The two types of badminton shuttlecock that exist are: feather and plastic. Plastic shuttlecock is suitable for beginners because it is more resistant but it flies less well than a feather shuttlecock. Feather shuttlecocks are made of feather and are mainly used in competitions. These shuttlecocks are rather fragile and difficult to catch. When launched, they fly vertically and when they have no more speed, they fall vertically. Also, they are made from duck or goose feather and are handcrafted.