I do use MP at 28-31lbs. The reason I don't go higher is because of durability. Actually, MP is very comparable to ZM70 at 27lbs. or higher but ZM70 is more durable.
I see. So besides the durability factor, you'd actually prefer to play with MP at 31-34? You must really really have quite the arm, especially taking into account your constant call to use the lowest possible tension, which i also have to say really really improved my game, dropping from 26 to 23.
No on the MP comment. MP is one of my Top 5 performing strings but not the best. The best performing string Panda has tried to date is Ashaway ZM62 White for all tensions ranging from 18 - 30lbs. In a perfect world, Panda would use ZM62 at 29-30lbs. (Equivalent to BG65 at 33-35bs.) However, the max recommended string tension by Ashaway is 28lbs. Even at 28lbs. ZM62 still feels like BG65 at 31+lbs. but it's far more repulsive, crisp and responsive. The only drawback is the durability, relatively speaking. The best performing* strings Panda has tried with approximate equivalent tension comparisons (strung, wait 1 week then use; if strung immediately and used, the tension would be much closer for all): 1) ZM62 White @ 30.0lbs. Comments: The best performing string in all areas except durability. 2) BG66 White** @ 33.0lbs. Comments: first-rate performance except tension holding and durability. 3) MP White @ 33.0lbs. Comments: first-rate performance except tension holding and durability. 4) BG80 White @ 31.5lbs. Comments: Best durability of the bunch but is not quite as repulsive as its peers. 5) NBG98 Gold @ 33.0bs Comments: Super powerful and second best durability of the bunch but a bit slippery unless really worked in. *Performance based on feel, crispness, repulsion, control, holding tension **Have not tried BG66Maxima nor BG66Sharp.
In addition: the string comparison above is for normal to extra stiff rackets. For ultra stiff and ultra demanding rackets like the Cab 22, Ultra 1, RSL X2 Gold, X2 Pro, Cab 9, and Mizuno TC700, the rating is different, you'll want a softer, more forgiving string. Then the rating would be like this: 1) MP White 2) BG66 White 3) NBG98 Gold 4) ZM62 White 5) BG80 White Panda would actually not even use ZM62 or BG80 on ultra stiff/demanding rackets, unless the tension was lower (say 28 or less) otherwise, there's minimal give and you'll have to work too hard to generate consistent power.
High 20s? Panda like ZM70 at 31lbs. and would use ZM62 at 29lbs., ideally (which plays like BG64 at 32lbs.). [/quote] Hi Sir Dink, does this means that the stress on the racket frame will be lesser but yet enjoy the same kind of tightness if we choose zymax 62 over other thicker string?
Yes, that's the advantage of using ZM62. Relative string tension comparisons: ZM62 at 20lbs. = BG65 at 22lbs. (2lbs. difference) ZM62 at 22lbs. = BG65 at 24lbs. (2lbs. difference) ZM62 at 24lbs. = BG65 at 26lbs. (2lbs. difference) ZM62 at 26lbs. = BG65 at 28lbs. (2lbs. difference) ZM62 at 27lbs. = BG62 at 30lbs. (3lbs. difference) ZM62 at 28lbs. = BG65 at 31lbs. (3lbs. difference) ZM62 at 29lbs. = BG65 at 32lbs. (3lbs. difference) ZM62 at 30lbs. = BG65 at 34lbs. (4lbs. difference) ZM62 at about 27.0-27.5lbs starts to get quite tight. At 30lbs. it's losing most of it's elastic properties. Ashaway's recommendation of 28lbs. max is spot on (actually, Panda suggested that to them ). But 28lbs. on ZM62 is like 31lbs. on BG65 which is good enough for most people unless you are nuts like PeteLSD.
Thank you so much for answering my question. No wonder i love the 62 on 25lbs on my SW35 so much. Because the rest feel strung too low
Finally have a chance to try out the ZM62. Thanks to master PeteLSD, in very short request, he has restrung 4 of my racquets, 1 with my usual BG80 @26lb and the other 3 with ZM62 @25lb. My initial feel of the ZM62 during warm up, it has a very nice feel with high clear, has a nice sound, solid feel yet not stiff like BG80, it produce power very effortlessly. Net shots are nice, feel is excellent as also the grip of the bird, may be because of the the diameter of the string. Smash and drop is very good but control of direction is not as sharp compare to BG80. May be because of the string movement?? Overall, it is an excellent string in all category, it produce excellent power and feel yet is soft on hand, however, durability is certainly an issue, none of the ZM strings made it to the end of the section. Since master Pete was playing with me that night, all racquets went back to him for restringing For now, I am sticking with BG80 for the durability. I would certainly try ZM67 & ZM70 in the near future, hopefully either one would perform in the same level as ZM62 with higher durability. Ted
as i didn read the previous posts...will this string be available in MAS?? i would like to try out 62....
hello all, I just got zymax and yonex reel from http://www.badmintonstrings.co.uk/ I think they i the cheapest in Europe and if you order over 70 pounds shipping is free so i ordered it to slovenia. The communications with the seller are very good. So just a suggestion if anybody is looking for zymax and yonex strings.
ohhhhhhh i hope he wouldnt mind letting me wait that long would he... =X..... give him the ZM62 ASAP!!! hmmmm...afew weeks....... i dont know if i can wait that long lolx...