Panda Power Design Inc FYI i created a thread for these panda power racquet designs http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79224 hope u enjoy the images dere
when will the T2 arrive in the uk , has anyone gave it a try-out yet ? BTW, it look stunning the T2 . Best looking racket in the world IMO , and if it play up to how it look ! ooooooooooo..........
So far, 8 for 8. Panda can confirm that 8 locals who used to use the T1 now use the T2. They all agree the T2 is a better performing, better all-around racket. It is faster transitioning and able to generate more power, easier. I don't think any of them post but I try to get them to do so. Sketchy and Panda thank you on the design compliiment. We agree, the racket is quite sharp.
Oh, so panda rackets have arrived in the respective regions then? Of course the nearer it is to the US the faster it would arrive, I know that.
I have 3x t1 and I got a t2 a week ago, I would have to say, t2 is much more stabilize than t1 on the frame, it's obviously faster on transitioning speed and it does generate more power than t1. It also gives me the arcsaber kind of holding feeling (from the 15% less stiffer shaft?) which I like it very much. If you give t1 a 9/10, I'm pretty sure you will give t2 a 10/10, you will not be disappointed.
I wouldn't say that less vibration equals stable frame. My understanding is that stable frame comes from a stiff and solid frame and T joint that resists torque around the shaft axis on hits that are not perfectly centred. Hence, the shuttle still travels in the direction that you had intended and aimed despite off centre hits.
Thanks for explaining. I might use the wrong term by saying that since I'm not really an racket expert, but at less that is how I feel compare to my other t1s. Frame and t joint from t2 feels stiffer than t1 when compared side by side, it does give me less vibrations. To me, the direction, depth and height of the shots are much more controllable and accurate with t2 when compared to t1. In fact, I feel t2 gives me more control and accuracy over any yy rackets i've used before. Don't know about others but that is just how I feel about t2. I'm already addicted to it.
D_E's latest one reminds me of the new silver NS6000, which is excellent-looking. May I know which program you're all using to generate such designs? - I have a couple I would like to put down on (electronic) paper.
Anything in particular I could improve on? Thanks Mark! I use GIMP - http://gimp.org, it's free software similar to Adobe Photoshop.
OK, many people wanted Panda to rate the Panda Power rackets based on the DinkALot's Racket Review criteria, so here it is "unofficially". Note: a change in the weight and BP could alter the ratings significantly. Panda Power Trinity, 86.5g, BP288 Overall: Excellent- Ideal For: Doubles/Singles Play Style: All-Around Stiffness: Very Stiff - Balance: Moderate+ Frame Feel: Good+ Frame Stability: Good Racket Power: Good+ Racket Defense: Excellent Frame Durability: Good+ Paint Durability: Good- Shaft Durability: Excellent Comments: relatively durable, paint finish a bit soft, good balance, good all-around. Panda Power Ultra, 86.5g, BP290 Overall: Excellent- Ideal For: Doubles/Singles Play Style: Attacking Stiffness: Very Stiff+ Balance: Moderate+ Frame Feel: Excellent- Frame Stability: Excellent Racket Power: Excellent or Average Racket Defense: Good Frame Durability: Excellent+ Paint Durability: Good- Shaft Durability: Excellent+ Comments: only powerful if you can flex the shaft otherwise it's just average performing. Extremely strong but thick frame and shaft. Paint is a bit soft. A true work horse. Panda Power Trinity 2, Swing Weight: 86.5g, BP288 Overall: Excellent Ideal For: Doubles Play Style: All-Around Stiffness: Stiff Balance: Moderate+ Frame Feel: Excellent- Frame Stability: Excellent- Racket Power: Excellent- Racket Defense: Excellent Frame Durability: Good+ Paint Durability: Good Shaft Durability: Excellent- Comments: relatively durable, paint finish a bit better, good balance, good all-around. Very easy to generate power. Panda Power Ultra 2, 86.5g, BP290 Overall: Excellent- Ideal For: Doubles/Singles Play Style: Attacking Stiffness: Very Stiff- Balance: Moderate+ Frame Feel: Excellent- Frame Stability: Excellent- Racket Power: Excellent- or Average+ Racket Defense: Good Frame Durability: Excellent Paint Durability: Good Shaft Durability: Excellent+ Comments: less demanding than the U1 but still relatively demanding. Again, only powerful if you can flex the shaft otherwise it's just average performing. Extremely strong but thick frame and shaft. Paint is better but still not great. A work horse that's about 25% easier to use.
