Genuine Primorac or copy?

[jackitpotato]

Hi guys, returning back to table tennis after 20 years and currently playing with a Timo boll forte off, ST handle.
Xiom Vega europe on both sides.

I've recently bought a primorac off- from eBay for the flared handle as the straight one isn't quite feeling right in my hand.

Since buying this I've noticed there are many different looking primoracs and I'm wondering if anyone can see if it is genuine or a copy and how to tell.
I haven't had the chance to swap the rubbers and play with it yet.
Thanks for any help.

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

This looks legit, its just an older version since it has the first generation silver tag with the previous logo. Newer Primorac Off- have the holographic lens on the backside of the handle and the new symmetrical style logo.

 

[jackitpotato]

This looks legit, its just an older version since it has the first generation silver tag with the previous logo. Newer Primorac Off- have the holographic lens on the backside of the handle and the new symmetrical style logo.

Thanks for the reply.
How old do you think this is? Because it's in such great condition!

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Thanks for the reply.
How old do you think this is? Because it's in such great condition!

Other folks more knowledgeable about the codes and tags on Butterfly blades can bring more knowledge but I believe usage of the old uneven kidney style logo was phased out in 2014.

Edit- according to this thread (https://mytabletennis.net/forum/butterfly-serial-letters-and-manufacturing-year_topic79354.html) K-serial Butterfly blades were manufactured in 2010.

 

[\_Kairos_/]

Thanks for the reply.
How old do you think this is? Because it's in such great condition!

It's from 2010, and like @Scarfed Garchomp I'm quite sure it's genuine. Serial number starts with K which corresponds with the time frame the old silver tag was used. The silver tag itself is also firmly integrated into the bottom of the handle and not just glued onto it. So, yes, it's genuine.

 

[Lazer]

That's a really nice blade You got there. Old enough to have matured. Wood dries more and more with age and loose it's springiness somewhat. It normally mellows out and get a little bit slower. Its a really slow process but it happens to all woods. I have a Primorac Carbo from 1997 that was given to me. It's was just sitting until 2021 and now it plays really nice. Unfortunately it turned out a little bit heavy but its a great nostalgic memory. My friends burned their names into the handle.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[jackitpotato]

That's a really nice blade You got there. Old enough to have matured. Wood dries more and more with age and loose it's springiness somewhat. It normally mellows out and get a little bit slower. Its a really slow process but it happens to all woods. I have a Primorac Carbo from 1997 that was given to me. It's was just sitting until 2021 and now it plays really nice. Unfortunately it turned out a little bit heavy but its a great nostalgic memory. My friends burned their names into the handle.

Cheers
L-zr

That's cool man!
Here's my other blade from 2005 I believe.