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REUTERS/IVAN ALVARADO
[Saba
Sports News] Last week, the research paper “Physics of Fluids”
published by the American Institute of Physics featured a study conducted by
Sanjay Mittal and two other Indian scientists, Darshankumar Zala and Harish
Dechiraju, investigating the aerodynamic characteristics of nylon badminton.
The aim of the study was to analyze the flight properties of nylon badminton
and simulate the trajectory of traditional feather badminton. The data
indicates that nylon, as the first synthetic fiber introduced to the world, has
revolutionized the textile industry. With the rising cost of traditional
feather badminton and their limited durability, as they tend to deform after a
few hits, nylon badminton provide a more durable alternative. Additionally,
nylon badminton exhibit excellent elasticity, bouncing off the racket quickly
upon impact, whereas traditional feather badminton tend to stay on the racket
for a slightly longer duration. Nylon badminton have gained popularity among
consumers in less demanding amateur and fitness-oriented badminton events.
Introducing nylon badminton in international competitions could potentially
trigger an industrial revolution and challenge the dominance of traditional
feather badminton in the sport.