The AG-10 is Carlton's BEST Professional Grade shuttlecock used in elite professional competition. Carlton shuttlecocks are known in Europe for their flight, feel, quality, and durability. The shuttlecocks use first/special grade goose feather shuttlecocks made to the highest specification in the industry. These shuttlecocks are used in tournaments and international events and approved by the International Badminton Federation (I.B.F.) for professional tournaments or events. It is highly recommended that this shuttlecock be humidified 48 hours prior to usage in order to get the best durability and performance.

Recommendation:
To prolong the durability of the shuttlecocks, we highly recommend that all shuttlecocks be humidified 24-48 hours before usage. This will help increase the life/durability of the shuttlecock by up to 70%. Please check http://www.shuttlecock.com/Resources/Shuttlecock/hydrate.php for tips on hydrating shuttlecocks.