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Recently, I’ve had a few customers come in after purchasing some secondhand rackets from Facebook Marketplace. And unfortunately, some turned out to be counterfeit Yonex rackets.
It sucks seeing people get burned like that, so I have decided to make a post about how to authenticate genuine Yonex rackets. (I might make separate posts in the future talking about how to authenticate Victor's and Lining's rackets!)

Things to look for before buying a Yonex racket:

1. Check for the Yonex hologram authentication sticker

Genuine Yonex rackets usually come with a proper hologram authentication sticker. Fakes often either don’t have one, or the quality looks off (blurry, peeling, or poorly aligned).

2. Check the serial number on the shaft and cone cap

Each genuine Yonex racket has a unique serial number engraved cleanly into the shaft and cone cap. If the engraving appears inconsistent, painted, or carved rather than laser-etched, it raises a warning.

3. Check the serial code format

This one is a bit tricky! Older Yonex rackets had region codes (SP, JP, US, CH etc.), but newer models (2021-current) no longer use them. Yonex has changed its coding system, and region codes are no longer included at the end. If you see a “new” Yonex racket with a region code, be cautious.

4. Overall build quality of the racket

Look closely at the paint, decals, and finishing of the overall racket. Yonex quality control is very consistent, especially on the Pro and Tour models. If you see uneven paint, crooked logos, cheap-feeling materials, or unsymmetrical shapes and designs, they are major warning signs!

5. Manufacturer sticker on the handle

With genuine Yonex rackets, you will be able to find 2 Yonex manufacturer stickers on the handle after removing the under grip. One sticker should have the model, specs, and serial code, while the other is a barcode.

6. Extremely cheap pricing

Lastly… pricing!!! Especially when buying second-hand, if the listing price is significantly lower than the market value, you should be very cautious proceeding with the deal. Because when a deal looks too good to be true, it usually is.

If you’re ever unsure, feel free to reach out or bring it in! I’d rather help you double-check. Don’t let untrustworthy sellers scam you out of your hard-earned money 💸💸💸

Updated Feb 25, 2026

***************************NOTICE***********************************
We sincerely apologize for the upcoming price adjustment on Yonex strings starting February 25, 2026.

Due to increased manufacturing costs, Yonex has raised their string prices by approximately 30% over the past year. As a result, we will need to adjust our pricing accordingly.

We truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. Thank you for trusting us with your equipment, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause!
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Badminton racket stringing with Haribito or Yonex 2-piece stringing methods

**PRICE IS FIXED AND FAIR, ANY BARGAINING, PRICE NEGOTIATION, OR ASKING FOR DISCOUNT WILL BE IGNORED**
• Labour (Bring Your Own String): $18
• Express/Rush Service: +$10 (depending on workload and requires 2 hours' advance notice)
• Full Grommet Replacement (applies for bring-your-own grommets as well): $15 / racket
• Regrip (Synthetic Overgrip): $3
• Stencil Logo (Yonex/Victor/Li-Ning/Lin Dan): $2

String Options (prices including labour)
●Yonex BG65 (white, blue) - $26
●Yonex BG 65Ti (white, pink) - $27
●Yonex BG80 (white, yellow) - $28
●Yonex Aerobite (white & red) $32
●Yonex BG66 Ultimax (white) - $32
●Victor VBS66N (sky blue) - $28
●Lining N65 (white) - $30
●Kizuna Z65 Premium (yellow) - $28*
●Kizuna Z66 L***y (yellow) - $28*
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