Hi guys, I would like to know how is the feeling of BS12 compared to Arc 11, I have tried Arc 11 before, the control is awesome, but I feel the smashing power is not good enough, can you guys comment on this BS12 since it's such a famous racket? Thanks!
AS11 shaft is stiffer than BS12. BP might b same for both or that BS12 might b head heavier iirc... sold my AS11 quite some time back. BS12 swings faster in the air due to its sword frame. This makes it the better racket in defense. Most Victor rackets including this one, have great feedback upon hitting the birdie. Unlike AS11, the feedback feel is dampened. In the smashing dept, would say both perform equally well but BS12 could catch ur opponents off guard due to its faster swing.
Thanks for replying! How about BS12's control? Does it get the good control ARC11 can get? I m currently thinking of maybe go back to ARC11 cz at least I tried it before. But for BS12 i don't get a chance to try it out. So i need some feedback from here, quite a lot said it's a great racquet so feel like trying out. Thanks!
Ime n imo, BS12 is best utilised like a whip if one has the arm strength. It excels in fast, flat drives. For ctrl n placement shots, a stiffer racket like the AS11 would better serve ur purpose. Another Victor Bravesword comes highly recommended would b the BS10 as it has a stiffer shaft than BS12. And recently, of course, u would want to consider the latest BS10 successor, JetSpeed 10. But its a slightly different beast in that its head heavier than BS10.
Thanks bro! =) I will consider that. But I would like to ask how would you comment on NR900? Is it good?
Arc11 & BS12 well known as a doubles rackets. I did tried both. Review below based on my own experience & feeling. I'm a Single player and switch to doubles game for few year ago. Arc11 It's stiffer. Feel more head heavy than even balanced. 3U Arc11 It's about the same weight with my 4U ZFII. Smashes really good. Defense just so so and the swing speed a bit slower.... BS12. It's a mid Flex racket. Even balanced racket. Weight it's lighter than Arc11. It's a fast racket. Very good in drive & defense nearly perfect. But smash lack of power. Probably need some wrist to generate out that kind of explosive power smash. Conclusion : Arc11 it's not a good racket for doubles. It can be single player racket. Like how we see, Viktor axelsen used Arc11 for single game. If you're Doubles player. Go for BS12. You'll love to it. As doubles game all about speed. Which BS12 might suit for speed player who love trick & drive a lot during game.
