not sure what tension to get for this, usually i would go with VS850 @ 28lbs, but i just feel that this wont last. i'm hoping that if i tried VS800 @ 29lbs, then this will last longer. cant wait to try it though, i will be a bit out of practise by the time i get mine, so any review wont be coming soon...
Yeah, but it still remains slippery as hell. A sliced smash really needs adjustment at the beginning and you can't switch to another string that easily. For me the best strings are BG80 and NG98 at 11,8Kg... and if I just need one string, that is reliable, I take the BG65 witch has always delivered so far. To be fair, for me BG80 and NG98 are just a little luxury and used, when very tight net shots come in handy (tournament). My mate gets some for free and I hope I can get some as well. ^^ I'm just surprised, that you all are writing about the racket, since only a very few online stores in Germany have listed the racket so far. Somehow I really hope, it is a head lighter, stiffer and slightly faster version of the Vt80. If that comes out, I'd found my racket and do not spend more money on testing. My two Vt80 are sold, by the way.
hmm.. head lighter check stiffer.. check? slightly faster also check MX80 should be your dream racket then
MX80 with VS850 strings are a match made in heaven! ..... Been playing past 2-3 weeks with it, tension frequency only dropped a tad from initial 1050 to 1030Hz now despite some pretty hard hitting games. I think manually pre stretching it helped take out most of the string creep. ..... Endless power for clears and smashes, exquisite touch for low service and deceptive net shots, and amazingly accurate and responsive for fast flat drives. Totally awesome!
Hey guys, I'm depending on both of you to help me keep an eye on when Eric starts listing the mx70! Anyday now!
No worries...I check almost daily. Eric got some new stuff/listing. More MX80 of varying weight. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2011-VICTOR-...681?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20bcaacd01 2011 VICTOR MX80 badminton racquet racket Meteor X80 with VS850 string + 10 grip Current in stock frame weight: 81g = 1 82g = 2 83g = 1 84g = 1 86g = 2 87g = 7 88g = 3 89g = 2 I'll take the 86 gram weight when we order.
Hi all - just noticed that Victor in the UK now has MX80 back in stock if anyone in the UK/Europe is after one - http://bit.ly/ihHUrf
Pictures don't do this thing justice. It has to be seen in person to recognize how great the design of this thing is. If it plays half as well as it looks, then it will be great. Saw the MX70 as well, but didn't get it, couldnt justify getting both. MX70 looks nice as well, not as stiff (noticeably) but balance appears to be the same. Certainly would be the racket of choice if you were too tired to use the MX80. Will review in a couple of weeks, and will try and compare with the SW35.
Ahh, I am depressed. Broke my string on my mx80 for the first time ever! :'( was using bg66 um at 25 lbs. Thinking of using nbg 98 next but what tension should I use to get a similar/ same feeling allowing for tension loss?
I just bought a MX80 4u. Strangely in Vietnam they only have 4u, no 3u. But victor racket here are cheaper. This MX80 costs me about $130 include victor string. anyway, a first few swings with it, i know i will like it very much. I am using ns9900 and amazingly, this mx80 is almost as fast. And it also have a more lively feel than the ns9900. I feel that the mx80 is only slightly head heavy, more toward even balance. I should be able to adapt to it from my ns9900 quickly without much effort.
If I were you I wouldn't go for the nbg98, because in my opinion it's to slippery and not durable enough. If you want a more durable string with good power the BG80 @ 26 to 27 lbs or Zymax 67 could be the answer.
I find the NBG98 to be durable enough - certainly more durable than the BG66. Use the same tension to get the same feeling - although I would recommend 26lbs or more to avoid the 'dead' feeling both NBGs have at lower tensions.
Second MX80 arrived today. Weighs 92,9g with factory grip and strings, so it probably weighs 87-89g dry.
Ok, thanks, I sent my racquet to be strung at 25lbs. 26lbs would be fine on a more flexible racquet but on this I would probably injure myself but thanks for the help!