Problem with Arc10

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  1. -HawkEyes

    -HawkEyes Regular Member

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    Hi everyone,

    I recently got an Arcsaber 10 from Rose Sports in Hong Kong. When i was inspecting it, the part on the cone where it says the 3U , G4 part was laser engraved onto the cone, but shouldn't it be on a sticker? Can someone please explain this for me? Would be much appreciated thanks! :eek:
     
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    phaaam Regular Member

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    Could be a new protocol with their racquets? I doubt it'd be fake to go through the trouble of engraving something and losing money like that. If everything else checks out (not fake) and the racquet plays well, I don't think you need to worry.
     
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    pictures of the racket would be nice instead of trying to explain it. my 2 cents
     
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    yeah true. thanks a lot ! :eek:
     
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    I'm sorry but i dont' have a camera :crying:. It's just like an engraved serial number but it's for the 3U,G4 part with the lbs, kg specifications.
     
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    It's the new format guys.If made later than august 2008,it's all engraved.It's normal.
     
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    Good info Smichz. So all new Yonex rackets made after august of 2008 will be engraved? Are there any pictures so show what it looks like?
     
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    Oh that's interesting, i was pretty scared that i had bought a fake. Yeap, it's a September made racquet. Thanks Smichz! :D
     
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    Unfortunately, i do not have a camera. It's just like an engraved serial number but in smaller font for the U & G and lbs/kg specs.
     
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    I can answer that for HawkEye. I assume you guys read my frenzy thread because I'm just using the same photo from there.

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    This new method is applicable for rackets produced from July.
     
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    if it feels like an ARC-10 chanses are good it's a real one.. If it doesn't feel liek an arc 10, it is a good likelyhood its a fake... And If it is a fake Its a pretty safe bet that it will not be easy to find the seller and get a replacement :)

    very simple...who needs to look at engravings??

    /Twobeer
     
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    ^ exactly like that.

    Cheers Matt :p
     

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