Victor Brave Sword 12 (review)

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  1. ucantseeme

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    Hey guys, I received today the new Victor catalogue 2011 EU. Here is the BS12 and its specs.

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    It's for me to flex but anybody will like it. Maybe a review by someone else is following.
     
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    did i see correctly or it's stated 94g? o_O
     
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    According to the Chinese websites, the Brave Sword 12 will be released in February 2010. The RRP is RMB 1360 and BS12 is made in China, unlike the BS10/11. Specs wide, BS12 is even balanced and mid stiff.


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    Note the RRP: ¥1360 vs €209 :rolleyes:

    What shoes are in the 2011 "EU" catalogue?
     
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    thats a pretty tacky design imo
     
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    94g is what 3U rackets turn out at when overgripped and strung.
     
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    This one is made in my hometown,Nanjing...
    I like its blue color~~~
     
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    Anybody try out this racket yet? How does it compare to the BS-11? Or is it pretty much the same specs + a new paint job
     
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    BS11 is slightly stiffer and slightly more head heavy. BS12 should be a good all-rounder for a lot of people.
     
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    Currently i'm using ns 9900. is that this bs 12 almost equal with the ns 9900? i plan to get this racket. how the estimation price?
     
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    The brochure above says "shockless" technologies. Is this tech available on the SW series?
     
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    exactly. doesn't catalog shows dry weight? o_O
    ns9900 is extra stiff and headlight
    bs12 is medium flex and even balanced

    doesn't seem similar at all although play wise might be different
     
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    then, what is a similar model from victor with the ns9900??
    I asked several shop here, but the bs12 not arrive yet? Actually, when the launch official date?
     
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    Looks interesting. Anyone got it?
     
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    I think the Spiras are 'supposed' to be in the same leagues as the Nanospeeds, but failling that I'd say look at the BS10. It may not be quite as headlight as the NS9900 but I can't thank of any Victors that are, specifically.
     
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    The BS13 has a new feature not found in older rackets. Something they call 'Shockless'. May save the arm but possibly lose out on 'touch' and 'feel' on lighter strokes?
     
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    I hear that the BS13 is black, and has an unnatural tendency to aim for the opponents eyes and cause them to fall over, unexpectedly.
     
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    i don't think victor has any headlight models that can compete with NS9900..hmm
    i wish they have 1 too. headlight + extra stiff
    are Spiras headlight? o_O
    i like how it sounds :D:D
     
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    I own a SP22. The SP22 is close to the Nanospeed 9900, but a little bit less stiff but stiffer than the AT900P in my opinion. The SP22 is quite fast, light and quick. It cuts easy through the air, has a long handle. It perfoms well at defence and a the net. Smash is pretty hard, but needs some more efforts compared to my SW35.
     
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    i'm not that good in smashing, so maybe i can try the bs10.

    is that bs12 or 13 will come out? i getting confuse here. or both already in market?
     

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