Boron - 2? Continue?

LazyBuddy · 10-18-2002, 11:45 AM

Seems so many ppl loves Yonex Boron-2. I've read tons of posts talking about how expensive and valueable this racket now these days...

Just wonder, why not Yonex consider "re-open" their manufacture lines for Boron-2 these days? Won't that bring their tons of $$$ as profit, and let the "badminton community" start a "firework celebration"???

benfok · 10-18-2002, 02:53 PM

I think if Yonex starts making the boron-2, the price for the old generation Boron-2 wil drop, which is bad for us old boron-2 owner.

Ben

LazyBuddy · 10-18-2002, 06:09 PM

True, true...

But I really want to get some "taste" on the "best racket ever" (at least, a lot of ppl believe so...)

Damn, I never have enough $$$ to spend, never even can dream about pay $400 something for a racket.

benfok · 10-18-2002, 08:39 PM

$400?

Where do you get that number from?

When I bought my boron-2 13 years ago, it only cost US$75. I would the boron-2 is decent. It is a slight head heavy racket and it is quite flexible. However I like my MP77 better because I can string my MP77 with higher tension. I would want to string my boron-2 pass beyond 22lbs. It IS a pretty old racket.

Ben

*kwun* · 10-18-2002, 08:52 PM

current market price of a good condition Boron-2 CN version is around HK$4000 (US$500)

LazyBuddy · 10-18-2002, 10:31 PM

Agree with Kwun. I remember I read some review on this site, ppl talking about spent $400 something, and still on the "back order" list.

If a racket can worth this much, it's surely a fantastic "weapon" to own, and a favorite for collectors.

Byro-Nenium · 10-19-2002, 05:25 AM

Its amazing how much some people spend on old rackets. But as these Boron-2s get older, they become antiques (sp??) and their value for those who want them increase. So some people are prepared to pay higher prices.

If Yonex decide to bring back the Boron-2, the value of it would fall again due to the increased supply.

A good example of this would be the Cab20. The old traditional Cab20 was very popular around its time and still is. Like now, those people who have cab20s can't sell them for much more than they bought them for if not less. The reason for this is because Yonex Japan have re-introduced the Cab20. So the Cab20 is now again available in Japan. But with a new logo and slightly different colour.

My gosh, i'm sounding studious! argh!! thats not me... hehehe For those who know me well, eg Iris and Modious and Mongoose and all know that i'm a real lazy @$$. So its unlike me.... But what to do? Can't play so can only talk.....

Oh btw, note to all who get injuries, see a specialist!! not a GP!! My wrist injury turned out not to be tenosynovitis! its torn ligaments and a minor bone fracture!

benfok · 10-19-2002, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kwun
current market price of a good condition Boron-2 CN version is around HK$4000 (US$500)

Kwun:

Would that be for a new one or a used one?

forrestyung · 10-19-2002, 11:38 AM

HK$4000 is new for CN version. This price works!!!!

I think the re-make boron 2 can still sold at HK$1000. Some bodys have bought the old logo cab 21 and the new logo cab 20 at HK$800 in Hong Kong.

I love Boron-2.

LazyBuddy · 10-19-2002, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Byro-Nenium

Oh btw, note to all who get injuries, see a specialist!! not a GP!! My wrist injury turned out not to be tenosynovitis! its torn ligaments and a minor bone fracture!

Sorry to hear this, hope u will get well soon.

I remembered that when I was in elementry school, I badly injuried my wrist when I was playing soccer. It took me 3 months to just be able to hold my fork tightly again.

*Cheung* · 10-19-2002, 08:24 PM

What's a remake Boron 2?

Winex make a Boron 2 copy. Does it feel similar to the YY boron 2?

Byro, I sympathise about your injury. That's a tough one

1putt · 10-21-2002, 07:51 PM

Benfok:

Ben,

What version is your Boron-2, I have a US version

.

benfok · 10-21-2002, 08:02 PM

I am pretty sure I have the CN version because I bought in Hong Kong.

I don't know how you can tell, though.

Ben

*kwun* · 10-21-2002, 08:05 PM

ben,

bought in HK does not imply you have a CN version. the ones in HK regular retail stores are SP. if you had bought it through a special channel, meaning, through someone who has connection with the chinese team, then you may have a CN..

benfok · 10-21-2002, 08:07 PM

Kwun:

You probably know better than I do. Is there a way you can tell by some marking on the racquet what version it is?

Ben

modious · 10-21-2002, 08:08 PM

Look at the cone of your racket. There should be a serial no. followed by either SP, HK, CN, JP, etc. It's that easy.

But older Yonex rackets don't have serial numbers do they?? Hmmm.....

Highly doubt it's CN because you don't seem to know much abt CN, JP, SP, etc. CN/CP is not so easily found in HK.

benfok · 10-21-2002, 10:32 PM

Just checked my Boron-2 and the number on the cone is "108 IN". It is a 2UG4 racquet.

I wonder if that is the actual serial number. "IN" could mean indonesia.

Ben

10-18-2002, 11:45 AM	#1
LazyBuddy Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York, US Posts: 9,919	Boron - 2? Continue? Seems so many ppl loves Yonex Boron-2. I've read tons of posts talking about how expensive and valueable this racket now these days... Just wonder, why not Yonex consider "re-open" their manufacture lines for Boron-2 these days? Won't that bring their tons of $$$ as profit, and let the "badminton community" start a "firework celebration"???

10-21-2002, 07:51 PM	#12
1putt Regular Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: los angeles Posts: 12	boron 2 version Benfok: Ben, What version is your Boron-2, I have a US version .

10-21-2002, 08:08 PM	#16
modious Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Thomson, Singapore. Posts: 3,682	Look at the cone of your racket. There should be a serial no. followed by either SP, HK, CN, JP, etc. It's that easy. But older Yonex rackets don't have serial numbers do they?? Hmmm..... Highly doubt it's CN because you don't seem to know much abt CN, JP, SP, etc. CN/CP is not so easily found in HK. Last edited by modious : 10-21-2002 at 08:10 PM.

10-18-2002, 02:53 PM	#2
benfok Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 106	I think if Yonex starts making the boron-2, the price for the old generation Boron-2 wil drop, which is bad for us old boron-2 owner. Ben

10-18-2002, 06:09 PM	#3
LazyBuddy Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York, US Posts: 9,919	True, true... But I really want to get some "taste" on the "best racket ever" (at least, a lot of ppl believe so...) Damn, I never have enough $$$ to spend, never even can dream about pay $400 something for a racket.

10-18-2002, 08:39 PM	#4
benfok Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 106	$400? Where do you get that number from? When I bought my boron-2 13 years ago, it only cost US$75. I would the boron-2 is decent. It is a slight head heavy racket and it is quite flexible. However I like my MP77 better because I can string my MP77 with higher tension. I would want to string my boron-2 pass beyond 22lbs. It IS a pretty old racket. Ben

10-18-2002, 08:52 PM	#5
kwun Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA Posts: 19,797	current market price of a good condition Boron-2 CN version is around HK$4000 (US$500)

10-18-2002, 10:31 PM	#6
LazyBuddy Regular Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York, US Posts: 9,919	Agree with Kwun. I remember I read some review on this site, ppl talking about spent $400 something, and still on the "back order" list. If a racket can worth this much, it's surely a fantastic "weapon" to own, and a favorite for collectors.

10-19-2002, 05:25 AM	#7
Byro-Nenium Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,177	Its amazing how much some people spend on old rackets. But as these Boron-2s get older, they become antiques (sp??) and their value for those who want them increase. So some people are prepared to pay higher prices. If Yonex decide to bring back the Boron-2, the value of it would fall again due to the increased supply. A good example of this would be the Cab20. The old traditional Cab20 was very popular around its time and still is. Like now, those people who have cab20s can't sell them for much more than they bought them for if not less. The reason for this is because Yonex Japan have re-introduced the Cab20. So the Cab20 is now again available in Japan. But with a new logo and slightly different colour. My gosh, i'm sounding studious! argh!! thats not me... hehehe For those who know me well, eg Iris and Modious and Mongoose and all know that i'm a real lazy @$$. So its unlike me.... But what to do? Can't play so can only talk..... Oh btw, note to all who get injuries, see a specialist!! not a GP!! My wrist injury turned out not to be tenosynovitis! its torn ligaments and a minor bone fracture!

10-19-2002, 11:38 AM	#9
forrestyung Regular Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 899	HK$4000 is new for CN version. This price works!!!! I think the re-make boron 2 can still sold at HK$1000. Some bodys have bought the old logo cab 21 and the new logo cab 20 at HK$800 in Hong Kong. I love Boron-2.

10-19-2002, 08:24 PM	#11
Cheung Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hong Kong SAR, China Posts: 8,765	What's a remake Boron 2? Winex make a Boron 2 copy. Does it feel similar to the YY boron 2? Byro, I sympathise about your injury. That's a tough one

10-21-2002, 08:02 PM	#13
benfok Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 106	I am pretty sure I have the CN version because I bought in Hong Kong. I don't know how you can tell, though. Ben

10-21-2002, 08:05 PM	#14
kwun Administrator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Santa Clara, CA, USA Posts: 19,797	ben, bought in HK does not imply you have a CN version. the ones in HK regular retail stores are SP. if you had bought it through a special channel, meaning, through someone who has connection with the chinese team, then you may have a CN..

10-21-2002, 08:07 PM	#15
benfok Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 106	Kwun: You probably know better than I do. Is there a way you can tell by some marking on the racquet what version it is? Ben

10-21-2002, 10:32 PM	#17
benfok Regular Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 106	Just checked my Boron-2 and the number on the cone is "108 IN". It is a 2UG4 racquet. I wonder if that is the actual serial number. "IN" could mean indonesia. Ben