http://www.mybadlookbad.com/at700dragon.html

another ltd armortec??? u have shots of the serial number ?

I like the bag.

This is the Olympic Special edition.

another ltd armortec??? u have shots of the serial number ?

I get the link from a china website.

I did heard some rumour about this Lin Dan version AT-700 and I think this should be the final look of it.

From the paintworks and wordings, I believe this is the real stuff.

This is the Olympic Special edition.

You must have heard about this long time ago. :D

It looks good. But is it the Lin Dan special edition, or the Olympics special edition, of the AT700?

It looks good. But is it the Lin Dan special edition, or the Olympics special edition, of the AT700?
I'm guessing that there might be a special Lin Dan edition AT700 when he retires from playing badminton..

oooh that is one nice looking raquet. man do i want that.

I get the link from a china website.

I did heard some rumour about this Lin Dan version AT-700 and I think this should be the final look of it.

From the paintworks and wordings, I believe this is the real stuff.

LD added weight to his at700, so is this one very head heavy too?;)

Ha, well, let's hope so :D But I guess Jhirata is right. Yonex won't come with a special Lin Dan Edition of the AT700 right now. He'll either have to win the Olympics or he'll have to retire for that. And I doubt Yonex will come with it if he wins the Olympics as they didn't come out with a special Taufik Edition either in 2004...

Lin Dan, we can wait for your Limited Edition. Just keep on thundering down those smashes and storm down the road to victory.

The frame looks like a combination of Ti-10 Yellow and AT900P

must be pretty hefty too.

Wow, I like the look of this racket, very sharp.

ah... now i know... i saw thomas cup pics.. think CJ & LD using this.

wow thats one sexy racket when will it be for sale?

That is one damn sexy beast............... drools....

What a racket ? From where can i get 1 of it ? :):):)

that racket is awesome.... loving the dragon detailing

OMG Me WaNtS!!!

color scheme looks like somethin expensive from ancient emperor palaces in old china :D

Nice looking racket; quite aesthetically pleasing. But is it just me or does the frame look especially thick?

looks nice, the colour scheme goes with the new SHB 100 limited

I wonder how much it will cost those since it is a limited edition.

I wonder how much it will cost those since it is a limited edition.

It is USD220 :)

how do you know its 220USD

Master piece for the cosmetic.
What about the technology and durability.
is it the same with the original at700?

damnn that looks smexy!! :P

how do you know its 220USD


From one of the online shop. :):):)

share that shop so we can all buy that sexxxxy racket

oh
my
god.

i want one of those!!!!

Have someone already bought and tried it?

ahh, i've tried searching everywhere online for this, but i can't find it! i want to get my hands on one of these babies, but can anyone direct us to where to get one of these?

hopefully Ants could fill us in on it.

hopefully Ants could fill us in on it.

Well.... the only place that displayed a price in the Internet is:

http://bj.bbesports.com/English/racket_ti.htm

at a price of USD225....

Thanks.

Well.... the only place that displayed a price in the Internet is:

http://bj.bbesports.com/English/racket_ti.htm

at a price of USD225....

Thanks.
that's AT limited, not AT700 limited

AT limited is a totally different racket to the AT700 limited

share that shop so we can all buy that sexxxxy racket

:):):)

http://www.badmintonshoponline.us/unlimitshop/product_info.php?cPath=1_8&products_id=157&osCsid=e1b772c4a66b8970d88009a9c900b27d

:):):)

http://www.badmintonshoponline.us/unlimitshop/product_info.php?cPath=1_8&products_id=157&osCsid=e1b772c4a66b8970d88009a9c900b27d

that's a wrong one as well :p

that's a wrong one as well :p


Opps.........So sorry :o :D:D:D

i guess we're hopeless for now

I don't think it will be release till the olympics starts

yeah, youre probably right. they just promoting it now lol get every all hyped up so they will make hella money

bag looks nice!!

shaft of the AT700 LTD looks awesome!

but the frame..? ewwwww.. why add gold & ruin the red? );
and white on the top of the shaft is.. a little plain..

I don't think it will be release till the olympics starts

I'm sorry, today (27/5/2008) More than 20 Rackets already sending to there owner in Bangkok, that we bought from mybadlookbad.com (sure, from thailand yonex distributor) including me.
Cost is 3,500.-THB (110US$) only!

i don't see the AT700 limited on that website. All it has is the new At700.

I've heard this model is just 1,000 order to Thailand (TH Code)
http://www.mybadlookbad.com/at700dragon.html

can Ants give any confirmation on this?

worst news of all is they only have it in 4UG5.

so i just went and ordered an at-dragon *as i like to call it* from mybadlookbad

i'll let y'all know how it turns out. the guy seems pretty nice. and it's at a GREAT price (140 USD after shipping)

so i just went and ordered an at-dragon *as i like to call it* from mybadlookbad

i'll let y'all know how it turns out. the guy seems pretty nice. and it's at a GREAT price (140 USD after shipping)

Wow! That is a good price.

Wow! That is a good price.

well honestly, i was a little skeptical and wanted to do some research, but there were only a small handful of comments out there regarding these guys (all positive), and so i rationalized that the prices were all good because they are TH coded.

well honestly, i was a little skeptical and wanted to do some research, but there were only a small handful of comments out there regarding these guys (all positive), and so i rationalized that the prices were all good because they are TH coded.

Well... I believe they are genuine traders...

Thanks.

Well... I believe they are genuine traders...

Thanks.

at the end of the day, that was my thought as well. i'll keep you posted on the quality tho.

Here is link to see lot of pics AT700 LTD.
http://www.mybadlookbad.com/at700dragon.html (http://www.mybadlookbad.com/at700dragon.html)
I you need to buy it which is printed in TH code.
You can buy it by contact via email survice@mybadlookbad.com.
I bought one of this models yesterday.
It's very cool with head heavy and extra stiff shaft.
The AT700LTD in Thailand costs about 110 USD.

Does anyone know if there are any stores selling it for 3UG4 sizes (as that seems to be standard size for racquets in Australia)? Or are even any other places besides mybadlookbad.com selling it at all?

Does anyone know if there are any stores selling it for 3UG4 sizes (as that seems to be standard size for racquets in Australia)? Or are even any other places besides mybadlookbad.com selling it at all?

Are you talking about the AT700 or AT700 limitied? The standard for AT700 isn't 3UG4 but 4UG5 in Australia. Other rackets such as NS and MP series are 3UG4 in Australia.

Are you talking about the AT700 or AT700 limitied? The standard for AT700 isn't 3UG4 but 4UG5 in Australia. Other rackets such as NS and MP series are 3UG4 in Australia.

Oops I meant the AT700 Limited.
Really too about the grip sizes? All I've ever seen in shops and on order forms for AT700 was a 3UG4.

come to confirm. it's all geniue both the trader and the racquet.

i've just got the dragon 4U G5 TH version strung with BG80 at 24 Lbs. A short review of the dragon model by swinging around.

i own the AT-700 4U G5 (new colour) too. when compared it with the dragon, it seems the dragon is more head havier than the clear red one, feeling when holding it like i'm holding the 3U weight !!!!

Fortunately, i'll have an on court session on Mon. So i can test it properly in every angles. More details come later : )

It is official!
http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/news/001-at700ltd/index.html

According to the official website, it has only 2,500 units in Japan.

The $230 CD price from Max Sports is a little high.

The $230 CD price from Max Sports is a little high.

I don't care. Still getting it CD :O

Maybe I'll get two or three and save one in mint condition so I can make lots of money later on =]

But why? Is it really going to be CD coded, because I haven't seen any region coding on the shaft on any pictures. I've only seen the shaft bear the a logo of a gridded sphere, along with the words "World Edition."

It is official!
http://www.yonex.co.jp/badminton/products/news/001-at700ltd/index.html
wow. The racquet even comes with a nice bright look'in bag!
Must see this racquet first hand!:D

but.. price is a bit..:eek:

Ooeeh, attractive. If BBEsports got a few, they'll be mine :D

Ooeeh, attractive. If BBEsports got a few, they'll be mine :D
that makes 2 of us haha. i emailed BBESports about it and apparently they're getting it in early June. woot!

I had one in my hands yesterday. It looks pretty nice.
The red stuff is a lot clearer than on the pictures (a real dragon-skin like look)
(the red stuff goes from the shaft up to halfway the frame)

The classic "armortec" silver top is almost completely white, except for a small strand of dark "armortec-stuff" like the at900's.

All in all, it's still an at700, still looks pretty nice (and a tad hideous at the same time :p)

It looks good. But is it the Lin Dan special edition, or the Olympics special edition, of the AT700?

It is the Olympic Special Edition. Its just that LinDan is the only top ranked singles player who is using the AT700 Old version. Players like LWW also uses AT700 but new version.

Anyway the AT700 Limited got nothing to do with LinDan. Its just marketing. But for sure you will see Lindan using it during the Olympics.

ah... now i know... i saw thomas cup pics.. think CJ & LD using this.

They did not use the Limited Edition during Thomas Cup.

But why? Is it really going to be CD coded, because I haven't seen any region coding on the shaft on any pictures. I've only seen the shaft bear the a logo of a gridded sphere, along with the words "World Edition."

O.o I can go find out =]

can Ants give any confirmation on this?

What kind of confirmation?

I had one in my hands yesterday. It looks pretty nice.
The red stuff is a lot clearer than on the pictures (a real dragon-skin like look)
(the red stuff goes from the shaft up to halfway the frame)

The classic "armortec" silver top is almost completely white, except for a small strand of dark "armortec-stuff" like the at900's.

All in all, it's still an at700, still looks pretty nice (and a tad hideous at the same time :p)

Jerby,

From where did you get the AT700 Limited? Is it already available in European market? Or it is only available in Asia just like the Ti-10?

What kind of confirmation?

It is the Olympic Special Edition. Its just that LinDan is the only top ranked singles player who is using the AT700 Old version. Players like LWW also uses AT700 but new version.

Anyway the AT700 Limited got nothing to do with LinDan. Its just marketing. But for sure you will see Lindan using it during the Olympics.

just wanted to know the essentials of the racket, like what it is etc.
you've said it :D, thanks.

It is the Olympic Special Edition. Its just that LinDan is the only top ranked singles player who is using the AT700 Old version. Players like LWW also uses AT700 but new version.

Anyway the AT700 Limited got nothing to do with LinDan. Its just marketing. But for sure you will see Lindan using it during the Olympics.

Er, hasn't Lin Dan stopped using the Armortec 700?
Wasn't he using the AT-900P at the just-concluded Thomas Cup? :confused:

Er, hasn't Lin Dan stopped using the Armortec 700?
Wasn't he using the AT-900P at the just-concluded Thomas Cup? :confused:

Nope, he is still using the Old version At700.

I was at the TC/UC tournaments in Jakarta recently when I saw this "special edition" of the AT 700 at the Yonex racket history museum.

You may wish to take a closer look at my post in BC Forum:

http://www.badmintonforum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=56111

:):):)

Lin Dan & a few player was using this :

Photo by Loh

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z69/calaf_2007/DSC_8712AT700JPGB.jpg

:):):)

Lin Dan & a few player was using this :

Photo by Loh

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z69/calaf_2007/DSC_8712AT700JPGB.jpg

Trust me.. he didnt use it. :)

nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

14,000 pieces are just one racquet too many to be considered a LIMITED EDITION. Looks like a last hurrah for the AT700, retiring in a blaze of glory.

In Thomas Cup Final, i saw Lin Dan & 1 of the double player're using it through my friend's 50 inch plasma tv. :D:D:D

nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

I was there "live" watching with my own eyes. :). Not forgetting i was mingling with the players too.

14,000 pieces are just one racquet too many to be considered a LIMITED EDITION. Looks like a last hurrah for the AT700, retiring in a blaze of glory.

May be a 500pcs to be considered a LIMITED EDITION. :)

14,000 pieces are just one racquet too many to be considered a LIMITED EDITION. Looks like a last hurrah for the AT700, retiring in a blaze of glory.

14,000 pieces is not too many for China population and the World. But i do agree its a little too many to be considered a LTD EDITION.

I was there "live" watching with my own eyes. :). Not forgetting i was mingling with the players too.

Do you using the binocular ?:D If not then there's something wrong with my eyes or the tv. :D

Do you using the binocular ?:D If not then there's something wrong with my eyes or the tv. :D

I don't think i need binoculars when they are only few feet away from me. Unless my eyes really have a problem. hehehe :)

:p

He's using a white color top frame racket, the old AT700 should be silver in color.:D


Check this :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbW_md9i_dM

:p

He's using a white color top frame racket, the old AT700 should be silver in color.:D


Check this :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbW_md9i_dM

Since you are very sure.. want to place a Wager? Hehehhe... i can take a pic of my racket while i'm playing and you will also say that its a AT700 LTD. :)

I'm not very sure . :) Pls show the photo that you are playing with AT700 LTD.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7323/ldracket4iw8.jpg


http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9449/ldracket2ck8.jpg



It's definately not the Limited Edition.

I can guarantee you that is the Armortec 700 Ltd. Whoever questions this is stupid beyond belief.

Don't you guys know that Lindan put lead tape on his frame?
This is surely his old at700 with a lead tape on the frame.

:p
He's using a white color top frame racket, the old AT700 should be silver in color.:D

Check this :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbW_md9i_dM

In fact, this match is the one that prompted me to ask.
(I have a higher quality version of the same match.)

The white-topped racquet he's using against Park Sung-Hwan certainly looks more like the AT-900P than the AT-700.
(Of course, it's not the Limited Edition AT-700)

Well, here's a patchy screen grab:

I can guarantee you that is the Armortec 700 Ltd. Whoever questions this is stupid beyond belief.

LOL. We all know who is the stupid here.

The Ltd edition has golden colour at mid points of the frame.
Even though the head is white, there are trace of red near the mid point.

Judging from the pic posted... NAH! it is not the Limited Edition.

:rolleyes:

So i see , it's old At 700 with white color lead tape. :)
Hi ants, you should know it's a old At 700 with white color lead tape. :)

Darn!

It took me quite a while to post a picture (watch, jog, grab, trim, export, tweak, resize, write, upload, post... the works) and, after I post, I see modious has beaten me to it with not one, but two clearer pictures :mad:

Ah, the perils of old age :o

Darn!

It took me quite a while to post a picture (watch, jog, grab, trim, export, tweak, resize, write, upload, post... the works) and, after I post, I see modious has beaten me to it with not one, but two clearer pictures :mad:

Ah, the perils of old age :o

I think you need to do what we call a preparation.
some guys here already prepare all the picture to be posted. :D:D:D

Lol okay I guess I'm the stupid one. I just never thought of the idea of putting white lead tape. I guess I'm just used to seeing Armortec rackets with silver tops. He sure made it look like an at700ltd though.

It's not leadtape, don't be silly....
leadtape from 9 to 3 o clock is madness... (about 18granms probably)

It's athletic tape (enough for about 2 grams extra, very noticeable)
I added some on my cp5k, adds some head heaviness.

Well here's some more images. :p

Please observe the last pic. It seems to have some yellow/gold paint at the 3/9 o'clock position! :eek::confused:


http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3048/ld1mk9.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3653/ld3ge8.jpg

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/7566/ld8cs5.jpg


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The odd one.....


http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6897/ld9ss0.jpg

Haiyah... told u guys already its Old AT700.

:):):)

Yes, old AT700 with white tape on the frame.

here`s another more nearer photos of his racquet:):)
i dont understand how to put a lead tape on his racquet? how to do it?:confused::confused:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=40144&stc=1&d=1204776278

they;re just 2 strands of ~4mm wide athletic tape. You can cut it yourself.

It's not leadtape, really, just a 1 inch piece of leadtape is a lot, imagine a rackethead full of it....

they;re just 2 strands of ~4mm wide athletic tape. You can cut it yourself.

It's not leadtape, really, just a 1 inch piece of leadtape is a lot, imagine a rackethead full of it....
any photos of it or any videos of it that teach us step by step?

that makes 2 of us haha. i emailed BBESports about it and apparently they're getting it in early June. woot!

Well, let's make it a race then, shall we :p First one in Beijing at BBEsports gets a free pack of strings :P Wha, just kidding. Did you ask how many pieces they would have stored? I hope it isn't just a few, because I'll be there on the 25th of July, pretty late :crying:

Well, must get lucky then. :p

any photos of it or any videos of it that teach us step by step?

I will post some pics of the real racket when i'm free..

more pics of his racquet;):p

Well, let's make it a race then, shall we :p First one in Beijing at BBEsports gets a free pack of strings :P Wha, just kidding. Did you ask how many pieces they would have stored? I hope it isn't just a few, because I'll be there on the 25th of July, pretty late :crying:

Well, must get lucky then. :p

haha we can do it Amazing Race style for the strings! =P

i asked them in english (and well no offence to anyone, but i guess it isn't their forte so they can only send me back so much information), so they just said they'll send me more info when they do get it in. figures, but if you're interested they're getting less than 14,000 pieces hehe :p really, that much worldwide is technically not that limited, but compare that to the last "limited edition" racquet Yonex did: the Armortec "superBARANDS" LE. 5000 pieces worldwide, but i wonder if they did sell every single one since it started? same case here with the Beijing model, anyone care to hazard a guess how long it'll last in store shelves? ...well regardless, i'm gonna get one anywho :rolleyes:

FYI, i asked a few other online stores (mainly HK/China area), only ones that did reply and do seem to be getting it in are:
- BBESports
- (may also imply BBEShop too)
- LuxisSportNet
- mybadlookbad

more pics of his racquet;):p
That's a normal AT700 with the tape around the frame.

That's a normal AT700 with the tape around the frame.

Lead strips was be used. The tape was to conceal the length of lead strips from the opponents...

Thanks.

Lead strips was be used. The tape was to conceal the length of lead strips from the opponents...

Thanks.


He didnt use any lead strips.

He didnt use any lead strips.

OK, that clears my suspicion.

Thanks for the info.

don't know if it is true.. but one of the yonex stringers at the ABC in Johor told me that LD was using the AT700LTD... he described the a dragon inlay on the shaft, and that the top part of the frame is white in colour. And that LD's racket was heavier than any other AT700.

Can anyone confirm this??

Something white in the top of his racket should be adding some grams to the head.So,his at700 should be heavier than the rest.It's somehow looked like the same material used in ti10 yellow head,only it's thicker.

From the pictures shown above by george,i don't think it looked like the at ltd..esp on the shaft.The look on the shaft is definitely the 1st gen at700.

Just my 2 cents.

The modification of his old at700 should be done by the manufacturer itself..according to LD's request.Since it's done preety neat.It's not a lead tape..if u see the pic on the no 109th post,u'll see that the white thing is preety thick,thicker than the lead tape..n also thicker than the white sand layer on the ti-10.So,it should be something else.

i think we should all trust Ants on this. he knows best after all since he mingles with players a lot.

It is not tape. It's paint.
Probably the Old AT700, but yonex wanted to add a little something to advertise the AT700 LTD?
or LD just painted it white..

Don't be silly. Its just the old AT700. And those who keeps asking if it is the ltd verson or not, read all the previous post before posting. It is just the old AT700. Whatever he did on the head top, nobody knows. Might as well as the person himself. I read an article about pro's modifying their rackets, almost all pro's do that (tennis article) soo.. that might be relevent.

1 thing is for sure. That is not paint. There is no gloss on it.

Some of you just don't read the posts. Its not paint or lead tape.

I found a AT700LTD on ebay selling for $150 wondering if its authentic :P

I found a AT700LTD on ebay selling for $150 wondering if its authentic :P

http://cgi.ebay.com/YONEX-ARMORTEC-700-Badminton-Racquet-Limited-Edition_W0QQitemZ190226761509QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10 6460QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

I've been reading that Sumai is a trustworthy seller, but you'd better ask the Wise Elder's for further clarification.

sumai is legit. =)

In case anyone was still wondering if Lin Dan has played with the new limited edition of the AT700 yet, I came across this page on the German Yonex site:

http://www.yonex.de/armortec.htm

It should roughly translate to:

"Official sales launch of the ARMORTEC 700 Limited.

Jointly developed with the 2-times world champion and YONEX player Lin Dan (CHN) and designed with perfect racquet-shuttle acceleration and shot control.

Lin Dan will play with this racket for the first time in the Singapore Super Series, 10 - 15 June 2008.

In Europe, the ARMORTEC 700 Limited will be available from 1 June".

With 14,000 of them across the globe, can you expect its value to appreciate at all over time?
Just wondered since I saw some people post about buying limited edition rackets specifically for that purpose.

Hey everyone, check this out!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190227625600

What an amazing deal. The picture quality is excellent! There is the racket as well as a large racket bag and a cute "mini" thing. Nevere seen it before. Looks completely genuine too unlike many other ebay items. Anyone tempted? I am! :p

In case anyone was still wondering if Lin Dan has played with the new limited edition of the AT700 yet, I came across this page on the German Yonex site:

http://www.yonex.de/armortec.htm

It should roughly translate to:

"Official sales launch of the ARMORTEC 700 Limited.

Jointly developed with the 2-times world champion and YONEX player Lin Dan (CHN) and designed with perfect racquet-shuttle acceleration and shot control.

Lin Dan will play with this racket for the first time in the Singapore Super Series, 10 - 15 June 2008.

In Europe, the ARMORTEC 700 Limited will be available from 1 June".

With 14,000 of them across the globe, can you expect its value to appreciate at all over time?
Just wondered since I saw some people post about buying limited edition rackets specifically for that purpose.

He isn't playing next weekend. *Shrugs*

Hey everyone, check this out!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190227625600

What an amazing deal. The picture quality is excellent! There is the racket as well as a large racket bag and a cute "mini" thing. Nevere seen it before. Looks completely genuine too unlike many other ebay items. Anyone tempted? I am! :p

that package looks quite tempting. only thing is the price is very dear. does the seller mention where he/she got the racket from? cos if it's a TH code, well, you do the math...

In case anyone was still wondering if Lin Dan has played with the new limited edition of the AT700 yet, I came across this page on the German Yonex site:

http://www.yonex.de/armortec.htm

It should roughly translate to:

"Official sales launch of the ARMORTEC 700 Limited.

Jointly developed with the 2-times world champion and YONEX player Lin Dan (CHN) and designed with perfect racquet-shuttle acceleration and shot control.

Lin Dan will play with this racket for the first time in the Singapore Super Series, 10 - 15 June 2008.

In Europe, the ARMORTEC 700 Limited will be available from 1 June".

With 14,000 of them across the globe, can you expect its value to appreciate at all over time?
Just wondered since I saw some people post about buying limited edition rackets specifically for that purpose.
Just two points:
14,000 is not quite a Limited Edition... that's more a Limited Mass Edition ;)
Lin Dan won't be playing with this racquet at the Singapore Open... in fact, he isn't competing at all.

I understand that the AT-700 Limited Edition will be released in AVIVA Open. It will be priced at S$679/-.

The price will later be adjusted to S$379/-.

Best price I can only get is S$320/- as for now.

Thanks.

I understand that the AT-700 Limited Edition will be released in AVIVA Open. It will be priced at S$679/-.

The price will later be adjusted to S$379/-.

Best price I can only get is S$320/- as for now.

Thanks.

For that mass limited edition, I think that the price is too much.
dunno in Jakarta, I called my store, they said it's coming.

For that mass limited edition, I think that the price is too much.
dunno in Jakarta, I called my store, they said it's coming.
hopefully the price is just about the same as original model:)

14,000 is just too many racquets. The earlier Armortec limited edition had only 5,000 pcs and should fetch a higher price. BTW, I have heard that it is not true that the AT700 ltd. edition had any involvement by Lin Dan. A true Lin Dan racquet would be without a proper grip at the top of the handle, which would really sell, but then Lin Dan would want his signature on the racquet and demand a King's ransom for every racquet sold. That will make Taufik mad and he will demand from Yonex a better deal, for after all he was the first top player to use the AT700 at a time when Lin Dan was using an MP99.

I understand that the AT-700 Limited Edition will be released in AVIVA Open. It will be priced at S$679/-.

The price will later be adjusted to S$379/-.

Best price I can only get is S$320/- as for now.

Thanks.

678sgd is just so sick. Anyway, is it possible asking for discount at those vendors?

that package looks quite tempting. only thing is the price is very dear. does the seller mention where he/she got the racket from? cos if it's a TH code, well, you do the math...

Not TH code I am sure. A friend passed on the information to me who I thinked sent a PM to the seller. They are all the same anyway and from what I know, the for this racket has been monitored very carefully.

It is true that 14,000 pieces may sound like a lot but when averaged amongst the all countries, it is not that much. Also I am pretty sure the "mini" bag is also quite a rarerity.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yonex-AT700-Olympics-Limited-Edition-100-genuine_W0QQitemZ190227631358QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10 6463QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Then.........did the seller told your friend what code is the racket, weight and the grip size??

Not TH code I am sure. A friend passed on the information to me who I thinked sent a PM to the seller. They are all the same anyway and from what I know, the for this racket has been monitored very carefully.

It is true that 14,000 pieces may sound like a lot but when averaged amongst the all countries, it is not that much. Also I am pretty sure the "mini" bag is also quite a rarerity.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yonex-AT700-Olympics-Limited-Edition-100-genuine_W0QQitemZ190227631358QQihZ009QQcategoryZ10 6463QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just two points:
14,000 is not quite a Limited Edition... that's more a Limited Mass Edition ;)
Lin Dan won't be playing with this racquet at the Singapore Open... in fact, he isn't competing at all.

He isn't playing next weekend. *Shrugs*

Oops... sorry for the mis-information everyone.
Thanks for the replies.

Is Yonex.de actually an official site then? :confused:
Why does it contain incorrect info?

Does £95.99 sound expensive for this "limited" edition?

Yonex.de is an official website for yonex germany. Just like yonex.co.uk in UK or yonex.com in US. I think £95.99 is the standard RRP price for an AT700 in UK or Europe.

Oops... sorry for the mis-information everyone.
Thanks for the replies.

Is Yonex.de actually an official site then? :confused:
Why does it contain incorrect info?

Does £95.99 sound expensive for this "limited" edition?

Oops... sorry for the mis-information everyone.
Thanks for the replies.

Is Yonex.de actually an official site then? :confused:
Why does it contain incorrect info?

Does £95.99 sound expensive for this "limited" edition?

It's indeed one of Yonex's official (regional) sites...
... but that doesn't mean the information is up-to-date :)

£95.99 appears to be a very good price for the Limited Edition.
The question is: "Is it too good to be true?" ;)

Then.........did the seller told your friend what code is the racket, weight and the grip size??

Hi there, just checked. It is 3UG5. Grip is a bit thin bt shoulnt be an issue if you just put a grip over it.

Not going to give out the code cause too many counterfitters stealing these. The seller has offered a full refund as well as allowing the buyer to keep the stuff if there is any problems with authenticity which there isn't.

I know people must be a bit cautious but I feel the risk is minimal if any. Quality of the pictures is top notch. I will be buying mine soon. You guys better hurry up!

Just received the Yonex ArmorTec 700 Limited Edition :)
It's one of 5,000 racquets... not 14,000.

It feels exactly like the regular AT700...
...but that's where the similarity ends.

To put it mildly, it looks different!
The frame is awash in brilliant golden yellows, deep reds, glossy blacks and creamy whites. A long, white snapping dragon adorns the shaft.

A white dragon? :rolleyes:

A few pictures:

The AT-700 Limited Edition costs SGD 300 in Singapore.
I had it strung with Yonex BG-80 at 29 pounds.

The (included) cover sports a special dragon design on it.
However, the cover is hardly special... it feels quite cheap.

More pictures:

wow... just, wow... those are verrrry nice pictures Oldhand, makes the racket look great. i can't wait till i get mine now.

The AT-700 Limited Edition costs SGD 300 in Singapore.
I had it strung with Yonex BG-80 at 29 pounds.

The (included) cover sports a special dragon design on it.
However, the cover is hardly special... it feels quite cheap.

More pictures:

Wonder if you could kindly compare it against the Japan Red version of the AT-700 and compare how does it flare...

Thanks.

Nice pics!

Hope that I can get one soon too! :D

Do limited edition rackets come with some sort of certificate?

Just received the Yonex ArmorTec 700 Limited Edition :)
It's one of 5,000 racquets... not 14,000.


Lol... looks Yonex likes to release contradicting info about this racket! - Who uses it/when and how many.

Wonder if you could kindly compare it against the Japan Red version of the AT-700 and compare how does it flare...

Thanks.
I have the AT-700 as well.
As mentioned, the feel is exactly the same :)

Since we have a four-hour session on Saturdays, we had time to compare it with other racquets (the ArcSaber 10, the Ti-10, the ArmorTec 300, the MP-99 and, of course, the standard AT-700).

The closest thing to the AT-700, in my opinion, is the warhorse MP-99.
The ArmorTec 300 (the new yellow version) is also quite similar in feel.

Nice pics!
Hope that I can get one soon too! :D
Do limited edition rackets come with some sort of certificate?

No, it doesn't come with any embossed paper.
I'd say the racquet itself is the certificate ;)

Lol... looks Yonex likes to release contradicting info about this racket! - Who uses it/when and how many.

I'm afraid I don't have the answer to that.
But you can bet its prime ambassador is Lin Dan :)

The serial number on my racquet says it's one of 5,000.
Perhaps there are more... maybe in other codes.

wow... just, wow... those are verrrry nice pictures Oldhand, makes the racket look great. i can't wait till i get mine now.
When you do, please let us know the serial number :)
It might show if there's more than 5,000 coming out.

Wasn't the old limited edition only had 5000 and the new limited edition have 14000?

Wasn't the old limited edition only had 5000 and the new limited edition have 14000?
Old and New Limited Editions?
Well, this sure beats me :o
I'm unaware of an older 'Limited Edition' for the AT-700!

The old Armortec limited edition was not specifically for the AT700, just Armortec generally. The old version came with a special certificate, a high quality bag, with the added word of Superbrand. It also is more prized by collectors. In China company big wigs buy dozens of the old ltd version to give as presents to their important clients.

Sorry the old limited edition was for Armortec while the new limited edition is for AT700

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245467_2388.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245468_2755.jpg

http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245469_3057.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245471_3676.jpg

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245470_3363.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245579_9639.jpg

It looks like the new Armortec is less prestigeous. It has too many pcs, too many distribution codes like JP, SP, etc., too many versions of bags/mini bags (no standardization), no certification, some wild claims of a Lin Dan design, etc.

It would have being nice if the racket case was a hard case aluminium.

It looks like the new Armortec is less prestigeous. It has too many pcs, too many distribution codes like JP, SP, etc., too many versions of bags/mini bags (no standardization), no certification, some wild claims of a Lin Dan design, etc.

Kind of confusing how Oldhand's SP coded racket has a "/5000" numbering whilst MSN04's JP coded rackets have 7-digit numberings... anyone know the reason why there's no single standard being applied?

Kind of confusing how Oldhand's SP coded racket has a "/5000" numbering whilst MSN04's JP coded rackets have 7-digit numberings... anyone know the reason why there's no single standard being applied?

I don't see why it is necessary as they are being distributed in different areas. All in all, it is just AT700 with different paint... ;)

Although there are supposed to be only 2500 pieces JP coded, I think the marketing approach taken by the SP seems to be more "attractive" by numbering the rackets XXXX/5000

No, it doesn't come with any embossed paper.
I'd say the racquet itself is the certificate ;)





The JP does come with a certificate (a piece of paper). ;)

i wouldn't be surprised if there was a fake AT700 Limited Edition on ebay in a few weeks.

Actually i think i found one already but i may be wrong:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-YONEX-ARMORTEC-700-LIMITED-EDITION-AUTHENTIC_W0QQitemZ260247298293QQihZ016QQcategoryZ 106460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The words on the case is flipped.

the racket came in for me today! and whooooooooooo boy does it play nice. i think i truely am in love with a racket. i call it "my dragon", which could easily be confused as an innuendo for something else. ;):p

Actually i think i found one already but i may be wrong:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-YONEX-ARMORTEC-700-LIMITED-EDITION-AUTHENTIC_W0QQitemZ260247298293QQihZ016QQcategoryZ 106460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The words on the case is flipped.

I dunno, but I think it may be real... Sumai is selling at $145, so I think that price is not too far off for a real TH code.

The JP does come with a certificate (a piece of paper). ;)

Nice rackets you have there :). Is it 3UG5? As i heard in Japan it comes in 3UG5 only. Is it true? Would love to have a JP coded AT700 LTD in 3UG4 :D

Nice rackets you have there :). Is it 3UG5? As i heard in Japan it comes in 3UG5 only. Is it true? Would love to have a JP coded AT700 LTD in 3UG4 :D

yeah, they are 3UG5, which is the size for me :)

yeah, they are 3UG5, which is the size for me :)

There are no G4 grip size for the JP coded racket???:crying::crying::crying:

The SP version too is 3U G5.

Actually i think i found one already but i may be wrong:

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-YONEX-ARMORTEC-700-LIMITED-EDITION-AUTHENTIC_W0QQitemZ260247298293QQihZ016QQcategoryZ 106460QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The words on the case is flipped.
It's the photograph that has been flipped, not the words.
It beats me though why anyone would want to do that!

The SP version too is 3U G5.




There are 3UG4 as well for the SP version. Not sure about JP version..

There are 3UG4 as well for the SP version. Not sure about JP version..
I should've posted: "My SP version too is 3U G5." :o

I should've posted: "My SP version too is 3U G5." :o

Owhh...you mean your AT700 Ltd :p:p

haha *phew* i was ordering 2 still on the way in 3UG4 SP code, you guys got me worried for a bit that there was only 3UG5. :rolleyes:

where to get it here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?????

check it out at this thread!!! thanks for bro drifit for the photos...
it will cost u about MYR949 for AT700 limited... ;)
it's a real thing and i will try to visit the shop soon to see how it felt holding this beauty!!!
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=893900#post893900

There will be only 200 pcs AT700 LTD (3U/G4) CD coded for Canadian players.

Anyone have any idea how many there will be in Australia?

check it out at this thread!!! thanks for bro drifit for the photos...
it will cost u about MYR949 for AT700 limited... ;)
it's a real thing and i will try to visit the shop soon to see how it felt holding this beauty!!!
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=893900#post893900

That is so expensive compared to UK price. Check this out:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190227631358

It is a much better deal and look at what you get for your money! Even if you don't want the TWO bags that comes with it, you can easily sell it off separately!

What people don't know is, the bags are rarer than the rackets themselves! Yes it is expensive, but given that it is such a special item, why not pay a little more for the whole package?

That is so expensive compared to UK price.

Yes 180 pound is cheap, but considering the exchange rate: 1 pound = 6.38 m'sian ringgit.. which translates to total of MYR1150 (not inclusive of shipping cost), MYR 949 is quite cheap.

Here are some more photos of the SP version...

check it out at this thread!!! thanks for bro drifit for the photos...
it will cost u about MYR949 for AT700 limited... ;)
it's a real thing and i will try to visit the shop soon to see how it felt holding this beauty!!!
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=893900#post893900

there is another one here..... www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31873&page=219

Yes 180 pound is cheap, but considering the exchange rate: 1 pound = 6.38 m'sian ringgit.. which translates to total of MYR1150 (not inclusive of shipping cost), MYR 949 is quite cheap.

Have you taken into account all the extra that you get with it? It has always been a little awakward to get stuff in Malaysia anyway. Everything i either limited or out of stock.

What would you rather do? Get it now or pay extortionate prices from other sources later? Here is wha you get for your 180 sterling:

1 x AT900 Limited Edition
1 x 6 racket thermo bag
1 x "minibag"Both bags are stunning in the chinese national colours of Red and Yellow. t looks great. People shoudl see for theselves!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190227631358

Ar Dan,

How much does the AT700 Ltd SP cost in HK? It cost RMB 2480 in China while Luxis are selling them HK$ 3344 but i assume it comes with the thermo bag as well but its still expensive :eek:

Ar Dan,

How much does the AT700 Ltd SP cost in HK? It cost RMB 2480 in China while Luxis are selling them HK$ 3344 but i assume it comes with the thermo bag as well but its still expensive :eek:

The shop owner told me that the distributor asked them to mark the price at $2,200 HKD, I can get it for a little cheaper. But even with the discount, it's still rather expensive... and no it doesn't come with any thermo bags like they do in China.

Have you taken into account all the extra that you get with it? It has always been a little awakward to get stuff in Malaysia anyway. Everything i either limited or out of stock.

What would you rather do? Get it now or pay extortionate prices from other sources later? Here is wha you get for your 180 sterling:
1 x AT900 Limited Edition
1 x 6 racket thermo bag
1 x "minibag"Both bags are stunning in the chinese national colours of Red and Yellow. t looks great. People shoudl see for theselves!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190227631358

err.... is 700 not 900.
as mmnoor said RM1150 will be slightly cheaper than what you can get in UK.
At700 Ltd = RM949 - 15% = RM800 (includes string & grip)
6 rackets thermo bag = RM150 (the max)
minibag(for shoe?) = RM50
all in for RM1000 or less.
around GBP160.

if one really into it, just get it, it is limited edition, quantity limited.
whatever the price seems justified for you.........;)

err.... is 700 not 900.
as mmnoor said RM1150 will be slightly cheaper than what you can get in UK.
At700 Ltd = RM949 - 15% = RM800 (includes string & grip)
6 rackets thermo bag = RM150 (the max)
minibag(for shoe?) = RM50
all in for RM1000 or less.
around GBP160.

if one really into it, just get it, it is limited edition, quantity limited.
whatever the price seems justified for you.........;)

Take a closer look at the pictures mate. The bag is "PRO THERMAL 6 9824"! RM150 is so far off the mark it is unbelievabe. Even the normal version is worth almost double that not to mention it being the LIMITED edition. Use some common sense. You can check the prices on websites yourself.

The "minibag" for your information is almost identicle to the large one. It is not necessarily a shoe bag, but also a little hand bag. Most just keep it. For Your information it is highly collectable! RM50 ? ? ? ? :confused: Again, that is so far off! market value is between 15 to 25 pounds sterling! Some people have paid even more than that!

Check the maths yoruself man! it is closer to RM1350! No offense intended mate. Don't take it the wrong way. Anyway at 180 pounds sterling, it is a bargain! Everyone interested in this racket should check it out!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190227631358

i am poor in maths.
as i said, if one accept the price, just get it. ;)

Ar Dan,

How much does the AT700 Ltd SP cost in HK? It cost RMB 2480 in China while Luxis are selling them HK$ 3344 but i assume it comes with the thermo bag as well but its still expensive :eek:

If you want 10 pcs I can probably give you at HK$1,850/each, SP model.

If you want 10 pcs I can probably give you at HK$1,850/each, SP model.

Thanks for the offer taneepak. But 10 pcs are too much for me :D. The cheapest i could get is about HK$ 1750 without shipping.

Stop selling/buying racquets/accessories in this thread, please ;)

I know someone that is selling around 1800rmb,a JP.Without the thermo bag though..but i still think it's too expensive,n not really worthed,since some of ppl said that it feels the same as the at700.

Take a closer look at the pictures mate. The bag is "PRO THERMAL 6 9824"! RM150 is so far off the mark it is unbelievabe. Even the normal version is worth almost double that not to mention it being the LIMITED edition. Use some common sense. You can check the prices on websites yourself.

The "minibag" for your information is almost identicle to the large one. It is not necessarily a shoe bag, but also a little hand bag. Most just keep it. For Your information it is highly collectable! RM50 ? ? ? ? :confused: Again, that is so far off! market value is between 15 to 25 pounds sterling! Some people have paid even more than that!

Check the maths yoruself man! it is closer to RM1350! No offense intended mate. Don't take it the wrong way. Anyway at 180 pounds sterling, it is a bargain! Everyone interested in this racket should check it out!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=190227631358

Is that your ebay auction by any chance? You've posted the link like 5 times in this thread.

I know someone that is selling around 1800rmb,a JP.Without the thermo bag though..but i still think it's too expensive,n not really worthed,since some of ppl said that it feels the same as the at700.

That's quite expensive. But only if JP comes with 3UG4 as well than i would have buy the JP AT700 Ltd :crying:. I agreed that its not really worthed coz it feels just like the normal AT700 and i guess players like Lin Dan will only used it during the Olympics and change back to his old AT700 after the Olympics finish. But its still a good racket for collectors..

Is that your ebay auction by any chance? You've posted the link like 5 times in this thread.

:( I wish. If it were mine, would just keep it. :p

I really like it but are unlikely to be able to afford it right this minute. Like most other people in this thread, I am quite excited by this new product. Just trying to drum up interest I suppose.

That's quite expensive. But only if JP comes with 3UG4 as well than i would have buy the JP AT700 Ltd :crying:. I agreed that its not really worthed coz it feels just like the normal AT700 and i guess players like Lin Dan will only used it during the Olympics and change back to his old AT700 after the Olympics finish. But its still a good racket for collectors..

RMB as in the chinese yuan,not RM,ringgit malaysia.I guess that's a good price for a JP already.Yup..a good racket for collectors,but too bad nothing's so special if compared to the 700.Just the different paintings.:o

That's quite expensive. But only if JP comes with 3UG4 as well than i would have buy the JP AT700 Ltd :crying:. I agreed that its not really worthed coz it feels just like the normal AT700 and i guess players like Lin Dan will only used it during the Olympics and change back to his old AT700 after the Olympics finish. But its still a good racket for collectors..


So this AT700 Ltd is a new version AT700 with new paint & not the old version AT700 with new paint, am i right ? :)

Well, the photographs tell the story, don't they? ;)

So this AT700 Ltd is a new version AT700 with new paint & not the old version AT700 with new paint, am i right ? :)

Well, the photographs tell the story, don't they? ;)

you guys are confusing me.
what old version, what new version? any difference in terms of technical for all the versions? or just cosmetic difference?

same racquet, different cosmetic

same racquet, different cosmetic


New AT700 or old AT700 ? :)

both of them are the same, except the cosmetic

I am sure they are different rackets. At least, new AT700 has a softer shaft.

I am sure they are different rackets. At least, new AT700 has a softer shaft.
agree with you opinion

Just tried it... it felt pretty stiff. However, I have never used any AT700 before, so I don't have a comparison. Just find it interesting when u guys say the shaft is softer...

both of them are the same, except the cosmetic

All i know is that the shaft of the new colour 700 is flexier than the old one,but the new one is slightly head heavier than the old one.

i think it just product deviance of spec, i have new at-700 that head lighter than the old one

i think it just product deviance of spec, i have new at-700 that head lighter than the old one

Agree, no factory could produce the same BP for the same production line.
Even for the same item the BP will vary.

what retailers are selling this racket? I've only found a handfull of sites

a small online list:
- Luxis Sport
- www.badmintonshoponline.us
- BBESport
- BBEShop
- www.e78.com.hk
...probably will be some more once they update their websites. best to contact directly the sites/shops that you're interested in purchasing from to see if they've got it in yet.

Agree, no factory could produce the same BP for the same production line.
Even for the same item the BP will vary.

To be more specific, they can't produce rackets with exactly the same BPs.
But, they can specify a BP range to produce within.
That is to say, BPs of old and new AT700s are too far away to be the same model.

When you do, please let us know the serial number :)
It might show if there's more than 5,000 coming out.

guess this was a long time coming, but one word:

WOOT!

the photo isn't as flashy as the ones courtesy of Oldhand and MSN04 earlier. guess there are only 5000 made of SP version, wish i could have got flashier batch numbers though hehe. got these from Luxis in HK in 3UG4 size.

to Oldhand (SP) and MSN04 (JP) if you guys are willing to share - where did you guys get yours from? what grip sizes did you get? and did you (or anyone else) get yours with the red/yellow bag or does it come separately?

oh, and while browsing i managed to come across this picture on bbesports.
link to the site is here (copy and paste, doesn't seem to work any other way for me):

http://www.bbesports.com/wzgl/ProductShow.asp?ID=129

from a rough Google translation of the site, it seems this might be a limited version CH distro code packaging only. there might be more info in the picture, but of course i can't translate that with Google, so can anyone verify it?

i'm just wondering if u really paid $2800 HKD for it?

to Oldhand (SP) and MSN04 (JP) if you guys are willing to share - where did you guys get yours from? what grip sizes did you get? and did you (or anyone else) get yours with the red/yellow bag or does it come separately?
The answers:

I bought mine from 10 & 10 - this store is a Yonex reseller located within the Bras Basah Complex, Singapore. The racquet is 3U G5.

I specifically told the owner (Anthony) that I don't want a Yonex bag or a Yonex overgrip (I always take off the original and wrap the handle with my choice of grip - which is not Yonex). Nevertheless, I still got an Armortec Limited Edition racquet cover (the picture is in my original post).

I wasn't told of any red/yellow bag. Nor was I offered one. In any case, I don't want a bag. However, I was offered and accepted a free packet of Yonex BG-80 string. Since stringing too was offered for free, I had the racquet immediately strung at 29 pounds.

It's still going strong... and hits, um, bombs :D

to Oldhand (SP) and MSN04 (JP) if you guys are willing to share - where did you guys get yours from? what grip sizes did you get? and did you (or anyone else) get yours with the red/yellow bag or does it come separately?

I guy living in Japan got it for me. He may have some left if you are interested. He said it is getting hard to find one in Japan now so don't be surprised that a JP may cost you more compared to when it was just released.
If you look at the pics I posted, the racket just come with regular JP cloth case with minor modification.

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245579_9639.jpg

and did you (or anyone else) get yours with the red/yellow bag or does it come separately?

the red/yellow bag and matching attire were sold separately at the recently concluded Singapore Open:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=897047&postcount=4

I guy living in Japan got it for me. He may have some left if you are interested. He said it is getting hard to find one in Japan now so don't be surprised that a JP may cost you more compared to when it was just released.
If you look at the pics I posted, the racket just come with regular JP cloth case with minor modification.

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v251/79/107/878825643/n878825643_3245579_9639.jpg


Just went to JP...

JP version only cost around US$160 for one!
(Lots of stocks!)
Much cheaper than the Chinese version!

Just went to JP...

JP version only cost around US$160 for one!
(Lots of stocks!)
Much cheaper than the Chinese version!

yeah. the price was just like normal at700

but I think the CH comes with more craps like case, towel, string?

yeah. the price was just like normal at700

but I think the CH comes with more craps like case, towel, string?

2600 RMB = US$400
To get a AT700Ltd (CH) + case + towel + string?

AT700LTD (JP) US$160
String NBG98 US$ 11
Tower and Case for US$230?

Ad a pair of Shoes and Team China Shirt maybe about right.

just got this reply from BBESports regarding the AT-700-LTD with the hard case + bonus extras:

Gift boxes packaged in the AT-700LTD badminton China-based film, the dragon shoot-around, the momentum of towering, implied meaning joy and harmony, auspicious Fortune, gift boxes with elegant design atmosphere, at the 9999 China sets limits, each racket Both have a unique serial number laser Marker, most collectors value. At the same time another AT-250LTD Chinese dragon commemorative sale, with a collection significance.
It include:
1. Badminton Chinese dragon shoot AT-700LTD
2.2008 Prestige version of socks
3.2008 Prestige version of towels
4. Antibacterial hand gel deodorant function
5. Top badminton line (i assume this means string)

Aluminum boxes for packaging,it is CH,and it is 1980(RMB).

niche...

Oldhand & MSN04: thanks for the info. dunno how fast these 'limited' ones will run out, seems the 'limited' AT-SuperBrands ones are still available in some places.

6_woods: where did you find the JP version for US$160? that's the lowest price i've seen for this racket yet!

Just went to JP...

JP version only cost around US$160 for one!
(Lots of stocks!)
Much cheaper than the Chinese version!
If this were true, why would people want to look hard everywhere to buy SP and CH versions?

If this were true, why would people want to look hard everywhere to buy SP and CH versions?

good point. i heard somewhere that there are only 200 or so JP version pieces produced, so reading that it's priced cheaper than SP version (5000 pieces) is a little surprising.

2600 RMB = US$400
To get a AT700Ltd (CH) + case + towel + string?

AT700LTD (JP) US$160
String NBG98 US$ 11
Tower and Case for US$230?

Ad a pair of Shoes and Team China Shirt maybe about right.

yes, i 100% agree with what you say, and I always think that they should add a pad of stamps to this coin set as well as the total value of the coins are less than $5 :rolleyes:

http://www.shopcanadapost.ca/files/products/Medium/243543_md.jpg

ok... seriously, 1st, i don't think it is 2600 RMB, I read that it is somewhere around 2100 RMB, which makes it around 300USD.

2nd, let's say your price is right and it is 2600, which is about 380USD. You have to understand it is a collector set. I doubt you can buy the case alone with the whooping $220.

3rd, considered that the Olympic will happen in China and the popularity of badminton in china, I don't see they have a problem selling this collector set. I mean, if I haven't got the 2 JPs, I would buy one set too.

good point. i heard somewhere that there are only 200 or so JP version pieces produced, so reading that it's priced cheaper than SP version (5000 pieces) is a little surprising.

I thought there are 2500 JPs...
Buying in Japan usually means some discount on the retail price...

The case has not officially been commissioned by the head company of Yonex Japan. Otherwise why do you think it is not available over there?

It is the result of Yonex China or the company that handles it who has developed it themselves. This makes the chinese version of the package loose a lot of it's commemorative value.

In other words, any division of Yonex can just come up with its own ideas but unless it is a genuine JP commisioned item, it doesn't mean much. Also at those kind of prices? ? ? ? For a box that has just been made up? :confused:

The case has not officially been commissioned by the head company of Yonex Japan. Otherwise why do you think it is not available over there?

It is the result of Yonex China or the company that handles it who has developed it themselves. This makes the chinese version of the package loose a lot of it's commemorative value.

In other words, any division of Yonex can just come up with its own ideas but unless it is a genuine JP commisioned item, it doesn't mean much. Also at those kind of prices? ? ? ? For a box that has just been made up? :confused:

I agree with what you said only if the case is really an additional of $200 USD.

However, it is not the case.

Hmm... let's put it this way. How much are you willing to pay for the racket? The price I can see is around $200-$220 (Forget about the $160 USD price b/c you will have to fly to Japan to get it or good luck finding someone in Japan to get it for you.) Whether that addtional 80-100 is justified for the additional craps from CH, it is up to u.

maxsports.ca just got stock. Price seems pretty reasonable compared to other markets as well, $230 CAD all in (taxes, string, stringing and shipping). 3ug4 only though. By comparison, my TH coded 4ug5 ended up being $155 USD all in.

maxsports.ca just got stock. Price seems pretty reasonable compared to other markets as well, $230 CAD all in (taxes, string, stringing and shipping). 3ug4 only though.

You say that like it's a bad thing D:

3UG4/G5 > All =]

You say that like it's a bad thing D:

3UG4/G5 > All =]

They only have 3ug4, no 3ug5. That's why it's a bad thing.

If this were true, why would people want to look hard everywhere to buy SP and CH versions?


It is selling only 16,800 yen (inc 5% JP sales tax.)
No String, with cloth like soft bag.

Todays US rate 1US = 107yen
US$157 (JP Version)
String NBG 95 or 98 retail only for 1120 yen
US$10.5

JP version is always more liked

I just got back from Tokyo, lots of stocks there..
(at least 10 in each of the store I went to.)

I don't think they are that much interested in dragon
as us being Chinese origins.

It is selling only 16,800 yen (inc 5% JP sales tax.)
No String, with cloth like soft bag.

Todays US rate 1US = 107yen
US$157 (JP Version)
String NBG 95 or 98 retail only for 1120 yen
US$10.5

JP version is always more liked

I just got back from Tokyo, lots of stocks there..
(at least 10 in each of the store I went to.)

I don't think they are that much interested in dragon
as us being Chinese origins.
Then you should have bought 20-30 and re-sell them in your country. Fat profit!!

Dragon picture

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z69/calaf_2007/IMGP0020.jpg

Golden color of AT700 Ltd

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z69/calaf_2007/IMGP0034.jpg


http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z69/calaf_2007/IMGP0024.jpg

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z69/calaf_2007/IMGP0007.jpg


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wow... three of my favorite yonex rackets!!!

For me the AT900 Power still the easiest to use. :D

wow...why is this racquet so expensive in so many places? i just picked up 2x from a shop in BKK (www.mybadlookbad.com) and it's only 3390THB including stringing and grip. i think in 2 other shops in BKK it's even cheaper (3000THB without strings&grip). these are however 4U racquets.

the owner is very friendly. he also mentioned that he can deliver to the UK (perhaps to many other countries too). however, after i got those 2, he only has 4 left in stock.

Then you should have bought 20-30 and re-sell them in your country. Fat profit!!

Not everyone like dragon...
And the limited edition has 40000 copies.
(If it is a newer model, there maybe a chance.)

you mean 14000, not 40000

I think 6 woods is right. There are some 30K or 40K pcs produced for the world, not 14K. It's not exactly exclusive, is it? Yonex should have produced 3K pcs for the world then the racket would have been one to die for.

I think yonex just changed the paint of the AT700 so that people think it is a limited edition but in actual fact it is a normal AT700. A limited edition doesn't have 40k rackets, it should only be a few thousand at max.

well whether 14000 or 40000 and limited or not, i got one and i'm happy.
clashed it today while playing, so not as happy for a little while...
but so far looks like it came away clean. woot =)

yes i agree with phandrew, it feels like a run of the mill new colour AT700 at least, i can't compare it with the old colour one because i haven't used that for a long time, but yes a repaint of the new AT700 might have just been what happened. it still feels satisfying to play with it regardless.

You say that like it's a bad thing D:

3UG4/G5 > All =]

maxsports.ca just got stock. Price seems pretty reasonable compared to other markets as well, $230 CAD all in (taxes, string, stringing and shipping). 3ug4 only though. By comparison, my TH coded 4ug5 ended up being $155 USD all in.

They only have 3ug4, no 3ug5. That's why it's a bad thing.

I got my AT700 LTD CD coded - 3UG5.

AT900P - AS10 - AT700 ltd
Those are my dream racket. So far having AS10 and AT700.
Still one left to go.

The good of this AT700 ltd, people will be able again to gain this old version of AT700.

I got my AT700 LTD CD coded - 3UG5.
any specialty for its serial code? :rolleyes:

I got my AT700 LTD CD coded - 3UG5.

good for you. that's nice

AT900P - AS10 - AT700 ltd
Those are my dream racket. So far having AS10 and AT700.
Still one left to go.

The good of this AT700 ltd, people will be able again to gain this old version of AT700.

Good news!Buy my JP AT900P then..hehe..:D

any specialty for its serial code? :rolleyes:

7.6 Mil for mine.

can we conclude that only SP distribution code is having different serial number? as for other distribution code, the serial code same as standard running numbers?

Good news!Buy my JP AT900P then..hehe..:D

I would love to buy your JP
BTW financial is a bit tight now. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Thinking of buying 900P sp code but not soon.

Back to AT700 ltd, how come the price is vary so much.
Even JP code is much cheaper than other code. weird.

The thing is..the CH,SP n some other coded at700ltd might come with the hard case,string,towel,grip,etc..or in a packet,while JP only come with its ordinary fabric bag.Maybe that what makes the price difference.

Not everyone like dragon...
And the limited edition has 40000 copies.
(If it is a newer model, there maybe a chance.)

40,000 copies is most definitely wrong! 100% absolutely certain!

There has been many variations on the actual numbers and of course Yonex are not willing to disclose that information. Depending on where you are and your source, the actual figure is no more than half that figure and in most cases considerably less!

:):):)

AT 700LTD in worldwide:


CH- 9999 pcs

SP- 5000 pcs

JP - 2500 pcs

TH- ?

Total = 17499



Someone pls update. Thank you.