Brave Sword 10 Review

[paulstewart64]

Maklike

Try doing some of my armchair exercises, especially video no 3. Once practiced you won't need to worry about changing.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk

[HardSmasher]

if you buy a SW35, then you will find that the BS10 will be spending a lot of time in your bag.

well, at the moment i will stick with BS10, it still serve me good, im synchronising well with the racket. too much choice will make us out of concentration

[johnchang]

So is there any shop in Klang valley ( Malaysia ) that sells the BS 10 stiff version?

[super64]

So is there any shop in Klang valley ( Malaysia ) that sells the BS 10 stiff version?

i bought mine online at www.authenticbadminton.com

[hduong]

Anyone have both 4U and 3U versions of BS10? Beside weight, how do they differ in play?

[super64]

Anyone have both 4U and 3U versions of BS10? Beside weight, how do they differ in play?

both are good its just the grip usually its in 3u it doesnt change much . just buy what fits ur hand.

[flite]

Just got hold of a new BS10 today with the blue butt-cap which is exactly like my BS11 that I bought from Taipei. Anyhow I saw there are a few minor cosmetic changes on the BS10 compared to the BS11.

1.) The "square head shape" wordings is missing at the top part of the frame.
2.) The stiffness indicator is on the cone instead on the bottom of the shaft.
3.) The specification sticker is missing too. All spec ratings are on the cone.
3.) Only "Sword" instead of "BraveSword" on the 4 and 5 o'clock position of the inner frame. The font is different too.

Stiffness rating is stiff. 5 out of 5 rating on the indicator.

Also I did measure the BP which is 296mm versus 292mm on the BS11. Both without string and with original grip at the time of measuring. Both rackets are 3UG2 and will be testing it out after I got it strung.

[flite]

I sent my newly purchased BS10 for stringing today in my friend's shop and noticed a few changes in the specification compared to those he has in the shop.

Beside the cosmetic difference and all that I listed on the above post, there are a few "major" changes to this new batch of Braveswords:

1.) Overall length is now 675mm instead of the previous 672mm. Now its length is the same as BS08 and 09.
2.) Frame width is not as slim and aerodynamic as previous batches but still slightly slimmer compared to BS08 and 09. The frame width of the latest Bravesword is in between the size of the previous batches and BS08 and 09.
3.) When in full swing, the "swoosh" sound generated by the aerodynamic frame is not as sharp and clear compared to the previous version but still better compared to BS08 and 09.

I discussed the matter with my friend and ring up a distributor to get a clearer picture of it and from what they said, this could be an improved/new version of BS10 & 11. It could be that after a year of launching the first batch of BS10 & 11 and also from the feedback of its players, Victor decided to do some tweaking here and there for their best seller.

Anyway could someone else share more informations on this. Also some pictures to share...

[cycilver]

i hope they make the paint stronger XD

[Maklike Tier]

Where'd you get that example from? Not to be rude, but it's not a copy is it? Looks real but it seems strange that it just has SWORD written on it.

I only have a TW coded version which is not as stiff as the other codes, and I'm keen to get an example that's stiffer.

[blindfury]

What the hell? Never thought they will redesign BS10....

to Flite;

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your BS10?

[flite]

Where'd you get that example from? Not to be rude, but it's not a copy is it? Looks real but it seems strange that it just has SWORD written on it.

I only have a TW coded version which is not as stiff as the other codes, and I'm keen to get an example that's stiffer.

This is a genuine unit LOL. I got it straight from a licensed Victor distributor. As I stated above this is actually the new version of BS10&11 for year 2011 onwards. Some countries (especially Asia) will receive the 1st batch of the latest version first and the others later in the year.

I got the clarification from them already as I was quite amused at the beginning too.

Also it has nothing to do with the country code and stiffness rating. Indeed it has 2 different shaft ratings for the previous version of BS10&11.

What the hell? Never thought they will redesign BS10....

to Flite;

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get your BS10?

I got it from a Victor regional distributor who is a baddy mate of mine. He often travel within S.E.A.

[ucantseeme]

Did they only changed the cosmetics? I'm hoping the paint is stronger. Mine is peeling of at the cap.

[Koooko]

I bought the new version not too long ago, the (swoosh) sound really like missing out. But still, everything is still the same. Smash is efforttless, drop, clear. I just love it.^^

[blindfury]

I bought the new version not too long ago, the (swoosh) sound really like missing out. But still, everything is still the same. Smash is efforttless, drop, clear. I just love it.^^

where from? im trying to track one down myself... hehehe.

[Koooko]

where from? im trying to track one down myself... hehehe.

I bought it in Malaysia.Free victor shirt, string, grip and bag for MYR 500.^^

[Alom]

both are good its just the grip usually its in 3u it doesnt change much . just buy what fits ur hand.

3U / 4U refers to weight! Your getting confused with 'G'. Which is for grip size.