Fleet Platinum

Recently I was introduced a new shuttlecock by a sales lady from a local sport store. She introduced me the Fleet Platinum shuttlecock which she claims to be very durable as she had played with it as well (I am curious about her badminton skill level though)

I never really use Fleet brand in the past as they are well known to imitate the rackets and shoes design from another established brand such as Yonex.

The Fleet Platinum cost RM62 per tube, which is quite pricey for shuttlecock (a good shuttlecock price should be around RM52-56 now). Fleet Platinum claims that the feathers for these shuttlecocks are specially selected to ensure its durability.

The packaging also indicated that Fleet has been registered into the Malaysia Book of Records in a number of categories in 2003-2006. Some of those categories are biggest shuttlecock replica and biggest badminton racquet replica.

It is also from the packaging I realize Fleet head office is in Japan. All this while I thought the brand was originated from Malaysia.

The shuttlecock looks like any other good badminton shuttlecock in the market. It has a black sticker at the base of the shuttlecock.

It is time to put the shuttlecock to test. We used it in our double match (intermediate skill) in a 15 points system. The shuttlecock feel and sound nice when touched by the racket's string. It has a nice flight performance. One of my friend even compliment it is one of the best shuttlecock he played with.

The shuttlecock still remain intact and in good condition after the first game. No detached feather and I'm impressed.

There were signs of deterioration on the shuttlecock by the end of our second game. However, its performance was not compromised during the whole duration of the second game. I have to say, this is one durable shuttlecock.

Shortly after playing into the third game, the shuttlecock performance dropped and spin out of control. I quickly assessed the damaged on it and found its shape had deformed and no longer fit to play.

Fleet Platinum is one impressive shuttlecock but the price tag on it could be an issue. There are still a few brands of shuttlecock which can match its performance and durability at slightly lower price (around RM6-8) than Fleet Platinum.

Walking around Mid Valley City

We decided to walk around the Mid Valley City on a bright and crisp morning before the shopping malls here open for business.

Mid Valley is conceived to be an alternative city centre within a self contained environment. The city has their own security guards patrolling around the area to safeguard the surrounding.

The pathway is rather unique. For a second I thought it was strictly for pedestrian only until a vehicle breeze past me from behind.

Boulevard Hotel (where we stayed) from the pathway

Entrance to Midvalley Megamall via the West Court

Isetan of Gardens Mall.

The sky bridge that connects Gardens Mall and Midvalley Megamall

Centrepoint North and South Tower

Some of the view from Mid Valley city includes the TM Building and Angkasapuri

The Gardens Mall

The Gardens Mall is one of the more recent shopping mall established within the Midvalley City. It is just located side by side to The Midvalley Megamall.

For a more comfortable route to The Gardens Mall, there is a air conditioned sky bridge on the 1st floor of the Midvalley Megamall which connects it to The Gardens Mall


The Gardens Mall's interior design and decoration are inspired by the local flora and fauna

What I like about this mall is the posh leather sofa at the ground floor for the visitors.

The Gardens Mall seems to target high end users as most of the items here are more expensive for normal income people like most of us. This might explain why there are so much less crowd here compare to the nearby Midvalley Megamall

There is a nice and comprehensive Nokia store on the 5th floor which actually allows the visitors to try out the latest gadgets. Best of all, you can recycled your defective Nokia phone there.

The size of the Gardens Mall is a bit smaller than the adjacent Midvalley Megamall. I usually don't spent a lot of time here. However, there is a big book store, Borders and Cineplex if one plan to kill some time here.

Its anchor department stores are Robinsons and Isetan at the opposite ends of the mall.

Don't mistaken this for urinal bowls (for male). My wife actually mistaken it at first glance when entering ladies loo. It is actually wash basin found mainly in the toilets on every floor in this mall.

The Brickboy Toys caught my attention. It is like a Lego store where all sort of structures and figures can be constructed such as the Eiffel Tower, Indiana Jones, Master Yoda, sail ship and car.

The Gardens Mall is a good place to shop for more stylish and unique clothes and handbag (not forgetting branded too) which also come with a premium price.