Some of the gear used in badminton includes a racket, which is simaler to tennis and squash rackets, just a bit smaller and lighter. The brands of these rackets are Yonex, which is the main badminton brand in the World, Victor, and Li-Ning. Another item that is used in badminton is shuttlecocks, also known as birds, birdies, or shuttles. Shuttlecocks are made out of goose or duck feathers, 16 to be exact. The last item that is used in badminton is shoes, which are very light weight, have a non-marking sole and have a power cushion, which makes you move around and jump easier and better.