Hi all,

For once, I actually have a question about a Yonex racquet!

I noticed in one of my badminton books (it's a Swedish one), that 85% of the players in the photos (international players) were using the same Yonex cab racquet. The book is from 1987, so I guess the photos would be taken from 1980-87... It's also the same racquet that were used by Ricky & Rexy when they won over Cheah & Yap in the Atlanta finals 1996 (actually if I remember correctly Yap was also using the same racquet!). It's a black shaft & frame, with a mustard yellow T-joint and cap on the handle.

It was just amazing seeing this racquet appearing in picture after picture... it seems to have been THE racquet for both doubles and singles players.

So... what model is it?

Carbonex 9.

Thanks. Judging from the product reviews here, the old version seems to be THE one.

By the way, did all older cabs have this design, with the brightly colored T-joint and cap? I've seem black & red ones too, not sure which model that could have been.

Mag,

there is the Carbonex 8, which was much more popular than the 9 (more economical?). in the Cab8, instead of the yellow T and cone, they are either red or blue...

kwun

So does anyone know how these racquets compare to today's high end racquets? They must be about 20 years old by now... But sometimes I see that people still use them today!

It should be the Cab-8.
The racquet is older than me! :lol:

9 has the yellow, but I believe Ricky Subaja was using a Cab-8 I think...

Cab 9 Kelvin,

Gold and Silver colour.
I got one at home but they are difficult to come by now. Mine was bought in M'sia in a small country shop.

Cab 9 is a bit head heavier than the other Yonex racquets. Still very playable though and the frame can really take high tensions no problem.

I have a Carbonex 8 (with red cap) for sale at just S$20.
It is used for less than five hours of play. Comes with full cover.
Interested?

Well, I'm actually very happy with what I've got racquet-wise. :)

My question was mainly of historical interest. The price seems reasonable enough though! If I buy it it would be more or less as a museum piece... Problem is I'm in Stockholm, Sweden... but I guess that could be solved.

Hi Mag,

Well, I have read all the replies to your post and I must say that I am still using one of my oldest rackets occasionally, which happens to be a Carbonex (Cab) 8. It might be the Cab-8DX version, but I haven't used it for the last months, so I have to check it.

Greetings,

Erwin.

I will post some pictures once i get back my digital camera.

I am still using my old cab8 sp blue version.If I am not mistaken,I've own my cab8 for about 10 years already.I've had uncountable clashes with it and it is still solid, but there are alot of scratch marks on the frame and the t-joint.I still love my cab 8.:)
Here's a picture of my cab8.

Here's another one.Sorry for too many pictures, cannot resist to post it.

Nice.

Which string you're using and the tension?

Thanks.

Originally posted by double
Nice.

Which string you're using and the tension?

Thanks.

I asume you are asking me.I am currently using BG85 and the tension is only 22lbs.I do not dare to use higher tension.I had also tried BG65-ti, but the result was not encouraging.BG85 gives more power and control to my old cab8.

Woah! Nice pic :)

But is it me or, hmmm your racquet seem to be a bit crooked. The bottom right part at around 5 O'clock seem to be a bit rectangular.

Yeah, I also think that the head frame is a bit deformed.Is it because the stringer strung it unevenly?Why does this happen?I am a bit suspicious about the stringer's skill.The problem is, he is the only stringer that is near to my place.I notice that the first cross string starts from the ninth hole.Shouldn't it starts from the eighth hole?
Here's a picture.Thanks

Where did u had it strung?

at My Sports Center(Bandar Baru Bangi Selangor).It's a sports shop.

I think I have this particular racket model at hand; would you like a picture? I think the writing on the shaft is gone, lol. :p Old racket.

in indonesia this calasiic racket( cab 8 & 9 ) was very popular. here you can buy this racket brand new in every sport shop / badminton shop, price is very cheap just $20 (cab8) $30(cab9) with bg66. caused in indonesia every body likes badminton but they dont have money to buy expensive racket or hi end racket.....

I love these rackets...

I asume you are asking me.I am currently using BG85 and the tension is only 22lbs.I do not dare to use higher tension.I had also tried BG65-ti, but the result was not encouraging.BG85 gives more power and control to my old cab8.this racket is really string eaten, you cannot used higher tension, caused the string hole in this racket is sharp ( alumunium material ) and so easily beaten the string

this racket is really string eaten, you cannot used higher tension, caused the string hole in this racket is sharp ( alumunium material ) and so easily beaten the string

Don't you have gromments installed? Without the proper gromments, any racket frame can cut the string easily, and alumum is even worse in a way. ;)

Don't you have gromments installed? Without the proper gromments, any racket frame can cut the string easily, and alumum is even worse in a way. ;)gromment of course its installed, you know what, this racket is new and strung at 24,5 lbs, the weight uhh... very heavy, i only 1 times since i bought this last month, cos this racket makes me sick.

pff you think that racquet's old, my dad kept his racquet from over 20 years ago, the ry900 and it still has its strings since then! i'll still use it too, if i have to. imo i think it's the same thing as the cab21

I have 1 Cab8 SP, blue color, strung at 22lbs. I should strung it at higher tension, 22lbs is not enough, before that i strung it 24lbs, very good for smashing.

http://www.bbesports.com/yonex/images/racket/Carbonex9-4.jpg

This racket itself looks old..hehe.The outer T-joint is exactly the same with what i apply for my hybrid racket.I bet it must be heavy..like 2U!hehe..For those who wants to buy this racket,u can buy it online,athttp://www.bbesports.com/racket_cab.htm

FYI..this is the outer joint that i applied.
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47517

Carbonex 8 is the first Yonex racquet I've ever owned, and I was so delighted by it's 'lightness' compared to steel ones. It seems like it's a rather head-heavy model too, without the overgrips applied.
And oh, the_oro's RY900's a UG4. That's like heavy enough to be a training racquet. >_>

CAB 8DX, CAB 9 are still available here in Manila. i saw several of them in Chris Sports, JB Sports and the Yonex shop in Megamall. of course other CABs (20, 21, 22, 10, 15, 30 etc) are also available. they are not very popular here anymore since most people prefer the newer, more technologically advanced rackets. i'm just one of the few people who still use a CAB until now. i tried using AT700 and AT800 but was not impressed so i went back to using my old reliable CABs.:)

CAB 8DX, CAB 9 are still available here in Manila. i saw several of them in Chris Sports, JB Sports and the Yonex shop in Megamall. of course other CABs (20, 21, 22, 10, 15, 30 etc) are also available. they are not very popular here anymore since most people prefer the newer, more technologically advanced rackets. i'm just one of the few people who still use a CAB until now. i tried using AT700 and AT800 but was not impressed so i went back to using my old reliable CABs.:)

Newer="Kewl"er=More expensive=Yonex got more profit:D:D..

Besides,new ones r more for younger player.When they admires some current pro players,they tend to copy them.Shoes,Clothes,Rackets,Hairstyle,Playing style..n maybe even underwear:D.While the older ppl,they dont care bout looks no more..n they tend to stick for what they think was good,n not changing to any others.

CAB 8DX, CAB 9 are still available here in Manila. i saw several of them in Chris Sports, JB Sports and the Yonex shop in Megamall. of course other CABs (20, 21, 22, 10, 15, 30 etc) are also available. they are not very popular here anymore since most people prefer the newer, more technologically advanced rackets. i'm just one of the few people who still use a CAB until now. i tried using AT700 and AT800 but was not impressed so i went back to using my old reliable CABs.:)

Blueagle where did you see the carbonex 30 exactly? I am interested in getting carbonex 30 ms

Blueagle where did you see the carbonex 30 exactly? I am interested in getting carbonex 30 ms

in Chris Sports megamall. if i remember correctly, it's priced at Php8000.

in Chris Sports megamall. if i remember correctly, it's priced at Php8000.


Thanks! I'll go check it out.

is carbonex 8000light is new generation of carbonex 8??

is carbonex 8000light is new generation of carbonex 8??
No, it is mid range Cab for beginners.