My personal experience - and that's all it is - is that at the target specs, the Precision hits harder. I have several T2s (v1 & v2) all around 85g/285-290mm. I also have Precisions, ranging from 83g/280mm up to 88g/290mm. All are strung the same - ZM62 @24lbs. The mid-weight Precision hits hardest of all, and with the least effort. The heavier (off-spec) one feels much slower, and actually doesn't hit as hard because the shaft is too flexible relative to the weight of the racket head (the heavier the racket, the stiffer the shaft needs to be). Basically, if you pick a weight/balance that's a long way off the designed spec, even if it's closer to your usual preferred specs, you can't automatically expect it to play better.
Exactly right sketchy. Do you have any Precisions you might like to sell? anything around 85g / BP 290?
Panda actually has a used Precision, 85.3g, BP289 in stock. If you're truly interested, please e-mail Panda.
No worries. Panda Claus drops in now and then to check on the troops. Off Topic: Ormy4 is coming to Panda Land in about 7 hours. Panda should get some sleep.
I also find the T2 has more power because when you really go for the smash, the shaft rewards you with the extra stiffness. Precision not so much, too slack for me but it is a faster racket, but once the Tpro comes out the precision and Trinity 2 are just gonna go into my retired bag. Note: I only have T2's in 82g BP285 and 2 precisions 82g BP285, 84g BP292. Probably won't get a review out for the Upro for a while, been busy with school and other things so didn't get a real good play outta them. But my bro is liking them so far at his highschool sessions, and soon team practice.
I got pretty light T2s, 83g @283mm - they're very fast and enable me to play some shots at the net that seem impossible for a player at my level, but lack severely in smashing power. The TPro specs I hope to get are 87,5g @295+ - that'll be close enough to my current top rackets to be comfortable without 4-6 hours of transition It's pretty easy to explain why I prefer heavier rackets than most ppl here - I'm probably amongst the tallest, and having a bigger body weight than many, those rackets dont feel that heavy to me. I love to smash a lot in doubles, and even though it's not a total killer smash yet, it's pretty good & improving. Head-heavy rackets help with that. I also have a distinct disadvantage compared to most users concerning technique - although I train much, I'm still pretty new to the sport and find myself lacking when it comes to the effortless, but very quick 'whipping' motions required to fully utilize a stiff, light racket. So - although it may seem strange to some of you, heavy 3Us with BPs of 290+ are what works best for me
Did you mention, that your style of playing is more on Speed and net play? then you should really try the precision...
Ormy4 is in da house...errrr...cave! It's amazing, a nearly 100F degrees difference in temperature. It was as cold as -22F up in Canada and as high as 81F down here at Panda's Cave. Gonna go to OCBC in a few and test some Ultra Pros with X2114 (aka ZM67 prototype). VTec101, you ready for us to come over?
No, I didn't - and I already have the Precision I'm not too shabby at the net, but I'm best at back court play. I like to smash a lot, and at most times have the awareness to either finish the rally (smashing with a good angle or into the empty space) or get my net player involved. Singles is probably the worst aspect of my game -.-
Ops sorry my sentence was actually meant for bro arcox999 "T2 is now my go-to racquet. But it has a higher BP than any other racquets I have ever used, so I need to practice my wrist strength but since I love net play, I noticed that it's easier to do net play techniques than before because of the speed, lightness and higher tension. And I use the same Karakal PU grip too, it felt so good and tacky too. "
haha maybe that is the way how i play too,(maybe due to influences from watching Fu Hai Feng from China) that is why i feel that the trinity is a better choice for me. But i do hope to increase my game dimension and not to rely solely on smashes to win points. Moreover i am not very physically well build to execute thunderous smashes. so yea, that explains the need to learn and grow as a player. Cheerio!
Well, since I have just bought a new racquet, I don't think it's easy to get another one. But I'm still satisfied with my T2, it's the best I have used so far. Me too. I'm no good in singles, I just can't move swiftly. And I've just figured out why it's like that. Usually when I hit the shuttle I will stand at the same spot, instead of getting back to my base, that's my weakness. I really need to work a lot on my footwork.
@Dimcorner - Your old one was much better. On the new one, the features are too high up the face - it looks more like some kind of cat or something than a panda. It also doesn't have any personality - whereas the old one looked really aggressive.
Well I've finally stopped watching my own shots and move back to my base position quickly, but I tend to get low blood sugar when playing long matches. I'm probably still lacking some muscle mass - cant store enough energy, it seems. Playing no high backhand also takes a toll on the legs.
Yeah, the old one had a certain dread feel about it. Like someone had woken up the beast halfway through its winter hibernation... one pissed-off Panda! LOL
