Victor Brave Sword 12 (review)

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  1. kwun

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    i thought i already did.... hm...
     
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    Offering opinions on the VT80/MX80 and comparing them? I must have missed it bro :(. I've been anxiously waiting for such posts for weeks lol.
     
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    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. :confused:

    BS12, will own it once i get familiar enuff with BS10...
     
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    BS10 with VS850 @ 25lbs felt really good for me. give it a try.
     
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    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.
     
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    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??

    :confused::)
     
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    Vice-Versa. +2 on the cross.
     
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    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
     
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    thanks bro...i should give it try. 24lbs main x 26lbs cross with VS850. sure thing :p

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

    hope i can get best deal for both MX80/BS12 in hong kong soon.....:rolleyes:;) btw, how to spot if it is fake or ori?? :confused:
     
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    I believe him too, thats why Im willing to give it a go
     
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    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...
     
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    Try moving your arm faster :)
     
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    Thanks Tier, will try it tomorrow.
     
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    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.
     
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    Kwun, how does BS10 compare with trinity 2 or pro?
     
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    Not quite as silly as taking me seriously!
     
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    Lol sorry, my sarcasm detector must be broken today! :p
     
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    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.
     
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    Sounds like you bought the wrong one - the BS11 is the model that's slightly head heavy.

    The BS12 is even to head-light.
     
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    haha. guess what i got on my hand right now?? ;)

    not mine though, belongs to canti who kindly let me borrow it to test it out for you guys.
     

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