Just used my new BS12 for the first time tonight. This racket definitely deserves more attention. This is quite possible one of the best all-round, most user-friendly racket. It does not have the brute power of HH rackets like the AT900P but is super quick and can generate a very respectable pop if you get your timing right and hit it right at the sweet spot. You can also catch your opponents off-guard with the sheer speed of this racket.
I hit for a bit with a BS12 on Friday and my friend used it on Saturday. As of yet I can't tell why, but we both thought it felt weird. Maybe it's the weight centered at the T, the mediocre string (Micro Power XL @ 24lbs), or even the fact that it has so little resistance and swings so fast (even faster than my BS11's), but it was rather uninspiring. I'll try playing with it some more because it just feels odd.
For some odd reason.. my bs12 4u feels slightly heavier than my bs LYD 3u in hand, both brand new with stock grip and same string o-o sigh.. have to wait a month before I get to playtest these ):
hi.the grey is a new colour scheme for bs 12.here is a link: http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php/114091-New-Color-Scheme-for-Victor-BS-12-!!
But on victor's international website it's grey but without 'shockless' technology while on the taiwan's website it's in blue & with 'shockless' technology. I personally feel that the grey looks better though, what do u think
New model code is BS12N. http://www.victorsport.com.tw/product_data.php?id=yZ56d8oST8fJyfBCrN1BrNXgiMWX I feel the grey looks more cool.
Was surprised to see LYD on TV using the BS12 during the final of the French Open. Has he abandoned his signature racquet?
I believe lee yong dae will switch back to his LYD racket, as we have seen before , he also switch from BS 10 back to BS 9.
I was wondering if it was the BS12 or the new BSLYD 2012 - if there is such thing... It is quite strange to signature a custom racket for your own liking and then to switch to something else in the series...
BS 12 is better than BS LYD , where u can expect the power compare to lyd Today finally i managed to get those 3 rackets
Maybe he meant it's more accessible? If not I too am wondering how does it have more power than the LYD >.<
Picked this one up monday afternoon. Got a chance to play with it already and I like it. Having some trouble adjusting for smashes because I use my Z-slash as primary racket. Gonna try the BS12 again tonight and tomorrow. I'm gonna change between the BS12 and my MX80 between matches to see how much it differs. BS12 -> ZS was NOT a good idea yesterday. It was prestrung with YY bg70PRO so not sure whether its a good string for this one.
Can you compare the bs12 to the mx modells? I have all 3 mx and sometimes when I feel tired I think i should have another racket (the mx60 seems to be quite a bit easier to play then 70 or 80)... I love the MX, but I´m not sure whether a less stiffer and less HH balanced racket would fit me more (I think I´m a allround player, more defensive and trying to outplay my opponents than always smashing). Some time ago I had triceps problems (caused by weight lifting^^) and then i played with my friends ARC10 PG and it felt easier to play with this racket (even it´s 3U and my MX are all 4U). If i play a lot my shoulder and arm feel tired, it´s not a pain, but it is still probably caused by the stifness of the mx series... Which rackets (maybe the bs series) would you recommend to try?
any1 able to compare between bs12 and the arcsaber 7 ? They are quite similar rackets right ? Having a real dilemma in deciding which one to buy. Which one is lighter in the head and easier to use for you ?
