Hi guys, I've wanted this racket as a christmas present for my boyfriend. The owner is playing a club in London and Said he's got this from Japan in summer last year which makes sense as the cone code says It's made in 2009. This is the cone code : 041292JP Shaft code : 8942058 He said he bought it for 22000 JPY about GBP 177 and comes with nanogy 98 JP version string which is newly strung at 26lbs and the original japanese version bag. The thing is I live quite far from him so I couldn't go have a look by myself (he says I'm always welcomed) He also says it's 100% genuine and will get any photos I want if it's needed. Sounds very sensible and legit. But I want to know what do you guys think as I've got seriously no clues about it. Here are some pics and let me know if you want more photos. Thanks x
Hi there IMO, it looks genuine the bag is good there is SG which also says: this is JP racket the cone code and shaft serial looks sensible for me (even though I don't know the exact one, but it close to genuine one) the butt cap also good the only thing that bugged me: you can buy a NEW one from "my badminton store" (MBS) http://www.mybadmintonstore.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=25_26_69&products_id=671 for US $220 (Around £141 with strings) delivered to your door in 1-2 weeks advantage buying from MBS: buying from MBS (the link above) will guarantee you new racket, not a second hand racket if the seller string the racket, last year, that means the tension already drop and even worse: the string damage the grommets and eventually will damage the racket problems: maybe the custom will hold it (because it is from MBS is shop in HK) and need to go through the custom check it will take long time to wait for it delivered (when is your BF b'day?) it could take 1-2 weeks so, how much does he offer? if too expensive, better to buy a new one (with all problems considered?)
yeah i think so they say look at the color of the cap but i dont agree with that i have 2 racket that is original but the color is slightly different but the 2 common is i can feel the cap words the yonex and japan word i can feel it with my hands
Thank you for all your comments guy He's offered me 113 GBP you think it's worth it as the cheapest one I can find in the UK is Milletsport and it's still about 138-148? So this will save me a bit of money. What can I do with the old string?re-string it? I will try to feel the end of the butt cap and let you know how I feel LMAO hahahaou guys BTW loving you guys arguing about the colour and feel of the butt cap. Men are sometimes so cute when it comes to theirs interest thanks again xxx
play with yr existing string... keep it if u like it.. re-string if u dun.. identify the real or fake racket just by feeling the end of butt cap is the 1st time i hear.... sounds so much like those pro...players.. in mahjong... u dun need see the seed... just feel it.. n u know what the seed.. is ... really interesting..
well, I think it's worth it then usually JP is more expensive than any other area in the world (maybe except UK with those 22.5% tax) but be careful, the racket has no warranty because it pass 1 year since he bought it buying new racket with UK code will give you new warranty that last 1 year (warranty if there is factory default)
Thank you Avenger Yeah I kind of realize that fact I will ask him again about any defects it's got. I think it'll be alright. He asked me to go try it myself but we live quite far away so I couldn't. Will talk to him again before making the final decision. Anyway thank you again for your comment x
