fake MP100 from Taiwan

**StealthVenom** · 07-10-2005, 10:33 PM

Is it true that an MP100 from taiwan is better quality than the fron from China? I recently was offered a MP100 that is not genuine that is made in taiwan, with BG-65 @ ~23lbs for about $80USD. After shipping about $95-$100USD. Do you think its worth purchasing?

**ZhouDongKia** · 07-11-2005, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by StealthVenom

Is it true that an MP100 from taiwan is better quality than the fron from China? I recently was offered a MP100 that is not genuine that is made in taiwan, with BG-65 @ ~23lbs for about $80USD. After shipping about $95-$100USD. Do you think its worth purchasing?

I think u can get a authentic MP99 around 100USD . why not?

**LazyBuddy** · 07-11-2005, 10:02 PM

Originally Posted by StealthVenom

Is it true that an MP100 from taiwan is better quality than the fron from China? I recently was offered a MP100 that is not genuine that is made in taiwan, with BG-65 @ ~23lbs for about $80USD. After shipping about $95-$100USD. Do you think its worth purchasing?

A fake is a fake, means there's NO standard. If u r lucky, u might get a useable racket, if not, it can break into pieces after 10 min.

For US$100, u can get a decent Yonex racket (i.e. Cab30ms), or a decent non-Yonex racket from a less known manufacture (but also reputable). All of those give u warranty, and decent quality and performance.

The cost to produce a crappy fake could be no more than US$5. Therefore, US$100 for a fake is absolutely rip off.

**StealthVenom** · 07-11-2005, 10:37 PM

Yeah, I agree with you. What is another good company/model except yonex that is about $100? I am a intermediate player who can do both I guess, finess and also a heavy smasher!!

**StealthVenom** · 07-11-2005, 11:58 PM

Also, where is a good place to buy a racquet, cause here in Victoria, B.C, CANADA it is very expensive for the Yonex Carbonex 30 (approx. $185). If anyone can help me find one, I would really appreicate it. I really miss playing badminton since my racquet snapped last week

. Help a bad. bro out

**Qidong** · 07-12-2005, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by StealthVenom

Yeah, I agree with you. What is another good company/model except yonex that is about $100? I am a intermediate player who can do both I guess, finess and also a heavy smasher!!

Carlton Airblades and Powerblades should be less than $100 dollars and you can see a lot of top English players are using them.

**cappy75** · 07-12-2005, 12:23 AM

Yonex is overpriced due to market force. Carlton is a good alternative choice. I have been using my Carlton Aerogear and learning to love it.

**newplayer** · 07-12-2005, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by cappy75

Yonex is overpriced due to market force. Carlton is a good alternative choice. I have been using my Carlton Aerogear and learning to love it.

I agree that Yonex is very overpricecd. I think APACS is a very good brand and I've
been using their rackets for almost 6 months, they are really good rackets even
though they are massivly cheaper than Yonex.

NP

**Matt** · 07-12-2005, 02:10 AM

Originally Posted by StealthVenom

Also, where is a good place to buy a racquet, cause here in Victoria, B.C, CANADA it is very expensive for the Yonex Carbonex 30 (approx. $185).

If you can take a ferry and go to Vancouver for a day, you can go to Tad's Sporting Goods. They are a Yonex authorized dealer. Give them a call if you want to visit their store to check the racket out if they do have it.

Here is their location.

8570 Granville St.
(604) 261-6540.

matt

**other** · 07-12-2005, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by StealthVenom

not genuine that is made in taiwan, with BG-65 @ ~23lbs for about $80USD. After shipping about $95-$100USD. Do you think its worth purchasing?

let's say this:

I offer you a porsche boxster that was made by my very nerdy university friends as part of their degree with $10,000 budget. I will sell it to you for $27,000

made in london which is assure you is better than paris (although neither place has quality control for university student made cars)

A real one costs $43,800 from Porsche USA.

Do you think its worth buying it?

or maybe buy another model from a reputable company

(as has been suggested)

**Daylightkiller** · 07-13-2005, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by Qidong

Carlton Airblades and Powerblades should be less than $100 dollars and you can see a lot of top English players are using them.

Yep i think carltons are a very good alternative, u can get top of the line models for less than $100 dollars if you don't buy them in the uk.

**White_trash** · 07-13-2005, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by other

let's say this:

I offer you a porsche boxster that was made by my very nerdy university friends as part of their degree with $10,000 budget. I will sell it to you for $27,000

Do you guys build cars in your universities?

**StealthVenom** · 07-13-2005, 11:18 PM

I guess for now, im going to setting for a cheaper racquet. I really do enjoy playing badminton, and wish I could afford a better racquet. But being born poor is also a sin I guess.

For now im getting a deal for the Wilson V-6. Which seems like a decent racquet from reviews. Only $20 brand new. Lets give it a try and see. If it doesnt workout, there is always......wait, it has to workout... I have no option