Victor uk

**Benwilluk** · 04-01-2012, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by mzheng168

After several failed attemps to buy from a UK company, i have finally decided to buy a Victor Bravesword 11 from a German website. Victor uK is really hopeless.

Did you try JT Sports?

**LD rules!** · 04-01-2012, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by mzheng168

After several failed attemps to buy from a UK company, i have finally decided to buy a Victor Bravesword 11 from a German website. Victor uK is really hopeless.

Originally Posted by Benwilluk

Did you try JT Sports?

I think he wanted to buy the racket, not the store....

£190 for a VT80?!?!?!?!

**mzheng168** · 04-01-2012, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Benwilluk

Did you try JT Sports?

i did have a look at their website. it's a too simple website not much information and option for buying (i.e no way to choose a string to go with it etc...) .... so i didn't buy from them and they are not cheap

**Benwilluk** · 04-01-2012, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by mzheng168

i did have a look at their website. it's a too simple website not much information and option for buying (i.e no way to choose a string to go with it etc...) .... so i didn't buy from them and they are not cheap

Ah OK - and yeah your right - not many options elsewhere. Hopefully this will change soon...

**SolsticeOfLight** · 04-01-2012, 08:15 AM

You can always restring yourself after you get the racket. You have to pay for it online too anyway.

**mzheng168** · 04-01-2012, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by SolsticeOfLight

You can always restring yourself after you get the racket. You have to pay for it online too anyway.

i know. but i like to play the new racket straight away when it arrives. I don't like to get the racket then have to go down to the stringer (he is always busy) and wait several more days for him to put the string on. If the website offer people the choice to pick the string and tension also the grip etc then the racket will be ready as you required when you received it and you can just pay it out of bag. Most of the people will be happy to pay for the service.

**paulstewart64** · 04-01-2012, 02:29 PM

You could always try BWS Sports in you live in north west.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk

**Maklike Tier** · 04-01-2012, 07:30 PM

I'm vaguely interested in getting a Euro spec BS11 - looking for a 2012 quality (clearcoat over hologram) racket - but with the older TW specifications:

Stiff ____v__o______Flexible

Any suggestions for companies that ship overseas?

**Antzdahman** · 04-02-2012, 03:31 AM

hey guys im a 13 year old competitive player and i really want to get sponsored i live in New Zealand and i am a Intermediate leveled player plz dont post no one my age can get sponsored because i know a 11 yr old boy that is sponsored by victor cheers guys. My fav brands are yonex li ning victor or kason any of those i dont mind just plz help if u can thans guys

**SolsticeOfLight** · 04-02-2012, 04:51 AM

13 years is fine for getting sponsored. Take part in competitions (and win

), and you could get noticed. Alternatively, there are also clubs which are sponsored. You could try to join one of them.

**paulstewart64** · 04-02-2012, 11:19 AM

Getting sponsored at age 13 is tough. Too many manufacturers are being careful where sponsorship money is used these days.

Statistics will show that there is a massive change in the number of good players staying in badminton in UK from aged 16. It's that what else have they discovered question that takes their eye off badminton. For the lads it's usually girls and beer and not necessarily in that order.

To get sponsored you have to show that you may have something a business wants...marketability. An 11 year old showing tremendous promise, doing well at tournaments etc will attract attention for sponsorship.

An intermediate player generally does not attract a sponsor. You have to show a potential sponsor what you've won, show them what tournaments you will be playing and where you go in badminton terms to give them exposure.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk

**paulstewart64** · 04-06-2012, 04:29 PM

watch out for a number of reviews on my blog as I've been testing a lot of racquets today.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk

**Antzdahman** · 04-07-2012, 11:09 PM

thanks paul yep u are right on one point he is really really good, we can all tell that he has a lot of potential everyone says hes gonna be a future champ.

**Antzdahman** · 04-07-2012, 11:10 PM

ok thanks for he advice

**BlueTornado** · 04-08-2012, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

I'm vaguely interested in getting a Euro spec BS11 - looking for a 2012 quality (clearcoat over hologram) racket - but with the older TW specifications:

Stiff ____v__o______Flexible

Any suggestions for companies that ship overseas?

Well, if you're looking for the old spec 4/5 stiffness BS11 with the new clearcoat design, you could always try buying from the US. If JT Sports' prices are indicative of the market price in the UK, then it's the same retail price here in the US. I'm sure there are members of the forum who can help you persuade the shop owner to ship to you.

**Maklike Tier** · 04-08-2012, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by BlueTornado

Well, if you're looking for the old spec 4/5 stiffness BS11 with the new clearcoat design, you could always try buying from the US. If JT Sports' prices are indicative of the market price in the UK, then it's the same retail price here in the US. I'm sure there are members of the forum who can help you persuade the shop owner to ship to you.

Yeah I'd be up for that. Can anyone hook me up?

**paulstewart64** · 04-10-2012, 06:31 PM

Tomorrow is review day. i will have some time available and intend to write my reviews of Meteor 60 and Meteor 70. That will leave me with only 6 more reviews to write.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk