badminton stores in/near toronto

[Akirika]

hi, i was wondering if there are any badminton stores in or near toronto. please give address and your opinion on the store. such as price and customer service. im especially interested in stores that can string for me.

[cgote16]

Browns is a great store for badminton...its located downtown, but heres the catch , i kinda for got the address but u can look it up for sure.. it strings racquets for a good price and good costomer service

[01paradox]

An old thread but it might help:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7253 (http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7253)

There is also Winning Cycle (http://www.winningbadminton.com/) and the website for Brown's is http://www.brownssports.com/ (http://%22%22http://www.brownssports.com/)

[D-man2005]

Here are a list of stores and pro shops in the Toronto Area. Check each website to find out the cost to string your racquet.




Yo's Badminton & Tennis
3255 Hwy 7,
Markham, ON
L3R 3P9
Tel. 905-474-5711
www.yos.ca (http://www.yos.ca/) (Having Problems accessing the web site.)
Yo's uses the four knot method and skips the second cross from the bottom as his stringing signature. He is an experienced stringer and I am always satisfied with his work. He is always seen stringing racquets and always has many customers. Racquests are strung on time and always ready on the date that you requested. I get my racquets strung with him when I am in the area. When purchasing a racquet frame, BG 65 string job comes free with purchase.

Winning Cycle & Sports,
4271 Sheppard Ave.E.,
Unit 8, Scarborough, ON
M1S 4G4
Tel. 416-298-1773
www.winningbadminton.com (http://www.winningbadminton.com/)
Winning Cycle also uses four knot method and always does a excellent job. He is also an experienced stringer. Racquest are always ready on the date of request. I get racquests strung with him more now since he is closer to were I work. When purchasing a racquet frame, BG 65 string job comes free with purchase.

Lee's Badminton
80E Centurian Drive,
Unit 6-9, Markham, ON
L3R 8C1
Tel. 905-940-0703
www.leesbadminton.ca (http://www.leesbadminton.ca/)
I have not tried getting my racquests strung at Lee's yet because I am currently happy with my current stringers. I have purchased racquets from Lee's, their racquets do not come with free stringing. Stringing a frame is an extra cost.

Mandarin Badminton
500 Ensa Park Drive,
Unit 8, Markham, ON
L3R 1H5
Tel. 905-940-0600
www.mandarinbadminton.com (http://www.mandarinbadminton.com/)
I have not tried getting my racquests strung at Mandarin's yet because I am currently happy with my current stringers. I haven't purchased racquets from their pro shop so I do not know what stringing method they use.

Brown's Sports & Cycle
2447 Bloor St. West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6S-1P7
Tel. 416-763-4176
www.brownssports.com (http://www.brownssports.com/)
I have not tried getting my racquests strung at Brown's yet because I am currently happy with my current stringers. I haven't purchased racquets from this store. My brother got his racquet strung there and they use the two knot method. My brother said that he didn't like the way they strung his racquet and ended up cutting the strings and getting it re-strung and one of the other stores mentioned above. The cost is a little on the expensive side compared to the other stores.

Hope this information helps,

Regards,

Don

[event]

Brown's Sports & Cycle
2447 Bloor St. West
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6S-1P7
Tel. 416-763-4176
www.brownssports.com (http://www.brownssports.com/)
The cost is a little on the expensive side compared to the other stores.
I'm not sure whether you mean only the stringing cost. The racquet costs seem to be competitive on some models and not on others. One advantage is that they have their price list online. The only cheaper price on the Victor Super Nano that I've seen is an online shop in Taiwan. Cheaper than Korea by a whopping C$70! Sorry, no other experience with Toronto shops.

[D-man2005]

Hello Event,

You are correct that the prices for the racquets are good and competitive. I was talking about the cost to restring a racquet. For example the following prices for a racquet restring with the indicated string: Lee's charges $18 for BG 65, Yo's charges $19 for BG 65, Winning charges $19.50 for BG 65 all tax included and Brown's charges $20 for BG 65 (I'm not sure if the tax and service fee are included in the price. Can someone please verify?)

Regards,

Don

P.S. I think this thread is in the wrong place, could it be moved. Thanks in advance.:)

[GunBlade008]

It costs 15 dollars to string, but if you choose bg65, which they have plenty of, they'll only charge you 20 for string and service.

[david07]

which one of these stores have the best prices and the best stringer?

[D-man2005]

which one of these stores have the best prices and the best stringer?

Only tried Yo's and Winning Cycle and Badminton. Both are excellent stringers and are always busy stringing customers racquets. The turn over time is quite reasonable. I personally never had any problems with either stringer.

Do a search for Lee's and Brown's stringing. There are both pro's and con's posts about their service. It will be up to you to decide, I have no comments on their abilities since I have not used their services.

Cheers,

Don

[spinner]

does anyone know where to get your racquet strung in mississauga/oakville/ burlington

[chrishin]

really good thing about winning cycle is that their prices include tax. so some stuff are actually cheapter then Brown's

[asphyxiate]

There's also a newish place on Yonge between Finch and NY Centre. Don't know what its called but its on the east side of Yonge.. Their prices for everything are much lower than if you went to either Lee's or Mandarin.

[chubbzz]

There's also a newish place on Yonge between Finch and NY Centre. Don't know what its called but its on the east side of Yonge.. Their prices for everything are much lower than if you went to either Lee's or Mandarin.
Oh, how interesting. I'm going to go check it out this weekend. :)

[chrishin]

Oh, how interesting. I'm going to go check it out this weekend. :)

and if you do, please post the store name/ exact location and if they have webiste site adress too

[chanman87]

i dont go to winning anymore cause they are overpriced and cant sting for beans....
i got my frined's 2 Ti10's strung with bg65 @ 18lbs there and both snapped within 2 hours of play after stringing....

go to YO's .....very good stringer for the past 5 years and counting for me personally.....
get all my stuff there other than clothing which i cna't find the ones i want....(LIN DAN Team China shirt) hahahahha

[chubbzz]

and if you do, please post the store name/ exact location and if they have webiste site adress too
hehe As requested:

Racquets Warehouse Canada
5 Northtown Way, Unit #7 [5383 Yonge St]
Toronto ON
Canada M2N 7A1
Telephone: 416-229-0229
Fax: 416-229-0129
Website: http://racquetswarehouse.com

If you're taking transit, then just get off at North York Centre station. Take the stairs that lead to the east side of Yonge St. and walk a few blocks north.

[taumax]

I have had my racquet strung by YO's, Winning Cycle, and Lee's.

They are all competent strings and do a good job.
However, in terms of customer service and friendliness, I would recommend Winning cycle.

I find, if you don't speak Cantonese, Yo and Lee give you attitude.

[chubbzz]

I have had my racquet strung by YO's, Winning Cycle, and Lee's.

They are all competent strings and do a good job.
However, in terms of customer service and friendliness, I would recommend Winning cycle.

I find, if you don't speak Cantonese, Yo and Lee give you attitude.

I agree. Winning Cycle is definitely very friendly. :)

Oh, and by the way, be careful with Racquets Warehouse. Not everything has tax included. I was in a rush and bought some grip from them. The tag was 8.95 (which is already pretty expensive for yonex supergrap). I thought tax was included but it wasn't so my total came to around $10. :(

[disney.babies]

hey do any of you guys know when Yo's open on weekdays plan to buy a racket there on but don't want to go their and the store not opened..

thanks

[chessymonkey]

Yo's is off on Tue if my memory serve me right
better yet, call him , i'll pm u his #

[disney.babies]

thanks much:):)

[chrishin]

little too late about commenting but went to max sports 2 weeks ago i beleive.

Bought MP 66 for cheapter then what he listed on the website. (contact him for better prices)

very nice service and clean and neat 2 piece stringing.

note: it's not a full sports shop. Just small corner in a dollar store so it's little hard to find. Since he wont have everything in the shop call or email him before hand to try anything.

[Jsmash]

I buyed a racquet and many string from a guy in Toronto, he does not have store, but I found his prices, stringing and service very goods, and he was very helpful. His stuff is real Yonex.

Email is mjstrings@gmail.com and I think he is going to have website but I don't have urls.

[taumax]

Where does he live?
How much does he charge for stringing BG85?


I buyed a racquet and many string from a guy in Toronto, he does not have store, but I found his prices, stringing and service very goods, and he was very helpful. His stuff is real Yonex.

Email is mjstrings@gmail.com and I think he is going to have website but I don't have urls.

[RSX]

I buyed a racquet and many string from a guy in Toronto, he does not have store, but I found his prices, stringing and service very goods, and he was very helpful. His stuff is real Yonex.

Email is mjstrings@gmail.com and I think he is going to have website but I don't have urls.

Thanks for the mention Jsmash. Just FYI for everyone, the website is

www.mjstrings.ca

Offering a 5% discount to BC/BF members (pls mention this when ordering and provide your handle).

[g4suaij2]

Have been playing badminton 10+ years. Have had my racquet stringed by Yo's, Lee's and my badminton buddies. Visited Racquet warehouse last week because it's near the subway and convenient.

Had the worst experience ever.

First of all, don't be fool by the name it's not a warehouse, it's only the size of convenient store run by a woman of about 50ish.

Charges 24 bucks whereas most other palce charge around 20, 25 if you pay credit card.

The 50ish woman had the attitude like she ran the Armani Shop of badminton stores. First, She kept on questioning the authenticity of racquet (Yonex MP55), claiming it was a fake and I need to buy a real one from her. I told her I bought it in Sporting Life in Eaton Centre and I was there to string not purchase a racquet. She then called out this supposedly Yonex certified stringer to back up her claim. The expert said it looked real to him which ticked her off even more (I fear for this guy's job security).

She couldn't convince me about purchase so back to the stringing. The conversation went on something like this:

Woman: 24 dollars please.
Me (a bit surprised since most other places are pay when pick up, since they have the racquet as collateral and it's worth much more than 24): Can I Pay upon pick up.
Woman: No, You must pay 24 dollars now.
Me: I have no cash right now, can I pay you upon pickup.
Woman: No, You must pay 24 now.

By this time I was ticked off as well so I questioned asked if they would fix the strings for a week or so, just so that if the strings break within a week. Most stores do not have warranties on stringing, but if strings break within too short a period of time (as I have experienced before), most stores would re-do it out of courtesy.

This apparently made her angry and she said: No, we have no warranties, and if you don't like it, you can go some place that does.

I said: Fine by me. You are not getting my business anway. Took my racquet and walked out.

I went to Yo's and had it done for 19 dollars with good attitude and workmanship.

BTW: The woman was obviously from Hong Kong, I am from Shanghai so I don't speak Catonese so I spoke English with her all the way.

Lesson learned: Don't go to this place unless you are:

1. Cantonese Speaking
2. Willing to pay 24 dollars
3. Bare with her attitude.

[g4suaij2]

Hello! This is a good forum!

[mudvane]

Hello Event,

You are correct that the prices for the racquets are good and competitive. I was talking about the cost to restring a racquet. For example the following prices for a racquet restring with the indicated string: Lee's charges $18 for BG 65, Yo's charges $19 for BG 65, Winning charges $19.50 for BG 65 all tax included and Brown's charges $20 for BG 65 (I'm not sure if the tax and service fee are included in the price. Can someone please verify?)

Regards,

Don

P.S. I think this thread is in the wrong place, could it be moved. Thanks in advance.:)





do you think that browns is a good stringers?

[dex]

do you think that browns is a good stringers?


I wouldn't consider Browns to be "good"! How about "fair"! But definitely not the best deal when shopping there!

[mudvane]

why?do u know what store has the best stringer?

[bry172]

why?do u know what store has the best stringer?ive gotten my rackets strung at both yo's and lee's they both string rackets very well. not sure about other shops though

[deadman85]

i got my racquet strung at winning cycle, coz i bought my nanospeed 5000 there, the string job was done very nicely, and they are very friendly, and since it's a small store, you can usually bargain with them to lower the prices...i got them to give me the yonex bag, the backpack style for like $10 off

[maxsports]

www.maxsports.ca (http://www.maxsports.ca)
Downtown Toronto

[Wilson K Factor]

what toronto stores could i get a good price for an arcsaber 10?

[maxsports]

We have moved to Splendid China Tower (Kenedy/ steeles)http://www.maxsports.ca/store/images/uploads/maxsports/IMG_0395.JPG

[Tornoni]

I got one of mine strung at Winningcycle and Diamond did a good job.
The store is closed as of end of Dec 2008 but still do stringing from home.

I also have two racquets strung at Masport and Micheal has a new Yonex string machine. The new store is inside the chinese mall at 4675 Steeles Ave. E

RCS located inside the L'Amoureax Tennis Center at:

RCS Racquet Sports
300 Silver Springs Blvd
Scarborough - M1V 1S4
Silver Springs Blvd, Toronto,

is also into Badminton racquets and stringing services recently.

There is also one individual located at Yonge and Steeles using Eagnas 810 machine, you can also wait while your racquet is been strung for additional $3 ( I believe).Forget the tel # and name.

In addition to the above, Manderin, Lee or Brown are still around but I've not use their service yet. .

[StormShaker]

Could you please give me the location and price for Badminton racquet stringing for each store. I heard winning cycling closed down so I was more interested in Lee's and YO's

[jsandylee]

does anyone know where to get your racquet strung in mississauga/oakville/ burlington

There are two badminton stores now in Hamilton area, which is close to Burlington area. You can just search by google map, typing Badminton store, Burlington, Ontario.

Jack's Sports & Gifts and BaddyMania.

But my personal experience is Jack's Sports provides much faster service.:)

[dex]

There are two badminton stores now in Hamilton area, which is close to Burlington area. You can just search by google map, typing Badminton store, Burlington, Ontario.

Jack's Sports & Gifts and BaddyMania.

But my personal experience is Jack's Sports provides much faster service.:)

Nice to hear that! Now that the people living in the west can enjoy the convenience!

[kln_stringer]

I string only badminton racquets and have repeated customers and referrals. i live in Brampton, Ontario. If u like, u can call me (647) 401-8022. Ask for Keng, thanks


hi, i was wondering if there are any badminton stores in or near toronto. please give address and your opinion on the store. such as price and customer service. im especially interested in stores that can string for me.

[kln_stringer]

Hi spinner,
I am badminton player and stringer. i am in Brampton area. My prices are reasonable, and i have many repeat customers and referrals. Call me and i can recommend the type of strings to suit your play. my
cellphone 647-401-8022, ask for Keng, Thanks

[kln_stringer]

hi spinner,

i am located in Brampton and i restring badminton racquets.

Regards
Keng

[kln_stringer]

Hi g4suaij2, Sorry that i joined forum late. i am a stinger and player. i can do stringing at a much lower price as i do it from home. i use genuine yonex strings and i use a machine to string on badminton racquets. Well, my prices range from C$15 to C$28 for now. i do replace strings out of courtesy depends
on when it was strung for.

You can email me at kln_stringer@hotmail.com

Regards
keng