Panda Power: A Racket That Can Take 40lbs. String Tension!

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  1. Sketchy

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    I could sort you out with a T1, but I'm holding onto my T2v1s - I prefer them to the v2.
    I decided I'm going to try and just keep one of each model as kind of a portfolio piece, and then only keep extras if it's a racket I really like and will use.
     
  2. DinkAlot

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    You'd think Panda would keep at least one of each for posterity.

    But no, Panda only has:
    1 x U2
    1 x Precision
    10 x Ultra Pro
    3 x TPro (soon to have)


    But Panda has other goodies:
    1 x new Precision PT
    3 x Revelation PT
    5 x miscellaneous PTs. :p
     
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    Panda: you really don't need 3x Revelation PTs. :(
    Could you please courier one of them over to me? Mine need is atm greater than thine. :D My Angie is kinda lonely for a "male" presence.
    ...of course, I will pay... :D
     
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    yeaaaaa..... i've been waiting for revelation for as long as i can remember. I believe it was announced right after Trinity 2 v1. was announced... around dec09/jan10 T_T
     
  5. DinkAlot

    DinkAlot dcbadminton
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    Status of Revelation = still postponed indefinitely.

    Will post something if the status changes.
     
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    Now I am really sorry that I cancel my second racket of Upro - I get only one from Mark because of my money issue (new house here we come :))))

    So anyway Upro review. I will not be long because my English is not so good. I got 82g/294. I must say power control is in place. Really happy with it and happy that we have someone like Dan making that great stuff.

    I do not even look at other producer rackets anymore.

    Thanks Panda!
     
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    Panda what is Tpro target weight and BP?

    When we will get some quick test reviews as usually how different weight, BP and string combinations act on field?
     
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    How did you manage to get this weight.

    My ultra si 82.6 weight + original grip + rkep + one overthin grip + bg65 = 105g.
     
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    Tpro target:
    84-86 gr
    290-300mm
     
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    ok I guess I will wait for R.

    I was hopping to get somewhere 284-285 and 83-84g
     
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    One suggestion for Panda:

    Please update your web page more often. It would be much easier to find some news about your new stuff coming etc..

    I know I know... no time, so busy testing and making new stuff :)
     
  12. singnflip4life

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    Or panda can hire someone like me to update it. And get paid in rackets (I wish)

    I would do it for free actually, if panda would consent to it.
     
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    each string and thin grip is around 5-6g, thick grip 10g
     
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    but the fact that panda has 3 R prototypes is a good sign :thumbsup:
     
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    I hope I can get a Tpro with good marbling :)

    and one thing, cobalt, are you Indonesian? :D
     
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    I honestly don't think there'll be any with "bad" marbling. I don't think marbling is even the right word really. There's just something funny about the way they reflect light, so they look totally different depending on how the light hits them. You probably just have to see it for yourself...
     
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    I think I would refer to a lack of marbling as "bad" marbling, much like with meat.
     
  18. DinkAlot

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    Simple...or not so simple:

    Your set-up:
    Ultra Pro including original grip: 82.6g
    RKEP Ultimate (I assume): ~10g
    Thin Overgrip: ~7g
    BG 65 = ~5.5g

    Sketchy:
    UPro with original grip: 82.6g
    ZM62 = ~4g
    RKEP overgrip = ~5g

    You have an extra grip and also it sounds like you are doing a half overlap while Sketchy is gripping to the edge. This means you will have more overall overgrip length (making it heavier) than Sketchy.

    Panda's UPros are all about 93 to 95g, BP290-295 playing weight.
    They start at at 82.5-83.5g, BP299-300 and then Panda removes the original grip and either adds an RKEP Ultimate or King Grip to drop the BP.

    Adding an overgrip will add ~4-8g to the overall racket weight depending how you grip it.

    Adding a replacement grip will add ~5-12g to the overall racket weight depending how you grip it.
     
  19. DinkAlot

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    Yay! The rackets have finally left customs. They should be at Panda's Cave tomorrow.

    OK, a picture's worth a thousand words...

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    If I go to the retail store, how do I buy it? So I give the weight and balance point I want and they have it in stock or what? (I wanna get Ultra pro or Ultra 2... do they only have pro)?
     

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