New Victor Racquet - The Meteor X80 ( MX80 )

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  1. ryim_

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    I'm not doubting you in any way but on the Victor website...the MX80 looks to be head heavier than the SW35...which is why I am very interested in the MX80. If its not any heavier and the SW35 packs more of a punch...I should just get another SW35 and forget about the MX80.
     
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    even my BS10 is head-heavier than my MX80
    my BS10 BP = 296 mm, total weight 95 grms
     
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    Just received my X80 today and had a run with it tonight. When they say the racket is stiff, they mean STIFF! The racket sure packs a punch, and comparing it to my SW35 it is definitely more head heavy and stiffer in every way.

    I am more than likely going to stick with my SW35 and maybe use the X80 in singles only :)
     
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    I think I'll have to go to a store and feel it myself :p
    But if the price of the SW35 comes down a bit...then I'll just go for another!

    Thanks for the reviews guys!
     
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  5. Sealman

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    see post #200 below

    If the locals buy online at Yahoo Taiwan Auctions, they will get free string, grip etc
    http://tw.page.bid.yahoo.com/tw/auction/c57387503
    http://tw.page.bid.yahoo.com/tw/auction/f22577965?u=shj5628ms

    Based on my past experience, you might pay less than NT$4200 if you buy from the retail shops.
     
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    so in Taiwan = NTD 4,200 = USD ??? (sorry I don't know the exchange rate)
    in Hong Kong = HKD 1,280 = USD ???
    in China = RMB 1,590 = USD ???

    thank you ... :)
     
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    Google is your friend...

    Try: 1280 hkd in usd
     
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    HKD 1280..that'll be around USD$164 ish = GBP101. ( xe.com)

    Price wise almost matching those of Yonex high ends...

    Stiffer than SW35?..yikes...
     
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    You can get it in HK for HK$1080 and in Taipei for TWD3500.
     
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    ah yes google ... why I didn't try that ?

    TWD 3,500 = USD 118 (wow that's very cheap !)
    HKD 1,080 = USD 138 (hmm still okay)
    CNY 1,590 = USD 241 (that's really very steep !)
     
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    HKD 1,280 = USD 164 (still quite cheap)
    TWD 4,200 = USD 141 (still quite cheap)
     
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    To those MX80 owners...alot of people are waiting for your extensive review. :p
     
    #292 SlaShEr, Feb 26, 2011
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    MX80.jpg

    I got it last week
    a bit too late now... but better late than never ;)
     
    #294 jump-smash, Feb 28, 2011
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    that's one very good looking racket. look forward to testing it when it arrives at the US in April.
     
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    Jump Smash .. new weapon.. review please.. since u r sw35 user to.. how x80 perform compared to sw35.. if it to stiff as ksquared reviewed.. definitely not for me..
     
    #296 awekuda, Feb 28, 2011
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    Yo bro jump-smash,

    congratulation, I hope you will enjoy your new weapon. I'm looking for your review. I want to know, if I should try the MX80 or stick with the SW35. :)
     
    #297 ucantseeme, Feb 28, 2011
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    White mx80 + white towel grip = one sharp and smart looking racket :cool:
     
    #298 SlaShEr, Feb 28, 2011
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    @ awekuda & @ ucantseeme

    short review here because I only use it once (one match only)

    MX80 has the power of SW35 only a bit smaller, but only a bit / slightly
    because it has the speed and maneuverability of BS10
    so it is combination of both Power and Speed
    it has about 90% of SW35 power and 90% of BS10 speed but more accuracy than both SW35 & BS10
    MX80 frame is a bit slimmer than SW35 but the shaft are the same only stiffer
    BS10 frame and shaft are slimmer than MX80 but more flex of course since MX80 is the stiffest racket I have so far

    so I think you both should try this one (in fact all BC members should try it)
    it is a different breed of a monster ;)

    SW35 is old and it is Victor's past glory
    here it is the dawn of a new age :)
    be a part of it
     
    #299 jump-smash, Feb 28, 2011
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    awww..this makes me wanna drop down my possible love affair with the sw35. :eek:
     
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