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

**Takamsda** · 02-12-2012, 02:33 AM

There is a video, will be uploaded to youtube.

**Fidget** · 02-12-2012, 06:08 AM

Originally Posted by takamsda

Warning! DO NOT ATTEMPT!!!

Originally Posted by singnflip4life

Now I'M tempted to do this.

This is just like those videos they show of kids riding their bikes off of roofs, etc. "Don't try this at home," they say -- knowing perfectly well that a dozen 14yo meatheads already have their ladders out.

Boys will be boys. Have fun. Just be sure to count your fingers after *boom*.

**singnflip4life** · 02-12-2012, 10:42 AM

I was only tempted. Trust me, I have no need for a 40+ pound racket.

**dimcorner** · 02-12-2012, 10:50 AM

If it's going to be strung that tight, can't you just use like metal wire instead of a poly string?

**maa2003** · 02-12-2012, 04:54 PM

if can get 86-88gram with 300-305mm, then 10 pieces please.
what would be the final color ?

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

Other than Wolffie and PeteLSD, any other BCers potentially interested in this racket?
A current top international player asked Panda to produce a racket for him...errrrrr...or her.

This individual likes ultra stiff rackets with a fast head...
...so the Trinity with an Ultra 1 shaft stiffness (actually a bit stiffer) immediately came to mind.

Anyway, here are the proposed specs:
Racket: Trinity XTREME Limited Edition
Weight: 86-90g
BP: 295-305mm
Material: Toray M40J (shaft and frame)
Stiffness: 6.8-7.0
Finish: non-reflective black matte

Images by Adam Hawker (of course):

Original image: http://i.imgur.com/j0P0u.jpg
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**j4ckie** · 02-12-2012, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by dimcorner

If it's going to be strung that tight, can't you just use like metal wire instead of a poly string?

Actually, metal won't be able to take the strain. It's not elastic and too soft for that kind of tension...at least in a strength somewhat similar to Badminton string. The tension is ~530N/mm² for a 44lbs .7mm string, more than most alloyed steels are able to take. When you hit the shuttle, that tension increases by a great amount as well....I think kwun once tried to string a racket with some wire, it didn't go too well^^

***kwun*** · 02-12-2012, 05:03 PM

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

Other than Wolffie and PeteLSD, any other BCers potentially interested in this racket?

A current top international player asked Panda to produce a racket for him...errrrrr...or her.

This individual likes ultra stiff rackets with a fast head...

...so the Trinity with an Ultra 1 shaft stiffness (actually a bit stiffer) immediately came to mind.

Anyway, here are the proposed specs:

Racket: Trinity XTREME Limited Edition
Weight: 86-90g
BP: 295-305mm
Material: Toray M40J (shaft and frame)
Stiffness: 6.8-7.0
Finish: non-reflective black matte

Images by Adam Hawker (of course):

Original image: http://i.imgur.com/j0P0u.jpg

Attachment 116422

87g/300mm.

red one looks yummy.

**Takamsda** · 02-12-2012, 06:51 PM

uploading video, ETA 3+ hours. may have audio-video sync issue, not sure yet. maybe none.

**Takamsda** · 02-12-2012, 10:47 PM

http://youtu.be/LmARGBxkD6U?hd=1

***kwun*** · 02-12-2012, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by Takamsda

http://youtu.be/LmARGBxkD6U?hd=1

was there something special with the first pull? you double pulled at 43lbs but never re-pulled. so effectively the middle mains are only 23lbs each?

***kwun*** · 02-12-2012, 11:17 PM

as indicated by the amount the tension head movement at the 2nd mains, you are not getting full tension for the first pull. just 23lbs each.

**Takamsda** · 02-12-2012, 11:19 PM

I do not pull 2 string for the beginning when I string normally. I did many small changes just to make sure it will work. If I re-pull the string will likely to snap. Question is are the middle mains are at 43/2 lbs? I am not sure but that's the only way I'll start this.

***kwun*** · 02-12-2012, 11:23 PM

yes. if you have 2 strings and you pull them with 43lbs, then they will start with 21.5 (sorry. i miscalculated 23lbs). then later on when you pull the 2nd string, it will add a few pounds but you won't get back to 43lbs. my guess is maybe you will gain back to 30lbs or slightly more.

since you have fixed clamps, why not just clamp it and then pull 43lbs on just one string?

**Takamsda** · 02-12-2012, 11:24 PM

It might just break it right the way. It's very dangerous.

Originally Posted by kwun

since you have fixed clamps, why not just clamp it and then pull 43lbs on just one string?

***kwun*** · 02-12-2012, 11:37 PM

Originally Posted by Takamsda

It might just break it right the way. It's very dangerous.

try clamping it on the next string instead. that will give it a small buffer. i just tried 43lbs just now that way and it held.

you are living at the edge anyway.

btw, that looks like a sweet machine!

**Blitzzards** · 02-13-2012, 12:23 AM

Originally Posted by kwun

try clamping it on the next string instead. that will give it a small buffer. i just tried 43lbs just now that way and it held.

you are living at the edge anyway.

btw, that looks like a sweet machine!

kwun can you please explain how you would do that? I use flying clamps and don't have a starting clamp yet but would like to know how to pull the exact desired tension for my first two centre mains and first two crosses.

***kwun*** · 02-13-2012, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Blitzzards

kwun can you please explain how you would do that? I use flying clamps and don't have a starting clamp yet but would like to know how to pull the exact desired tension for my first two centre mains and first two crosses.

how many flying clamps do you have?

i have a method that needs at least 3 flying clamps. 4 will be even better.