Email these photos along with your purchase location to the official customer support email of your local country distributor (e.g., Yonex USA, Yonex Canada, or Sunrise Click for Southeast Asia).
A valid serial number format does not guarantee authenticity on its own, as sophisticated counterfeiters occasionally copy real serial numbers from genuine rackets. Pair your serial number check with these additional physical inspections: The Hologram Sticker
Break it down into three parts: + Country Code how to check yonex racket serial number
This article will walk you through every step of how to check a Yonex racket serial number, including where to find it, the difference between the "Shaft Code" and "Cone Code," how to use Yonex’s online verification tools, and the red flags that scream "fake."
Laser-engraved into the paint. It should feel slightly textured if you run your fingernail over it. The Cone Serial Number Location: Engraved directly onto the plastic cone itself. Email these photos along with your purchase location
Authentic rackets come with a neatly wrapped factory grip covered in a branded plastic wrap.
Year of production (e.g., 4 means 2024, 5 means 2025, 6 means 2026). It should feel slightly textured if you run
Authentic Yonex fonts are sharp and specific. On counterfeit rackets, the font may look "wonky," blurred, or inconsistent between the shaft and the cone. The "O" Test:
Note: If the numbers are printed rather than engraved, it is likely a counterfeit.
All genuine Yonex rackets (outside of very old vintage models) have a two-letter country code at the end of the shaft code. If you see 061233 with no letters – fake.
The day of the month. 24 means the 24th day.