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

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  1. Mark A

    Mark A Regular Member

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    Postman just been - nothing from customs.

    I'm going to ring them later because this is getting tiresome.
     
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    I'd like to have a go at that ^^
     
  3. icepilot

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    Mark, just for your info, I will be retiring from playing badminton (depending on fitness/injuries) soon (maybe). I was hoping to test the Titan prior to that, but I suppose I could always frame it as a reminder as something that I did in a past life, and hang it on a vacant wall (saves me having to string it i suppose).

    Stop getting worked up about it, they will arrive when our fantastic Royal Mail (or whatever they call themselves now-a-days) can be bothered to delivery them. If they wait until the 1st of Nov I can call in to pick it up, as I am over your way that day??!
     
  4. Mark A

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    For the love of god, don't put that possibility out there!

    It's only getting to me because you all paid in advance - some of you weeks ago, and one for an order of nine. If Coventry was round the corner I'd be in the car already!
     
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    No one will ever notice even if panda suffers dark eye circles.


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    Stop stressing, and just enjoy the fact that you can reap the vast amount of interest (0.25%) you will gain on all the money you have languishing in your bank account for a short period of time.........mmmm, then again you will gain more money if you find a fiver in the street!

    Just relax, you getting worked up about having peoples money, and not having the bats, isn't going to get them to us any quicker.

    Anyway Mark, (slightly off topic) what towelling grip are you using now-a-days??
     
  7. DuckFeet

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    I won't get to use mine til end of October probably now anyway. I need to not change racquets for matches this season.

    On a positive note the TPK, fresh grip, conservative LN1 stringjob was VERY nice last night.
     
  8. DinkAlot

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    Go for it, no time is better than the present. :)
     
  9. thyrif

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    Got any templates for that, or is a 2d photoshop enough?
    Also been dying to try out this digital 3d painting tool. I'll have a go this weekend
     
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    PhotoChop is just fine, thanks!
     
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    Mine arrived today so will string up a couple and test tomorrow. Put white grips on and don't mind the look. Not flashy and don't mind the black against the silver. The tan color is neutral and can't really say if I like it or not. Was actually more interested in the flex which I am happy about
    as seem very playable this time around. Guess I better read up on string as Dan was a sweetie and gave me some to try. Want to make sure I put the best stuff on the one's I am keeping. Hopefully I am smarter this time and quite selling my strung demo too..
     
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    Regarding Design

    What criteria do you require to be on the racket ?

    cheers
     
  13. DinkAlot

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    Design: for this Panda is like art. I know if I like it when I see it.
    Of course as you can tell from the past designs, I'm more of a minimalist.

    Racket designs I prefer (at least the shaft and color combination): Arc Saber 10, Voltric Z-Force II, Voltric 70-80 Etune
     
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    Dink. You already peaked with the revelation. Still the bet looking racquet ever.

    Mark. How's the telephone-tennis going?

    Had to laugh at this:
    "Sorry, the tracking system is having technical difficulties. Please try your search again later."
    Let's just hope any fees are performance based. So we should actually get a discount from them.
     
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    Just got in from work - nothing from the postman.
     
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    That's ridiculous, why even send packages Express Mail internationally (1-3 business days + customs) now, when the customs delay is a week or more.
     
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    Fastest ever trans-Atlantic trip for a Panda shipment... then this.
     
  18. icepilot

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    Last time I bought direct from Dink, he shipped them on the 5th of the month and I had them in my hands on the 13th, and thats including being held at customs.

    What the hell is wrong with these people.......
     
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    Panda Power print on the packet? Must be some dangerous Chinese stuff then. Firecrackers at best, warheads at worst. If I was a customs officer, I would call the authorities...or better: run for my life. I bet there's already a dark van with tilted windows in Mark's neighbourhood. ;)
     
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    I asked Border Force and the girl on the phone said it was the high value. But we've had ones before with even higher value...
     

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