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

**dimcorner** · 07-03-2012, 01:53 PM

I'm guessing you can also get at least 1.5 Precision Pro's for the price of a MX80 JJS

**BlueTornado** · 07-03-2012, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by CanucksDynasty

Hmmm...

After playing with my 3U VTZF in a doubles match...ugh...I was really having difficulty in keeping up with the speed of the game. Switch to my N90II and did much better but was still a bit slow around the net. Thinking maybe I should get a pure doubles racket.

I wonder which will be better...Precision Pro or Victor MX JJS?

Decisions, decisions, decisions...

No one really has given any good descriptions of how the MX JJS plays, but my guess is that the Precision Pro will be better. I hit a little with Kwun's spec and it was a fantastic racket - both fast and as Kwun likes to say 'crispy' at the same time. Packed plenty of power. Of course if you still don't like it, then you could go for Ben's suggestion.

**CanucksDynasty** · 07-03-2012, 02:21 PM

If the price of MX JJS is about the same as MX80 then it would most likely only be ~$30 more for the Victor Racket over the Panda Racket.

Selling a used Panda racket may prove difficult as it is not a "brand" name amongst badminton rackets. I'm already having difficulty selling my Babolat badminton racket at a reasonable price. So just saying..."sell it"...is not as easy as you make it out to be.

I would wager that the MX JJS would have more market appeal (re-sale value) to other players (especially those not familar with Panda rackets).

**BlueTornado** · 07-03-2012, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by CanucksDynasty

If the price of MX JJS is about the same as MX80 then it would most likely only be ~$30 more for the Victor Racket over the Panda Racket.

Selling a used Panda racket may prove difficult as it is not a "brand" name amongst badminton rackets. I'm already having difficulty selling my Babolat badminton racket at a reasonable price. So just saying..."sell it"...is not as easy as you make it out to be.

I would wager that the MX JJS would have more market appeal (re-sale value) to other players (especially those not familar with Panda rackets).

Definitely more market appeal for resale on the JJS being a limited edition from a well known brand and all, but is it worth the extra expense for you? JJS is at least $15 more expensive than MX80, and your retailer could potentially make it more. After all, buying a racket purely for the highest resale value and for the best performance don't always match up.

**CanucksDynasty** · 07-03-2012, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by BlueTornado

Definitely more market appeal for resale on the JJS being a limited edition from a well known brand and all, but is it worth the extra expense for you? JJS is at least $15 more expensive than MX80, and your retailer could potentially make it more. After all, buying a racket purely for the highest resale value and for the best performance don't always match up.

It guess it's all depends...

If I end up liking the PP...then great. If not and I can't sell it...I just wasted $135. If I can re-sell it for $100 then I just lost $30 (which is what I expect for re-selling a used racket).

If I end up liking the MX JJS...then great. If not and I can't sell it...I probably wasted $180. If I can re-sell it for $150...then I just lost $30 (which is what I expect for re-selling a used racket).

The probability of selling a used racket is far better with a known brand name racket than a lesser known racket (from my limited experience).

**Fidget** · 07-03-2012, 10:46 PM

The description of a perfect badminton day?
Playing singles in the morning. Going to work. Playing doubles in the evening.
Coming home hot, tired and happy to discover... A beautiful USPS package!

It is a mere 85g and 286mm, but it feels more solid and hefty than it's stats would imply. Can't wait to string 'er up.

Thanks Panda!!

**zero_hour** · 07-04-2012, 02:40 AM

panda,i like Victor SW37 ,which model u recommen me? tq

**Mark A** · 07-04-2012, 03:07 AM

Rackets are here. I've got JUST enough time to get one strung for testing later; review to follow.

Side note - this is what was waiting for me underneath the plain brown paper around my box. I'm told it's Scott's work...