E-Link Sports, Singapore, Chris Aw

**Jim_80** · 07-28-2009, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by aramistuscany

If you buy it from Chris, the sole distributor its $155. Other shops that take their stocks from him is $160+ to 170+ or more.

Crazy question, but are these prices in US Dollars or Singapore Dollars?

**Megatop** · 07-28-2009, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Jim_80

Crazy question, but are these prices in US Dollars or Singapore Dollars?

We use Singapore Dollars.

**Jim_80** · 07-29-2009, 05:48 AM

Damn, those are good prices

I thought I'd better check as US$ are sometimes used for international prices.

I think I'll be emailing this guy. Soon.

**smist89** · 08-01-2009, 02:40 AM

went down today to restring my racket and im impressed with the customer service.
i compared the price of BG-80 to sportslink @ amk central and i must say the price is better too

forgot to check out price of shuttles though as i was in a rush.

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first post!

**baggies34** · 08-07-2009, 02:25 AM

Originally Posted by baggies34

Hi, does anyone have a personal email address for Mr. Chris Aw as I would like to know if he wil ship to the UK after seeing his prices I got so excited as he is so CHEAP.

Do you know anything about the racket Racket Z3000 that he has for sale? I hope he will post a full price list as I am keen to update my badminton gear and am getting quite excited about his shop and prices.

Thanks for your advice.

Chris

I have now received my 2 rackets from Chris - all I can say is purchase purchase purchase purchse

**aramistuscany** · 08-07-2009, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by baggies34

I have now received my 2 rackets from Chris - all I can say is purchase purchase purchase purchse

What did u buy from him?

Any pictures?

**limak** · 08-08-2009, 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by aramistuscany

What did u buy from him?

Any pictures?

And what about shipment to UK? Thanks for info.

**Jim_80** · 08-08-2009, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by baggies34

I have now received my 2 rackets from Chris - all I can say is purchase purchase purchase purchse

I'm trying to buy an SW33C from Chris - he seems to take his time responding to emails

I guess mail order isn't his main business, so I can forgive him. We seem to be getting there anyway.

I'd be interested to hear how long it took for you to get your rackets though!

**baggies34** · 08-11-2009, 02:05 AM

Originally Posted by Jim_80

I'm trying to buy an SW33C from Chris - he seems to take his time responding to emails

I guess mail order isn't his main business, so I can forgive him. We seem to be getting there anyway.

I'd be interested to hear how long it took for you to get your rackets though!

Well it took about 3 weeks from starting the email ocnversation with Chris to finally receiving my rackets, which isnt bad considering where this gentleman is situated. The rackets came perfectly package and the stringing looks a 1st class job. I am extemely happy with his overall service and will be placing another order shortly for shuttlecocks and more badminton equipment.

**aramistuscany** · 08-26-2009, 11:23 AM

Black t-shirt and 3/4 pants casual combination (3rd picture) is the similar set worn by Lee Yong Dae when he was in Singapore (for the Aviva Singapore Open) at the Amara Hotel dinner hosted by Chris Aw.

T-shirt colours available in white, navy blue, black, yellow and green.

**aramistuscany** · 08-26-2009, 11:38 AM

Explorer CLS 6500 (green/white) is similar to the Explorer CLS 6300 (red/white) except 6500 is medium flex (stiffer) whereas 6300 is flexible. Very reasonable price for a quality racquet. Strung with matching Victor VS-650 (0.66mm) green string.

Balance: 283-290mm
All carbon graphite slim shaft

**tenggk** · 08-26-2009, 08:31 PM

How much are the tees? They really look good.

aramistuscany, you must have a good collection of rackets and apparels to open a mini warehouse.

**aramistuscany** · 08-26-2009, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by tenggk

How much are the tees? They really look good.

aramistuscany, you must have a good collection of rackets and apparels to open a mini warehouse.

I think its something like $24 but I got a small discount from Chris for each of them as I bought quite a number of stuff and also strung my Gosen Roots Aermet 6000 there. I also bought some previous season/older designs Victor t-shirts two for $28 deal. They are good quality 'drifit' material. Victor call theirs the 'Super-Dry'. A great deal!

**tenggk** · 08-26-2009, 09:21 PM

Does quoting your name or nick entitle me to a discount?

Originally Posted by aramistuscany

I think its something like $24 but I got a small discount from Chris for each of them as I bought quite a number of stuff and also strung my Gosen Roots Aermet 6000 there. I also bought some previous season/older designs Victor t-shirts two for $28 deal. They are good quality 'drifit' material. Victor call theirs the 'Super-Dry'. A great deal!

**aramistuscany** · 08-26-2009, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by tenggk

Does quoting your name or nick entitle me to a discount?

Chirs is an accomodating and very friendly guy. He will give you a discount by just telling him you heard about it in this forum. My name does not carry any weight here or anywhere

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Just a side note.. we were talking about the Victor models he does not carry but able to bring in e.g Explorer 68 presently use by Lee Hyo Jung (KOR) (WD, XD doubles) and Lee Wan Wah (MAS independent) (MD doubles). If there are enough of us who wants the racquet (maybe about 15 of us) he will bring it in as Victor's minimum order is 25. He will absorbed the other 10 or so pieces. The Explorer series are really good racquets for these prices but it seems that there are just not enough awareness among consumers. The Bravesword and Super Wave series are more well-marketed and well-known and concurrently more expensive also

Anyway he did mentioned he may bring in the top-end and latest Explorer 88. New shipment of stocks are scheduled for Sep 09. Let's see what is the inventory in it then!

**Sealman** · 08-28-2009, 06:21 AM

Have been looking for the Explorer68 and was hoping that it would be available in Singapore. Dun really understand Chris's rationale in bringing in the other models of the Explorer series but not the Explorer 68. Maybe its easier said than done but believe he should not have any problem selling 25 pieces of Explorer 68 in the Singapore market given that there are many Victor users in Singapore. Perhaps he could even market this model limited to 'only 25 pieces available in Singapore'

Anyway I managed to find one piece at Honly JB after months of hunting around. Cost M$230 unstrung (S$95). imho its a mid-stiff 'value-for money' racquet and plays similarly to the yonex arcsaber 10. Just my two cents.

Originally Posted by aramistuscany

Just a side note.. we were talking about the Victor models he does not carry but able to bring in e.g Explorer 68 presently use by Lee Hyo Jung (KOR) (WD, XD doubles) and Lee Wan Wah (MAS independent) (MD doubles). If there are enough of us who wants the racquet (maybe about 15 of us) he will bring it in as Victor's minimum order is 25. He will absorbed the other 10 or so pieces. The Explorer series are really good racquets for these prices but it seems that there are just not enough awareness among consumers.