APACS AP70 and Aero-Tech75

Have not used the following shuttles before and are adding them for record purposes.

Both shuttles have the same 3-layer cork structure.

RCL Black Gold

One of the groups I regularly join bought this high-end RCL shuttle to try out.

Pix from the web

Good news is the shuttle is tough and it is very rare for any feathers to break, even during a smashing game.

Bad news is that it is fast initially before slowing down towards the end of the flight path - after being smashed 5-6 times. Although the shuttle may still look like it is in good condition, it has to be replace. Therefore atleast 2 shuttles would still be required for a heavy smashing game - reminds me of the RSL Supreme and Protech WorldClass.