apart from the weight, are there any differences between the 3U KRP and the 4U like in the way they play, stiffness and stuff?
Gotta correct you slightly on that... it feels head light to balanced on swinging and maneuvering, but hits like a head heavy...
To most maybe. But I'm more sensitive than most. In 3U KRP form I'm pretty sure it'll feel like as I described
I know a number of players looking for KRP versions. Anyone know who has them in stock? For me I'm happy with the 4U version, using what is available in Europe. I know 3U and KRP is better but I'll stick with what's readily available. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
Just read it also, sounds very good. Nothing a bit of lead tape can't fix, as many have mentioned before.
Phew, glad I just got my backup before Paul's review and before the CAD $ dropped... And Paul echoed exactly everything what I/we experienced with this racket... unprecedented combination of power and maneuverability, all in one racket...
The JS10 certainly felt good in the shop, but I'm afraid it carries its weight at the T like the BS12 does which for me feels horrible. Anyone have any comments?
My tastes have changed since I had my long term injury. That said I still prefer some weight in the head. JS 10 does carry the weight in the T like the old Armortec 900T. That said it still performs extremely well but for those who like the weight at the top of the head then either add a lead strip or wait and see if Victor launch a JS11. By the way i have no knowledge of a racket being made, it's just me wishing again. The KRP version seems to have a little more weight in the head. I had the pleasure to measure one against a standard 4U and it was definitely taller. By the way, my review of JS10 has just gone live. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
I liked the old AT900T so that's cool. It's more even balanced from memory, not like the BS12 I had where it literally felt like the top half of the head wasn't there. Ungh, yuck. The KRP JS10's are all 3U aren't they? I pretty much only use 4U these days, so getting a stock 4U JS10 and doing my usual taping from 10-2 might just do the trick.
Isn't it strange that whilst Victor Europe had existed for ages, it's only now that Victor is beginning to come to the fore and getting some well deserved recognition in the UK and Europe. Don't get me wrong, I think Victor and Victor Eu are slow, lumbering beasts, but I honestly think it's only now that Victor is starting to get into it's stride. For a very long time Victor has milked the popularity of the Braveswords, but you can only do that for so long. They plugged that hole somewhat with the Fleet sourced Meteors which provided a bridging design, but this new wave of racket designs are pointing to me at least a very interesting and productive way forward for Victor.
Maklike Good point. I think there are many logistics issues between the two companies which makes selection in Europe somewhat limited compared to what is available in Asia. I would like to see Victor Asia paying a lot more attention to this forum and the comments raised by players and perhaps this would prove to be a good source of ideas. Overall, quality is rising. My only concern is the racket weights where i believe there are far too many 4U rackets and insufficient 3U. Maybe the range of new materials is making it tough to produce a racket in 3U. But there are occasions when rackets are simply too light to get the most out of them. Paul www.badminton-coach.co.uk
^ But Victor Asia as a franchise doesn't concern itself with Europe. You probably meant Victor global as the parent company. The situation with Victor Europe is getting better already, as I see more new releases being available there sooner than in the past... or even if at all. Perhaps they all have realized the reality that in this day and age of global and Internet sales, they can't arbitrarily set up differing catalogues in different regions anymore. And what was the point of doing that anyway...
Paul it's generally accepted that it's likely Victor uses QC to determine whether a racket is 4U or 3U. Victor simply doesn't have anything ever at the top end of the 3U scale, weight-wise.
