Panda Power: A Racket That Can Take 40lbs. String Tension!

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  1. Blitzzards

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    Yes, actually but please let me apologise for having neglected that :)

    It just doesn't look that attractive or interesting to me....

    PS. Please do not make the production limited. It may turn out to be my next go-to singles racquet :D
     
  2. DinkAlot

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    The Professional Series of Panda Power rackets are not meant to be attractive. They are, first and foremost, about maximizing performance. :D
     
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    But isn't it true that one performs better if he thinks his equipment is good looking? ;)
     
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    That's correct. Professional series of any XYZ rackets are meant to maximize performance. Even original leather grip is not needed!!!

     
  5. DinkAlot

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    Hmmmmmmm, maybe Panda needs to redo this, it can be misleading.

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    Your chart looks good, except the ovals should be elongated in the vertical direction (ie. head heavy/light axis),
    because you have more variation in head balance(y-axis) than in the stiffness (x-axis).
     
  7. DinkAlot

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    Thought about that, it was too weird. Where it stands, it's about right. Not many rackets are truly headlight, only say 5%.
     
  8. visor

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    Yes, but as a certain panda taught me, it's all relative anyway. :p

    Are you going to try to match it up with Yonex's universal chart?
    So that we can see where it fits with the usual Arc 10, Arc 8 DX, Arc Z, NS 9900, AT900, etc...
     
  9. DinkAlot

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    Panda would not have even have made a chart like that, it was requested.

    Ding! In fact, Panda has thought of a better one! Will make it soon. :D
     
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    Panda needs to make something that is less stiff. i am not worthy.
     
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    Anyone? 15charrrrrred
     
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    Pass. 15 charred...
     
  13. visor

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    Wait till the Precision comes in the next 2-3 wks. Then please post back on how you compare it to your Arc 10. Just don't let Janet get her hands on it before you!

    A head heavy one is one I'm really looking forward to.
     
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    In the diagram the discontinued (but beloved by some) T1 is only in faint transparent outline, whilst the T2 and TPro are in bold red and scarlet.
    Of the three Trinities, I guess it must be the holy 'ghost'.:eek:
     
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  15. DinkAlot

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    The new Trinity Pro will be the Second Coming for you. :D
     
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    Stiff is not necessarily a problem for those of us without lumberjack forearms. But Stiff and too head-heavy is often a problem. But to each his own.:)
     
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    T2 is really not a stiff racket.
     
  18. cayzi

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    Panda please do not make racket like new years tree. What i like about ultra pro is that racket looks agresive and danger because of color scheme. I like it.

    Maybe black and yellow would be better ;).
     
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    Little off topic...

    It sounds funny to me when you have the Panda Power line of equipment (which doesn't sound all the serious) mixed in with model names like "Trinity" and "Genesis" and all that.

    Might as well get creative with the names like Panda Power Cannon!
    or Panda Power CRUSHER!!!
    or Panda Power Whacker!!!
    or or or Panda Power Unobtanium!!!a
    Maybe even Panda Power CLUB (for the super head heavy ones).

    If pandas ate more than just bamboo or did more than sitting around and eating... bamboo... I could come up with more names :)
     
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    i do agree that more thoughts needs to be put into the naming. i think some of the names are pretty good, Genesis, Trinity, Revelation, Ultra are all good unique names. but soon you will run out of books, and we need something that is more catchy.
     

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