I have a carbonex 25 SP High modulus carbon graphite. 2U - 17-22 lbs G5 - 7.5-9.5 kg

Im not sure if you can picture or have seen the racket but I want to buy another racket (from asia, have a friend buy it for me and ship it to the states) that is similar somewhat but predominantly lighter.

so if I want a lighter racket that has the same specs, what would the specs be?

also I know that G5 indicates the size of the grip, but what does 2U mean?

and what specs should I give my friend that indicates I want the same racket type but a lighter version of it (if that makes sense =S) sorry if its confusing... hey its all confusing to me too =P.

I think my racekt's weigh is balanced in the middle or i think at the head. im not sure but anwyay help a noob out!! please =)

Here's a good place to start:

Racquet Specifications (explained)
(http://www.mybadmintonstore.com/shop/pages.php?page=specification&?osCsid=u1gub3phd0s98otl9lckdrdeh1)
Carbonex 25 is an older model which is now out-of-production, although 'existing stock' might still be available. The 'still-in-production' models are Carbonex 20, 21 & 30...;)

Yonex (http://yonex.com/badminton/racquets/carbonex.html)

I'm not sure if it'll save you a bundle to have your friend buy the racquet from Asia and ship it out to NY, though...:confused:

Hope this helps (for now)...:)

...Carbonex 25 is an older model which is now out-of-production, although 'existing stock' might still be available. The 'still-in-production' models are Carbonex 20, 21 & 30...;)...



I might've gotten this one wrong, because I came across a Carbonex 25 date-coded from 2007 in a shop earlier today.:eek:
The racquet is genuine. The shop is reputable, legit and 'clean'...;)
Sorry for the boo-boo...:o:o:o

I have a carbonex 25 SP High modulus carbon graphite. 2U - 17-22 lbs G5 - 7.5-9.5 kg

but what does 2U mean?

and what specs should I give my friend that indicates I want the same racket type but a lighter version of it (if that makes sense =S) sorry if its confusing... hey its all confusing to me too =P.

I think my racekt's weigh is balanced in the middle or i think at the head. im not sure but anwyay help a noob out!! please =)

Wohoww..man..i doubt there is a racket that weight 7.5-9.5 kg.:eek::eek:That's way too much for a badminton racket.Hehe..u got it wrong man.I supposed that is the shaft stiffness rate.It indicates that a racquet is stiff.

2U means the weight of the racket.It means the racket stands between 79-85g.So,it is included as a heavy racket,since the average for racket weight that ppl use is between 3U-4U.2U requires a much bigger power.It's cool to play single with it..but not in double,since it'll wear u.:D

If u want a lighter racket,choose 3U or 4Us.If u insist of having a yonex,try newer models.Similar to it?I don't really know,since i never played with a carb 25 before..but u can ask ppl in the forum about it.:)

To determine whether it's head heavy or not..use a ruler.The even balance should start at 27-28cm.Measure it from the bottom.Put ur ruler in the middle of the shaft,till it gets the balance.If the point is lesser than the even balance,then it's a head light..n if it's more than that,it's a head heavy.:cool:

Now..good luck..

I have a carbonex 25 SP High modulus carbon graphite. 2U - 17-22 lbs G5 - 7.5-9.5 kg ...



Wohoww..man..i doubt there is a racket that weight 7.5-9.5 kg.:eek::eek:That's way too much for a badminton racket.Hehe..u got it wrong man.I supposed that is the shaft stiffness rate.It indicates that a racquet is stiff...


"2U - 17-22 lbs G5 - 7.5-9.5 kg"...
Actually, 7.5-9.5 kg (or 17-22 lbs) is the recommended stringing tension for the frame...;)

"2U - 17-22 lbs G5 - 7.5-9.5 kg"...
Actually, 7.5-9.5 kg (or 17-22 lbs) is the recommended stringing tension for the frame...;)


Ooo..u mean that kilograms.Haha..my bad my bad,since i never really look at the kilos,just the lbs.I got it wrong since some of my rackets got that 8-9 thing n it's written as "stiffness".Haha..:p

Ooo..u mean that kilograms.Haha..my bad my bad,since i never really look at the kilos,just the lbs.I got it wrong since some of my rackets got that 8-9 thing n it's written as "stiffness".Haha..:p

I know what you mean...:p
Cheers!:)

You could indeed just take a new model of carbonex, simular to yours.(3U)
But... You don't need to focus to hard on your current racket. Perhaps there are some better rackets for you.. That's why I think the best thing to do is first try out some other rackets. After you tried the rackets (watch out, differnce strings could make a difference too, so if possible try the rackets with the same strings) you know yourself what's the best racket for you, and then you can ask your friend to bring it to you.

Cryptail

I have a carbonex 25 SP High modulus carbon graphite. 2U - 17-22 lbs G5 - 7.5-9.5 kg

Im not sure if you can picture or have seen the racket but I want to buy another racket (from asia, have a friend buy it for me and ship it to the states) that is similar somewhat but predominantly lighter.

so if I want a lighter racket that has the same specs, what would the specs be?

also I know that G5 indicates the size of the grip, but what does 2U mean?

and what specs should I give my friend that indicates I want the same racket type but a lighter version of it (if that makes sense =S) sorry if its confusing... hey its all confusing to me too =P.

I think my racekt's weigh is balanced in the middle or i think at the head. im not sure but anwyay help a noob out!! please =)


1. 2U is the weight code for Yonex, usually means 90-94 grams. Not sure if Cab25 ever comes out with 3U (85-89 gram) version. If yes, that's the one you might want, if you only want the "same model".

2. I believe within the higher end of cab series, cab20 (new design), cab20ms, cab21, cab30ms all have 3u models. Not sure if that's available in your friend's region or not.

3. If your friend does not know much about badminton equipment, make sure s/he goes to a reputable shop, as there are tons of fakes in the market. If a deal comes up too good to be true, 99.9% you are wasting $$$ on a fake.

4. Make sure the racket is very well packed during shipping. Try to stuff the box with bubble wraps, or anything to protect the racket. I've received a racket via UPS once, and I got a 2-pieces junk out of the box instead of 1. :D