New Victor Racquet - The Meteor X80 ( MX80 )

**visor** · 10-10-2011, 02:54 AM

Originally Posted by j4ckie

But look at that towel grip - it doesn't even cover the cone, and it's noticeably thicker than the cone, even though it's applied on the wood....must be thick. My usual towel grips, applied on overgrip, aren't even that thick....

Yes, looks like it's half overlapped.

**Maklike Tier** · 10-10-2011, 03:52 AM

Have you seen Peter Gade's towel grip? It looks like half a bath robe wrapped on there!

**Orangie** · 10-10-2011, 05:27 AM

As in the pic that I've posted, its new and fluffy...

Overlapping is only at the start of the wrapping while the rest is side by side.

How I wish I can join the 300mm club.

The grip used is from a big roll that has enought to wrap 15 rackets. Had not measured the thickness or weight but it sure looks thick and heavy. It looks thicker than those grip from yonex.
Will do the measurements on the next change.

**j4ckie** · 10-10-2011, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by Orangie

As in the pic that I've posted, its new and fluffy...

Overlapping is only at the start of the wrapping while the rest is side by side.

How I wish I can join the 300mm club.

The grip used is from a big roll that has enought to wrap 15 rackets. Had not measured the thickness or weight but it sure looks thick and heavy. It looks thicker than those grip from yonex.
Will do the measurements on the next change.

I also use 15m rolls, but they're never as thick

Who in the world uses Yonex? Not even Yonex-sponsored players do^^
Anyhow, try to get some thinner grip, and the BP will be higher up...although, as mentioned before in many threads, adding weight at the bottom will not make your racket quicker, so removing it won't make it more powerful either

If you're dead set on getting more head weight, add some lead tape between 10 and 11 and between 1 and 2 o'clock positions, and maybe some at 5 and 7.

**LD rules!** · 10-10-2011, 01:12 PM

Or if you really want to increase the BP, use RKEP G09 on bare wood (G2)

I prefer the feel of towel grip, but there always to thick

i can't feel bevel bit when I play a backhand clear, unless I'm using a thin overgrip. Which is a shame

**LD rules!** · 10-10-2011, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

That blue+blue looks rubbish.

Wait til you see mine when I string it with the red ZM67!

I can't find those damn BSLYD photos anywhere. Can anyone else remember where they were posted?

Blue VS850 with Yellow grip is heaven...

**Orangie** · 10-12-2011, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by j4ckie

I also use 15m rolls, but they're never as thick

Who in the world uses Yonex? Not even Yonex-sponsored players do^^
Anyhow, try to get some thinner grip, and the BP will be higher up...although, as mentioned before in many threads, adding weight at the bottom will not make your racket quicker, so removing it won't make it more powerful either

If you're dead set on getting more head weight, add some lead tape between 10 and 11 and between 1 and 2 o'clock positions, and maybe some at 5 and 7.

Nobody uses yonex grip? I do.

I've tried putting 15g of tape over the head before on my other rackets. It did made some difference. Or just me alone.. anyway, since it has been discussed in numerous threads before, lets just leave it as it is.

**visor** · 10-12-2011, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Orangie

Nobody uses yonex grip? I do.

I've tried putting 15g of tape over the head before on my other rackets. It did made some difference. Or just me alone.. anyway, since it has been discussed in numerous threads before, lets just leave it as it is.

15g of lead tape!?

That'll end up in almost training racket territory!

**j4ckie** · 10-12-2011, 04:05 AM

Try and go with 1,5g - that'll be enough to change the BP noticeably. 15g is insane - not only will the racket be very heavy, it'll also put a lot of stress on the shaft or even frame because the racket's not designed to hold up against so much weight.

**Maklike Tier** · 10-12-2011, 04:30 AM

Pretty sure that was a typo.

Keep in mind though, even 1.5g is TWELVE pieces of Victor tape

I put 10 pieces on my BS11 to take it from circa 290 to 305.

**dimcorner** · 10-14-2011, 03:15 PM

Man what happened to the price?
It's up to $175 USD?

**CanucksDynasty** · 10-14-2011, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by dimcorner

Man what happened to the price?
It's up to $175 USD?

If you're talking about RKEP...the price probably now includes the shipping costs.

**Maklike Tier** · 10-14-2011, 05:18 PM

Prices are now the same as the local prices.

**madbad** · 10-14-2011, 05:31 PM

There's been a few grumblings around these neck of the woods by the local Victor distributor about online prices undercutting theirs. The have been trying to stem the flow of foreign code Victor rackets and I'm sure some the noises made have reached Victor HQ. Online vendors may have been told to up their prices in order to protect the distributors.

**CanucksDynasty** · 10-14-2011, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

Prices are now the same as the local prices.

Prior to Victor line being pulled from RKEP...the MX80 was going for US$150 + US$25 shipping = US$175 total.
Victor line re-instated to RKEP...the MX80 is US$175 + free shipping.
So basically works out to be the same.

Buy bulk or group buy to maybe get a discount?
Ask Eric if you want to know for sure.

Last time I checked...the local prices (Vancouver, Canada) for MX80 was going for CDN$165 + 12%tax = CDN$185.
The difference is about $10 and 10 free RKEP grips.
Still worth it to buy from RKEP (as long as you like the RKEP grips).