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

**j4ckie** · 03-02-2011, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by Avenger

can't wait for the Tpro

is it the revelation would be better in all aspect than Tpro?

I don't think so - its just gonna be different, like the UPro and TPro are different.

**Alpinerock** · 03-02-2011, 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by lneoas

going to receive my 85.4g/295mm zymax62 25lbs TPro in few more days !! woo hoo

Yes - you are very lucky! Apparently patience is a virtue

I have asked for T-pro of a similar spec, so it will be very interesting to read a review once you have played with racket, even just an initial review.

Good luck and enjoy!

**visor** · 03-02-2011, 04:12 AM

Dink,
Now that the R is one step closer to reality, perhaps you can summarize the advantages of the all-woven graphite design over the T2/T-Pro, and what you're hoping to achieve with it? Pretty please?

***kwun*** · 03-02-2011, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

Revelation Update: guess what? Panda thinks he might have found the right combination of frame and shaft!

Going to produce 10 (hopefully final) Prototypes and have a few people test them.

If an overwhelming yes, then production time.

If not, back to the drawing board.

you know my address!

**j4ckie** · 03-02-2011, 04:42 AM

Hehehehehehee....

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(strung with Zymax62@26lbs)

**Avenger** · 03-02-2011, 04:57 AM

wow, that's fast

did you get it from Mark or from Dink?

**DinkAlot** · 03-02-2011, 05:42 AM

Panda wasn't going to write this and also didn't know where to write this but figures every little bit helps.

Panda's mother, "Mama Panda", was just diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer. Or to be exact, there are "multiple heterogeneously enhancing mass lesions."

The source of the cancer is still unknown. We are waiting for the biopsy results to see what options we have. We are fortunate in that we have access to two of the top hepatologists in the U.S.

Prior to being ill, Mama Panda was the healthiest in our extended family. She did tai chi, yoga, zen meditation, dance, some pilates and even played a bit of badminton. She studied to be a dietician so she was very health conscious. She is in her 60s but is as flexible as a woman in her 30s. Her aerobic conditioning is that of a fit woman in her early 40s. So when Mama Panda, over the course of two months, became very ill, everyone was in complete shock.

Mama Panda can be a candidate for world's bestest mother. She is the rock in our extended family and everyone depends on her and respects her to the utmost. Any problems, she is the mediator and everyone would respect her decision. When any of her close friends had problems, they would go to Mama Panda for advice.

Additionally, Mama Panda served at her local church both physically and financially. She also regularly donated money to numerous organizations such as: The Salvation Army, The Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic, sponsors a few children through Children International and Christian Children's Fund.

Based on her life circumstances, Panda would say Mama Panda truly maximized the cards she was dealt. She would score a 99 out of 100. Heck, maybe even 100 out of 100. She has no debts, no regrets, no enemies; everyone that knows her loves her and she does her best to make the world a better place.

This Panda asks, on bended knee, that you please pray for Mama Panda and give her your best wishes.

Thank you for listening.

Humbly,
Dan
dinkalotdan@gmail.com

**j4ckie** · 03-02-2011, 05:43 AM

Originally Posted by Avenger

wow, that's fast

did you get it from Mark or from Dink?

Directly from Dink. Mark's shipment is gonna take some time - 2 weeks from now, the rackets can be in the UK, and another 4-5 days till they arrive with me. From what I could tell by swinging it around a little just now, this is a very hot candidate for doubles - swings heavier than the Precision, which is good. Still very quick though - can't wait to test it out tomorrow. Yesterday's training was pretty tiring so I won't go tonight, I couldn't appreciate this racket appropriately

**j4ckie** · 03-02-2011, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

Panda wasn't going to write this and also didn't know where to write this but figures every little bit helps.

Panda's mother, "Mama Panda", was just diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer. Or to be exact, there are "multiple heterogeneously enhancing mass lesions."

The source of the cancer is still unknown. We are waiting for the biopsy results to see what options we have. We are fortunate in that we have access to two of the top hepatologists in the U.S.

Prior to being ill, Mama Panda was the healthiest in our extended family. She did tai chi, yoga, zen meditation, dance, some pilates and even played a bit of badminton. She studied to be a dietician so she was very health conscious. She is in her 60s but is as flexible as a woman in her 30s. Her aerobic conditioning is that of a fit woman in her early 40s. So when Mama Panda, over the course of two months, became very ill, everyone was in complete shock.

Mama Panda can be a candidate for world's bestest mother. She is the rock in our extended family and everyone depends on her and respects her to the utmost. Any problems, she is the mediator and everyone would respect her decision. When any of her close friends had problems, they would go to Mama Panda for advice.

Additionally, Mama Panda served at her local church both physically and financially. She also regularly donated money to numerous organizations such as: The Salvation Army, The Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund, National Geographic, sponsors a few children through Children International and Christian Children's Fund.

Based on her life circumstances, Panda would say Mama Panda truly maximized the cards she was dealt. She would score a 99 out of 100. Heck, maybe even 100 out of 100. She has no debts, no regrets, no enemies; everyone that knows her loves her and she does her best to make the world a better place.

This Panda asks, on bended knee, that you please pray for Mama Panda and give her your best wishes.

Thank you for listening.

Humbly,
Dan
dinkalotdan@gmail.com

I'm very sorry to hear that. I wish your mother and your whole family the best.

**Fidget** · 03-02-2011, 05:57 AM

To Dan: Very sorry about the news. You are in our prayers.
We BC'ers will have to release you from the our superhuman expectations with regards to badminton. Be where you need to be.

**Avenger** · 03-02-2011, 06:28 AM

@Dink:
I am very sorry to hear that
best wishes for you and your mother

**SlaShEr** · 03-02-2011, 06:29 AM

Sorry to hear that Dan.

All the best for Mama Panda and your family too.
She will be the subject of my prayers tonight..

**Alpinerock** · 03-02-2011, 06:36 AM

Very sorry to hear about this Dan.

Last year my father was diagnosed with a very similar cancer and is under going TACE treatment, which seems to be having some positive results.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

Love to Mama Panda.

**justinwyyau** · 03-02-2011, 06:56 AM

Best wishes to you and Mama Panda.

Justin.

**BOUBOS1957** · 03-02-2011, 07:05 AM

Dan, sorry to hear that the news are not better. As I have told you, my family and myself are with you and Mama Panda in the fight of your life with all our hearts. Life is not always fair, but please keep the faith, and bring love to her from the whole badminton community. Use the Panda Power and time, toward supporting her at your best.