made in taiwan vs made in japan?

**Danstevens** · 04-05-2009, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by macarong1986

I think almost rackets made in Japan (JP coded) are better and more expensive than TW.but in Vietnam to find a JP one is very difficult! anyone can show me the add where sell JP

That's not what this thread is about. You're referring to distribution codes. For example, a Nanospeed 9900 whether the distribution code is UK, SP, JP, CH, CP, IP, US will always be made in Japan. Likewise for low end rackets made in China.

**zhcply** · 04-06-2009, 12:14 AM

2# is right, top racquets are made in Japan,but I dont know the real difference among CH,JP,SP and TW.

**jymbalaya** · 04-06-2009, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by zhcply

2# is right, top racquets are made in Japan,but I dont know the real difference among CH,JP,SP and TW.

they are part of cone codes, and are called distribution or country codes. search up those terms. you should get a lot of answers.

**Badmintan** · 04-06-2009, 12:33 AM

I think the USP (unique selling point) for high end Yonex to be made in Japan, is the reputation of Japanese manufacturing as opposed to China or Taiwan. Made in China is synonymous with cheap inferior products. Taiwan is sort of middle between Japan and China.

It also justify the cost of the racquet as we know the cost of craftsmanship is higher in Japan than in China. For this reason, people are still willing to pay a premium if they think the quality and reputation justify the cost.

**the_quangsta** · 04-06-2009, 01:20 AM

actually here is how i see it. if you are currently playing for fun and/or high school level then made in taiwan or japan doesnt really matter. i have a muscle power made in taiwan and it works really well. but if you are a hardcore player in tournaments and those things i think made in japan is your best bet cause you make some insane hits.

**shihman** · 04-08-2009, 07:36 PM

ok guys, i am all confused with the answers so far. i think the original thread was asking what is the difference between a TW version and a JP version, comparing the same model. for instance what is the difference between a AT900P TW version with a AT900P JP version. are they both made in japan and just distruibuted to different country hence the country code stamped on the cone or is it a TW version made in TW and vise versa. if that's the case then, no, TW doesn't just produce low to mid range rackets because all of my AT900Ts and NS 9000s all have TW on them.

SO back to the orinignal question comparing the same high end model with different country code, what is the difference?

**t1nosupr1mo** · 04-30-2010, 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by shihman

ok guys, i am all confused with the answers so far. i think the original thread was asking what is the difference between a TW version and a JP version, comparing the same model. for instance what is the difference between a AT900P TW version with a AT900P JP version. are they both made in japan and just distruibuted to different country hence the country code stamped on the cone or is it a TW version made in TW and vise versa. if that's the case then, no, TW doesn't just produce low to mid range rackets because all of my AT900Ts and NS 9000s all have TW on them.

SO back to the orinignal question comparing the same high end model with different country code, what is the difference?

supposedly they are the same but from reading dinkalot review they are somewhat different ?

my question is the racket made in taiwan inferior to the made in japan?
im talking about the quality of the racket not performance. cause performance is depending on price and the player itself.

**demolidor** · 04-30-2010, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by t1nosupr1mo

supposedly they are the same but from reading dinkalot review they are somewhat different ?

my question is the racket made in taiwan inferior to the made in japan?
im talking about the quality of the racket not performance. cause performance is depending on price and the player itself.

There are NO yonex models that are both "Made in Japan" AND "Made in Taiwan". The top-end yonex models are "Made in Japan", the cheaper models are "Made in Taiwan" and "Made in China".

"Made in Japan" /= "JP" nor is "Made in Taiwan" <-> "TW"

"Made in Japan" can be JP, TW, TH, SP, IP, KR, CH, UK, US, etc. And likewise "Made in Taiwan" can be JP, TW, TH, SP, IP, KR, CH, UK, US, etc.

**cephas_chan** · 04-30-2010, 05:32 AM

Tink TS is asking taiwan made vs japan made racket, which one is better?

TS is not referring to whether the cone coding TW or JP coded...

Look underneath the grip handle, it indicates Made in Taiwan or Made in Japan, Made in China.... dat's what's he referring to..

From what i observed, higher end / cost YY rackets mostly "Made in Japan".

Anyone come across the same top of the line YY racket model "Made in Taiwan"?

If yes, compare the same racket model - one Japan made, the other Taiwan made, then give TS the answer...

**demolidor** · 04-30-2010, 05:34 AM

There are no top of the line "Made in Taiwan" yonex models, therefore there is nothing to compare so it's a non-issue.
If you want to make a comparison you can just have a look at the technologies incorporated in the different models. The lower you go in a model line the less technology will (usually) be incorporated.
If you want to make a generalization: the "Made in Japan" models use better materials and include more technology than the "Made in Taiwan/China" ones.
In theory the "Made in Japan" ones should be better. In practice whether you can tell the difference is up to you ...

**cephas_chan** · 04-30-2010, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by demolidor

There are no top of the line "Made in Taiwan" yonex models, therefore there is nothing to compare so it's a non-issue.

Then TS question is non-answerable as YY dun produce top end model in Taiwan...resulting in non-comparable situation...

**t1nosupr1mo** · 04-30-2010, 05:38 AM

we as a consumer just label the racket made in japan is high end and, regardless the number and the price. are they less inferior?
thats my question.

for example if yonex did not tell you where the racket was built and the price.
is the one made in taiwan somehow less inferior as far as quality ?

**Randomlegend** · 04-30-2010, 05:40 AM

Why are JP coded rackets more expensive than other cone codes for the same racket i.e. on mybadmintonstore

**demolidor** · 04-30-2010, 05:48 AM

Originally Posted by Randomlegend

Why are JP coded rackets more expensive than other cone codes for the same racket i.e. on mybadmintonstore

Because they are imported ...

Originally Posted by t1nosupr1mo

we as a consumer just label the racket made in japan is high end and, regardless the number and the price. are they less inferior?
thats my question.

for example if yonex did not tell you where the racket was built and the price.
is the one made in taiwan somehow less inferior as far as quality ?

I was editing/adding when you wrote this so basically what I added in the previous post. You can see on for example yonexusa.com what type of graphite is used and what other technologies are used in the different models.

**Randomlegend** · 04-30-2010, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by demolidor

Because they are imported ...

But if there was no demand for them they wouldn't import them. Why do people want a JP coded racket over another cone code (and are willing to pay extra for them).

**dyrtla** · 04-30-2010, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by phandrew

Low and some medium end rackets are made in Taiwan and high end rackets are made in Japan.

wrong. in fact a lot of high end rackets can be found in TW versions. its just aimed for different markets, and people claim that JP versions are better which is a controversy in the world of badminton.

**cephas_chan** · 04-30-2010, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by dyrtla

wrong. in fact a lot of high end rackets can be found in TW versions. its just aimed for different markets, and people claim that JP versions are better which is a controversy in the world of badminton.

Do u mean YY or other brands? Can quote some example? Thanks!