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How fast does a badminton shuttle fly during a pro smash in kilometers per hour?

426

Background

The record is 426 kilometers per hour, hit by Malaysian player Tan Boon Heong. That makes badminton the sport with the fastest ball speed in the world. Tennis only reaches around 260. The little shuttle looks harmless but turns into a missile.

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