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

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  1. CanucksDynasty

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    I'm still planning on getting the MX-JJS. But was gonna wait for the Revelation/PPro next year. Getting both before XMAS would put a bit of squeeze on my wallet. :(

    Kid's college fund isn't until another 14-18yrs. I think I can make some extra $$ later to make up for $$ I take today. :p
     
  2. Mark A

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    Any pre-orders and specs should come to me via PM or email... and I haven't even started my testing yet!
     
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    mark,

    how much?
     
  4. visor

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    Sir Dink: is the swing wt of the Revelation comparable to the P Pro? Ie do they swing the same given the same specs?
     
  5. DinkAlot

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    Yes, the swing weight between the Revelation and Precision is comparable.
     
  6. visor

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    Precision Pro you mean to say...?
     
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    That DC Badminton home page is getting very crowded! :D
     
  8. DinkAlot

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    Precision Pro and Precision = synonymous now. The old Precision is no longer being produced.
     
  9. Alpinerock

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    My specs for revelation 85-87g, BP300
     
  10. raistian

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    How do people find their PP's finish? I've been using mine as a main racquet. It's been in action for approx 40 hours. The paint sort of flakes off the frame so I got this tiny spots of white around the to part of the frame - no clashes.

    It's purely cosmetical & I don't mind it at all (battle scars are cool :p). Also like one other(?) here, the end cap flew off on the 1st smash :eek:. There goes Mr. Panda's logo! I even said "oooo, flying panda", but no one gets it (a risk of being in the exclusive Panda club I suppose :D).

    Again, zero impact on performance. I'm curious - it just doesn't seem to match the rest of the top notch build quality.

    Keep up the good work Mr Dink! Next purchase is the Revelation & I'm setting the bar high ;).

    PS: Broke the ZM-62 string it came with. Am on BG-65Ti now, not as good but this should break in a few weeks ;).
     
  11. Borbor

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    Yup, I've had that problem. It actually stopped me from selling it to a fellow BC'er cuz I had that paint flake off at the cone.
     
  12. visor

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    ^^ Whew... that paint flake saved me for the Revelation. :p. But seriously, my P Pro too has a tiny white speck at 11 o'clock from a mishit. Good thing about black paint is that it's easy to patch with black nail polish from the wife. :)
     
  13. DinkAlot

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    The Revelation will have a protective glossy clear coat.

    Going forward all other production rackets, if matte, will come with a matte clear coat.
     
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    I just use a Sharpie.
     
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    I've mentioned in an earlier post that a large amount of the butt cap logos had fallen off immediately (i ordered 6. and about 4 of them had fallen off if you remove the plastic wrap).

    I've not seen any flaking on the cone yet probably cause i wrap overgrip all the way past the cone. some slight "white" at 11 o clock..just do to wear and tear.
     
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    Yah... sharpie works well for matte black, whereas nail polish for rackets with clearcoat.
     
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    I think I want my Revelation at 87g and 300 BP.
     
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    what kind of paint job would you put on this new racket or would you keep it just the way it is in the pix?
     
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    ^^ No paintjob just clearcoat. If you have 100% all woven, you've got to flaunt it! :D
     
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    It's true! The Rev prototype was a thing of pure naked black glistening beauty. :cool:
     

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