New Victor Racquet - The Meteor X80 ( MX80 )

**j4ckie** · 12-14-2011, 12:10 PM

In fact, they seem to have only G2....at least when I ordered mine, they didn't have any 3UG3. Which means I have two of them and don't use'em...*winkwink*

**Brale90** · 12-14-2011, 01:23 PM

I still have problems with the stiffness of the x80 one @28lbs other @26lbs
On good days i can hit powerfull smashes, but still problems with backhand-clear.
On bad days i cant get any power out of mx80
I didnt have problems with ns 9900 @ same tension.

Next two days i can test z-slash and n90...

**Maklike Tier** · 12-14-2011, 04:00 PM

That's because the MX80 is uber stiff and has 80 holes instead of 74(?) or so. I normally run 25-26lbs but with the MX80 I found that with the same string 24lbs was better. I also preferred it 2-3g lighter than I'd normally run, and the combo of those two specs for me is sweet.

Every racket is different and you need to adjust accordingly.

**moomoo** · 12-14-2011, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

You are right, the MX80 is a great piece of kit. If my rotator cuff wasn't on fire for days after a heavy session I'd use it without giving it a second thought, but sadly that's just not my reality.

since you know your rotator cuff is prone to injury/fatigue, have you tried to improve its flexibily on top of you rehab?

try youtube-ing the "no money" exercise with rubber tubing and shoulder "stick-ups". works wonders for my shoulders

**Fukudadude** · 01-08-2012, 01:51 PM

So guys, you need to have a hell of a swing-speed to handle the MX80? Same with the MX70?

**LD rules!** · 01-08-2012, 02:31 PM

Originally Posted by Fukudadude

So guys, you need to have a hell of a swing-speed to handle the MX80? Same with the MX70?

Not sure if you need that much of a swing speed, but it is quite a stiff racket, if you are used to stiff rackets, then it shouldn't be too much of a problem.

**moomoo** · 01-08-2012, 08:56 PM

stiffness sort of affects my wrist/forearms while head heaviness affects my shoulders. if you work those areas you should be fine as long as your technique is correct

timing however is totally up to your style of play, so the MX's may not be suitable all the time

**Maklike Tier** · 01-09-2012, 02:33 AM

MX2012 London! HEAD HEAVIER than the MX80.....what a beast.

Name: Screen shot 2012-01-09 at 7.30.14 PM.png
Views: 382
Size: 39.4 KB

Name: Screen shot 2012-01-09 at 7.29.58 PM.png
Views: 373
Size: 139.1 KB

Name: Screen shot 2012-01-09 at 7.29.44 PM.png
Views: 380
Size: 135.2 KB

**Renmazuo27** · 01-09-2012, 02:34 AM

I'll be getting one of those

**Maklike Tier** · 01-09-2012, 02:40 AM

The white on the shaft should fade to 'gold medal gold' on the cone/handle though!

Geez, three new 2012 rackets and they're all o•ooo/o•ooo spec. Brutal.

**Licin** · 01-09-2012, 02:50 AM

Wow.. the racket design is very cool...Better than MX80, although MX80's design itself is already superb....

**Maklike Tier** · 01-09-2012, 04:13 AM

I'm a retard - its the same spec as the MX70, but just with some new technology.

**Renmazuo27** · 01-09-2012, 04:15 AM

Guess I'm not gonna get the MX70 then

**Maklike Tier** · 01-09-2012, 04:44 AM

Nah, if you're gunna get a Meteor, just get the 80 at this stage. But.....if the new technology improves the damping....the MX2012 could be pretty damn sweet.

**Renmazuo27** · 01-09-2012, 04:48 AM

I have the 80 already in the armory already. I'm still not 100% sold on the LYD (Yes I did state I wanted one but that sorta changed when my Legend arrived today) or SW30. A BS15 could be on the cards as I don't have a BS

**Maklike Tier** · 01-09-2012, 05:08 AM

I'm curious about the London, but I'm hanging out for the LYD and 15 the most. Decided to buy the two of them together instead of lash for the LYD now.

Curious to see what you think about the Legend. Paint on that thing is superb.