1. Overall appearance: The surface of the original badminton racket shaft and frame is bright and flat, and the English characters, icons and other symbols are clear and neat; while the counterfeit badminton racket is inferior to the original badminton racket in all aspects above, especially the badminton racket. The shield-shaped PBSI logo on the handle is very different in clarity. In addition, the factory number (commonly known as the steel number) is often engraved on the symmetrical surface of the PBSI logo on the handle of the original badminton racket or on the shaft, and the newer original badminton racket handles and shafts use advanced photolithography that is difficult to counterfeit. Steel number (double steel number: the number on the racket shaft is the product series number, each racket is different; the number on the racket handle is the product batch number, the same batch of products is the same batch number), (please note: non-SP numbered badminton rackets There may be no shield-shaped PBSI logo on the tapered surface of the handle, such as TW, HK, CH and other numbered badminton rackets)
Relevant pictures on this topic are as follows: (Currently counterfeit YONEX badminton racket steel numbers also have laser markings. The grooves of the golfers must be carefully identified! There are many types of fake and imitation rackets that are almost impossible for laymen to identify, and experts must carefully compare them to identify the authenticity!)
Note: 1. The racket in the picture is the TW version (see the word TW after the picture number. Some are the English abbreviations of sellers in different countries or regions such as SP, CH, UK, US, HK, KR, IP, GR, etc. Please note: they only refer to The seller's logo is not the manufacturer's logo! To identify the origin of YONEX, just look at the English letters on the racket stick. As long as it is made in Tokyo, Japan, it will be marked with "MADE IN JAPAN". If it is not Japan It's definitely not marked "MADE IN JAPAN" unless it's a fake! YONEX high-end rackets are all made in Japan, and mid-range and low-end rackets are generally produced in Taiwan, and they usually only have "MADE IN JAPAN" marked on them. "designed by yonex" or "develope by yonex" instead of "MADE IN JAPAN", please pay attention to the distinction!), the TW version indicates that this racket is a genuine YONEX racket sold by an agent in Taiwan.
2. Look at the meaning of the other 6-digit numbers on the handle and cone of the racket in this picture:
121203TW: 12120 refers to the production date of the racket: 12/12/2000 (On December 12, 2000, the first two digits 12 refer to the production date, the middle two digits refer to the production month, and the last digit 0 represents the production year), the last digit "3" or other last digits Numbers, there is currently no exact statement.
3. The 7-digit number on the racket stick is the production number on the YONEX factory production line. This production number is unique. However, the market is currently flooded with fakes. There are also counterfeit factories that buy a real racket number and then make tens of thousands of fake rackets with exactly the same number. Therefore, you can go to YONEX to check and identify the authenticity of the racket based on the racket's steel stamp number. False does not have a completely reliable meaning! In fact, what YONEX can really answer you is to prove that they have produced a racket with that number, but it cannot guarantee that what you have is an authentic racket. Maybe the authentic racket with that number was purchased by a counterfeit factory, and what you bought is just A replica with the same number! In other words, you bought a fake shot!
4. Why are there so many price differences between different versions of rackets? Because there are large differences in national consumption levels and price indexes in various countries and regions, and because agents in various countries and regions add different amounts of profit, resulting in different wholesale prices, there will be differences between various versions. The price difference is quite large.
5. Which version of the racket has better quality? YONEX made a statement on this issue a long time ago: rackets of the same model between different versions have the same origin, quality, and performance! This website has always adhered to this point of view and believes that the quality, origin and performance of rackets of the same model in SP, CH, TW, HK, IP, KR, US, JP, UK, GR and other versions are exactly the same! Even if someone thinks that a certain version he is using is better than a certain version, we insist that that is only a possible case! Because even if there are differences between rackets of the same version and model, after all, the production process and craftsmanship of this racket are far from being comparable to digital products, and there is also a very important reason for using the racket. Psychological factors will influence you. opinions and actual usage results! This is the site’s view on different versions based on many years of experience in the industry.
6. Warranty issues of each version of the racket: The warranty period of the CH version of the racket is 3 months, and the premise is: within the specified poundage range, use YONEX's 4-knot stringing method for stringing, and use it normally. There are no accidental collisions or poor preservation due to sun exposure or other reasons. "Within the specified poundage range" is actually a bit of an overbearing clause of the manufacturer, because we all know that golfers who generally use YONEX rackets will exceed the maximum poundage limit marked on the racket. At the same time, consumers use high-pounds. If you increase the tension on the cable, you are giving up the warranty rights stipulated by YONEX. In actual use, if there is no problem with the skill and attitude of the YONEX string puller, if the limit is 1-2 pounds higher than the limit, there will be no problems with the racket. During the use of the Yonex racket, if there is no collision, if the limit is 1-2 pounds higher than the limit, Nor will it cause serious consequences for the racket. Of course, it is very simple. The higher the poundage, the shorter the service life of the racket. This is a very simple truth. The carbon material of the racket is the same as other physical materials. There is a problem of physical strain and mechanical strain of the carbon material!
2. String-hole rubber: The inner end of the original badminton racket's string-hole rubber is no longer cut after it is installed into the racket frame, and different sizes of rubber are basically used in different positions. The string-hole rubber The granules are injected with a mold, and the ends are chamfered at 30 to 45 degrees. In the position where the horizontal lines of the middle and high-level badminton racket frames intersect, the rubber particles on the inside of the badminton racket frame are V-shaped; while the rubber particles in counterfeit badminton rackets are usually cut after being loaded, and the rubber particles at different positions are basically The rubber particles of the same size are used on both sides, and the ends of the rubber particles are flat without chamfers.
3. Rubber on the handle: The rubber on the handle of the original badminton racket is thin and soft, evenly wound, flat and stable; while the rubber on the handle of the fake badminton racket is thick and smooth, easy to loosen and slippery, and It breaks quickly after use.
4. Back cover of the racket handle: The colors around the JAPAN letters on the back cover of the original badminton racket handle are uniform; while long white strips can be seen around the JAPAN letters on the back cover of the fake badminton racket handle. Shape marks and rough.
5. Racquet covers: Original badminton racket covers come in various styles. Different agents have different badminton racket covers with soft hand feel. The YY or YONEX trademarks on the surface of some racket covers are also computer embroidered; while fake ones have different styles. The shapes and materials of the badminton racket covers are basically the same, and they feel harder.
The level of copying now achieved by counterfeiting factories is astonishing! The appearance is almost the same as the original racket, so it is difficult to identify, but please keep the paper barcode on the handle of your racket! Because the handwriting on the barcode is still very different from the fake, this is an important clue to identify the authenticity! The exquisite craftsmanship of the cover is also an important clue to identify authenticity! Of course, it is still the best rule to buy from reputable and reliable merchants!
Generally speaking, YONEX, as a world-renowned first brand of badminton rackets, does indeed have a celebrity style in many aspects, but it is YONEX rackets, including many high-end models, such as TI-10, AT-700, 800, including the latest NS-9000 racket, after many consumers bought it, they discovered that there were so many flaws on the racket, such as potholes, unevenness, bubbles in some rackets, etc. They thought they had bought a fake and felt unhappy.
In fact, many golfers have too high hopes for the YONEX brand, thinking that such an expensive racket must be perfect when new, so when they see these flaws, they are unbelievable. We as merchants have seen too many of them. , to be honest, it’s okay~:) I once remembered a relatively large Taiwan-funded enterprise owner (supposedly with a master’s degree in physics) saying that the production cost of any racket, including raw materials and manufacturing costs, would not exceed 200 yuan. . It can be seen that the high price of the racket is mainly due to the high added value and brand value!