Has anyone tried the VS-650(victor string)..

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  1. Smichz

    Smichz Regular Member

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    I began using the VS-650 when it just enter the market just few days.It has 0.66mm thickness,n i was first strung it on my arc10 at 28lbs.Feels excellent n preety durable for a 0.66mm!N after that,i have strung my 5 rackets,inc AT 900P,Woven 7,new AT700,3rd gen ti10,all at 28lbs.Has anyone here tried it also?

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    What the, does it say Made in Japan ?
     
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    looks interesting. durability 8/10 is surprising given this is a 0.66mm string. unfortunately, this is not available in singapore yet. also, like jhirata, i'm quite surprised to know this was manufactured in Japan. btw, what's the price like?
     
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    Smichz Regular Member

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    The market price of it is actually more expensive compared to the BG66.In my place,it costs around 35rmb.The cheapest i found in the net is 28rmb.While the SP BG66 is around 25-30 in the net.This string is recommended if u like the thin string feel.
     
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    Yes..i think it's the 2nd highest in the durability term,if compared to the other victor strings.Even marked more durable compared to the cheaper 0.68 and the 0.70.Hehe..
     
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    Bro, this is available in Singapore. I saw it at Gala Sports on Monday. Can't remember the price, probably S$16 (including restring labour).

    According to the person there, this plays like BG66 but more durable, I will definitely give it a try as all my strings now are BG66, so itching to try something else.
     
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    are there any shops in singapore which sell the vs-650 string other than gala sports? dun really like the stringing jobs at gala sports.
     
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    So far I only saw it there, maybe you can buy the string only from them, ask them to take the labour charge out of it ?
     
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    I bought the strings at Kemin Sports, bukit timah there.. strung it up myself.. good string! haha...
     
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    Saw the vs-650 at chris's 'Victor' showroom at AMK hawker center. In fact, he has the whole range of victor string. Never ask the price though.
     
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    i like this string a lot... strung at 26 and 27... price is rm27 in m'sia...(+-8usd) the feeling is the opposite of rock hard (pardon my english)
     
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    my friend string for me for rm 23....
     
  15. chaijk

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    Victor VS650 feels like BG66 and its more durable. Worth to try!
     
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    Does anyone know where I can find this in KL/PJ?
     
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    but still not as crisp as BG 66....
    BG66 still has the best feeling
     
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    i bet victor's product properly made in taiwan
     
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    if the QC level is highly maintained, it doesn't reli matter where it is made from
     
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    I agree with Terraglow, somehow VS650 feels "thicker" and is not as crisp as BG66.
     

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