Victor Bravesword 11

That should read (And these are TW coded examples)

:flexible: BS09 - BS11 - BS12 - BS10 :stiff:
:head heavy: BS11 - BS10 - BS09 - BS12 :head light:

 

That is really strange....http://www.victorsport.com/product_data.php?id=gz4o1FcqiwfNGzL3n1k7LCw91FTCZn

On the official Victor site you will find the BS09 as even and slightly head light... (this is what you wrote before...)

 

If the 09 was head heavier than the 11, I'd go buy one tomorrow, but the one I've swung around a shop felt pretty much like a 12.

 

My BS11 is slightly more HH than my BS09. The balance point of my BS09 and BS12 is exactly the same even though the BS09 feels ever so slightly more HH.

 

BS09 should be slightly more HH than BS12 due to the thicker cross section of frame. This is one of the major difference between BS08/BS09 compared to BS10/BS11/BS12. Although balance wise I'd prefer the most head heaviest BS racket available (which is the BS11), I went with BS09 because it felt that it had more meat on its frame. But I agree with fellow BCers that BS09's smash isn't very powerful, hence I got an MX70. Problem solved.

 

i kindda agreed with u moomoo...all in all, i like BS10 the most

 

well, i may be wrong. will check it out later tonight (baddy day today )

but i suspect that BS11 may be the heaviest head among the 4

 

at least it feel like head heavy, regardless what has been printed on rackets.

 

FYI the Net BP of my TW coded (old model) 3U BS11 is 297mm. (Strung with BG80, RKEP Ultimate replacement grip)

 

Mine is 292mm but I got a little extra weight on the handle since i use RKEP Ultimate on top of a Yonex supergrap to get the right size and feel. (I know, I know, replacement on top af overgrip is weird )

 

Hey man, whatever works for you.

 

Hey Maklike, where can I get a BS 11 these days?

 

from his bag, he's buying all the stock now that victor is moving it around in the racket matrix

 

I wouldn't be surprised.. lol

 

Chris in Singapore has the older model, and as always RKEP Eric has all the models (but no older models). All the new Victors including the Legend and Bumblebees are available here in Melbourne at a premium.

 

I'm a bit confused mate, there are newer and older models?? Slightly OT but how much are the Legends in Melbourne?

 

Yeah the 2011 models have SWORD on the head rather than BRAVE SWORD, and have clearcoat over the holographic graphics. The 2011 BS11 is less stiff than the previous version, apparently, although I'm only going on web info, not actual info. There were some in the shop here but I didn't actually pick one up and look at them.

The Legend was 220 I think, but negotiated price would maybe be 180 at a guess. Gorgeous looking racket, but I'm told it makes the TC700 look like a Nanospeed. Heaviest and stiffest thing ever.

 

Ah I see. I'd be happy with a new model BS 11 but i'm sorta curious as to how it would handle, say in comparison to an MX80 or a SW37 (only victor rackets I have atm).

I'm in-line to purchase a Legend as well as this would be my singles Victor racket. Sounds like a veritable sledgehammer ala, VT90 & AT900PLC

 

If I had an MX80 and a SW37 I'm not sure what from the Victor line-up next.

The SW310 is essentially the same spec as the SW37 so that might not be worth getting unless you're curious.

The BS10 is pretty similar to the MX80, but if you're having luck with the 80 there's not a huge reason to switch.

The BS11 is also similar spec to the SW37, so no big leap there either.

Maybe hold off until Jan, when there'll be the BSLYD, BS15, and SW30 to chose from???

Unless of course theres a pack of money burning a hole in your pocket in which case get a BS11!

 

well I've been pining to get one of those for a while, as I've never owned a BS. I'd love to own a BSLYD but my "student" has already called dibs on that one and I don't really...want to copy him