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

**druss** · 03-09-2010, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by visor

OK..........but just out of curiosity, which of your rackets is bp283mm or less? NS9900?

I do have a NS9900 and it does not swing like this one.

Originally Posted by DinkAlot

Agree. maybe the T2 just isn't your cup-of-tea.

That's why there are so many rackets out there.

Quite possible. I never said anything negative about the racket, was just asking a question. I am still in the "hunting" phase which is why I have so many different types of rackets. At this point the AT900T and the Arc10 are my current go to rackets (with the Ti10 3rd gen close behind) but I also have 5 different Apacs, 9 different Yonex, Zelm 10000 and hope to try the victor 10 and 11 soon.

I got this T2 because of the great things I've heard about it and I'm sure it is a great racket for many. Lot's of different reasons I could have had issues with it so I'll do some tests and try it again.

**DinkAlot** · 03-09-2010, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by druss

I do have a NS9900 and it does not swing like this one.

The T2 is very similar to the NS9900. The differences, in general, a bit more head heavy, a bit lighter, easier to generate power. If you say your T2 doesn't swing like the 9900 Panda wonders about the racket. Maybe Panda needs to have a look at it. Maybe it's defective.

Originally Posted by druss

Quite possible. I never said anything negative about the racket, was just asking a question.

And this Panda never said you said anything negative. You are asking questions and we are trying to provide possible answers.

**visor** · 03-09-2010, 03:43 PM

Wow, that's a good sized racket collection! Just out of interest, can you measure the bp of your NS9900? How does it swing differently from your T2? Slower? Heavier?

**what07** · 03-09-2010, 10:14 PM

Maybe you should try an Ultra 2 and send me your trinity.

I went from a AT900T 4U before.

**Sen_jie** · 03-10-2010, 06:40 PM

Will like to hear what advise on weigh and BP will your suggest for my upcoming T2.

my strength is my smashes, as i have relatively good arm power.

however my weakness will be net play and defence (kind of slow and clumsy, as my body is slightly bulky, not those typical badminton body frame. standing at 169cm and 72kg)

i do not have a racket of my own, i used to play with a apac speed 6600 which is a 89g racket, stiff and balance racket, however that racket broken and a uncle lend me his sintec grommet 88 which is a 85g +/- of 3g racket, high flex but not sure of the bp.

with this racket i seems to be better at the net and abt to defence better. i am able to perform better on overall, and seems to make up for my clumsiness, however it is lacking on the smashes.

currently i am looking for a racket which will improve my overall playing style rather than jus being dependent on smashes.

i tried my dad's mp99 it seems good! giv me the power during smash, however i seems to be slow at defence. i can receive smashes better with the sintec gommet 88.

lastly, i only play doubles.

will like to know, lets say i hav a BP of 288(which i assume is considered slight head heavy). so what is the difference will i feel if i get a 86g VS a 87g racket?

*coz i am still trying to figure out the racket specs which will suit me the best as for now.* Derrick was kind enough to advise me to get a a 86g with 287bp

So what do you guys suggested?

anyway i jus tried the ULTRA last nite. stiff !!!

**alana07** · 03-10-2010, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by Sen_jie

anyway i jus tried the ULTRA last nite. stiff !!!

LOL u serial smasher.....

**Sen_jie** · 03-10-2010, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by alana07

LOL u serial smasher.....

still not strong enough....

**what07** · 03-10-2010, 06:59 PM

Was it the Ultra 1 or 2?

**Sen_jie** · 03-10-2010, 07:00 PM

i think it is ultra 1

**adonis** · 03-10-2010, 07:09 PM

I think the 86g 287mm T2 should be fine. Not sure if it will further improve your smashes, but it should be about the same level. Defence and touch wise would improve.

**visor** · 03-10-2010, 08:03 PM

Given that you're only 72kg, go for the lighter one... 86g bp288mm is perfect for smashes and defence.

As a matter of fact, that was what I had before I broke it in a clash 2 months ago...

**what07** · 03-12-2010, 10:08 PM

Any new updates on when the U3 may come to canada or any other racquets (genesis,revalation). So far no Trinity 2's and I kinda want another Ultra 1 just because of the color scheme.

**DinkAlot** · 03-12-2010, 10:15 PM

The T2s are scheduled to leave China late next week or so.

Everything else is still 8+ weeks away. Panda will keep everyone posted when more concrete dates are available.

Thanks!

**singnflip4life** · 03-13-2010, 01:35 PM

Wooo!!! The T2s are almost here!!! So glad I already called dibs on one. Did you get the across-the-board updates done? No rush, I can imagine you prepping for this next round of rackets already.

**Sen_jie** · 03-14-2010, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by visor

Given that you're only 72kg, go for the lighter one... 86g bp288mm is perfect for smashes and defence.

As a matter of fact, that was what I had before I broke it in a clash 2 months ago...

thanks for the suggestion

initially i was still think along the line of 87g with 288bp

**DinkAlot** · 03-15-2010, 02:03 AM

Originally Posted by singnflip4life

Wooo!!! The T2s are almost here!!! So glad I already called dibs on one. Did you get the across-the-board updates done? No rush, I can imagine you prepping for this next round of rackets already.

What did weight and BP did you want? Please e-mail me as I have no info, thanks.

No updates, too busy.