very good review. I couldn't agree more specially with the bit on making the smashes "go down easier with less effort.". Would you have given this racket this racket a higher score vs the MX-60? IMHO, while MX-60 is very good, the MX-JJS is even better.
Since it is discontinued, contemplating to get a second piece...unless mx90 turns out to be similar or replacement for JJS... Any idea Paul if MX90 is a direct replacement?
Has anyone compared MX70 with this? What's the difference in bp, stiffness, play, feel, etc? I have an MX70 and just wondering.
let me share as I've tried both. (both in 4U). They play quite different IMHO. The JJS feels more solid and a tad head heavier. I feel some vibration from the MX-70, almost none from MX-JJS. All of my friends who've tried these racket agree that the JJS is a better racket.
[double post] [MENTION=57143]visor[/MENTION]... I highly recommend trying it out. I haven't tried as many rackets as you but Ive tried a few prominent ones (YY arc 7, 10, 8DX, TI-10, Victor SW35, MX-60, MX-70, MX-JJS, BS-12, RKEP PR0 6K, PRO 9K). MX-JJS is quite special.
I have tested MX70 and London but they are not as good as JJS. Sadly it's hard to compare because i test so many rackets and a fair comparison can only be done if I have the rackets at the same time. However, I consider there is a gulf between JJS and MMX London or MX70. Having used both of these they simply do not possess the solid feeling and power of JJS. Whilst Victor make a lot of rackets with similar specs, they all feel and play completely different. Very clever. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
I've been reading your racket reviews for quite a while and I must say, excellent review on the JJS! I've had this racket for a year now and my thoughts are the same. Its measured specs put it at head-heavy...yet it feels just as fast and maneuverable as my MX80. It somehow even manages to feel more solid and produces harder smashes with much less effort. It's a very special racket in the victor lineup and my favourite by far! I do however, feel that it is a pretty stiff racket (less stiff than MX80) when you stated that it felt more medium stiff.
[MENTION=56937]quixilver[/MENTION] I too have tried the MX70 and the London and in my opinion, they are nowhere near as good as the JJS. In fact, the London I tried out was awful. It didn't feel like a Meteor racket at all. It lacked that crisp feeling you get with meteors. It was like playing with a wooden log; I could not get any power out of it and it felt numb. Onto the MX70, it's a much better racket that the London but not as good as the JJS. It just feels...off. Like the London, it feels a bit numb and it also has this weird slight vibration to it. It's not much of a precision racket but it's decent with smashing. I do however stress that these are my personal opinions. Everyone's different. For example, my buddy has a MX70 and he loves it which shocks me to say the least!
Just received my JJS and had three good sessions to get use to the racket.. I had always used YY 900P (will always be one of the best racket in history). Anyway, I never thought I will purchase a victor racket but just wanted to try, since I have heard good reviews..especially SW35. Going back to JJS, I have to say...i love the racket. I find it so easy to control the drive, clear, net and drop.. I was caught off guard.. the most surprising is the smash.. I was really enjoying it.. I can control different shuttle steepness.. its amazing.. unfortunately, this is only limited edition. So back to the drawing board to find a replacement. .
I'm considering between 3u mx jjs and vt80, in term of smash, quick, etc, kindly help to share on capability of the racquets.tq.
It really depends. When I had my 3U, side by side it felt heavier than my 3U Vt-80. I have a 4U now and it doesn't really feel light either!