Victor Brave Sword 12 (review)

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  1. Ch1k0

    Ch1k0 Regular Member

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    Read what I said again man ahaha. I was referring to your "actual" 3UG5 BS 12 that you're asking about. Yes Eric weighs the entire racket with the original grip and plastic wrappings. My BS12N is 89g which personally I find just slightly too light.
     
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    I think I was a bit upset and I didn't read and conveyed my thoughts correctly. I meant to ask if you think I should just buy the 88g 4UG5 BS12? Or I should just wait until the 3UG5 is in stock? I think I might just go for it. I'm not sure how 1g will make much of a difference between the 88g BS12 and your 89g BS12. Assuming that it is 88g, then it's clearly within range of the 3U spec. Just curious how often a 3UG5 BS12 would exceed 90g?
     
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    Does eric got facebook online store?
     
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    Pardon me for not reading earlier replies properly. If the 4U bs racket is 88g, you should give it a try. Nevertheless, presently where are you based at?
     
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    Nope but he has a RKEP eBay store =)
     
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    Does anyone here know where else I can buy the Brave Sword 12?
     
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    in vancouver, topline can give pretty good deals... in the end with taxes in and free stringing, just a tad more than online plus shipping
     
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    Quick question: are any differences in the "old" blue/white/black and the "new" grey/red/black BS12.. other than the colourway?

    Thanks. :D
     
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    Not that I noticed.
     
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    Thanks J4ckie! Much appreciated.
     
  11. diverdan

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    So. Ive just bought a BS12 old colour and looking forward to giving it a go. Im used to stiff rackets but im getting long in the tooth and need some help from a semi rigid shaft. I read a review saying it lacked weight in the head so I was hoping someone could tell me how it compared to the BS11.
     
  12. Ch1k0

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    IMO the 12 and 11 play really differently. Already the way the head weight is distributed is different already. Personally I found they match different game styles.
     
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    I was expecting them to play differently. Is there any lag when you swing the BS12 and is there more weight in the head of BS11 or BS12?
     
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    11 carries more head weight and also carries it higher up in the frame.
     
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    And head lag is worse with more explosiveness of your swing. For me, neither one works.
     
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    Hi recently my friend got a BS12 HKE coded. Any one know whether HKE coded is by legit and only found in hongkong?
     
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    Remember that if you find BS12 slightly light in the head you can always add Victor Powerizer and this will instantly transform your racket.

    Paul
    www.badminton-coach.co.uk
     
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    I just got one from MBS. It has HKE code and is apparently a limited legit addition.
     
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    This racket is now really hard to find. Thumbs up for you!
     
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    I don't see that version on their website.
     

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