Victor Brave Sword 12 (review)

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  1. Ch1k0

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    I'm sorry but we're gonna need better detail than that. Can't tell anything from it. Would also help if we can get different shots of the rackets in question. Things like the the whole racket. Close ups on the head, shaft, shaft serial, cone specs and butt cap.
     
  2. Wussy

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    i appreciate for helping out but this is the only picture i got from the seller.

    IMG_1156.JPG IMG_1155.JPG IMG_1154.JPG IMG_1153.JPG IMG_1152.JPG
     
  3. Ch1k0

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    I really wish I could help more but sadly these pictures tell me nothing of any substance. There's not enough detail to identify if any of it is legit or not. It's also odd that the seller would take pictures of the plastic grip wrap but completely avoid the security sticker that is on it.
     
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    I thought the BS series are still made in Taiwan ? Both my BS11 are made in Taiwan.
    Or is it just the BS12 ? 8PS is made in China but JS10 is made in Taiwan per their ad, so confusing...
     
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    Avid user of Li-ning N90 here. I recently purchased the BS12 after reading most of the posts here. I used to only play singles but now I'm transitioning to doubles. I hurt my wrist about a week ago and now I'm rehabbing it. I'll let you guys know how I think about the BS12 in comparison to the N90!
     
  6. Ch1k0

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    All Brave Swords are made in China with the exceptions of the 10 and 11. As for the Jet Speeds I will have to double check but I believe it's either the 9 or 10 or bofh thag are only made in Taiwan while the rest are made in China.
     
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    Exactly. JS8 ST and PS are made in China. 9,10, Natsir and Ahmad are made in Taiwan. I also agree with the BS.
     
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    I have a KRP coded BS12, its serial is KR*P*****. Do you guys think its legit?
     
  9. ucantseeme

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    Without pics and other informations like source/price it's impossible to judge. Even with the code instead of * it's impossible to say anything about it. If you bought it from SOSA or from a reliable member here like [MENTION=101636]Ch1k0[/MENTION] @MagicElite etc. you can bet your right nut that it's legit.
     
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    I am thinking about purchasing one. Was wondering if this is real? Here are the pictures the seller sent me.

    $_57.jpg Inside.jpg Outside.jpg Rackets.jpg Victor brs 12 handle.jpg Victor brs code.jpg Side of racket.jpg
     
  11. Ch1k0

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    Looks legit.
     
  12. TimmyBS

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    Depending on the market the racket is distributed, it is coded differently. Most of Victor BS genuine rackets are nowadays made in China. You may find the quality and the position of the laser engraved codes vary from different rackets.
     
  13. ucantseeme

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    I purchased a long time no Victor racket. The cardboard says "Jetspeed". Since when does they advertise the replacements?
     
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    Any pics of the specs at the cone?
     
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    I'm not so sure. It looks legit except for one thing. The red grommets. The original blue BS12 has the black and red grommets on the sides. Only the grey BS12 has the red grommets. This is consistent with both BS12 standard and KRP.

    Other than that, from the photos, I can't fault it. But because of the grommets, I would ask for more photos/evidence before committing to buy. If it is a fake, it is a very good fake!
     
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    Concur bout the grommets colour. Latest BS12 blue batch has the red grommets only on the inner side of the frame [pic#2]. On the outer side, all the grommets r black.
     
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    As far as I'm aware, ALL blue bs12 have black and red grommets down the sides.
     
  18. back2papa

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    So, is the racket legit? Seems like a toss-up. I am waiting on the seller to provide a picture of the specs and will post here. Here are more pictures.

    Victor Brave sword 12 (Serial code).jpg Victor Brave sword 12 store.jpg Victor Brave sword 12(specs).jpg
     
    #1158 back2papa, Mar 3, 2015
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  19. leonlimthelion

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    it appears that there is a photo of the seller posing with Lee Yong Dae and Jung Jae Sung in the 2nd pic! (Must be legit) :p
     
  20. back2papa

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    Is it safe now to purchase it? Hopefully the pictures can provide whether or not it is legit now.
     

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