In badminton, the shuttlecock is known for its featured, tapered end. What force is this feathered end specifically meant to produce?

If you've ever hit a badminton birdie, you'll know that it takes an extra amount of "oomph" to hit it very far. That's because of the drag that's caused by the feathered, coned end of the birdie.

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