I agree, the 2g will lose you roughly 1g of head weight, which will be very noticeable overhead...but it wouldnt make much of a difference in defense I think, as the Bs12 is already outstanding in that area.
Each player's different, but the BS12 seems to be pretty easy to play with and plenty of fans. YThat doesn't make it better for YOU though, so if you have a chance to try it out, do so.
I suggest you ask for a racket comparison in the right subsection. Detail your current gear, what you like, dislike and what you want from your next racket. This isn't really the right thread.
The 3 pieces of Brave Sword 12 2U players' batch that I purchased from MyBadmintonStore have just arrived. They are all HKK coded. For those who are curious about the specs, here they are:
^ Tks, those are not exactly head balanced (which is around 290mm)... more towards slightly head heavy.
Apparently there's now a clarification with respect to the 3UG5's weight. It's 88g. Regardless I've bought both the 3UG5 (88g) and 4UG5 (83g). There is now a 5g difference between the two racquets. Any comments on what to expect once I receive those racquets?
Just a brief review: I strung 2 of these babies with BG66UM and the 3rd one with Zymax 65 at 25/27 lbs, Haribito pattern. Played at least 2 sets with each of them today. They all feel noticeably head heavier and more flexible than my BS12N KRP 3U. I had major trouble in the first 2 sets with my timing, especially on smashes and flat drive exchanges. However during those occasions that I has plenty of time to set up, I could feel excellent repulsion on the stringbed. In the last couple of sets that I played, I managed to adjust my timing a little and hit a few pretty strong smashes. But I must admit that at the end of the game session, I still haven't completely got my timing right. I'll probably need a couple more game sessions to dial in my swing speed. At this point, I'll just say that I do see a lot of power potential in these 2U BS12s in the hands of backcourt doubles players who are physically strong. However they may not be suitable for players who are accustomed to using light and fast racquets, and prefer to play speed drives.
between the BRS12(blue) BRS12-L(smaller grip size) and BRS12-N(color) what other difference are there? none i'd assume?
No real difference. Although I did find that the 12L is a touch bit more flexible. But not many people will feel it anyway. Not a deal breaker
After reading your comments, think I would like to get a BS12L to try out as the price is slightly cheaper than the blue or grey BS 12. As for the grip thingy, guess putting a thick overgrip would resolve the problem
Recent two addition are 3U HK coded. My original DEB coded 3U has lasted me 4 years, still going strong despite the many paint chip and battle scars. I'm stocking up for future. BS12 blue is becoming a rarity. Anyway, they last longer than any YY I had.
