New Fake Yonex Rackets Phenomenon

[Avenger]

It seems there is a new trend of fake racket especially Nano Speed 9900 and Arcsaber 10, Armortech 900 P
with shaft serial 7XXXXXX and production 2009-2010 (cone code: DDMM9X / DDMM0X)
7 out of 10 are Nanospeed 9900 so be careful about it

So I would like to give warnings:

- DO NOT buy a rackets from E-bay especially when they state they are from China (Beijing, Hongkong, Shanghai, etc)

- DO NOT buy JP rackets unless you know that they are Yonex authorised dealer (6 out of 10 fakes that I found are JP codes)

- DO NOT buy IF the price too good to be true
yeah, Nanospeed 9900 for US $50? When you buy it, your dream to get cheap NS9900 will fly along with your money
I saw many people ask about DHgate.com, and said, what about they are straight from factory? it is a bargain US $18 per Arcsaber Z-slash. NO it is NOT, they are FAKE. DO NOT buy from them


This DOES NOT means high price will guarantee that the racket is genuine
IF you cannot afford Yonex racket, it is better to buy another racket from different brand.


- If you wants to buy it, from anyone, your friend, you coach, and especially E-bay (yes, I read a coach scam their student with fake Yonex rackets)
Try to CONFIRM it first before you buy it:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...09#post1622509

or if it is from E-bay:
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/foru...ping-Enquiries


so there you go, another thread about how to avoid Yonex fake rackets

[Avenger]

few addition:
- Regarding Grade A / B / C racket: No they are still FAKE
even if the buyer said it close to real, DO NOT buy it
they just want to give you false feeling of security
it is FAKE so DO NOT let yourself in a risk if you already know it is fake

- Again about "What happen if I cannot afford Yonex racket but still want one?"
go for another brand such as Victor, Wilson, Panda Power, Carlton, Head, Apacs, etc
Yonex charge a pretty high price for their product. mid range Yonex racket might be as expensive as high end from another brand

[Avenger]

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION:
In this thread, I am only talking about Yonex rackets Made in JAPAN
If you want to know about Yonex rackets made in Taiwan or China, this thread is not suitable for you

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Regarding my original post about fake Yonex racket with shaft serial 7XXXXXX and 2010 / 2009
You need to know there are two kind of number in Yonex rackets

Shaft serial is one of a kind serial number for each yonex racket that made in Japan (Yonex made in Taiwan has different way to number their racket)
That serial number shows you this is racket number XXX that yonex produce

Cone code is the date when they make the racket (and for which area this racket for):
It is based on DDMMYX(and 2 letter code area)
D: day
M: month
Y: year

For example:

171202JP
17 12 0 2 JP
17th of December 2010 for Japan distribution
There are many codes, JP for Japan, UK for United Kingdom, TH for thailand, CH for China, etc.

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To answer why 7XXXXXX production 2009 / 2010 is fake:

for 2009 racket, most of them have shaft serial 8XXXXXX - 9XXXXXX
for 2010 racket, most of them have shaft serial 9XXXXXX
7XXXXXX is too low (shaft serial 7XXXXXX should be racket production 2007-2008)

Some examples:

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racket model: Yonex arcsaber 7
shaft serial: 7670454
cone code : 290692ch
source : second hand but looks new hence my doubt
price : £35
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Too cheap, even for second hand

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racket model: Yonex Armotec 900 Power Lcw
shaft serial: 7617676
cone code : 291203JP
source : Sport Shop Kl
price : Rm670
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Serial number is too low
**See? expensive doesn't mean genuine

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racket model: Yonex Nano 9900
shaft serial: 7371680
cone code : 081092JP
source : sold by former coach
price : US$ 150
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DO NOT trust anyone

racket model: Yonex Arcsaber 10
shaft serial: 6769702
cone code : 300808JP
source :ebay auction

It's even lower than 7.. it's 6!
From E-bay (!!!)

Racket model: Nanospeed 9900
shaft serial: 7614001
cone code : 171202JP
source : bought via Internet from Shanghai.

Another fake JP, from China
JP code is japan distribution code, so why a shop in Shanghai has JP racket?
I know people will say they import it, but there are only few shops that do this
So, be careful and always stay alert



Further readings:
Ebay buying: Time to learn in the hard way
Guide: How to Spot Counterfeit Yonex Rackets

[imransulehri]

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racket model: Yonex arcsaber z-slash
shaft serial: 7625649
cone code : 010602JP
source : sport shop berlin
price : Euro € 64
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Hello, I wanted to know if the arcsaber z slash i bought is original or fake. From your other source link it seems to be that i bought fake racket beacuse of low shaft serial number 7 w.r.t cone code 0(for 2010) Do please confirm this
Regards

PLEASE PAY ATTENTION:
In this thread, I am only talking about Yonex rackets Made in JAPAN
If you want to know about Yonex rackets made in Taiwan or China, this thread is not suitable for you

=============================

Regarding my original post about fake Yonex racket with shaft serial 7XXXXXX and 2010 / 2009
You need to know there are two kind of number in Yonex rackets

Shaft serial is one of a kind serial number for each yonex racket that made in Japan (Yonex made in Taiwan has different way to number their racket)
That serial number shows you this is racket number XXX that yonex produce

Cone code is the date when they make the racket (and for which area this racket for):
It is based on DDMMYX(and 2 letter code area)
D: day
M: month
Y: year

For example:



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To answer why 7XXXXXX production 2009 / 2010 is fake:




Some examples:



Too cheap, even for second hand



Serial number is too low
**See? expensive doesn't mean genuine



DO NOT trust anyone





It's even lower than 7.. it's 6!
From E-bay (!!!)



Another fake JP, from China
JP code is japan distribution code, so why a shop in Shanghai has JP racket?
I know people will say they import it, but there are only few shops that do this
So, be careful and always stay alert



Further readings:
Ebay buying: Time to learn in the hard way
Guide: How to Spot Counterfeit Yonex Rackets

[ants]

Best is to buy from your trusted retail outlet. That you will be very sure that it is not fake.

[imransulehri]

Best is to buy from your trusted retail outlet. That you will be very sure that it is not fake.

Thanks for your reply. Do please tell about the one i already bought
Regards

[demolidor]

What "sport shop" in Berlin sells imported rackets?? (and you are in completely the wrong thread )

[imransulehri]

What "sport shop" in Berlin sells imported rackets?? (and you are in completely the wrong thread )

Sorry for being in wrong thread Infact i came to this thread from another thread in same forum and i posted in this thread. About selling imported rackets you are right i didnt notice this thing untill i came home and checked on internet. From finishing and other things (like engraved code) racket can't be identified as fake racket. For this reason i provided my racket's data.
Regards

[Aznroman]

what should rackets produced in 2011 have on their serial number then?

[Avenger]

what should rackets produced in 2011 have on their serial number then?

it should be 9XXXXXX (around 99XXXXX)
and around late feb 2011 they reach 9999999 and go back to 2XXXXXX

[VICEE5]

Voltric 80 (sp) with serial 2402092 ? posible fake ? thanks !!

[Cole Turner]

Guys. Anyone can tell me which shop is reliable as in selling good original rackets in Kuala Lumpur. Based on what I'm reading so far, Yonex is a big gamble, so I stick to other brands like Apacs or Protech? Any advice... obviously the Taiwan version of Yonex is out of the question now.. I bought one but it seems good to me in terms of playability. Need some info here.. guys please advice.

[Avenger]

Voltric 80 (sp) with serial 2402092 ? posible fake ? thanks !!

most likely not because the start with 23XXXXX so 24XXXXX looks good, but to make sure ask the other thread about your racket

Guys. Anyone can tell me which shop is reliable as in selling good original rackets in Kuala Lumpur. Based on what I'm reading so far, Yonex is a big gamble, so I stick to other brands like Apacs or Protech? Any advice... obviously the Taiwan version of Yonex is out of the question now.. I bought one but it seems good to me in terms of playability. Need some info here.. guys please advice.

if you don't believe local seller, then online could be the solution
http://www.mybadmintonstore.com/ or http://www.sohubuy.com/ or RKEP eric on ebay are legit seller

[ricky.aditya]

nano speed 8000 SP5566122250552SP

[ricky.aditya]

nano speed 8000 shaft: 5566122 cone:250552SP

[K3lvin1004]

Hi all,
i went to some badminton shop lately (Aj puchong, and elin collection pandan indah) and i found out that most of the yonex racket had its hologram sticker on the cone code ~ it is trust-able to buy racket from them as the price is quite reasonable for voltric 80 ~ around RM550-560

[awekuda]

Hi all,
i went to some badminton shop lately (Aj puchong, and elin collection pandan indah) and i found out that most of the yonex racket had its hologram sticker on the cone code ~ it is trust-able to buy racket from them as the price is quite reasonable for voltric 80 ~ around RM550-560

i believe aj and elin have good reputation since both are listed here and for the hologram sticker on cone code is a sunrise stiker... but imitation also have that.. AFIK aj & elin didn't sell fake .