There is no official Yonex public database where you can type a serial number to verify authenticity. Any website claiming to be an official “Yonex serial number checker” is fake or a scam.
However, you can use badminton community forums (like BadmintonCentral) where users have compiled known authentic number ranges. Post clear photos of your cone code and shaft number, and experienced members can often spot fakes.
The only official way is to contact the Yonex distributor for your country. For example:
They will confirm if the numbers match their distribution records. how to check yonex racket serial number
Important: Yonex does NOT have a global public database where you type a serial number and get an instant "real/fake" result. However, authorized distributors do.
For SP (Singapore/Asia Pacific) coded rackets:
For JP (Japan) coded rackets:
For US or DK coded rackets:
Do not go straight to a website. Fake rackets often have numbers that look real but feel wrong. Run your fingernail over the shaft code.
The Cone Code indicates when the racket was made. There is no official Yonex public database where
Example: 280123CH
If the Cone Code and Shaft Code are identical numbers (e.g., both are 1234567), it is fake. On genuine rackets, these codes are always different.
Before you start hunting for numbers, understand that Yonex uses a dual-code system. You need both. They will confirm if the numbers match their
If your racket is missing either of these—or if they look painted on (glossy) instead of laser-etched (matte/slightly rough)—alarm bells should ring immediately.
🏸 Bottom line: Serial number check is step one of five. If the price is too good to be true, the racket is likely fake—regardless of what the cone says.