Babolat
Babolat Hybrid Shuttlecock - From £15.66
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Bulk pricing: price per tube (dozen)
| Quantity | Price each |
|---|---|
| 1 tube | £17.46 |
| 2-4 tubes | £17.32 |
| 5-13 tubes | £16.75 |
| 14-24 tubes | £16.39 |
| 25-39 tubes | £16.24 |
| 40-79 tubes | £15.96 |
| 80-199 tubes | £15.67 |
| 200+ tubes | £15.52 |
Discount applies automatically in your basket. Clubs ordering 50+ tubes: ask about club pricing.
The Babolat Hybrid Shuttlecock (551028) is billed as the world’s first eco hybrid shuttle. Developed over many years in China, it combines natural feathers, a natural cork base and a synthetic cage to create a hybrid shuttlecock that flies like a feather but has durability closer to a synthetic.
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Key Features
- Flies like a quality feather – natural feathers give true feather flight.
- Feels like a quality feather – natural cork base for a familiar feel off the strings.
- Durability closer to a synthetic – the synthetic cage helps the shuttle last longer.
- Costs like a synthetic – feather-style play at a synthetic-style price.
Performance Overview
By pairing natural feathers and cork with a synthetic cage, the Babolat Hybrid aims to give the flight and feel of a feather shuttle while lasting longer, so clubs and players can enjoy feather-style rallies with fewer shuttles used.
Who Is It For?
Players and clubs who want the flight and feel of feather shuttles but need better durability and a lower running cost.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Babolat |
| Model | Hybrid Shuttlecock |
| Code | 551028 |
| Construction | Natural feathers, natural cork, synthetic cage |
| Speeds | 76, 77, 78 |
Why Buy from Central Sports?
- ✅ 100% Genuine & Authorised Babolat Products
- 🏸 Trusted Racket Sports Specialist
- 📦 Secure Packaging & Fast Processing
- 🤝 Reliable Customer Support
- 🆕 Access to Latest Releases & Collections
Final Verdict
A practical middle ground between feather and synthetic: feather-like play with longer life and a lower cost per game.