KP is not Korea version, is Korean Player Edition, player and commercial unit definitely is different.
From what I have read, the lower part of the frame has been reduced in size (10-15%). I do not know how this translates in-game though.
SOSA shop in Taiwan has quite a few KRP for sale at the moment. None of them are 2U, btw, but most are stiffer and head heavier than the factory examples.
Yeah, it is a bit goofy. But then again, marketing is just layers and layers of bull$hit, so why not embrace the fact? Personally, I think a fantastic idea would be to do limited releases of KRP rackets, for mass consumption. Make them look slightly different to the stock versions, and sell them for 300 bucks a pop. It would help Victor go upmarket, as well as give them a 'black box' marketing approach creating an elite upper level of product which would be seen because of tighter player endorsements (people would ACTUALLY be playing with the same rackets as the pros, not ones just painted the same) as much more valuable. Give me a call, Victor. I'll do your marketing and product development for you.
BS12 with taller BP ~295mm and slightly stiffer shaft is quite close to what BS-LYD offers. Does it mean that BS-LYD was developed according to the spec of BS12 played by Lee Yong Dae (KP "Korean Player" spec) ?
Oh well, then we can conclude that BS-LYD = BS12KP. For some reasons, if you can't get the BS12KP then simply go for the BS-LYD instead as they are actually having the same specs.
Possibly but even LYD doesn't use the BS-LYD anymore so maybe there is something different! Maybe a prequel to a new BS model clothed in an old model!
Or he was tired of breaking so many strings and went back to a normal sized head He must've set some kind of personal record in the '12 AE....he broke like 3-4 a match throughout the tournament
Does BS LYD have a smaller head size? *lol* I own one and I didn't notice that. Well... That must be a sign to sell it since I haven't used it a while now...
yes, what u said is really true bro, thats why many people sold their bs12 because it lacks power, this is what major player reviews
Is there somewhere on the BS12 KP Edition that shows that it's different to the regular version? Any chance of some pictures of your KP Edition racquets? I'm sure the others will be interested too
Having a very close look at the one I have over, the difference is less than what I remember. It's just slightly narrow compared to my Bs09 (which I narrowed just a tad by stringing the crosses a bit tighter). Looks smaller than it is
If the BS12 KRP is a bit stiffer and head heavier, I'm curious if the BS15 would be closer to the player version. Anyone who has both rackets and have done or can do a comparison?
I doubt it since the Bs15 has a semi isometric head shape, affecting the sweet spot and the feeling when you play with it.
IMHO, the BS12KP with slightly stiffer and head heavier is closer to the BS-LYD instead of BS15. I think the manufacturer's QA variance may affect the overall feelings of each rackets from the same model, most probably the BS12KP is selected out of the production batch during the QA having the upper limit on both BP and stiffness. Those who have BS12KP and digital weigh scale can do your simple homework to check the BP and overall weight but to check the shaft stiffness or torsional stiffness will be quite tricky.
