I've only had a brief session with it, but at the moment, its definitely leaving me with a definite want to restring my venerable 1st gen Ti10 to compare them, but I doubt it would survive anything over 25 pounds. But so far, everything you've sent me has gotten a definite positive review. In comparing equal stiffnesses, TPro is definitely better than the T1, I'll give a more detailed review at the end of the week. Maybe I'll do a side to side comparison with ZM62 at 24lbs with my Ti10.
Just FYI, there are a some head light TPros available: 85.5g, BP274mm 85.9g, BP276mm 84.1g, BP277mm 84.5g, BP278mm 84.4g, BP279mm 85.7g, BP279mm 84.0g, BP280mm 84.2g, BP281mm 84.7g, BP281mm 84.1g, BP282mm 84.5g, BP282mm 85.1g, BP282mm 85.3g, BP282mm 86.2g, BP282mm 84.1g, BP283mm 84.1g, BP283mm 84.3g, BP283mm 85.0g, BP283mm 85.3g, BP283mm 83.9g, BP284mm 84.3g, BP284mm 84.5g, BP284mm Thanks for your consideration.
The 85.9g, 276mm one looks interesting. I have yet to use a headlight racket I ever really liked. The NS8000v1, 9000, 9900 were all good, but they all felt like they lacked a little "meat"
Sir, correct me if I'm mistaken but these specs are the raw specs of the TPros un-stringed and without grip, right? When someone orders from you with their desired specs, You will be the one choosing which racket will have the raw specs that could be altered to achieve the desired specs, yes?
No, these are dry weight specs meaning with original grip, unstrung. No, not doing altering currently.
So far: 1st test 84.5 g bp 288 with a full overgrip on it strung at 22-24 mp. Solid racket felt quite a bit slower than my P and noticeable stiffer. Broke the strings half way through the night. Brought back out the P and so easy to use was a bit concerned about the TP. 2nd test 83.9g bp 286 with basically half and overgrip spread out to cover handle or so. Big difference, no issues with defense and never even thought about bringing out the P. Only concern is stiffness as not far off the Ultra in stiffness. Compared a T2 and quite a bit stiffer definitely and reminds me of a T1. So at this point feeling much better about the racket. Do I wish it had more flex yes but if I can get used to it will be even happier. So like I mentioned with the Ultra Pro it is a racket that you have to work towards wielding. The TPro is in the same boat for me but I believe within my reach. The Ultra I think will be a bit further down the road. If you own a P remember to buy a TPro a few g's lighter due to swing speed. Stay tuned more to be written on this racket.
Better reserve them. Panda is meeting a couple of people who specifically want BP270-280 TPros this Friday.
Heh. Let's allow fate to decide shall we? I shall consider another TPro after the weekend is through.
Maybe those headlight Tpros can rival the NS9900 for its money? We need a comparison! *off to bed for this young one*
hey guys, i wanna ask bout T2. how does it compare to apacs tantrum 200? wats the difference? quality, power, feel, and defense.
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yup, i am planning to look into panda racket. I know of someone that wanna sell his T2, but again, i wanna know how does it feel and etc compared to my current main which is t200. i cannot test it out, because different state, and its not worth going all the way to KL to check it out. I am in melaka, malaysia by the way. haha
Dan, what I would like to see is a bare racket with the handle ready to accept any type of grip. Most of us are re-gripping anyway, it is probably a waste of money and time to have the grip you are supplying; does not mean, you have to lowered the price. Myself, being an heavy sweater, I use towel grip, and it does change the specs quite a lot. But something that could be nice, is a chart that would give us, depending on the grip type, what would be the approx. end result in weight and BP. ex. a racquet with actual specs of 85g and 285 bp; would become approx 93g and approx. 280 bp after a towel grip is installed. For myself, the last 2 racquets I bought, I did not do my math properly, and had to add weight to the head; but this changed the whole dynamics of the racquet, not talking about the shaft flex. EX. I had to add weight to my Precision, which shaft was already a tad soft for me, made it worse. The chart could be some food for thought..... ain't the Panda always hungry... ;o)
The one time I tried a towel grip I almost launched the racket across the court because my hand doesn't sweat at all. Sometimes I have to wipe sweat of my forehead to get a little more grip on the racket. That said I hate to lend rackets (but I do anyway) because I always get them back damp... EWWW!!
Good for you and enjoy, myself the only sweat I get comes out of my ?%&%&$ hands. I have to swich racquets during my sessions to let them dry; a real problem. I have tried different chemicals on my hands to try to limit the sweat, but no success, so I am playing with towel grips and powder. With towel grips, it is true that it needs to be a bit wet to become sticky. Myself, I ask people to try mine, but nobody wants to touch them... ouach so wet.... see I just found something good about my problem... ;o)
Towel grips just don't work for this Panda. The only way they work is with the sticky grip powder, Lin Dan style. And Panda sweats a ton, just think of all the fur. Panda also wears an arm sleeve and sweat band to further reduce stress. The links below provide information, best pricing and availability on the items referenced. Panda is not affiliated nor compensated by them. These products just work best for Panda and Panda would like to share: Arm Sleeve: Adidas TechFit: buy HERE Sweatband: Any here are good. Halo Super Wide Head Band: the best Panda's tried: Direct Website Info. For Panda, the best grips are: Replacement: RKEP Ultimate, Power Master, Nano, King and Super Soft. Overgrip: RKEP Elite Ultimate: Click HERE for info. Pros: Ultimate tackiness, good durability, good for sweaty hands (but not drenched) Cons: Grip does not stretch much, harder to apply smoothly at the butt. Other: minimal cushion, medium to slightly thin replacement grip. PowerMaster: Click HERE for into. Pros: Very good shock absorption, stretches a bit so easy to apply smoothly, rubbery, tacky tire-like feel, good for sweaty hands Cons: relatively more expensive Other: a bit thicker, medium cushion King: Click HERE for info. Pros: easy on the hands, good shock absorption, stretches so very easy to apply smoothly, moderate tackiness, good all-around Cons: relative durability is less, initially thick but compresses Other: thicker, medium cushion, can stretch a lot, compress after use Super Soft: Click HERE for info. Pros: stretches for easy application, soft and easy on hands, good feel, medium tackiness Cons: relative durability is less Other: thinnest replacement grip, minimal cushioning Nano: Click HERE for info. Pros: extremely durable, very tacky Cons: does not stretch at all so hard apply on butt smoothly Other: thick, cushioned Overgrip: RKEP Elite: Click HERE for info. Pros: very tacky, stretches for easy application, good durability, stays relatively clean, good cushioning for an overgrip, very good overall feel, easy on hands Cons: grip overall length could be longer Other: to date, the best overgrip this Panda's tried If you like the Yonex Super Grap, the RKEP Wet Tape is an even better version of it. Wet Tape: Click HERE for info.
