Source: http://www.victorsport.com/readnews.asp?id=796

According to the above link, the new Victor Brave Sword model as well as a Limited Edition 40th Anniversary model have been released in August 2008.

http://www.victorsport.com/upfiles/news/20088/200881855247.jpg

I thought it was in red color just like the arc-10 !!!!

btw, Sealman does gala sport have this racquet ? Not the limited edition package !!!

http://www.victorsport.com/readnews.asp?id=762

Another photo of the Brave Sword 08. It has a stiff shaft, available in 3u and 4u versions and suitable for offensive players according to the above link.

http://www.victorsport.com/upfiles/news/20086/2008661641227.jpg

btw, Sealman does gala sport have this racquet ? Not the limited edition package !!!

havent seen both rackets in Singapore yet.

More information on the Limited Edition package from the Victor Thailand website:
http://www.victorsportsthailand.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=5374615&Ntype=3

According to the above link, the Limited Edition package includes:

1. Limited edition racket

2. GR218 over grip, 2 pcs

3. VS-800 string, 1 pcs

4. VS-650 string, 1 pcs

5. Certificate, signed by Mr.Chen Su Yuan

6. individual serial number engraved on the shaft

7. delicate aluminum alloy suitcase

8. box

Who is Mr. Chen Su Yuan? :confused:

Nice ! I don't mind getting this, Victor make good racquets !

Wonder if Singapore has this or not ?

Wah, another limited edition racket. But this one looks more cool than the kason one. :x

not sure about the racquet, but the case seems good for travelling.
anyone know how much it's retailing for?

hmmm 2 color? red and gold?:D

looks good... any details in english???

Yes, here's the link http://www.victorsport.com/recommend_english.asp?recommend=50

where can u buy this?

You can buy it from China, the rest of the places, I don't think they have it yet.

I was told there's very limited quantity, only 2008 pieces world wide ?

Suggested Retail Price RM799 :eek::eek::eek:

Heard from Classic Sports that the Brave Sword 08 will cost more than S$100 and the Limited Edition will cost more than S$200. Not sure when will it arrive in Singapore.

What are the technology(s) used?... I can't seem to find any specifications on any Victor racquet. So far, I've tried my friend's Victor and it feels very comfortable. And I'm planning to get 1 or 2 the next time I travel to China.

Heard from Classic Sports that the Brave Sword 08 will cost more than S$100 and the Limited Edition will cost more than S$200. Not sure when will it arrive in Singapore.

If that's the actual price for the Brave Sword 08, then it is not too bad. A SW31/32/33 cost around S$150 (approx).

I managed to find a web store in China that was selling the limited edition for RMB2000, which if you convert, is SGD418 !

As much as I like Victor and would like to get my hands on the limited edition, I don't think I will pay that kind of money. It is even more expensive than the AT700 Limited but then again, supposedly only 2008 pieces are made.

I will probably get the Brave Sword 08, if the price disparity is too great.

What are the technology(s) used?... I can't seem to find any specifications on any Victor racquet. So far, I've tried my friend's Victor and it feels very comfortable. And I'm planning to get 1 or 2 the next time I travel to China.

Which Victor racquet did you try ?

Here's a link to the techologies that Victor use http://www.victorsport.com/productlist_english.asp?id=206&class=1

And this is the latest Victor racquet map http://www.victorsport.com/productlist_english.asp?id=335&class=1

For the Brave sword, Victor put in their best technologies (according to their marketing pitch), it has super waves, slim shaft, aerodynamic frame (something new I think) and nanotec.

Which Victor racquet did you try ?

Here's a link to the techologies that Victor use http://www.victorsport.com/productlist_english.asp?id=206&class=1

And this is the latest Victor racquet map http://www.victorsport.com/productlist_english.asp?id=335&class=1

For the Brave sword, Victor put in their best technologies (according to their marketing pitch), it has super waves, slim shaft, aerodynamic frame (something new I think) and nanotec.

Thanks for the link. For the racquet I've tried. I believe it was the Artery TEC Ti95 Control... But I cannot recall, it has a light blue shaft and silver-ish and blue-ish frame.. And I've checked that many Victor racquets are blue...:p

Thanks for the link. For the racquet I've tried. I believe it was the Artery TEC Ti95 Control... But I cannot recall, it has a light blue shaft and silver-ish and blue-ish frame.. And I've checked that many Victor racquets are blue...:p

What a coincidence ! I was just at the shop looking at it. It has a very nice metallic blue color. Actually I didn't see that many blue Victor racquet, in fact their racquet comes in all shades and colors. One color which they seem to like alot is yellow/gold, they use it on SW32, and some of the Super Nano racquets. Also, if one model has 2 different type (control and power), they tend to use blue for control and red for power.

SW33 power = Red
SW33 control = Blue
Artery Tec Ti95 control = Blue
Artery Tec Ti95 power = Red

I just got the only Brave Sword 08 in Singapore !

It really looks like ArcSaber 10 in terms of the color and design.

Difference between it and the 33P is that the profile of the head is not as flat, it is rounder (more aerodynamic ?) and also the shaft is slimmer.

Seems like only 3U is available in Singapore. Haven't got a chance to play with it yet, probably tomorrow or wednesday when I get a chance to play then I can feedback.

May i ask how much you bought it and where you bought it?

Here in china,the market price for it is RMB2008.Interested?I myself is not attracted at all.LOL..

is there anywere it can be bought over the internet??

Here in china,the market price for it is RMB2008.Interested?I myself is not attracted at all.LOL..

That price is for the Limited edition I believe ? I saw that price on some of the website.

It is weird as RMB2008 is definitely much more expensive than the estimated selling price in Singapore.

May i ask how much you bought it and where you bought it?

I thought you may be interested in this racquet since you seem to be a Victor fan. :)

Got it from Mr Soh at Classic Sports, when I collected the racquet last night, he told me that is the only piece available currently in any shop in Singapore. The Victor importer has not distributed the racquet to other shops yet. But if you are keen, you can call him and ask him to get it from the importer.

Wocdam/Sealman, where are you guys ? Thought you guys maybe keen on this.

BTW, I was watching the China Open Women's Double match and it seems that the Macau pair of Zhang Dan/Zhang Zhibo is using the Brave Sword 08 ! I was pausing the match and then comparing the design with the racquet I have in hand :)

I'm interested in the racket but can't find anywere that sell it in the UK. Any websites that
sell them??

I'm interested in the racket but can't find anywere that sell it in the UK. Any websites that
sell them??

So far, I have not seen them anywhere, not even in shops. If online, you need to look for them in china websites.

BTW, I was watching the China Open Women's Double match and it seems that the Macau pair of Zhang Dan/Zhang Zhibo is using the Brave Sword 08 ! I was pausing the match and then comparing the design with the racquet I have in hand :)

i believe they were using the 33p

i believe they were using the 33p

I have the 33P also and it doesn't look like it. When I look at the match, I can see a stretch of white on the inner frame and also at the 5 and 7'o clock position, this is exactly the design for the Brave Sword 08. I keep on pausing my hubstation when the macau ladies are serving :)

Also for the 33P, the support cap is silver color which wasn't the case with the racquets the ladies were using.

Maybe I should take picture of my new weapon and post it up.

I thought you may be interested in this racquet since you seem to be a Victor fan. :)

Got it from Mr Soh at Classic Sports, when I collected the racquet last night, he told me that is the only piece available currently in any shop in Singapore. The Victor importer has not distributed the racquet to other shops yet. But if you are keen, you can call him and ask him to get it from the importer.

Wocdam/Sealman, where are you guys ? Thought you guys maybe keen on this.
i'll call him up and ask...

I just tried it and it is stiff !!!

Power is definitely there since it is 3U and head heavy.

I will try it out more tomorrow and focus on it's defence.

i'll call him up and ask...

You managed to get one ? If so, what is your opinion of it ?

haven't called him. will pay him a visit maybe tomorrow or sunday

haven't called him. will pay him a visit maybe tomorrow or sunday
You getting Brave Sword? I was tempted to get it but still cannot find a reason to change my racket leh. My current racket still can smash and drop. Moreover now financial crisis must tighten the belt a bit.

Classic managed to get one racket in this evening. I was there talking to Soh about the racket this afternoon. I should be going down tomorrow to take a look. He knows what kind of rackets I prefer, so based on his feeling of the racket that teoky bought, he told me I would probably like the racket. Great for him to get one racket straight away from his supplier for me to view. According to him, the racket is slightly heavier than SW31 overall, and could be more head heavy than the new version AT700.

Cool ! Can't wait for you to give your expert opinion !

Hmmm, I should try my friend's AT700 and AT700 limited to verify that the BS08 is indeed head heavy, I always thought that the AT700 especially the limited edition is one of the most head heavy racquets out there.

just saw the racket. definitely head heavy, b/p shd be somewhere around 295 to 300, medium stiff likewise SW32. it will swing faster than PW11, easier on the hands than PW11. powerwise will only know after i try it out.(no time to do that today, still working) but my feeling tells me that the head heaviness will not affect defense as much as PW11.

Interesting feedback, as I thought that it is even stiffer than the SW31, at least according to the Victor racquet map.

So you bought it ?

it definitely can't be as stiff as SW31. shaft is longer and slimmer than 31, easy to flex. this is good on the arms. anyway, i measured the b/p with strings, roughly 296~7mm. so AT700 is still head heavier.

and yah, i bought it.....

how much you all spend on the racket?

Just saw the Brave Sword 40th Anniversary Limited Edition at Victor 'showroom' at Ang Mo Kio Central hawker centre this afternoon. The shop owner, Chris, told me that he only brought in 2 'boxes' direct from taiwan yesterday. Nice gold color. Price is SGD299 and he is throwing in a Victor '6 racket' bag. Sound attractive. But, I think I will pass it on as I prefer evenly balance racket. ;)

You like the Gold colour ? I thought it is plain, very similar to the SW32 color. I prefer the Gold color on the X2 Gold, so shiny which you can use to blind your opponent, ha ha.

I just came back from using the Brave Sword, one word, POWER !

It is so much easier to generate power from the Brave Sword compare to all the other racquets I have, could also be that I string it at a lower tension, 24lbs vs 26lbs for other racquets.

tried out the Brave Sword today. one word - disappointing.
i've used a towel grip, hence the B/P of the racket was changed to about 288mm, making it more like even balance. i strung it with BG66 at 27lbs, and power was good. but the placement of some shots were not quite what i had anticipated. in fact, most of my shots felt numb. i believe a 3U SW33P will play better than this.

One thing about the Brave Sword is that the paint work seems not as sturdy as the Super Wave series.

Wocdam, guess the SW32 is still the best all round Victor racquet, offering good power and control ?

i would prefer SW31. SW32 is fast, but in terms of power, it will lose out to SW31.

just a question. how do you think this bravesword matches up to the arterytec ti-98/99 and supernano 7? (those are the only victor rackets that i have to make a comparison of)

actually, i'll be better off with a artery 99

Wocam...based on your inputs..you are definitely a Victor fan...is Bravesword good for double player? Is it heavier than SW31? I am thinking about trying out Victor racket ...and have more or less decided on SW31 or SW32 or Bravesword. Have been using Wilson Ktour and Npro...NPro is stiff & powerfull but very heavy ..arm and wrist get tired and injured easily. K Tour is OK but a little flex compared to NPro or AT700. So thinking of going a little stiffer than Ktour...has you tried Ktour...is BS08 heavier than SW31? You comments is appreciated.

imho if you are looking a victor racquet as stiff as (or stiffer) than ktour, sw31 would suit your requirements

Sealman...So in practical "feeling"..is the Victor SW31 heavier than Wilson Ktour? How does these two compared for those who has played with them before?

i used the gold brave sword its pretty nice. it was a 2U but when you held it it doesnt feel that heavy and when u play with it it doesnt feel that heavy either. its very slim frame and shaft. Feels kinda like Yonex Ti 10 3rd generation except the shaft is stiffer. but this racket i would say seems to be made with way better grade material compared to all other victor rackets.

Sealman...So in practical "feeling"..is the Victor SW31 heavier than Wilson Ktour? How does these two compared for those who has played with them before?

imho both rackets are hefty sticks which i cannot handle due to my poor skills :crying:

Wocam...based on your inputs..you are definitely a Victor fan...is Bravesword good for double player? Is it heavier than SW31? I am thinking about trying out Victor racket ...and have more or less decided on SW31 or SW32 or Bravesword. Have been using Wilson Ktour and Npro...NPro is stiff & powerfull but very heavy ..arm and wrist get tired and injured easily. K Tour is OK but a little flex compared to NPro or AT700. So thinking of going a little stiffer than Ktour...has you tried Ktour...is BS08 heavier than SW31? You comments is appreciated.sorry for the late reply.
Now back to the question, BS08 is not my kind of doubles racket. gives up too much speed in defense. as for the weight, i would say it's roughly the same as SW31, just that the balance is different.
I haven't had the chance to try out Wilson badminton rackets (though i did try a few tennis rackets), so i can't comment on them. if you want me to recommend a Victor racket, get a SW32, but it has to be in 3U.

Wodcam...from your threads so far you have been recomending SW31...why is the change of recomending from SW31 to SW32?

Wodcam...from your threads so far you have been recomending SW31...why is the change of recomending from SW31 to SW32?

I think it is because he was asked to recommend a racquet out of the 3 suitable for doubles and SW32 is better for that.

I think it is because he was asked to recommend a racquet out of the 3 suitable for doubles and SW32 is better for that.
exactly. SW32 3U will be perfect for doubles. SW31 maybe a tad too stiff, and heavy, even if both are 3U. weight distribution for 31 and 32 not the same.

exactly. SW32 3U will be perfect for doubles. SW31 maybe a tad too stiff, and heavy, even if both are 3U. weight distribution for 31 and 32 not the same.


SW31-3U also perfect for doubles too. :)

Nice, cheap & very good racket but i don't know whether it can takes high tension (29lbs) in long run. :)

I just broke my super nano today (the original) and in need of a replacement for single games. I can't seem to find any place that sells the original super nano. Any ideas? Also after reading the posts, I kinda want to try SW31 and BS8. Any comparisons to Super Nano in terms of stiffness and balance point (for both SW31 and BS8)? Thanks. p.s. I think super nano is an awesome single racket.

anyone comparison of the BS09 and the SW33C/P? to the SW32?

Just saw the Brave Sword 40th Anniversary Limited Edition at Victor 'showroom' at Ang Mo Kio Central hawker centre this afternoon. The shop owner, Chris, told me that he only brought in 2 'boxes' direct from taiwan yesterday. Nice gold color. Price is SGD299 and he is throwing in a Victor '6 racket' bag. Sound attractive. But, I think I will pass it on as I prefer evenly balance racket. ;)

Hi, where is the Victor shop in AMK Central?

The shop is located between the wet market and the hawker center
Block 724 #01-73
Ang Mo Kio Ave 6
Operating Hours: 10.30am to 3.30pm
Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays
Contact Person: Chris AwMobile: 9238 7284

See the post below..

Good news for Victor lovers in KL area.I have brand new brave sword 08,09,nano pro 7 for sale at a good price from july 4th-7th.Only one each and only in KL area.Those who is interested can PM me.Price negotiable!Check on:

http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1180780&postcount=8
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71269

what country is the Brave Sword 08/09 made?

what country is the Brave Sword 08/09 made?
I believe Victor rackets are made in Taiwan?

I believe Victor rackets are made in Taiwan?

I believe the rackets are made in China :)

I believe the rackets are made in China :)

I agree. But i've heard that the BS10/11 are made in taiwan!! =)

I believe the rackets are made in China :)
owh, is it? For so long, i thought that victor rackets are made in taiwan.:confused::(

taiwan? no offense, but doesn't Yonex make their low-end racquets in Taiwan? How can Victor expect to compete with high-end models at such a high price point if they make them in Taiwan? hmm... doesn't make sense.

I agree. But i've heard that the BS10/11 are made in taiwan!! =)

You are correct. According to the victor website, the bs10 and bs 11 are made in Taiwan.
http://www.victorsport.com.cn/productlist.asp?id=807&class=1
http://www.victorsport.com.cn/productlist.asp?id=808&class=1