How could a longer shaft possibly effect the head speed? The reason the Z is so quick through the air is purely an aerodynamics / frontal area equation.
Is HERO status the ultimate BC accolade? Or are we going to have Hero of Heros? Dink's "Regular member" tag needs changing... MODS!
LiNing, If you genuinely don't know about this brand and merely wanted more information, then of course I'm big enough to apologise. The phrasing of your post can easily be read as a troll - an attempt to provoke. Please remember, there are a LOT of excellent rackets produced by smaller companies that do not or cannot sponsor professional players. This does not mean they produce low-end 'childrens' rackets.
Yes, I stand corrected as I forgot about the Z's reduced air drag, since I was concentrating on comparing the shafts of both rackets. But having a longer shaft can possibly increase head speed because when struck with the same force, the racket head will displace more due to a longer length of the shaft to flex. Does that make sense?
But what I can't grasp is how the T2 can have such fast swing despite being moderately head heavy and just traditional isometric design (mine is 288 mm unstrung, no overgrip)?
Not really. If the shafts were identical except for length you could make direct comparisons, but to assume length is the only factor of flexion is a gross oversimplification.
I'm fairly certain it's down to frame cross section - it reminds me very much of the NS9900 in this regard, and we know how fast that is through the air...
Length is only one factor, the other being reduced air resistance via a compact frame and slim shaft. If length were not a factor, Yonex would not bother making it longer with a shorter handle and shorter support cap to compensate.
Hmmm... let me try a guess. As Mark A suggests, a thinner frame cross-section would help it cut thru the air faster. And it being nicely balanced and having a slightly flexy shaft also helps the racket head speed too. I'd also guess that since the U2 doesn't have these "features", then its racket head speed won't be as special as the T2. Correct?
Retail about: $125/reel. I have a few reels left at: $95/reel shipped to you in Malaysia. $90.00 shipped in the US.
Sorry but I don't have the chance right now to check your prev posts, but have you wielded the T2 before?If you have, you will understand it is not an Excalibur, but more like Zorro's fencing rapier. I'm only trying to understand why the T2 is as brilliant as it is...no need to f this and s that.
Wah, The Great Panda has the FEARLESS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkV5oiIlvpw&feature=related HERO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTsKEgUJyUQ status now!?!
Just ordered 2 T2s from the new shipment, 86.0-86.5 swing weight, 287 bps. Can't wait for them to come in ^_^
Question for Panda. what exactly is the range of BP and Weight available for T2? Panda Canada distributor (MJStrings) has fairly limited options of roughly 85g and 285mm.
What MJ received is right on. Most of the T2s are swing weight 84.5-85.5g, BP285-288. The extreme range, swing weight: 83.5g - 87.5g, BP range 282 - 291, but those are few and far apart. Gram-for-gram, the T2 is one of the better rackets out there. For it's relatively light weight, it generates power equivalent to that of rackets 2 grams heavier. So for instance, the T2 swing weight is 85.0g, BP287, it will defend like an 85.0g racket but smashes like an 87.0g racket. That's what Panda set out to do and thinks he achieved his goal. A good example is this Panda's preference: For doubles, I used to wield an Ultra 1 in either: 87.5g, BP290 for normal play or 86.5g, BP290 against advanced players. Now Panda has changed to the T2, swing weight: 86.5g, BP290. I use this for all play regardless of the opponents. As a result of this change: defense and driving the shuttle have both improved noticeably. Overall attack has actually increased because power can be generated instantly with a snap of a wrist whereas with the U1, you really need to crank it. The U1 still hits harder ultimately when I get a "free shot", line-up and go for it. But in competitive play I rarely get that, the opponents are going to make you move. So again with the T2, I am able to hit off balance shots harder and faster.
Hi All, Where can i buy Panda Racket in Singapore? Is there any link to compare all the Panda Racket specification? Darren Ng
