New Victor Racquet - The Meteor X80 ( MX80 )

**Naim.F.C** · 03-25-2011, 04:11 AM

So jealous JumpSmash! Please provide in-depth comparisons between each of the rackets. Especially BS10 vs MX80!

**Naim.F.C** · 03-25-2011, 06:41 AM

Anyone know where I can get one of these in the UK? Anyone who will ship to the UK from overseas?

**jump-smash** · 03-25-2011, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Naim.F.C

So jealous JumpSmash! Please provide in-depth comparisons between each of the rackets. Especially BS10 vs MX80!

well ... to be able to do that
I'll need a whole lotta time
maybe a month or so ...

just kidding ... I'll need at least 3 matches
one match for each racket
and also I need good opponents
and most importantly a very good partner

because I only play MD
and sometimes XD
but never MS

**!¿Clue?!** · 03-25-2011, 05:03 PM

How does the MX80 compare to the Arc8DX? Am thinking of selling my 8dx and buying the MX80 for singles and using my BS11 4UG2 for doubles.

**druss** · 03-25-2011, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Naim.F.C

Anyone know where I can get one of these in the UK? Anyone who will ship to the UK from overseas?

I think that Victor is protecting the UK European distributor as Eric of Squash Mart won't ship there. badmintonshoponline might ship to you though.

**visor** · 03-25-2011, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by !¿Clue?!

How does the MX80 compare to the Arc8DX? Am thinking of selling my 8dx and buying the MX80 for singles and using my BS11 4UG2 for doubles.

Based on reviews and specs, VT80 would be better for singles, whereas MX80 for doubles, IMHO.

**LD rules!** · 03-25-2011, 05:41 PM

off topic, what are the red strings on the SW35 jump-smash ?

**blindfury** · 03-25-2011, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by LD rules!

off topic, what are the red strings on the SW35 jump-smash ?

Place your bets everyone.

I have my money on NBG98.

**jump-smash** · 03-25-2011, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by LD rules!

off topic, what are the red strings on the SW35 jump-smash ?

it's NBG98

Originally Posted by blindfury

Place your bets everyone.

I have my money on NBG98.

you got that right
wow ! you have eyes of an eagle ! hahaha

**blindfury** · 03-25-2011, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by jump-smash

you got that right
wow ! you have eyes of an eagle ! hahaha

of course, people don't call me "eagle eye" for no reason.... muahahahha.

**Naim.F.C** · 03-25-2011, 07:54 PM

Wow, never used badmintonshoponline before but what an awesome site. Is shipping to the UK also $20? If yes, I might just buy all my gear here instead!

**Naim.F.C** · 03-25-2011, 07:55 PM

Also can someone recommend strings to go with the MX80? Going to string at 24lbs knowing the 80 grommet system makes it higher than it is.

***kwun*** · 03-25-2011, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by Naim.F.C

Wow, never used badmintonshoponline before but what an awesome site. Is shipping to the UK also $20? If yes, I might just buy all my gear here instead!

also read the back feedback that people have posted.

**Naim.F.C** · 03-25-2011, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by kwun

also read the back feedback that people have posted.

Not sure what you mean by back feedback and not sure where to find it...

Anyway, could you guys recommend a good string for the MX80 for 24lbs tension? Really don't know enough about it all. Just know BG85 at 27lbs was too hard and stiff for me and VS-850 on the BS10 at 24lbs offered sublime control and precision but lacked a teeny bit of power. But generally I prefer to start with control and less on power, as I'm not a huge smasher though I do from time to time.

Unfortunately VS-850 doesn't seem to be a choice on badmintonshoponline, and Victor strings oddly seem to be a lot more expensive too. Here are the options.

**blindfury** · 03-25-2011, 08:58 PM

Naim FC

you can find it here
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...shoponline.-us

**Naim.F.C** · 03-25-2011, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by blindfury

Naim FC

you can find it here
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...shoponline.-us

Sounds like an idiot business runner. That said, I will confirm a few things with him before ordering. As long as I get the item within a week or two I don't really care. But I will only order if he gives me certain guarantee's. From what I can understand, the service is terrible but people do eventually get the items they've ordered.

**Naim.F.C** · 03-25-2011, 11:05 PM

Ok, after reading further I've decided NOT to order from badmintonshoponline and get it elsewhere. A user has agreed to sell me his with VS850 at 24lbs. Hope to receive it within the week! Will decide how it fares to my BS10 and sell whichever one I don't use so much.