ks wheel sport vs King song 16s

[Isak Alexius]

I'm thinking of buying a King song 16S used but it's a KS wheel sport. Bought from AliExpress and I wonder what is the difference between the European and Asian variant. Is it worth buying a used KS wheel sport for 1200 dollars?

Edited September 14, 2018 by Isak Alexius

[eufp]

No. Buy only an official import. See more here, for example https://www.speedyfeet.co.uk/blogs/news/official-statement-from-inmotion-regarding-grey-imports

[meepmeepmayer]

Same wheel. KS Sports is the brand for Asia/China, and KS will refuse to do any service/warranty/replacement parts/help for grey imports.

$1000 is ok I guess, not too cheap, not too expensive. Depends on the wheel's state. If a wheel has so many miles on it (how many?), unlikely something suddenly breaks. But if it were to break, you're on your own and would have to source parts from Ali or whatnot (some Ali sellers can have very good service, ask which shop it was bought from).

Before you buy a lesser wheel for the same money, get this. If you can and want to spend a little more, it's worth considering what is the best way to proceed (not sure myself, it's kind of 50-50 to me).

[Geoffroy]

Hi Isak, 

I bought the KS 12 months ago. KS prices half the Kingsong. This is the same product, you can read Kingsong on the padels. It is working perfectly, I have done 2 200 Km so fare.