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

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  1. ormy4

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    Dining Room table became my dumping station several years ago. :rolleyes: Think I might have dinner on it 5 times over that period. Hmmm maybe I should throw more dinner parties.

    Ultra's frame was very stable during stringing. [post is relevant now :D]
     
  2. what07

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    Christmas came late but it was well worth it.

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    All strung with Zymax 62 at 25lbs. Gonna give them a full tryout tormarrow since today i only had a couple hours with them.
     
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    woah, so, you bought 8?

     
  4. Thompson

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    Ok so here I am, looking for a new racket.

    Currently using Bravesword10. Came from Woven 11.

    What am I missing? POWER.
    What do I like better? Less weight.

    Sounds like Ultra Pro is the perfect racket for me? Or maybe that's to much and the Trinity Pro will suit me better? (Or even another different one)

    I am not an experienced player (might not even call me intermediate) but I do have an enormous strength in my arm. And my smashes are killers. Don't really feel I am getting all the power I have in me into the BS10, but I do like it's manoeuvrability/speed.

    What to do?
     
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    get coaching and improve your technique. A racquest's worth of $$$ used for coaching will probably give you more than a new racquet.

    e: most of smash power comes from triceps, and body rotation. Traditional 'arm power' isn't a massive factor.
     
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  6. what07

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    Yup there all mine, only gripped 3 of them so far, gonna grip the rest tormarrow. So far I think there the best panda rackets. Nothing feels as solid as these.
     
  7. DinkAlot

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    Amen to that! The lack of graphics/decals is the main factor.

    P.S. You own more Panda Power Rackets than Panda. :eek::p

    When the Panda Tournament Shirts are available, will be sure to send you one with your name on the back for free. :)
     
  8. what07

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    :D :D :D This was from a while ago :p

    Yippee free Panda Power T Shirt :D Next is the bag then shoes :p
     
  9. cobalt

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    logo stencil option

    Here's an option for a logo stencil.
    I'm working on incorporating the "P" of Panda within this graphic, but that may take a couple of days...
    Meanwhile, this is for anyone who wants to use it. :)

    panda-foot.jpg
     
  10. DinkAlot

    DinkAlot dcbadminton
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    Racket bag, yes. Shoes, no. There's way too much technology (and funding) that goes into producing quality shoes.
     
  11. visor

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    whoa, what07! 8 U Pros?!

    you only need like 2 for yourself and 2 for your brother!

    you play singles or doubles mostly?

    i'd hate to see how many T Pro's you'll be getting... :p
     
  12. what07

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    Well with us using zm62, we could use the extra rackets strung. :D and we mostly play doubles.

    As for T-pros pre ordering, i dunno I may just get one for collection purposes, was looking foward to the Revelation tho :(
     
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    This miniature panda is planning on buying 2 racquets on top of the 2 I have...do I get something joyous?! hahahaha
     
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    When can we expect a Panda major bag, where we can fit all of our stuff??? I need a replacement, and am willing to wait but how long???

    Also, why ain't Dink, set-up or make a decision on an official Panda stencil, where we can be using all the same to promote the brand??? What do you think about that, Dan???
     
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    trinity2 grommets... anybody else noticed that the grommits are getting split/trenched by the strings? Is it important to change the grommets when this happens?
     
  16. DinkAlot

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    Over time, individual grommets will eventually break. There's no way around this but to replace them.

    Panda recommends inspecting the grommets each time you restring your racket.
     
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    DinkAlot dcbadminton
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    Bag ETA: 2+ months.

    Stencil: where are all the proposed stencils?

    P.S. Panda never stencils its (or is it "his" in this case :p) rackets.
     
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    panda footsie stencil

    OK, here is the updated stencil. No claws (too aggressive?? ;):D) or maybe retracted claws...

    I have the vector files, if anyone wants them. suggestions also welcome... :cool:
     

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    I remember seeing one with an angry panda???
     

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