Badminton shop in butterworth, penang.

[kennyng]

Location: Butterworth，Penang.
Shop Name: Appollo Sports
Address: 6476，Jalan Raja Uda，12300 Butterworth。
Contact No.: 012-4817787 (ANG BENG HUAT)
Kason & FISCHER authorised reseller

Anyone also can upload all shop info in PENANG.

[kennyng]

Location: Air Item, Penang.
Shop Name: Active Life Sport
Address: 602-E，Jalan Air Itam，11500 Pulau Pinang。
Contact No.: 012-474 2907 (Ah Tat)
very good experience stringing in 4 knot

[Dreamzz]

the 2 places i normally go to are:

Mighty Sports
Macalister Road

Finn Enterprise
Just off Macalister Road, behind Masjid Pakistan

[CrazeeY]

Location: Off Macalister Road，Penang.
Shop Name: Tong (or something like that) Very small house turned into shop.
Pros: Nice fella, decent prices
Cons: Small collection

Location: Datuk Keramat
Shop Name: Mercury Sports
Very very small badminton collection. (mostly tennis stuff). Can string

Location: Macalister Rd
Shop name: Cheng Lee?
Old style shop, very long haven't been there

Location: Tesco
Shop name: Ultimate sports
Super small collection of racquets n expensive

Location: Komtar, ground floor facing macalister road
Shop name: Not sure
Sports shop that also sells rackets n stringing

Location: Bukit Dumbar badminton court
Sell YY rackets

Hmmm... Can't think of any anymore, but will be going around to find more shops cos wan to get new racket. Will add more to the list then.

Other shops would be Jaya Jusco n Royal Sporting House at Queensbay Mall and Gurney

[kennyng]

how about we upload some shop pic & product?

[CrazeeY]

One more place that I went that day (Dreamzz told me)
Location: Opposite Sunshine Square (Across the main road)
Shop Name: Add-one sports enterprise
Pros: Quite big collection
Cons: Not sure bout the prices. Cos the Apacs that I asked all were around RM150-180. From wat i read seems like can get at RM100-120.

[CrazeeY]

how about we upload some shop pic & product?

Hahaha... Pai seh la to take pic of shop. Hmmm... But then again we promoting the shop. Maybe can get extra discount! :D

[kennyng]

Hahaha... Pai seh la to take pic of shop. Hmmm... But then again we promoting the shop. Maybe can get extra discount! :D

no. it's free racquect:D:D:D

[sky909]

Location: chai leng park
shop: Teksoon 04-399 8855
pro: friendly folks, bought nct9 on promo
con: so-so selection, yy etc

Location: butterworth town
shop: OSP 04-3244733

Location: bagan bldg butterworth
shop: cant recall name
pro: friendly mom&pop shop, so-so selection

cheers

[kennyng]

Location: butterworth town
shop: OSP 04-3244733

nearby got what building?

Location: bagan bldg butterworth
shop: cant recall name
pro: friendly mom&pop shop, so-so selection

cheers

is it teik loong enterprise?

[sky909]

Location: butterworth town
shop: OSP 04-3244733

nearby got what building?


Location: bagan bldg butterworth
shop: cant recall name
pro: friendly mom&pop shop, so-so selection

cheers

is it teik loong enterprise?

nearby got what building? >>>same row as UOB bank

is it teik loong enterprise?>>> I think you're right..

[N4ruto]

One more place that I went that day (Dreamzz told me)
Location: Opposite Sunshine Square (Across the main road)
Shop Name: Add-one sports enterprise
Pros: Quite big collection
Cons: Not sure bout the prices. Cos the Apacs that I asked all were around RM150-180. From wat i read seems like can get at RM100-120.

This shop is expensive. Cannot even bargain.

[moondog99]

Location: YMCA 2nd floor,opp. island hospital Penang.
Shop Name: Bestech sports。
Person in charge : Iryn
One of the only 2 shops in Penang uses Victor 7027 Electronic stringing machine and exthree manual machine
highly experience stringer.Prices seems reasonable generally more than 10% discount racquets like Yonex,wilson,victor,RSL,fisher and others.
Strings are a bit dear, about RM2 extra but you get some 30 different strings to choose from.
Larger variety of shoes like asic,yonex and victor.

Location : Off macalister Rd, behing masjid pakistan.
Shop name : Finn Sports
Person in charge : Finn aka ah chuan ex national player.
Sells cheaper racquet like apacs , ashaway, prince, fisher. All apacs are buy1 get 1 free, most stuff are good really values.(espicially shoes)
Huge stock of apacs apparel and cheaper shuttle cocks about RM2-3 for RCL brand.
Strings are probably cheapest in Georgetown but machines about outdated.

Location : same rd as Finn about 5 houses further down
Shop name : Teong sports (big sign board you cant missed it)
Person in charge : Teong
Bought 2 of his own brand rackets long time ago, didnt like it so never been back.Not sure how it is now.

Location : macalister, opp BSN
Shop name : Creative Sports
Person in charge : N/A
One of the only 2 shops that use electronic stringing machine.
Sell some value for $ racket like Vomino and high end Yonex JP version. Not sure about prices never bought anyting yet.

[edwinc]

Location: YMCA 2nd floor,opp. island hospital Penang.
Shop Name: Bestech sports。
Person in charge : Iryn
One of the only 2 shops in Penang uses Victor 7027 Electronic stringing machine and exthree manual machine
highly experience stringer.Prices seems reasonable generally more than 10% discount racquets like Yonex,wilson,victor,RSL,fisher and others.
Strings are a bit dear, about RM2 extra but you get some 30 different strings to choose from.
Larger variety of shoes like asic,yonex and victor.

Location : Off macalister Rd, behing masjid pakistan.
Shop name : Finn Sports
Person in charge : Finn aka ah chuan ex national player.
Sells cheaper racquet like apacs , ashaway, prince, fisher. All apacs are buy1 get 1 free, most stuff are good really values.(espicially shoes)
Huge stock of apacs apparel and cheaper shuttle cocks about RM2-3 for RCL brand.
Strings are probably cheapest in Georgetown but machines about outdated.

Location : same rd as Finn about 5 houses further down
Shop name : Teong sports (big sign board you cant missed it)
Person in charge : Teong
Bought 2 of his own brand rackets long time ago, didnt like it so never been back.Not sure how it is now.

Location : macalister, opp BSN
Shop name : Creative Sports
Person in charge : N/A
One of the only 2 shops that use electronic stringing machine.
Sell some value for $ racket like Vomino and high end Yonex JP version. Not sure about prices never bought anyting yet.

I always go to Creative sports for restringing and buying new racquets. they have very good services and good quality racquets and strings.
It is owned by a businessman from Hong Kong. He has his own brand, Viva and Vomino. Both quite alright brands in Hong Kong market.

[kennyng]

I always go to Creative sports for restringing and buying new racquets. they have very good services and good quality racquets and strings.
It is owned by a businessman from Hong Kong. He has his own brand, Viva and Vomino. Both quite alright brands in Hong Kong market.

But VIVIA i tried b4, IMHO its not very good.

[gyman75]

Hmm...I frequently visit this shop, and I had bought two badminton rackets from there. AT 300 and Viva Vi-arc110 (clone of arcsaber10). Price is reasonable. Be a member, then you can get a discount. Even you can trade in your old / broken rackets here. Viva and domino products (clone of AT and arcsaber) are just great. Good quality and performance, and cheaper. Have a try!!

[thevan]

Good Job Guys..............

[clemis]

Hi, not sure about Creative at town, but i had bad experience with Creative bayan baru, the sales girl bad service, i walk in to try out their service, the sales girl dint even say anything and ask what i want, i stand there wander around in the small shop and then only ask her about stringing myself..that also she showing me a blank face. zzzz...since need to send to town for stringing and i cant wait for so many days, plus not being serve as a customer. i walked away and go to Add-one which is just a few shop next door.

[Dreamzz]

the shop on macalister road in town had friendly and helpful staff when i was back in penang in december. was always called 'tow kay' when i was there, which is kinda awkward but at least the service was good.

the time it takes to string a racquet is a bit longer than most though, about 3 days, i suspect this was because they were having a promotion at the time, rm15 for bg65 strung using an electronic stringing machine. very good deal.

[jackidd]

Shop Name: LCW Sport Centre (Batu Maung Branch)
Location : Batu Maung
Address : No 351, Jalan Baru, Batu Maung, 11960 Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Contact : Chuan 012-4617700, Lee 019-4447701 or Teoh 012-4628518.

Shop is inside the BB food court which has futsal court inside as well.
The racket price is very cheap compare to others.
Nice stringing and the price is cheaper also.
A lot of choices in brand that can choose. Almost all badminton racket brand they have. Very friendly as well.

[aloy66]

Location : Off macalister Rd, behing masjid pakistan.
Shop name : Finn Sports
Person in charge : Finn aka ah chuan ex national player.


Anyone knows the address, e-mail and phone number of Finn Sports? Thanks.

[aramistuscany]

1. Young Ones, Jalan Mahsuri, Bayan Baru near Sunshine City. Very limited range of racquets here but bought a dozen Karakal super grips which was slightly cheaper than what I paid in Honly, JB. Racquets are mainly low to lower mid-end models.

They have a bigger shop in town along Burmah Road with a wider range of racquets which includes higher end models according to the staff here. The customers who patronise here are more affluent. I did not visit that branch but only pass by the shop.

Young Ones (Main Branch)
50-52 Burmah Road, Penang 10050
Tel: 04-2299555

Young Ones (Bayan Baru)
42-44 Jalan Mahsuri, Penang 11950
Tel: 04-5412233

website: www.youngones.com.my (http://www.youngones.com.my)

2. Lee Hoe & Co. (KOMTAR, Georgetown) shop facing MacAlister Road.
Also very limited range with only a few high-end models. I took a model of a Dunlop shoe on the display window.

3. Creative Sports, MacAlister Road, (short walk from Lee Hoe). They have a branch in Bayan Baru also but did not visit that branch.

Wider range of racquets here and staff (the guy) was helpful and knowledgeble. Offered me 15% off the sticker price on the racquets. Nearly tempted to buy 2 Carltons here with one of them a more expensive woven model. Never owned a Carlton and did not want to start a precedent now and resisted the temptation. Both racquets feel and looks good.. Yonex high-end models more expensive than Singapore even after the discount. Spotted a Ti-10 2nd gen there. Penangites looking for this racquet can make a beeline there ;)

Creative Sports
50 MacAlister Road, Penang 10400
Tel: 04-2276325
Shop Manager: Shirley Lee

website: www.creativesports.com.my (http://www.creativesports.com.my)

[aramistuscany]

Finn Enterprise, Kek Chuan Road off MacAlister Road behind Masjid Pakistan, a mosque (short walk from Creative Sports).

Pleasant, knowledgeble and helpful owner. uite a wide range of racquets, badminton gear but high-end racquet models you have to order as they don't stock it. You have to place a small deposit for this. Gosen you can collect it in 2 days (order from Gosen KL distributor) but Yonex it will take a week. Proace racquets have a buy 1 get 1 free promotion but not tempted. They have quite a number of customers there when I was there. Apparently this shop is more reputable and prices and service are better. Unfortunately what he have in stock did not interest me unless I make an order and collect another day. A shop would recommend.

Another shop I think its Mighty Sports or Mega Sports along Burmah Road just down the road from Young Ones going towards Tune Hotel which I did not visit but only pass by when I took the bus to Gurney Plaza. Maybe someone can fill-in about this place. I have to make my visit there my next trip to Penang.

Other shops in Batu Maung, Butterworth and Air Itam I heard about but did not have time to visit. Next trip!

[superstar19]

yoyoy.... i know this is a long shot but can someone get me price for carbonex 30 ms in penang?

[justinwyyau]

Bestech Trading, located on Level 3 of the YMCA Building on Macalister Road (opposite Island Hospital).

So far in Penang, in my personal opinion, is the best shop to go to for all your badminton needs. The shop is managed by the lady boss, Irynn and assisted by Connie. Both are very nice and friendly ladies.

They carry everything from shuttles, strings, grips, shoes, racquets, stringing and they also do signboards, banners, t-shirts, name cards, trophies, medals etc. Their trump card is that they stock up on the full range of Yonex and Li-Ning products. Walk into their small shop and you'll be amazed at what you'll find:

Strings: Gosen, Yonex (and some Japan imported models), Ashaway, Victor, Pro Ace, Kx, Li-Ning
Shuttles: RCL (De Best, No.1, others), Protech (Masterpiece, Millenium, others)
Shoes: Yonex (SHB-91, 100, 101), Victor (802, 803, 805), Li-Ning
Bags: Couple of Yonex and Victor bags
Racquets: Full range of Yonex and Li-Ning and others includes Victor, Fisher, RSL
Grips: Karakal grips
Clothing: Yonex socks, shirts and shorts
Stringing: They have a Victor electronic constant pull stringing machine as well as a manual stringing machine

I always go here for my supply of RCL De Best shuttles and stringing needs and never have been disappointed by them. Have always recommended them to my friends and they too have been converted :)

They are open 7 days a week from 10 am - 10 pm. You can call them at 04 - 228 2968, just ask for Irynn or Connie and say Justin recommended you. Hope they will extend their hospitality to you like they always have done so to me.

Justin.

[aramistuscany]

Bestech Trading, located on Level 3 of the YMCA Building on Macalister Road (opposite Island Hospital).

Justin.
Next time I am in Penang, I will definitely visit them.

How is their prices compared to the other shops? How much are they selling the Arc Z Slash? Thanks.

[justinwyyau]

Next time I am in Penang, I will definitely visit them.

How is their prices compared to the other shops? How much are they selling the Arc Z Slash? Thanks.

Oh please do :)

I did asked them about the Arc Z and the Carbonex 35, they'll bring them in for sure in their next Yonex shipment. I didn't ask the prices cause I never did thought of getting them, but you can call them up and ask.

Generally, I find that they do give a fair bit of discount hence making their prices very competitive if not cheaper than others. Obviously, if you are a regular patron at their shop, discounts comes aplenty :) I like them because they are my 'one-stop' shop for everything, hence saves me the hassle of getting something here, getting it strung there etc.

Justin

[ivan5805]

Location : same rd as Finn about 5 houses further down
Shop name : Teong sports
Person in charge : Teong
jus bought kason racket from him damm nice service!!! the price also very cheap!! ah teong is a damm funny guy !!

[justinwyyau]

Bestech Trading, located on Level 3 of the YMCA Building on Macalister Road (opposite Island Hospital).

They are open 7 days a week from 10 am - 10 pm. You can call them at 04 - 228 2968, just ask for Irynn or Connie and say Justin recommended you. Hope they will extend their hospitality to you like they always have done so to me.

Just visited them yesterday. They have the top of the range Li-Ning racquets for in stock and for sale (including the N90) and have a couple of Li-Ning racquets strung up for demo too if you want. There is a badminton court next to the shop for you to demo :)

They are also having a promotion now: Spend RM100 and above and be eligible to purchase a clone racquet (from a selection of 9 racquets) at only RM50.

Justin.

[nsync]

Just visited them yesterday. They have the top of the range Li-Ning racquets for in stock and for sale (including the N90) and have a couple of Li-Ning racquets strung up for demo too if you want. There is a badminton court next to the shop for you to demo :)

They are also having a promotion now: Spend RM100 and above and be eligible to purchase a clone racquet (from a selection of 9 racquets) at only RM50.

Justin.

justin, thanks for your info. do you see full range of victor racket there? i'm looking for victor 09/10, is it available? how about the price? thank you :)

[nsync]

Visit bestech yesterday, i can said, this is the shop with the most choice of racket.. all high end racket is in stock... :)

[bob_jabba83]

Got alot of Victor racket ar? how much they are selling For BS 09???????? thanx

[kulcha]

Hi, may I ask where can I find YY NBG95 string at Penang. I'll be back Penang during Lunar New Year and will need to string both of my racquets before playing with friends. Thanks

[bob_jabba83]

I do got an oopotunity to visits few of the badminton shop that being posted. i went to creative, bukit dumbar and bestec. also went to finn But yesterday it is closed. So in my opinion all of them do give a good customer service especially the creative sports. but the best shop with the best line of stocks is Bestec at YMCA building. Full line of yonex,victor,Li ning and other brand rackets. shoes also a lot to choose from. Sooo do go there if interested...

[aramistuscany]

Definitely will pay Bestec a visit on my next trip to PG.

[bob_jabba83]

You better be. best in penang

[bob_jabba83]

Make a call to Bestec just now, asking for victor shoes, shoes that korean team wearing now, wow the price is almost same as BS 09 wooo. Before discount of couse. So is it worth it guys?????? to buy shoes with that price? but i really like the design.

[lookeong]

Bestech Trading, located on Level 3 of the YMCA Building on Macalister Road (opposite Island Hospital).

So far in Penang, in my personal opinion, is the best shop to go to for all your badminton needs. The shop is managed by the lady boss, Irynn and assisted by Connie. Both are very nice and friendly ladies.

They carry everything from shuttles, strings, grips, shoes, racquets, stringing and they also do signboards, banners, t-shirts, name cards, trophies, medals etc. Their trump card is that they stock up on the full range of Yonex and Li-Ning products. Walk into their small shop and you'll be amazed at what you'll find:

Strings: Gosen, Yonex (and some Japan imported models), Ashaway, Victor, Pro Ace, Kx, Li-Ning
Shuttles: RCL (De Best, No.1, others), Protech (Masterpiece, Millenium, others)
Shoes: Yonex (SHB-91, 100, 101), Victor (802, 803, 805), Li-Ning
Bags: Couple of Yonex and Victor bags
Racquets: Full range of Yonex and Li-Ning and others includes Victor, Fisher, RSL
Grips: Karakal grips
Clothing: Yonex socks, shirts and shorts
Stringing: They have a Victor electronic constant pull stringing machine as well as a manual stringing machine

I always go here for my supply of RCL De Best shuttles and stringing needs and never have been disappointed by them. Have always recommended them to my friends and they too have been converted :)

They are open 7 days a week from 10 am - 10 pm. You can call them at 04 - 228 2968, just ask for Irynn or Connie and say Justin recommended you. Hope they will extend their hospitality to you like they always have done so to me.

Justin.

Seems like so good ya... will going to pay them a visit on next week..
Thanks for the info Justin ;)

Darren Ng

[Cyclone1]

Guyz, where can I find cheap Yonex shoe huh? With power cushion that 1. I visited Bestech already they dun hv the 1 i wan.

[KongExplore]

who else know any shop in penang still have ti 10 2nd stock?

[bob_jabba83]

Don't need to search, i already try almost trough out penang......but failed... i also thinking of buying one for my self... feels very regreat for not choosing the yellow instead i got my self a puple one. now no more to be found:crying:.....

[susanong]

New shop just opened on 1st May 2010. Near Sunshine Square. Owner is LTT, former BAM players :-)

[gengsha]

in penang badminton shop Arc 8 Dx the most cheapness price is how much?

[skychen]

The best badminton sport shop I can ever find in Butterworth / Penang.
I’ve been there for a few times and I think it’s a must to share with you guys.:p

HOUSE OF RACQUETS

72984

72986

The only sport shop in Northern Legion using YONEX ES5PRO for stringing service.

72985

YONEX ES5PRO is a world-class reliability computer stringing machine that used exclusively by the YONEX International Stringing Team and trusted by the tournament pros.

My comment after tried it on my racquet:
Solid feel, high tension holding characteristics that maintain high string repulsion power, outstanding durability ( tension will not run away and can last long ) .
All my friends said that the machine is the best and give the same comment.

HOUSE OF RACQUETS mainly carry YONEX, as they are sponsored by YONEX. In addition, you can also find other brands.

If you love YONEX clothing, there is also a good place to shop. I can find most of the tournament shirts and shorts there, even 2010 Thomas cup’s team shirts. Whatever latest YONEX products, that is the place.

They open 7 days a week, from morning till late night (not sure about the time, but I’ve been there at 9pm before)

You can look for Darren who is the boss. You’ll be surprised if you hear his background.
He is from YONEX-Sunrise’s group of stringers trained by the Yonex International Stringing Team, and he is also the official YONEX stringer in Asia and also a MASTER RACQUET TECHNICIAN, he will tell you what racquet suit your play style, so that you can perform your skills to the max!

He is former BAM player and now is a coach. He has BAM Coaching Certificate, a professional coach trained by BAM.
From the pictures with the National players in his shop, you’ll know that he’s been to many countries’ tournaments in Asia.

Just pay a visit and you will know more. Don’t forget to try that computer stringing machine.

[yurimaster2010]

since when HOUSE OF RACQUETS have open in prai...got carry latest yonex bag?

[danielwong]

managed to visit Bestech last week,
although the shop is small but they carry almost complete Li Ning, YY and Victor racquets
they have quite a large collection of Victor shoes....too bad the model i need is not available
but the 2 ladies there are friendly and helpful...highly recommended....

[yurimaster2010]

managed to visit Bestech last week,
although the shop is small but they carry almost complete Li Ning, YY and Victor racquets
they have quite a large collection of Victor shoes....too bad the model i need is not available
but the 2 ladies there are friendly and helpful...highly recommended....

what racket u want? what you think of the penang price compare to Kl shop?

[justinwyyau]

Yup, probably the best shop in Penang in my humble opinion. Small shop, but they stock up on almost all models in Yonex, Victor, Li-Ning rackets; especially the high end models of Arcsabers, Nanospeeds, Armotecs, Braveswords and Li-Ning equivalents.

They have more Yonex shoes as compared to Victor or Li-Ning; they just received supplies of SHB200s, SHB85, SHB92 and SHB80EX. Though I did recall seeing Victor's latest shoe there (the grey one). Most unfortunate that they don't have the model you are looking for.

If you do go there again or have friends going there, do mention that Justin recommended them to you. I am sure they'll extend their hospitality to you as they have to me.

Justin.


managed to visit Bestech last week,
although the shop is small but they carry almost complete Li Ning, YY and Victor racquets
they have quite a large collection of Victor shoes....too bad the model i need is not available
but the 2 ladies there are friendly and helpful...highly recommended....

[danielwong]

what racket u want? what you think of the penang price compare to Kl shop?

i am looking for Victor shoes...not racket, i think the price of rackets in KL and Penang are much or less the same...
just which shop offer more discount...i think Bestech can offer good discount if i want to buy anything, just that my habit is not to ask about price when I do not have the intention to buy any that time...


Yup, probably the best shop in Penang in my humble opinion. Small shop, but they stock up on almost all models in Yonex, Victor, Li-Ning rackets; especially the high end models of Arcsabers, Nanospeeds, Armotecs, Braveswords and Li-Ning equivalents.

They have more Yonex shoes as compared to Victor or Li-Ning; they just received supplies of SHB200s, SHB85, SHB92 and SHB80EX. Though I did recall seeing Victor's latest shoe there (the grey one). Most unfortunate that they don't have the model you are looking for.

If you do go there again or have friends going there, do mention that Justin recommended them to you. I am sure they'll extend their hospitality to you as they have to me.

Justin.


yeah, I am looking for SHW 8000 ACE...but they do not have the model yet...anyway they are patient enough to introduce other Victor shoes and find the suitable size for me to try eventhough they know i am not buying. they even willing to borrow me a pair of sock so that I can have a better feel of the shoes with different size...i might drop-by again in my next visit to Penang..
i will surely mention your name that time....anyway I managed to go there due to your clear instructions....

[yurimaster2010]

where can i get the lowest price of victor racketsin penang ? i looking for bs11

[justinwyyau]

Bestech Penang at YMCA are having 30% discount of their stocked Li-Ning player model rackets. Do drop by and ask for Irynn or Connie and said Justin recommended you.

Yurimaster, you can get the BS11 at Bestech too.

Justin.

[justinwyyau]

Another quick one for Bestech, was there yesterday to re-string and saw the following in stock:
- Victor Bravesword 8, 9, 10 and 11
- Victor Spira 21
- Yonex player series (LCW, Taufik, Peter Gade)

As usual, ask for Connie or Irynn.

Regards,

Justin.

[yurimaster2010]

Bestech Penang at YMCA are having 30% discount of their stocked Li-Ning player model rackets. Do drop by and ask for Irynn or Connie and said Justin recommended you.

Yurimaster, you can get the BS11 at Bestech too.

Justin.


justin,
thank you introducing ppl to go to bestech.
no doubt they are the most complete rackets seller except sotx, zelm, gosen,wilson,rsl which they dont sell or display much.

price is not cheap after i compare outside market.
i can get li-ning racket 40% discount, victor i can get 30% which they only give 15%-20% ....yonex they are expensive by rm50 when i bought 8Dx from them...personal experience...

just my feedback..

[justinwyyau]

No worries Yurimaster, you are welcome.

Not defending Bestech nor have any affiliations with them but I feel I should comment in general.

I do not know if they are selling their equipment higher than other resellers, as my budget does not stretch that far but I have yet to come across a shop in Penang carrying higher-end models like they do (my apologies if I am ignorant in this and there are shops that do). If a buyer is getting their equipment quoted cheaper via interstate or through international shipment, they may want to also factor in the cost of shipment, fuel and time etc., I believe the actual price may end up being equal if not more than what they are selling.

It is a dog eat dog world in the reseller industry; no one reseller can stock all brands and models that you want, they have to be selective in what they want to carry and what they can sell/customers will buy. Resellers giving deep discounts will eat into their profit margins and they may even be making a loss just to sell a unit (possible sales quota to meet), so 30-40% discounts are not your everyday discounts. As the saying goes, when it is too good to be true, be wary! :D

Ultimately, it is the buyer's money and each individual to their own. I have had many previous dealings with them and I am very comfortable with them and I am sure many others have similar experiences, so they get my business regardless if it is RM50 higher than outside :)

Justin.

[yurimaster2010]

justin,
i always thought bestech is biggest badminton shop after ur advise...
lets check out "a shop call add one sports ent "at opposite bayan baru mosque...
they looks biggest in penang so far with tons of racket models.......
price no comment...

[bogensaebel]

what is the stringing cost at HOUSE OF RACQUETS? i hv no other stringing experience other than ES5PRO....is manual stringing too much risk?better electronic is't?

[yurimaster2010]

digital compare to manual is about precision...that all..cost rm5..u from germany can coming to pg for stringing?

[bogensaebel]

i am malaysian lol...just be in germany at the moment...i just think about how to string when i come back to malaysia...rm5 is damn good....
i never tried manual string...is the string technique trustable?
i think with electric machine it's easier to string under yonex stringing instruction rite?
http://www.yonex.com/badminton/stringing_instructions/index.html

[yurimaster2010]

which part of germany u in?
i am going to germany, lenfelden on oct2010...any idea how to know them to play badminton with them?

[HardSmasher]

justin,
thank you introducing ppl to go to bestech.
no doubt they are the most complete rackets seller except sotx, zelm, gosen,wilson,rsl which they dont sell or display much.

price is not cheap after i compare outside market.
i can get li-ning racket 40% discount, victor i can get 30% which they only give 15%-20% ....yonex they are expensive by rm50 when i bought 8Dx from them...personal experience...

just my feedback..

hi yurimaster,
which other shop in penang u can get better discount, please recommend. tq.

[yurimaster2010]

pm me racket u wanna buy..i may chk out for u...

[bob_jabba83]

I wentto the House OF RACQUET last friday... the place is very hard to find.. been twice second time only i manage to find.. the sign is not really visible. And the shop is located inside the lanscaping store.. about the shop.. not that big but twice the space of Bestec and quit comfy. the stock not that much. But basicly covers most of the Yonex Hi-end racquet.. shoes range is okey.. Most of all of the Yonex shoes range is available..Now the stringging service. Bring two racquet there.. My Ti-10 and My old Gosen... Ti-10 goes for BG65 Ti and Gosen BG 6.. as the BG 66 and BG 65 got no Blue or White color... So decided for BG6 only... Price wise. BG 65 Ti Rm35 and BG6 Rm 28... cheap or not i'm not sure.. The Quality of the stringing service in my opinion quit good.. cos last time i ask a shop in Kulim to string my Gosen.. But they said that they not pretty sure la.. takut cannot stand la. But went to the guy says 25-26 no problem... than i go for 25.. same goes with my Ti-10. The ES5PRO also superb...very fast.. and the the guy used 4 point stringing style, which is quit hard to get in my place.. the guy name daren. Ex BAM player.. used to string in mlaysian Open. For WMC and Taufik Hidayat.. Nice guy. not that talkative, but manage to answer all of your question.

[anasflyaway]

LCW Sport branch also available in Parit Buntar, Perak
Location, near thr railroad crossing in front of hotel damai, Pekan Baru
Lots of Victor Racket and Fleet.

[KEN_KL MSIA]

heard that one-stop has Li-Ning authorized store? is that true?
any bro been there before?

Thx

[HardSmasher]

heard that one-stop has Li-Ning authorized store? is that true?
any bro been there before?

Thx
u mean one stop in pulau tikus, besides berjaya hotel?

[KEN_KL MSIA]

u mean one stop in pulau tikus, besides berjaya hotel?

yes bro, can someone verify this?
if ture, i will visit them when i go PG.

Thx

[yurimaster2010]

that shop selling basketball jersy for li-ning and nothing for badminton...
no ppl going there so its seem to be closing down very soon...

[KEN_KL MSIA]

that shop selling basketball jersy for li-ning and nothing for badminton...
no ppl going there so its seem to be closing down very soon...

bro yurimaster,
Thx for the information, in fact one-stop nothing much inside..

[dkhoo]

This is my experience at Bestech, I've been pretty much a loyal customer to them and so far, I'm not sure if they are the cheapest, but at least I know that what I buy is 100% original, no fakes. They even teach me how to spot a fake so that no one else can cheat me.

Purchased :

Li-Ning N90 Woods : (25% discount of price) around RM7XX
Nanogy 98 : Can't remember, but price included stringing my racket for me too.
RCL Omega Gold : RM46
Yonex Mavis 2000 (Nylon) : RM50 per 1/2 dozen

The only thing I can say is that they're shop is tiny like my toilet, but more selection of racquets than any commercial outlet (eg. RSH, etc) I've seen. They service is fast, friendly and they let me test racquets before I buy. Iryn (owner) is also a local coach for kids and she has a good eye for types of racquet. I asked her, for me....Z-Slash or N90...I only wanted one of those...none others...she said actually, I should go for Arc 10, but since I only wanted one of the two, she said take the N90...it's more suitable for me. She chose the cheaper of the two since she was able to give me a bigger discount on the N90 at that time. So, I won't say she's the cheapest or has the most stock...but at least she's honest and straight-forward with me. Recently, whilst I was in UK, I bought an Armortec 900P LCW Edition and a Arcsaber 10 PG Edition...and she was right...the Arc 10 was actually more confortable for me to use than my own N90....Well...from that, the moral of the story is...it's not about the price or the variety. It's the professionalism of the person serving you in the shop...and I vouch for her as "She knows her stuff". She'll only try to sell you what's right for you. Not just the most expensive.

Anyway, I'll be visiting her since she carries the Signature Series YY, because someone broke into my car and stole my whole collection from the boot. Haizz...damn sad. Please read Buy and Sell, if anyone comes across a AT900P LCW or AC10 PG, it has my name personalized on the T-joint. I'll reward anyone who can find it back for me.

Regards,

Daniel Khoo

[yurimaster2010]

found any shop carry rsl rackets in penang?

[Badmintan]

I think you can try Sitt Sport, I think I saw some RSL.

The shop is located inside a coffee shop. The shop is located in Ayer Itam towards Penang Hill.

Address is 38-V, Ayer Itam 11500 Georgetown.
Owner: Mr. Lim
H/P 012-456 5354
87003
Another shop located in Ayer Itam Market:
87004
That shop carries mostly Wilson, Apacs, Victor and Dunlop

[Badmintan]

87010
Shuttlecocks
87009
Shoes
87008
Fischer, Li-Ning, Victor etc...
87007
Protech + Yonex etc...
87006
They are the main carrier for Protech...

[Koooko]

Any1 know where to buy cheap BS10 in Penang?
Bestech = RM 500 (Bg6 string and ori bs bag)
Active Life Sport = Rm 500 (Any String, ori bag, grip, ori victor shirt)
Still cant find any shop that sell cheaper than that, i saw one of the tread said Johor selling BS10 for below 36x.WHy penang so exp.

[rossifumi6399]

Any1 know how many days Bestech will close for CNY holidays?

[Koooko]

if not mistake until 5th only.which rackquest ur planning to buy?

[rossifumi6399]

ermm...not sure yet...I'm going to upgrade a bit from my current model,Bedini (dont know what model,but had a zig-zag string's hole)..
Any suggestion for not over than RM300?TQ..;)

[Koooko]

U can try protech then, the earth series.^^,not bad.

[Gicutzu]

Man, the badminton shops in Malaysia are so good. Europe sucks.

[Koooko]

Man, the badminton shops in Malaysia are so good. Europe sucks.


Why Gicutzu?over your place dont have any shops like that?

[Gicutzu]

Why Gicutzu?over your place dont have any shops like that?

Here in Vienna there's only one (!) badminton shop, and it's much smaller than the one in the pictures in this thread.

The "general" sports stores also sell some badminton stuff, but most of them only have 4-5 racket models (either very expensive high-end Yonex or some rackets no one has ever heard of).

[rossifumi6399]

U can try protech then, the earth series.^^,not bad.

Koooko,

Thanks..but I already make a choice & bought a Li Ning model there...:)..for me, Bestech is the best badminton store in Penang...

[Koooko]

Koooko,

Thanks..but I already make a choice & bought a Li Ning model there...:)..for me, Bestech is the best badminton store in Penang...

Which model?lol.

I found a shop which the owner string up the racquet with 4knot and professionally, For all Penangites, its a recommended place to go whether you are planning to string or buy racquet over there. the shop named "Active Lifestyle Enterprise" located nearby to Air Itam area. Got some pmers already took the shop photo and uploaded it. The shop owner is called "Ah Tat". If you r planning to buy racquet over there, said Andy recommend. ^^. Peace. bought from him racquets until become friend now.

[rossifumi6399]

Which model?lol.

I found a shop which the owner string up the racquet with 4knot and professionally, For all Penangites, its a recommended place to go whether you are planning to string or buy racquet over there. the shop named "Active Lifestyle Enterprise" located nearby to Air Itam area. Got some pmers already took the shop photo and uploaded it. The shop owner is called "Ah Tat". If you r planning to buy racquet over there, said Andy recommend. ^^. Peace. bought from him racquets until become friend now.

LN TB200A..with LN 101N string..:)

[Badmintan]

The small shop at Bukit Dumbar (Badminton courts)
Selling mostly Gosen, Li-Ning etc...
93814

[rossifumi6399]

Never heard this shop before..but look nice..is that this shop near to USM??

[Badmintan]

Never heard this shop before..but look nice..is that this shop near to USM??
Nope. It's near the Nicol David international Squash center @ Bukit Dumbar

[rossifumi6399]

Nope. It's near the Nicol David international Squash center @ Bukit Dumbar

erm...still not clear because I'm not familiar on that area..can u share the map??thanks..:)

[yurimaster2010]

Which model?lol.

I found a shop which the owner string up the racquet with 4knot and professionally, For all Penangites, its a recommended place to go whether you are planning to string or buy racquet over there. the shop named "Active Lifestyle Enterprise" located nearby to Air Itam area. Got some pmers already took the shop photo and uploaded it. The shop owner is called "Ah Tat". If you r planning to buy racquet over there, said Andy recommend. ^^. Peace. bought from him racquets until become friend now.

how to go to ah tat shop?
any map or photo plz?

[Koooko]

Will draw the map soon, for now, all i have to say is, look to ur left when u on ur way to Kek Lok Si Temple if u r coming from Penang Hill Road.^^

[anasflyaway]

went to house of racket last week to restring my armotech 300. The Owner 'Darren liew' said that he will separate their shares on house of racket and open another shop in PERDA in May...His friend will take over the bussines in house of racket...FYI..Darren is the stringer.

[rossifumi6399]

went to house of racket last week to restring my armotech 300. The Owner 'Darren liew' said that he will separate their shares on house of racket and open another shop in PERDA in May...His friend will take over the bussines in house of racket...FYI..Darren is the stringer.

Already went there twice but still can't see the shop..I can see the big banner outside, but confused which one the shop..

[rossifumi6399]

went to house of racket last week to restring my armotech 300. The Owner 'Darren liew' said that he will separate their shares on house of racket and open another shop in PERDA in May...His friend will take over the bussines in house of racket...FYI..Darren is the stringer.

Already went there twice but still can't see the shop..I can see the big banner outside, but confused which one the shop..

[anasflyaway]

The shop is inside the big Landscaping area and on the left.

[yurimaster2010]

went to house of racket last week to restring my armotech 300. The Owner 'Darren liew' said that he will separate their shares on house of racket and open another shop in PERDA in May...His friend will take over the bussines in house of racket...FYI..Darren is the stringer.

he open another new shop at perda? where and when its open?
i want to see...
how much he sell vt70 n vt80 nw

[bob_jabba83]

Last 2 week i just got yonex nanospeed 6000 for Rm 299. retail price is at RM 599... bought it at studio R, Gurney plaza...

[bob_jabba83]

The shop is inside the big Landscaping area and on the left.
The best stringer in that area and around Penang in my opinion.... Using E5Pro stringing machine... 4 point stringing somemore..... i'm staying in langkawi also bring back to string there...Nicee....huahuah

[henrygoh881109]

can i know the exact address??

thank you

[henrygoh881109]

can i know any badminton near bayan lepas, bayan baru, batu maung n gelugor?

[anasflyaway]

he open another new shop at perda? where and when its open?
i want to see...
how much he sell vt70 n vt80 nw

You may call him "Darren Low" 012 2698622' darren17boy@yahoo.com

[Nicholas Yeoh]

Yeah, I have to admit that their services are not bad. However it's just the price issue. That after my survey and research throughout so many shops and internet. including kizzon.com li-ning malaysia All rights reserve, most of them offer me 25-30% discount as well as bukit dumbar Ace sport. However, previously I bought one Yonex Voltric 5 from them but later i found out that their prices are kinda more expensive than others as I can only get up to 20% for lower range racket but others still gave me 25% and i trust their services and skills.

[Nicholas Yeoh]

I think you can try Sitt Sport, I think I saw some RSL.

The shop is located inside a coffee shop. The shop is located in Ayer Itam towards Penang Hill.

Address is 38-V, Ayer Itam 11500 Georgetown.
Owner: Mr. Lim
H/P 012-456 5354
87003
Another shop located in Ayer Itam Market:
87004
That shop carries mostly Wilson, Apacs, Victor and Dunlop

Sitt, I've went there before to have a look. 3 words, Cant be trusted! They're using the oldest stringing machine and seems to be selling fake rackets for example i asked him to show me some of his Li-Ning rackets, omg it looks so much different with no hologram sticker on it!

Active Life Sports are much better, Uncle Tatt is very friendly and kinda honest! But they don't sell Yonex nor Li-Ning, they're more on Wilson, RSL, Apacs, Dunlop and also Protech. He's very well known for his 4knots stringing method.

[Koooko]

Sitt, I've went there before to have a look. 3 words, Cant be trusted! They're using the oldest stringing machine and seems to be selling fake rackets for example i asked him to show me some of his Li-Ning rackets, omg it looks so much different with no hologram sticker on it!

Active Life Sports are much better, Uncle Tatt is very friendly and kinda honest! But they don't sell Yonex nor Li-Ning, they're more on Wilson, RSL, Apacs, Dunlop and also Protech. He's very well known for his 4knots stringing method.


Agree on that!!.His manual stringing is even better than electronics stringing. Bought Victor and RSL from him, so far no complain, not yet uncle TAtt le, call him brother.lol

[audiocool]

any shops in Penang got selling Yonex Racquet bag? Looking spaces can put in 6pcs of racquet.

[dkhoo]

any shops in Penang got selling Yonex Racquet bag? Looking spaces can put in 6pcs of racquet.

Most badminton shops (inclusive of chain retailers like Royal Sporting House / Studio R / etc) carry badminton bags of different brands.

However, I recently purchased a very nice Yonex 9 racquet bag for a very low price from Bestech Sports.

The outlet is located on the 3rd floor of YMCA Penang. Though I don't work for them, I use their services regularly for restringing, accessories, racquets, etc. The owner is very generous with her discounts and their selection of goods are far superior to many other outlets around Penang. They carry many brands from low end (apacs, etc) until highest end models (YY, Li-Ning, etc). Though I cannot promise you that they have the cheapest in Penang, but I can get whatever I need there and they keep stock ready. Worth a look.

[audiocool]

Most badminton shops (inclusive of chain retailers like Royal Sporting House / Studio R / etc) carry badminton bags of different brands.

However, I recently purchased a very nice Yonex 9 racquet bag for a very low price from Bestech Sports.

The outlet is located on the 3rd floor of YMCA Penang. Though I don't work for them, I use their services regularly for restringing, accessories, racquets, etc. The owner is very generous with her discounts and their selection of goods are far superior to many other outlets around Penang. They carry many brands from low end (apacs, etc) until highest end models (YY, Li-Ning, etc). Though I cannot promise you that they have the cheapest in Penang, but I can get whatever I need there and they keep stock ready. Worth a look.

I knew that place. I bought new YY racquet and shoe there. But not aware of they carry tournament bag. Thanks for your advise anyway and will have a look then.

[sharhan]

What is the price range for Yonex racquet bag at Bestech?

[James.Foo]

Went to Bestech,Very nice service and the lady bosses quite friendly just like justin said,recommend everyone go there to shop.The Add-One sport opposite the masjid is quite convenient for people living near bayan lepas but their prizes is quite expensive compares to Bestech but they make it up by having all the Yonex and Li-ning racquets available like in Bestech but they have other brands too.I saw they also sells Yonex shoes,Maybe* they also got sell Li-ning ones.Besides, the boss there is quite friendly and I saw they have some customers too when I went there.:rolleyes:

P.S (I know this is off topic but)
May I ask where I could buy tennis and squash racquets in Penang? I am finding a shop that sells brands that have high-end racquets one. (Tennis: Babolat & YouTek) , (Squash: Prince & Dunlop)

Thank You For Your Coorperations.;)