Testing The Current Limits of Badminton Equipment

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  1. DinkAlot

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    Just in case you didn't see it, I test the limits of badminton string and racket by stringing a racket at 41lbs.:

    http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1242892#post1242892

    String: Ashaway ZM70
    Racket: Panda Power Ultra

    Please note: I do not condone extremely high tension nor do I use it. I'm simply demonstrating what the limits are, or at least close to it.

    :p
     
    #1 DinkAlot, Aug 29, 2009
  2. Shifty

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    Woah....that's some insane stuff. I doubt any pro goes that high :D apparently 25lbs is considered high where I play :(
     
    #2 Shifty, Aug 29, 2009
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    So what are you gonna do with the rackets after this?
    Will the string snap by itself after 1 or 2 days?;)
     
    #3 george@chongwei, Aug 30, 2009
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    you didn't quite "test the limit" if it didn't crack. ;)
     
    #4 kwun, Aug 31, 2009
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    Oh oh do I sense a sacrifice to the badminton gods coming. :rolleyes:
     
    #5 ormy4, Aug 31, 2009
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    i wouldn't be surprised :p
    its a very extra stiff racket
     
    #6 Deathsticks, Aug 31, 2009
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    jamesshieh88 Regular Member

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    sounds like a challenge has been thrown down!
     
    #7 jamesshieh88, Sep 3, 2009
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    bookmark this link, so I will remember it in future ...:D
     
    #8 maa2003, Sep 3, 2009
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    That video literally made my jaw drop. It is incredible how badminton technology has advanced throughout the years. Being able to use +40lbs tension is another matter.
     
    #9 bluecraze07, Sep 3, 2009

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