It is counterfeit because the serial is incorrect. This is futher supported by Dreamzz because the MP77 was discontinued a long time ago.
Please Confirm I am considering buying the Ti-10 picture available in this posting http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48169 The details I could find - 3UG4 - SP coded - cone code 230478SP I am not sure but the serial no is 8843411 this is what I can make out from the picture Looking for expert advice Thanks in advance
Similar response. http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31873&page=85 Have a look at post #1521 and below in the page.
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex Armortec 700 shaft serial: 7024505 cone code : 170778SP source : Badminton world, Malaysia price : About 150 USD. ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex Ti-10 shaft serial: 7038239 cone code : 240778SP source : Not known at this moment ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex Nanospeed 9000x shaft serial: 6493990 cone code : 301062UK source : Swedish ebay. Seller " Chalmar " he got good responses price : about 130 ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- Please check if the numbers are legitimate
Verify again please.... Bought myself a back up racquet. ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex Carbonex30MS shaft serial: 4918186 cone code : 120542SP source : Yonex supplier/distributer price : PHP 6500 ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex Nanospeed 9000 shaft serial: 6155925 cone code : 110562IP source : Gift from friend that got it in china price : about $150 cdn ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8----
--->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex nanospeed 9000 shaft serial: 5976910 cone code : 040363SP source : off of a family friend who got it off ebay (no idea who the user was) price : 150 canadian ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- I have 2 rackets i was curious about.. this is the second one: --->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- racket model: Yonex nanospeed 9000 shaft serial: 6015319 cone code : 060362CH source : off of another family friend who i didn't bother asking where he got it from price : traded a racket with him so didn't actually pay him money ---->8---- cut here (include this line) ---->8---- i heard one of them is a fake but i have trouble telling which is which nowadays lol if someone could tell me which one's real and which one's fake (or if they're both fake) i would really much appreciate it.. thanks!!
I have checked in the information of your Yonex MP29 LIGHT Shaft Serial:9124103; Date Code:020374UK (date=02 Mar 2007) to my information list of Yonex rackets Developed by Yonex Japan (on the shaft) and Made in Taiwan (on the cap), its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical feature of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex AT500 shaft Serial:6915718; Cone Date Code:280579UK (date=28 May 2007) to my information list of Yonex rackets made in Japan, its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical features of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex Isometric 53 MF Shaft Serial:9371179; Date Code:170843UK (date=17 Augh 2004) to my information list of Yonex rackets Developed by Yonex Japan (on the shaft) and Made in China (on the cap), its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical feature of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex AT150 Shaft Serial:8338888; Date Code:130264UK (date=13 Feb 2006) to my information list of Yonex rackets Developed by Yonex Japan (on the shaft) and Made in Taiwan (on the cap), its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical feature of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex AT700 shaft Serial:4770219; Cone Date Code:120246SP (date=12 Feb 2004) to my information list of Yonex rackets made in Japan, its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical features of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex Nanospeed 9000 S(?) shaft Serial:6522786; Cone Date Code:151162SP (date=15 Nov 2006) to my information list of Yonex rackets made in Japan, its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical features of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex NS8000(new color) shaft Serial:7086415; Cone Date Code:210873SP (date=21 Aug 2007) to my information list of Yonex rackets made in Japan, its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical features of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex Ti-5 shaft Serial:6247667; Cone Date Code:210663CH (date=21 Jun 2006) to my information list of Yonex rackets made in Japan, its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical features of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself. Very surprise to see a Yonex Ti-5 ( very rare in my list) with that kind of serial no. and date code.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex Nanospeed 7000 shaft Serial:6362708; Cone Date Code:220864SP (date=22 Aug 2006) to my information list of Yonex rackets made in Japan, its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical features of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.
I have checked in the information of your Yonex AT 700 shaft Serial:7024505; Cone Date Code:170778SP (date=17 Jul 2007) to my information list of Yonex rackets made in Japan, its serial no. and date code are legitimate. However you still need to inspect the other physical features of the racket carefully and compare the specifications to ascertain its total legitimacy or authenticity yourself.