Bought new around August 2008 from Badmitton Alley Never Hit Has plastic on grip Cover bag included $75 with free ship (including insurance) to US only Will supply UPS tracking # PayPal only please I've never sold here but have around 180 feedback (100%) on EBAY I can put this on Ebay at "Buy it Now" if you prefere You can then use the "Live Cashback" to get the current % back I bought several rackets to try out and don't need this one Can give you the serial # if you want I read the rules 1st...hope I'm following them OK