Hi: Just curious if anyone had used or owned a 3U version. I've used 2U's in the past. Did anyone notice a difference between the two? Also, which places or online shops would carry a 3U? Thanks Matt
Yeah it's the orignal. They are still available overseas. I have the Yonex 2006 International catalog and it lists the Cabonex 20 available in both 2U and 3U.
Where did u get the catalog? Where can i buy one online? Does it still looks the same as the original (Blue or Burgandy) ? any pics you can post if they look different? Thanks
I got both of my modern cab20's from japan at Windsor Racket Shop. You may want to see if they have an online presence and a web store. I have only ever used their real store. Here is my 2004 one: http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13828 And I got the 05 one too, which bluejeff has some nice pics of: http://www.badmintoncentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22771
Thanks for the info. It seems that they have a website but not selling online. 2004 model just looks like the original 1984 model except as noted that the color is not original color of greyish and blue or burgundy highlights. I wish they have that for sale here in the us. Wanting to get a couple for a replacement and a gift to my little girl that fell in love with it the first time she touched my original cab 20 from 20+ years ago.
After reading the first link from badder. I'm curious if the orange Cab 20 (which is listed in the 2K6 catalog) is the Cab 20 original? Can somebody confirm? Thanks
twomk: I gotten the catalog from a local sports shop which I normally get my equipment from. I do have a picture from the catalog. Unfortunately the scanner does not seem to like scanning catalogs well. Please forgive the quality, I did the best that I can.
the one that u can find in 2006 catalogue is "another" cab 20! it's nothing similar to the original one. and also the jp version. no matter the old one or the new one in gold color. they are stiffer than the original one too. base on my feeling. from the most flexible one to the stiffest one. i would like to put them in the following order. cab 20 original(old logo)>cab 20 original(new logo)>cab 20jp(both purple and gold)=cab 20(gold).
U mean cab 20 original new logo looks exactly like the "original" original except for the logo? Given your info provided, can anyone confirm if the the cab 20jp = cab20 Muscle? Also, is the current cab 21 the same as the cab20 original except that it has a slimmer shaft? thanks in advance
nope twomk, firstly i'd never tried a cab 20 muscle. so i didn't able to make an comparison between them. alright, let's make it clear. here are some pix of cab 20. from the top is (#1) a cab 20 original. followed by (#2) a cab 20 original reissue then (#3) a cab 20 jp 2005 version and finally (#4) a cab 20 2005 version. my order from far left (the most flexible one) to far right. (the stiffest one). #1>#2>#3=#4.
matt, it's a bit difficult to find a 3u cab 20. even though u know they do exisit! if u really wanna have one. u can try to get it from bbe sports. as far as i know. they are still carrying a few cab 20cp in 3u. the price is around $1200 hkd. cheers red
Hi Red: I'm thinking about getting one out of curiousity - I looked at BBE. It looks like on the chinese version of the site (can't read chinese) it appears that the 3U is only available in the G4 but I need G5. Is the CP one there by any chance the original? Thanks Matt
it's funny that. from their chinese page. the cab 20cp is in 3ug4 but for the english version. that cab 20cp is in 2ug4!!! anyway, i have checked with them. they only carry cab 20cp in 3ug4 at the moment. sry matt. i had never tried a 3u cab 20 before. so i couldn't tell u anything about that. i can only tell u the cab 20 original is a little bit flexible than a reissue. then a reissue is far more flexible than those new 2005 version!
If you're referring to BBE, yes they do. However when shipping Canada, you will have to pay taxes and possible duty fees by Canada customs.
hey cheung, are u still using the cab20 considering that so many new rackets out there tempting you everyday?
no cheung. cab 20 special is more tending to a cab 20 original reissue. but cab 20jp. especially those 2005 version. which is nothing like the original. for me, it's absolutely another racket.
