Thursday, January 1, 2015

RCL Black Silver

The Black Silver is one of the better shuttlecock(s) we have tested from RCL (so far).



The shuttle is of reasonable weight, rib cage build quality is not the best but is above average quality. And the internal label has a tendency to came off after a few hits.


Flight characteristics is similar to RSL Tourney No1 but with much better durability. Initially a bit fast until after scoring a few points. There after it has been broken in. The Black Silver is then playable for quite a while.

Like all shuttles utilised, it is a balance between cost, durability and performance. For instance, the flight characteristics of the Black No1 is better than the Black Silver. However the Black Silver is much more durable than the Black No1. The Black Gold is even more durable but we find it has a tendency to slow down quite a bit after a few hard smashes - much alike RSL Supreme.

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  1. Recently the shuttle ribcage seem to be softer than usual. Have since feedback to the distributor. They inform they are aware of the aware and have requested the factory rectify the issue.

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  2. Quite the same as my findings but dont think the ribcage is soften. It tends to slow a bit after a game or two. Can still be used for 2nd game because the feathers are still intact.Compared to RSL supreme, Supreme's feathers tend to break one or two at the edge.

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    1. Honestly we do not use Supreme coz we go thru 1-tube in less than 40min, not because the feathers break but because it slows down too much. Organisers LOVE the Supreme as it lasts tou will kill the fun for a heavy smashing game for high intermediates and above

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    2. Will only last max 1-set for my regulars; lasts 2 or 3 sets for my friend in KL with high beginners

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