There are so many frame variations because one frame does not fit all. The Ultras use a box frame because: 1) More durable 2) More solid feel If I used an aero frame on the Ultra, it would not be "ultra" anything. The T2 is more of an aero frame.
I see, thank you for helping me understand this. You are indeed the go to person. Learn so many things just reading from your post.
thanks for the reply bro, but care to share with me what do u mean by BP288 and BP 290? this sounds really interesting for me who is a newbie in badminton.
BP 288 & BP290 are balance points at which if you were to balance the racket on your finger @ points 288mm from the cap and 290 from the cap the weight would be even on both sides A BP of 288 is more head light than a BP of 290
Is an even balance racket around 286mm ? or is it higher or lower ? all I know is that I usually go for a racket that is at least 288mm + , I prefer the light head heavy one
SW35 vs U1 Having tried both the SW35 (brief demo) and U1 in roughly the same spec, I found the SW35 to be, in Victor terms, very stiff indeed, on par with AT700 at least, but not in the same street as the U1 w.r.t stiffness. Put simply, I could play properly with the SW35 and was able to bend it (with effort) every time; the U1 was, for me, a bridge too far. I don't want to sound condescending here, but if the SW35 and U1 feel the same then I can only see two possibilities a) the person is so strong they can bend both rackets with power to spare, or b) they can't bend either racket properly but I would be happy to be corrected by someone with a more extensive knowledge of SW35 than mine.
This is personal preference. In general, assuming a normal weight racket (84-87g), BP between 280-290 is ideal for most people. If no clue, I'd recommend: (Again, assuming racket weight: 84-87g) For beginners/intermediate all-around players: BP280-285 For big hitters/offensive players: BP290-295 For advanced all-around players: BP285-290 It's best to start at BP285. Also, depends what you play, if singles or doubles attacking, lean towards a bit more head heavy. If doubles/mixed, or need a fast transitioning racket, go for 285 or less to start.
Maybe because my SW35 is more head heavy than U1. My U1 is a lighter version hence the difference. How did you find the power between the U1 and SW35
After i try to bend the shaft, the U1 is indeed stiffer than SW35. Previously i was stating how i feel when i was playing with it. But in actual fact the U1 is stiffer. Could the difference in feeling be caused by the balance point and weight difference?
Sir Dink, You really should get your website up and running, at least with a bunch of FAQ's, so that you don't have to repeat yourself so often...
Of course, it would be harder to transfer power with a head light super stiff U1 compared to a head heavier slightly less stiff SW35. It is just simple physics... the former requires much more swing power to bend the shaft than the latter.
If anything, a more head heavy racket will feel less stiff and a lighter one will feel more more stiff.
Bending the shaft can be misleading, only a general indicator when you are not able to test the racket. You need to test the rackets by actually playing with them. The weight and BP can be a factor but what you posted in the previous post, the factors are working in reverse: head heavy causes the racket to be perceived more flexible while lighter rackets are perceived to be stiffer.
Huang originally said the SW35 feels stiffer and more demanding, not the other way around. Also, even the most headlight U1 was 287-288, not exactly headlight. And the lighter weight U1s were mostly 290-295.
Panda Power Trinirt II Swing Weight : 85.1g BP : 288mm String : ZyMax 67 White Tension : 23x24 lb ECP no pre-stretch Stringer & Machine : Me & Gamma 8800ELS This racqet was the improved version of Trinity I. I liked the Trinity I very much and this is even better. I've been using T1 for a while and is about getting used to it. So it takes almost zero time for me to get use to T2. How does it feel? It's solid, quick, and easy to use. Panda Power Ultra II Swing / Weight : Unknown ( Sample ) BP : Unknown ( Sample ) String : ZyMax 67 White Tension : 23x24 lb ECP no pre-stretch Stringer & Machine : Me & Gamma 8800ELS This is amazing. I've tried this racquet with the same string at 25x26 lb(never intended for myself). And I got another chance to try it. All I have to say is, I LOVE this racquet. I can feel the solid feel of my power transfering through it. I can feel my smash is soild and my power is tranffered at high effeciency. This is better than ANY Yonex racquet I've tried/used. if you're hard hitter, attacking player, like high-tension, this is the racquet to give it a try.
