The Franklin Advanced Badminton Set features the latest in Titanium technology. This Franklin sports equipment is perfect for any athlete. Each PVC pole is specially formulated with Titanium Dioxide and will thus last longer, increase playability, and significantly reduce the effects of solar decomposition. The poles are also designed using CAD-CAM technology. The result is an 8-sided octagon pole. Computer models indicate that O8 poles will displace significantly more net and guy rope related stress, compared with traditional square or round poles.