Choosing a Yonex Tennis Racquet
We explain the differences between the EZONE, VCORE and VCORE PRO lines to help you know which is the best fit for your game.
When thinking of Yonex racquets, two things immediately come to mind: the unique isometric head shape and great feel. Which Yonex racquet would fit you and your game best? Let us introduce you to the main Yonex families to help with your decision.
EZONE
The EZONE family is all about controllable power and amazing feel. Pros including Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios endorse EZONE racquets. With its latest update to the EZONE family, Yonex stayed true to what made the previous versions popular: "best in class" feel and a thicker frame, which translates to easy power. The 2022 EZONE line offers a modern blend of power, speed and spin to every ability level. Options for beginners range from the lightest EZONE 100SL to the biggest head size of the EZONE 105. Advanced players will enjoy the EZONE 98, EZONE 98 Tour and EZONE 100 models, while fans of extended racquets looking for a boost in power and stability will find the EZONE 98+ and EZONE 100+ to be extremely pleasing.
VCORE
Players who like to hit spin-loaded balls that drop hard and hop high will not be let down by Yonex's VCORE racquets. Excellent levels of spin, speed and precision helped these racquets earn endorsements from pro players like Denis Shapovalov and Angelique Kerber. The VCORE 100L and the VCORE 98L are both user-friendly options, while the VCORE 100 will be a great choice for intermediate players looking for a spin-friendly racquet with easy targeting on full swings. Advanced players on the search for surgical precision should take a look at the VCORE 95 or the VCORE 98. Players who don't shy away from everything that extended racquets can offer should definitely consider testing the VCORE 100+, where the longer length translates into an unmistakable boost in plow through and spin.
VCORE PRO
Fans of traditional player's racquets should definitely check out the VCORE Pro line. Yonex adds the undeniable precision of a traditional player's racquet to the VCORE Pro family, which perfectly covers the needs of pro players like Stanislas Wawrinka or Frances Tiafoe. Dedicated beginners or rising intermediate players who want to hit a more accurate ball should take a look at the Yonex VCORE PRO 100L, which is the lightest member of the family. The intermediate player who wants a great feeling racquet with easy targeting on full swings should consider the VCORE PRO 100. Experienced players looking to hit a heavy ball will not be disappointed by the more advanced options of the VCORE Pro line. Endorsed by Wawrinka, the VCORE PRO 97H packs a massive 343-RDC swingweight, while the VCORE PRO 97D and VCORE PRO 97 310 also deliver control and feel for the advanced player.