guess the only thing which matters nowadays is the bottom line ...