Players' might have been opposing the idea of rule changes but the Badminton World Federation (BWF) today decided to test a best of five games scoring system from August.
Top players such as Lin Dan and Jan Jorgensen have voiced their reluctance to the idea of changing the existing three-game format but BWF has decided to explore the idea of five games of 11 points.
"Following the BWF Council meeting on May 30, it has been agreed to invite tournament hosts to trial this scoring option, starting from August," the BWF said in a statement.
"While no decision has been taken on whether a new scoring system will be adopted, the Council has determined there is enough interest in the matter to consider what alternatives there may be and how these would alter badminton for players, fans and other stakeholders."
Justifying the need for a test, BWF President Poul-Erik Hoyer said over the years the level of excitement has been compromised in pursuit of ending games and matches.
"In recent years, the increasing time span of matches and long lead-up to the end of games and matches - especially where there's a big points difference - has somewhat compromised the level of excitement," said Hoyer.
Poul-Erik said the BWF will evaluate the feedbacks from the various people involved during its Council meeting in November before recommending any changes.
"If things go well we may take things further but that decision has not been made yet. We have a Council meeting in November at which time we will evaluate the feedback and data that we get from this testing," he said.
