Yonex MAVIS Shuttlecocks Explained: 200i to 2000

Feather shuttlecocks fly beautifully and cost a fortune, and a good feather tube can shatter in a single hard-hitting session. That's why most club and recreational players in Australia play with nylon, and why Yonex's MAVIS range is the default choice. But there are six MAVIS models, and the numbers (200i, 10, 350, 500, 600, 2000) don't obviously tell you which is which. This guide sorts them out so you buy the right tube for how and where you play.

Why Nylon Over Feather?

Nylon shuttles last far longer than feathers, cost less per game, and hold up to the hard, flat hitting of recreational and club play. Feathers give a more refined flight that competitive players prefer, but they're fragile and expensive. For training, social games, school and club use, which is most badminton in Australia, nylon is simply the sensible choice. The MAVIS range is Yonex's nylon lineup, running from entry-level to a feather-hybrid at the top.

The Yonex MAVIS Range Compared

Model	Best for	Tier
MAVIS 200i	Beginners & recreational play	Entry
MAVIS 10	Regular club & intermediate training	Club
MAVIS 500 Super	Competitive club sessions (speed)	Competition
MAVIS 600	Competition & tournament practice	Competition
MAVIS 2000	Feather-like flight, feather-hybrid feel	Premium
MAVIS 350	Premium nylon, closest to feather flight	Premium

MAVIS 200i: The Entry Point

The MAVIS 200i is an entry-level nylon shuttle built for recreational and beginner players. Consistent flight, durable, and easy on the budget: the natural starting point for casual games, backyard rallies, and players just getting into the sport.

MAVIS 10: The Club All-Rounder

The MAVIS 10 is a popular all-rounder suited to regular club play and intermediate training. If you're playing weekly at a club or hall and want a reliable, no-fuss shuttle that lasts, this is the dependable middle-of-the-range pick.

MAVIS 500 Super & MAVIS 600: Stepping Up

The MAVIS 500 Super is a competition-grade nylon shuttle known for flight stability and speed, ideal for more intense club sessions. The MAVIS 600 is Yonex's flagship nylon shuttle, engineered to most closely mimic real feather flight, and it's the choice for serious club and competition practice where flight quality matters most.

MAVIS 2000 & MAVIS 350: The Premium End

The MAVIS 2000 is a feather-hybrid: it combines the durability of nylon with the natural flight feel of real goose feathers, for players who want a more feather-like flight without the fragility of a full feather shuttle. The MAVIS 350 is a premium nylon shuttle designed to closely replicate feather flight characteristics, and it's a favourite for players who want the best nylon flight available.

Which MAVIS Should You Buy?

• Just starting or playing casually? MAVIS 200i.
• Regular club or weekly play? MAVIS 10.
• Faster, more competitive sessions? MAVIS 500 Super or 600.
• Want the most feather-like flight? MAVIS 350 or the feather-hybrid 2000.

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