Is This the Best New Badminton Shuttle? (Yonex Crosswind 70)

The Yonex Crosswind 70 is one of the most talked-about badminton shuttles of 2026 — a synthetic feather shuttle nearly 15 years in development, designed to rival the feel and flight of a traditional feather. But how does it actually hold up against one of the most trusted feather shuttles on the market, the Yonex AS30? In this video, I put both shuttles through a series of tough tests including smash durability and slice durability to see which comes out on top — and whether the Crosswind 70 is worth the switch. What we cover: ✅ Yonex Crosswind 70 overview — what makes it different ✅Mishit durability test - Can it outlast the miss hits? ✅ Smash durability test — how many hits before the damage shows? ✅ Slice durability test — which holds its shape better under spin? ✅ Flight comparison — does the Crosswind 70 really feel like feather? ✅ Final verdict — which shuttle should you be playing with? Whether you're a club player looking to cut costs, a coach stocking shuttles for training, or just curious about the future of synthetic shuttles, this comparison will help you decide. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE!!!! Want more help with your Badminton game? Check out our Online Coaching Platform HERE: https://www.thebadmintonzone.com/ It's FREE to sign up!!! Follow us on our socials: Instagram -   / thebadmintonzonehq   Tiktok -   / the.badminton.zone   At The Badminton Zone we want to make high quality coaching accessible for all. Helping you take your game to the next level. Timecodes 0:00 - Intro 00:17 - The Crosswind 70 01:33 - Flight testing 03:35 - Smash test 04:53 - Slice test 06:17 - Mishit test 04:53 - Slice test 07:51 - Overview #Badminton #YonexCrosswind70 #YonexAS30 #Crosswind70 #Aerosensa30 #Yonex #BadmintonShuttle #SyntheticShuttle #FeatherShuttle #BadmintonReview #BadmintonTest #ShuttlecockTest #BadmintonEquipment #BadmintonClub #BadmintonTraining #BadmintonPlayer #BadmintonCommunity #BadmintonLife #ShuttleReview #FutureOfBadminton