---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex Arcsaber Z Slash shaft serial: 8784980 cone code : 290992AS source : ?? price : ?? ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- buying this off a friend of mine (long distance) but I don't know whether it is real or not. From the site looking at the date of manufacturing 29/09/2009? Also will there be any disadvantages if I bought this one compared to newer manufactured arcsaber z slashes? Thank you BC