The Victor Brave Sword 09 was launched recently and currently endorsed by Chinese players Gao Ling, Wei Yili, Yang Wei and Zhang Jiewen in the ongoing 2009 Malaysian Open.

Source:
http://www.victorsport.com.cn/readnews.asp?id=879
http://www.victorsport.com.cn/readnews.asp?id=877

Photos:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1067892&postcount=68
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1066753&postcount=40
http://www.victorsport.com.cn/readnews.asp?id=881

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http://www.victorsport.com.cn/upfiles/news/200812/20081223943117.jpg

looks good, has anyone here used one?

Ugh. The '08 Version looked a lot better than this. Smart marketing move by sponsoring former CH nationals, though.

Other than the change in color scheme (from red to silver and then white to red), it also seems that it is less stiff, not as head heavy and it comes with shockless grommets.

is it me or does the racket on the picture top right look photoshoped or something??

The Brave Sword 09 is out in the shop ! The color is quite nice and it is less stiff than the BS08.

The Brave Sword 09 is out in the shop ! The color is quite nice and it is less stiff than the BS08.

before CNY this year, Chris - The official Victor Distributor (info from Victor HQ directly) told me that he has the stock ....

also would like to see the Korea National Team use this brand - Victor ...