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

**visor** · 02-03-2011, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

Status of Revelation = still postponed indefinitely.

Will post something if the status changes.

but the fact that panda has 3 R prototypes is a good sign :thumbsup:

**Avenger** · 02-03-2011, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by cobalt

this one looks like it came from a medieval ironmonger's forge...

Attachment 90607

I hope I can get a Tpro with good marbling

and one thing, cobalt, are you Indonesian?

**Sketchy** · 02-03-2011, 07:08 PM

I honestly don't think there'll be any with "bad" marbling. I don't think marbling is even the right word really. There's just something funny about the way they reflect light, so they look totally different depending on how the light hits them. You probably just have to see it for yourself...

**singnflip4life** · 02-03-2011, 07:16 PM

I think I would refer to a lack of marbling as "bad" marbling, much like with meat.

**DinkAlot** · 02-03-2011, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by cayzi

How did you manage to get this weight.

My ultra si 82.6 weight + original grip + rkep + one overthin grip + bg65 = 105g.

Simple...or not so simple:

Your set-up:
Ultra Pro including original grip: 82.6g
RKEP Ultimate (I assume): ~10g
Thin Overgrip: ~7g
BG 65 = ~5.5g

Sketchy:
UPro with original grip: 82.6g
ZM62 = ~4g
RKEP overgrip = ~5g

You have an extra grip and also it sounds like you are doing a half overlap while Sketchy is gripping to the edge. This means you will have more overall overgrip length (making it heavier) than Sketchy.

Panda's UPros are all about 93 to 95g, BP290-295 playing weight.
They start at at 82.5-83.5g, BP299-300 and then Panda removes the original grip and either adds an RKEP Ultimate or King Grip to drop the BP.

Adding an overgrip will add ~4-8g to the overall racket weight depending how you grip it.

Adding a replacement grip will add ~5-12g to the overall racket weight depending how you grip it.

**DinkAlot** · 02-03-2011, 09:03 PM

Yay! The rackets have finally left customs. They should be at Panda's Cave tomorrow.

OK, a picture's worth a thousand words...

**Hakular** · 02-03-2011, 09:09 PM

If I go to the retail store, how do I buy it? So I give the weight and balance point I want and they have it in stock or what? (I wanna get Ultra pro or Ultra 2... do they only have pro)?

**aCROX999** · 02-03-2011, 09:31 PM

Originally Posted by Hakular

If I go to the retail store, how do I buy it? So I give the weight and balance point I want and they have it in stock or what? (I wanna get Ultra pro or Ultra 2... do they only have pro)?

I'm afraid Panda does not sell his racquets at retail store.

**Hakular** · 02-03-2011, 09:35 PM

http://www.mjstrings.ca/
dcbadminton.net advertised this site to buy panda rackets, and mj strings has a retail store...

**Avenger** · 02-03-2011, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Hakular

http://www.mjstrings.ca/
dcbadminton.net advertised this site to buy panda rackets, and mj strings has a retail store...

mjstrings do have retail store, but I don't know if they have large supply of panda power racket
maybe (as I'm not affiliated with mjstrings) they will order it from dan and you need to wait until your order come

it is better to go to the mjstrings, and ask them if you could try to swing the Upro
since Upro is a pretty demanding racket which might not suitable for you

**aCROX999** · 02-03-2011, 09:39 PM

Ah right, I forgot about MJ Strings. The system works just like you said : (1) Choose a racquet, (2) You will be given a list of the available specs, and (3) Buy it.

**DinkAlot** · 02-03-2011, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Hakular

If I go to the retail store, how do I buy it? So I give the weight and balance point I want and they have it in stock or what? (I wanna get Ultra pro or Ultra 2... do they only have pro)?

Please contact your distributor, MJ at mjstrings.ca in Toronto: mjstrings@yahoo.com

**Mark A** · 02-04-2011, 04:00 AM

OK - since the TPro arrival is impending, anybody who wants one (or more) should get back to me with their FINAL final specs as soon as possible- once you give me these, they will be locked!

There are three slots left for pre-order, and an Ultra Pro is still awaiting an owner

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**Takamsda** · 02-04-2011, 05:54 AM

I have 4 T-Pros left for pre-order, If anyone interested please e-mail me at takamsda at gmail dot com

There're 2 kinds of discount you maybe entitle to obtain. For past customers, there're 3 kinds ! Please check your e-mail !!

**DinkAlot** · 02-04-2011, 12:06 PM

The TPros are out for delivery...

**what07** · 02-04-2011, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

The TPros are out for delivery...

OMG OMG OMG OMG

Pictures asap

**DinkAlot** · 02-04-2011, 12:26 PM

Dear Champions of Panda Power,

As you defend the faith with your Ps, Ts, and Us, Panda is in need of a few string testers.

What you get: free prototype (PT) string to test!

Requirements:

1) Have experience with a variety of string and know the differences.

2) Have time to test each string and give Panda a detailed evaluation.

3) Correspond via e-mail or instant messenger with Panda if he has any questions on your evaluation.

If your aim is true and your evaluations is good, Panda may continue to give you free prototype items to evaluate. Eventually, Panda may put you on the Panda Power Advisory Staff which is being formed and you will have some benefits like free advisory staff shirts, strings, grips, shuttles, bags, maybe even rackets.

So, if you think you have what it takes, please follow these instructions:

1) Do NOT send me a private message, only contact me via e-mail at:
dcbadminton@gmail.com.

2) In the e-mail, write about yourself, whatever you deem pertinent. Include:
a) background, education
b) badminton experience
c) why you would be a good candidate to test strings and become an Advisory Staff Member.

3) People who do not follow directions will not get a response, sorry.

Thank you all and happy dinking!