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

**Flixor** · 03-02-2011, 09:06 AM

Sad to hear that

My thoughts go with you and your family.

May the Panda live a long and happy life !

**lneoas** · 03-02-2011, 09:11 AM

Heaven will bless she who is kind.

**huangxl** · 03-02-2011, 09:26 AM

I hope she will recover in no time. God bless.

**what07** · 03-02-2011, 10:02 AM

Sorry to hear that. Hope your mom gets better. Best wishes.

**findecano1** · 03-02-2011, 10:49 AM

Sorry to hear about that. Best wishes to you and Mama Panda

**hunterkillerz** · 03-02-2011, 10:54 AM

sorry to hear the bad news. you and your family are in our prayers.

***kwun*** · 03-02-2011, 02:04 PM

that sounds very bad. i am very sorry to hear that. she will be in my prayers daily.

not sure if anyone here has met the Panda. i met him once 5.5 yrs ago during the WC2005 down in LA. at that time, we organized a BC gather in SGVBC. Panda helped us reserve the courts and helped me out a lot organizing the event. you know that Panda is really the size of a Panda, a 200lbs imposing figure that you normally wouldn't want to bump into in a dark alley. but in reality, Panda is the nicest of person, despite helping out the gathering, he trucked in at least 2 HUGE tubs of Gatorade for everyone's consumption and is the friendliest person to talk to. now i understand how that comes to be after Panda's message today: he was brought up really well by Panda Mama to be a kind and loving person. and it makes it extra sad to hear that she is so ill now. we wish her a speedy recovery and again, she will be in my prayers.

**visor** · 03-02-2011, 03:40 PM

Dan,

Sorry to hear this bad news. Peace to you and your family knowing that our prayers and thoughts are with you. Wisdom to the specialists in quickly finding the primary lesion and being able to treat it successfully. And comfort to you and your mom from the only One who can comfort us at this difficult time.

**cayzi** · 03-02-2011, 03:56 PM

Dan i am very sorry for mama panda. All the best to your family.

**cayzi** · 03-02-2011, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by j4ckie

Hehehehehehee....

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(strung with Zymax62@26lbs)

What spec?

Report if really swings havier, as panda stated.

Regards

**DinkAlot** · 03-02-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by kwun

you know that Panda is really the size of a Panda, a 200lbs imposing figure

200lbs.?! Kwun is too nice. Panda's 240.

Thanks all for your support. I will show this to my mother.

**DinkAlot** · 03-02-2011, 04:59 PM

Andrej: A few others felt it swung a bit heavier. Panda feels it's on par, not significant.

Originally Posted by cayzi

What spec?

Report if really swings havier, as panda stated.

Regards

**gsloh** · 03-02-2011, 05:10 PM

Dinkie Dan, really sorry to hear about Ma Panda, got my fingers crossed for her speedy recovery.

**j4ckie** · 03-02-2011, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by cayzi

What spec?

Report if really swings havier, as panda stated.

Regards

Feels kinda weird to switch topic and write about rackets again :/ I'm constantly thinking of Dan's mother whenever I look at my Panda rackets...

Well, lets get to it - the TPro might swing a tiny bit heavier - I had only 2 hours of play tonight, so I can't review, but the first impression is very very good indeed. Seems like this is gonna be THE PP racket for me - even though the timing was a little off and the rubber grip felt unusual (towelling grip fanatic), it felt like I can use this racket to it's full potential (perhaps after another week of training).
The 287/83,8g I got feels very nice, even coming from the N50 and N50II. It's noticeably lighter and thus faster in defense, but also noticeably slower than the 287/83,xg Precision I have. In comparison to the Precision, it feels slower and heavier (1g and 3mm by rough estimation - Panda would know better as he has access to many more BP&weight combinations). But that was to be expected and exactly what I was looking for.

So, I'm very excited about the next few weeks - adapting to (&reviewing) the TPro, going to the GO (semifinals and finals), and the shipment with my 2nd and 3rd TPro...at least those won't be stuck at customs (it's a hassle. Everyone automatically assumes I bought a fake racket on ebay!).
If I haven't mentioned it yet, you're doing a great job, Dink

I hope you will keep up the good work and I get to enjoy many more dc rackets (perhaps, if I'm lucky, even play against you one day)!

**ormy4** · 03-02-2011, 05:51 PM

Very sorry to hear the news Dan but know your mom is a strong positive
person who has a very strong support system in her devotion to her faith.
Had the pleasure of meeting her and indeed she is a very sweet lady who
left a great impression with me. Will be saying a nice prayer tonight as
requested.