Victor NCS Max Badminton Shuttlecock - 12 Shuttles

The Victor NCS Max (New Carbonsonic Max) is the top model in Victor's Carbonsonic synthetic shuttlecock range, and this is the box of 12. In April 2026 it became one of only two synthetic shuttlecocks the BWF approved for use at BWF Grade 3 and Junior International tournaments, alongside the Yonex Crosswind 70, as part of the BWF's trial of synthetic feathers in competition. It pairs LDPE foam feathers with a composite carbon-fibre stem and a composite cork head to fly like a feather shuttle while lasting far longer. Of the three Carbonsonic shuttles, the Max is the stiffest and the closest to a natural feather in feel and flight. It is fully synthetic and vegan.

Who these are for

The NCS Max suits players and clubs who want the most feather-like synthetic shuttle Victor makes, without the cost and short life of natural feathers. If you train hard and get through feather shuttles quickly, or you play in a region where feather supply and price are a problem, the Max gives you a near-feather arc and feel with much better durability. It is built for serious training and competition use.

Who should pick a different shuttle

If your main need is a budget club and training shuttle and you do not need the highest feather-like feel, the value-focused option in the range is the better spend. For that, see the Victor NCS Pro, which sits a step below the Max and is aimed at club training and as an upgrade from nylon shuttles. Players who want the absolute refinement of a top natural feather for delicate drops and spins will still find a premium feather shuttle slightly more precise, though far less durable.

What makes the Max different

The Carbonsonic design replaces the feather skirt with LDPE foam and the natural quill with a carbon-fibre frame, so the parts that wear out fastest on a feather shuttle are the parts Victor reinforced. The Max version uses a stiffer, slightly coated foam, which is what brings its flight and steep drop closer to a real feather than the softer NCS and NCS Pro. The result is a stable trajectory through long rallies and a consistent speed that holds up over many games.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Is the Victor NCS Max BWF approved?
Yes, within a defined scope. In April 2026 the BWF approved the NCS Max for use at BWF Grade 3 and Junior International tournaments, as part of a trial of synthetic shuttlecocks in competition. It is one of only two synthetic shuttles approved, alongside the Yonex Crosswind 70. 

How many shuttles are in the box?
Twelve shuttles, one dozen, in a single tube.

What is the difference between the NCS Max and the NCS Pro?
The Max is the top model in the Carbonsonic range and is the stiffest and most feather-like in flight and feel. The NCS Pro sits a step below it and is aimed more at club training and as an upgrade from nylon shuttles.

Are these synthetic or feather shuttles?
They are fully synthetic. The foam skirt and carbon stem are built to fly like a feather shuttle while lasting much longer, and the shuttle is vegan.

How long do they last compared to feather shuttles?
Synthetic Carbonsonic shuttles are built to outlast feather shuttles by a wide margin, which is the main reason players and clubs choose them for heavy training.

Are these genuine Victor shuttlecocks?
Yes. They are genuine Victor NCS Max shuttlecocks sold new by SportsUncle.