Which racket is most similar to Bravesword 11 with the same sword frame?

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  1. s6edge

    s6edge Regular Member

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    As we all know, BS series is no longer in the market.

    Thank you in advanced,
     
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    I'm eager to hear any responses to this thread.
    BS LHI and BS11 were my favoured rackets for a few years.
    I have tried to find some in 4u since but it's been a struggle.

    My response would be that no other racket feels like a Bravesword.
    I have tried most of the Victor Jetspeed, Auraspeed and Thruster ranges plus Adidas Uberschall/Kalkul/Spieler rackets and a few other rackets from Li Ning, Apacs etc.

    Lots of great rackets but none had the same speed and feel of the BS11 in my opinion.
     
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    i think no racket feel exactly the same. Different gen, new material, new tech, etc would makes it somehow different from one to other.
    Give it a try for quite awhile for yourself to adapt to new racket. After few month, see if you end up like it or not.
     
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    I totally agree nothing can feel the same as BS11. Isn't there any other rackets still have the sword frame + stiff + 4U beside Apacs Lethal 90?
     
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    There's actually Bravesword 11 still on sale in China that is produced by Victor China but it plays nothing like those produced by Victor Taiwan. So yeah unfortunately you won't get anything similar other than hunting for used rackets.
     
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    Stiff is the main issue, lots of sword type frames aren't that stiff.

    Forza, Fleet or Ashaway may be the the best solution but I doubt they will be as sharp as BS frame.
     
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    Are they the BS11R or just BS11?
     
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    I think those are fake or cheap clones.
     
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    It is the 11R indeed and they are not fake but simply produced by Victor CN. Victor CN and TW have different managements and different factories, so they normally manufacture different models. In China there is this perspective that Victor TW design and produce better rackets. Most of the popular Victor rackets like the MX80, Jetspeed 10/12 and the TK-FC series were developed and manufactured in Taiwan. In this case, the BS11 is a product of Victor TW, although it is not as popular as the BS12 due to the endorsement of Korean national team, the BS11 was always regarded as a better racket among the enthusiasts in China.
     
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    What about Victor Auraspeed 90S? It has the sword frame.
     
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    BS11R aren't fake but aren't the same frame type as BS10, BS11, BS12 etc.
     
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    90s is a good all round racket, it is more head light than BS11 and lacks the feel of a BS frame.
    Its still a very good racket though.
     
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    Does the new 90S make the same "air cut sound" when you swing it like the original BS series? I love it
     
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    Not as much as the BS frame
     
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    If you can get a pre-owned one. Saw a few pop up here and there every full moon.
     
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    I've not seen any for sale for years!
     
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    Unlucky from 2020 to now I saw the following.

    BS10 3U, few BS11's with the older Brave Sword on the corner frame, BS LYD about 3.
     
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    Thats great, you should share the source so people can get them.
     
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    Its mostly classified ads like kijiji or marketplace and those are dependent on location and if someone willing to ship.

    I actually don't know why I'm still looking on a daily basis because I will never get my 5 Ti 10's lol
     
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    Next time you see ads then post a link so people are aware.
    Have you created a WTB thread for the ti10?
     
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