Victor Brave Sword 12 (review)

**samsudd_s** · 04-19-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

I'm not sure what Victor have done with the 12, but it has everything the BS10 has, but somehow is better for my game overall. The Mid stiffness doesn't affect stability or the ability to put the shuttle exactly where you want it, and my short game and returns of smashes have improved noticeably with people commenting on it. With this racket I'm pulling off tight net shots that are impossible to return, and my return of smash last night was at the point that people stopped smashing at me because it kept coming back.

I can also report that the VS850, whilst initially losing a little bit of tension, has stabliised and bedded in just fine. I'd recommend if you're using it, go 1lb higher on tension and deal with it for the first dozen or so games, and after that point you'll be loving it.

now i understood the power inside BS10

. after last night play 2.5hrs with BS10, i realised that BS10 is more convenience vs VT80 for fast, speed, hectic game esp when the opponent is stronger than me

my timing problem also is fixed up...i am more than happy with BS10 last night. the only thing i not sure is, the string VS600 titanium @24lbs gimme less power. i might change it to BG66UM or VS850 with higher tension at soonest.

BS12, will own it once i get familiar enuff with BS10...

***kwun*** · 04-19-2011, 10:27 PM

BS10 with VS850 @ 25lbs felt really good for me. give it a try.

**Maklike Tier** · 04-19-2011, 10:41 PM

That's sort of how I'm restringing mine - 26x24. That's how I've got my BS12 and it works a treat. Beautiful at the net and smash returns.

**samsudd_s** · 04-19-2011, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by kwun

BS10 with VS850 @ 25lbs felt really good for me. give it a try.

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

That's sort of how I'm restringing mine - 26x24. That's how I've got my BS12 and it works a treat. Beautiful at the net and smash returns.

kwun, noted. did u do cross string pattern i.e. 23lbs main x 25lbs cross to achieve final 25lbs? or just 25lbs x 25lbs..

maklike, 26x24..r u mean 26lbs main x 24lbs cross or vice-versa??

**Maklike Tier** · 04-19-2011, 10:54 PM

Vice-Versa. +2 on the cross.

**Yoppy** · 04-19-2011, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by samsudd_s

now i understood the power inside BS10

. after last night play 2.5hrs with BS10, i realised that BS10 is more convenience vs VT80 for fast, speed, hectic game esp when the opponent is stronger than me

my timing problem also is fixed up...i am more than happy with BS10 last night. the only thing i not sure is, the string VS600 titanium @24lbs gimme less power. i might change it to BG66UM or VS850 with higher tension at soonest.

BS12, will own it once i get familiar enuff with BS10...

I know how you felt. I felt exactly the same when first tried the BS10 LOL. Althoug i put on VS850 and strung it at 26lbs. This racket is supersonic. Anyway I will get BS12 maybe next week and see if its any better

**samsudd_s** · 04-19-2011, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

Vice-Versa. +2 on the cross.

thanks bro...i should give it try. 24lbs main x 26lbs cross with VS850. sure thing

yoppy: looking forward for your opinion..but atm, i do believe in maklike thought on BS12.

hope i can get best deal for both MX80/BS12 in hong kong soon.....

btw, how to spot if it is fake or ori??

**Yoppy** · 04-19-2011, 11:38 PM

Originally Posted by samsudd_s

yoppy: looking forward for your opinion..but atm, i do believe in maklike thought on BS12.

I believe him too, thats why Im willing to give it a go

**fsga1891** · 04-22-2011, 01:02 AM

After trying the BS12(3U) with BG66UM @26lbs last wed, found that the racket is really fast, but the smashes is not powerful as SW series, feel too light in hand... Maybe need to try few more game to find out more...

**Maklike Tier** · 04-22-2011, 02:37 AM

Try moving your arm faster

**fsga1891** · 04-22-2011, 03:30 AM

Thanks Tier, will try it tomorrow.

**Naim.F.C** · 04-22-2011, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

Try moving your arm faster

Silly response.

Fsga, you'll find that the SW series is naturally more powerful due to the properties of the racket. Brave Sword design is built around speed and control, and unfortunately you do sacrifice a bit of power because of it. You could as Mike put it, just try moving your arm faster, though I'm assuming you were already swinging as fast as you could. But whatever swing speed you muster, chances are if you switch back to your SW (35?) you'll still find it smashes harder. You should find the BS12 to be quicker, better at drives and defence though.

**daren2** · 04-22-2011, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by kwun

BS10 with VS850 @ 25lbs felt really good for me. give it a try.

Kwun, how does BS10 compare with trinity 2 or pro?

**Maklike Tier** · 04-22-2011, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by Naim.F.C

Silly response.

Not quite as silly as taking me seriously!

**Naim.F.C** · 04-22-2011, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Maklike Tier

Not quite as silly as taking me seriously!

Lol sorry, my sarcasm detector must be broken today!

**fsga1891** · 04-22-2011, 10:26 AM

I knew that BS series is faster speed and SW series is more powerful, i thought BS12 is head heavy, after i try then i realize BS12 is not heavy head but the speed is really fast... thanks for all advice. i try to play few more sections to see the result.