Victor Jetspeed 12 !

paulstewart64 said:
OK here it is...

I've been on court twice with JS12. I agree it's a touch stiffer than BS12. To me shaft stiffness ranks alongside HX800. I can bend it pretty well.

Hitting surface is more solid compared to BS12. Frame isn't as fast but still fast enough. I don't see JS12 as a replacement for BS12 but it certainly is a successor. I feel it hit harder.

Whilst I really liked JS10 and the way it played, JS12 has a more open, friendly and stable feel on the racket face compared to a closed, tight feel on JS10.

It's too early for a full review but so far I'm loving it and happy to leave both HX800 and JS10 in my bag.

My version is 3U G5. Not sure how 4U version will play when it arrives. It could be better but I'll refrain from guessing.

For me JS12 is a triumph. It's no surprise so many of the Victor sponsored players have switched to this racket.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk
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Nice. I'm curious how the 4U version will play if you're saying that the 3U felt a bit slow. The JS10s are 4U right so maybe the 4U JS12 will be excellent.
 
Can anyone tell me if JS10 & JS12 have the same BP? On MBS both rackets show 285-295mm (Head Balance) but can anyone confirm this? The reason that I'm asking is because I did have a JS10 which I liked but I struggled to use it because it felt head light so my timing was way off.
 
I am interessted in a full review as Paul usually do. I am a satisfied JS10 User and the JS12 could be an option. Please compare in departments speed, defense, attack and so on.
THX
Mathias
 
For those that have used to 10 and the 12, which is more head heavy? Or maybe less headlight?


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@jsunsun
I see that you just got yourself a pair of JS12. Did you manage to get the dry weight, bp, and head weight? Tks! :cool:
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Yep I do!

JS12#1 (3U) - 90.28g/38.5g/289mm (Racquet weight/Head weight/Balance)
JS12#2 (3U) - 90.55g/38.75g/290mm

Both are measured with no strings, with stock grip and the plastic wrap still on handle. Plastic wrap weights about 1.4g, so actual balance point would be higher, maybe an extra 4-6mm more?
 
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vibgyor1111 said:
For those that have used to 10 and the 12, which is more head heavy? Or maybe less headlight?


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Measured from my 3xJS10 3U (commercial version) and 2xJS12 3U, the JS12 is slightly more head heavy. If you're into head weight as an indicator, JS12 average about 0.5g heavier in the head.
 
jsunsun said:
Yep I do!

JS12#1 (3U) - 90.28g/38.5g/289mm (Racquet weight/Head weight/Balance)
JS12#2 (3U) - 90.55g/38.75g/290mm

Both are measured with no strings, with stock grip and the plastic wrap still on handle. Plastic wrap weights about 1.4g, so actual balance point would be higher, maybe an extra 4-6mm more?
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Very nice! Tks!
 
Jetspeed 12 has a more solid and stable head and therefore push shots have a better feel for me. Same can be said about drive and tap. What you will find is that JS10 is faster to the shuttle and also a touch quicker at execution, but this is merely down to the faster head. You can train your hands to be a touch faster. I was using 3U version compared to 4U JS10.

JS12 has more head weight and a more flexible shaft. For me it's the best racket Victor has produced.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk
 
I compared 3U JS12 and JS10 (commercial 3U). The JS12 is slightly more head heavy, so I added a bit of lead tape on the JS10 to match the head weight exactly. My sentiment pretty much echoes what everyone else has said. JS12 has bigger sweet spot, more solid feel, better control on touch shots and drives. However JS10, likely due to it's compact frame, is faster, more maneuverable, and more powerful. I've been using JS10 as my primary racquet for about a year now, and I did have some timing issues when I tried out the JS12. Personally, I'll be sticking to my JS10. However the JS12 definitely do feel closer to the BS12, than the JS10, hence the loyal BS12 users may switch to JS12.
 
paulstewart64 said:
Jetspeed 12 has a more solid and stable head and therefore push shots have a better feel for me. Same can be said about drive and tap. What you will find is that JS10 is faster to the shuttle and also a touch quicker at execution, but this is merely down to the faster head. You can train your hands to be a touch faster. I was using 3U version compared to 4U JS10.

JS12 has more head weight and a more flexible shaft. For me it's the best racket Victor has produced.

Paul
www.badminton-coach.co.uk
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Can you please compare similar weights of JS 12 and JS 10 for something more meaningful?
 
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jsunsun said:
I compared 3U JS12 and JS10 (commercial 3U). The JS12 is slightly more head heavy, so I added a bit of lead tape on the JS10 to match the head weight exactly. My sentiment pretty much echoes what everyone else has said. JS12 has bigger sweet spot, more solid feel, better control on touch shots and drives. However JS10, likely due to it's compact frame, is faster, more maneuverable, and more powerful. I've been using JS10 as my primary racquet for about a year now, and I did have some timing issues when I tried out the JS12. Personally, I'll be sticking to my JS10. However the JS12 definitely do feel closer to the BS12, than the JS10, hence the loyal BS12 users may switch to JS12.
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JS 12 is not that much closer to BS 12 is it? I had a BS 12 once and it was so laggy for me due to the shaft flex.
 
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