Panda Power Trinity I played with my Trinity for the first time today. DinkALot has been kind enough to give us exact measurements so remember that my review only applies to Trinity that I actually played with. At 88g and 290mm BP it would be very different. Weight: 85.5g Balance Point: 283mm String: Ashaway ZM67 Tension: 23lbs Grip: Karakal PU Super (black) The Trinity was everything that I was hoping for, it was light and very fast. My back was stiff today so I wasn't hitting all-out but I felt like the power was very nice all things considered. I was able to drive my clears all the way back despite the fact that I was giving them two-thirds power and my wristy smashes were very sharp and crisp. I didn't do a lot of full smashes but my two-thirds smash did ok (lots of weak returns that my doubles partner could finish off). As for speed and manuverability, it was blazing fast my defense was very nice today. I was able to get ahead of the birdie for cross-court drops and a steeper angle on my wristy smashes. I even returned a bunch of shots that I had no right to return (shots I could barely even see but was just able to get my racquet in place). I'll know about it's full power when I'm back to full strength (and play some singles) but my initial review is: Power: 8/10 Manuverability: 9.5/10 Feel: 9.5/10 That's plenty to keep my other racquets on the bench the Trinity in my hand!
No, the only two models out from DC Badminton, are Trinity and Ultra, however, not all rackets are going to be spot on. There are going to be tolerances that the balance and weight will be within. From the posted specs for the Trinity I think the balance points are 290mm +-5mm so about 1-2% tolerance, and then with weight its 84-89g. Dont interpret this as a bad thing. If anything I would say its a good thing. Players can super fine tune their racket preference and get a racket whose general design, stiffness, and frame stability etc will match their needs. Not all manufacturers do this, however I know i've come across chao pai that have it, sotx and now panda power I think its another sign of good quality control. I think fun rackets would be a 290+ bp Trinity with very high weight 92g, sounds like 2U ti10, or a racket listed above low bp and low weight for quick nimble performance, with med-fair easy power.
Indeed, this is a good sign! Now, players have more choices in fine tuning their rackets. If there are Ultra(s) out there with over 92 + grams, I would be happy .
SF Bay Area Demo day/ Play dates Just a few days this week Ill be hitting up the gym to hit with friends. Ill be swinging the Trinity as its my new racket im adjusting to. Feel free to PM or drop by if you want to try out the Trinity or Ultra. 7/20 730-9pm GGBC Menlo Park 7/21 630-11pm GGBC Emeryville tentative (i have jury duty! 7/23 9-11pm GGBC Menlo Park and more tba...
Not different kinds or rackets, but different weights and balance points (BPs). The whole idea of knowing the exact weight and BP is so you can fine tune what you desire. Also, if buying another racket, you know what specifications too look for. Saying you use a 4U or 3U racket is far too general. A 4U can made to swing like a 2U and a 2U like a 4U. The exact weight and BP matter. That's why we here at DC Badminton measure and weight each racket. Sounds like a commercial.
Pete would be happy but those rackets would just sit on your shelf because you wouldn't be able to wield them. LOL!
Pete you are crazy!!! Originally Posted by Pete LSD If there are Ultra(s) out there with over 92 + grams, I would be happy . [/quote] I can't even wield the 86g BP290 Ultra...
I went to play today and I was using the Trinity and having a really hard time adjusting to it from my Chao Pai Nano 728. Those rackets were 287 bp and 87 and 88 grams. The Trinity I was using was 290 bp 87.1 and 87.2 and I just couldnt generate power. My accuracy was fair, but the power was so weak. Clears were going 3/4 and I was getting KILLED! I ended up getting into a singles match and saw the opponent wasn't very powerful so I though this would be a good chance to try the Ultra again. I went for it and It was GREAT! Warming up over hand clears were wonderful, smashers were explosive! WTHECK is going on! i was thinking. I played the rest of the evening with the Ultra. I have no clue what is happening but for whatever reason I hit much better with the Ultra than the Trinity despite my previous racket being more mild than the Trinity. And so...Your mileage may vary.
The racket was probably too much for you. The Trinity does not have a medium stiff shaft, it has a stiff shaft. Try the Trinity at a lesser weight and see what happens.
for the 40 lbs i think just like a ply wood that we cut and put it to be fitted to the frame and then go out for the game......hahaha
An unbiased & uncensored review will be due shortly.. ..after quickly reading all 18 pages of this thread, i can't wait to finally get my hands & fingers and try out master DinkAlot's newest inventions, later tonight...woohooo!! stay tuned for more unbiased & uncensored review of the 2 rackets later tonite..
