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[Saba Sports News]The 2025 Malaysia Badminton Open is currently in full swing, and every exhilarating match relies on those lightweight flying badminton shuttles. Whenever badminton is mentioned, a seemingly simple yet often curious question arises: how many shuttles are there in a bucket? In fact, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) has not specified the capacity of shuttlecock buckets. This means that the quantity loaded can vary significantly between different brands and models of shuttlecock buckets. Generally, the common number of shuttles in a bucket ranges from 12 to 50, depending on the design and positioning of the manufacturer. High-end brands tend to use more refined packaging and fewer shuttles per bucket to emphasize quality and prestige. For example, some professional match shuttlecocks may contain only 12 or 24 per bucket, ensuring that each shuttle is optimally protected and displayed. In contrast, shuttlecocks aimed at regular training or budget markets tend to favor larger quantities, catering to consumers’ demand for cost-effectiveness. These buckets often hold 30, 40, or even 50 shuttles, allowing badminton enthusiasts to enjoy the sport while effectively managing costs.