LiPo Manufacturer Similarities

[MetalMan]

I've been doing some research about which brands use the same cells. There is still some speculation, but for the most part, this is how it stands:

-Polyquest has always used Enerland for cells. Other companies using Enerland cells (same as Polyquest XP) include Flightpower, Duralite (U.S. dist. for Flightpower), and some Hyperion (Impulse).
-Thunder Power cells come from Korea (I believe, but it is irrelevant). Hyperion (Impulse) appears to have access to the same cells that TP uses. This means that some of the the Hyperion (Impulse) cells are the same as the TP ones, but at a MUCH lower cost.
-Kokam cells are distributed among a number of vendors. FMA direct is the main one, but there are smaller ones like Watt-Age, Great Planes, and Impulse might be using the 3200mah cells.
-Maxamps uses its own brand of cells. They are from a company in China called Tronics. I am unsure of the manufacturer for the "Car Packs", but another vendor of these cells (possibly manufacturer) is called Dualsky.

Anyone comparing packs from different companies that are claimed to be the same may find that dimensions/weight/discharge rate might not match. These are variations that are caused by the vendor, who receives single cells and makes up their own packs. For example, the Hyperion packs that use TP cells are larger than and heavier than comparable TP packs. This specific variation is caused by the foam layer that Hyperion puts around its packs for protection, which TP does not.
Differences in "C" rates can be caused by the vendors. One vendor might market their pack the way the cell manufacturer does, and other vendors may lower the "C" rate so that it matches what they believe the pack is truly capable of (taking in account voltage and temperature).

So, there you have it. If I learn of anything new, or if anybody else does, this information should be posted in this thread.