With several generations under its belt, the EZONE 100 continues its trajectory as one of the games most versatile and user-friendly player's racquets. Offering a slightly more forgiving and powerful response than the EZONE 98, this racquet not only rewards fast swings with easy targeting, it also gives you that signature Yonex feel (think plush and precise). For 2022 Yonex adds 2G NAMD SPEED to the graphite layup in the shaft, resulting in a more powerful response with better ball feedback. Yonex has also improved the beam construction, adding a thicker, more convex cross section in the shaft (for stability) along with a thinner frame face (for a softer response). Other technologies include Yonex’s time-tested ISOMETRIC head shape, a unique design feature that makes Yonex racquets feel more generous and forgiving than conventionally shaped equivalents. Ultimately, this update not only keeps a good thing going, it also recaptures the great feel of past iterations. Intermediate and advanced players looking for a speedy and versatile player's racquet should add this to their demo list.
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Comments: I demo'd about a dozen racquets before I finalized my choice to the Ezone 100. I came from the Volkl PB8, which I loved, looking for easier spin and I found it. I added about 15 grams of tungsten tape to the throat, and I may add more for plow through, since it's lighter than I prefer. Currently stringing it at 48 with Volkl Cyclone 16. Found easy spin and power on my groundies, my serve came alive
From: Tw - CA, United States. June 17, 2022
Comments: I was in confused which one to go for either HEAD Boom MP, Speed MP, Ezone 100 2022 or Tecnifiber RS 300. As Boom MP is still not available in my country, I went ahead with EZONE, more helpful racquet. I have been playing with this for past 4 weeks or so. It is overall a very very good racquet. Best part is stability and decent power. On returns and volley racquet feels very stable and gives you confidence. In general, All you have to do is just have a complete swing of shots, try to time the ball and racquet will help you with rest of the things. It's not much stiff. if you don't swing it properly, or play lethargically, you may feel soreness in the shoulder. I got it strung with Yonex poly tour pro 125mm. I am still exploring the spin potential of the racquet and will have to test few other strings to know what works best for the spin in it. Overall I am enjoying my racquet. Hopefully it will help me improving my game.
From: Kaps - MAH, India. May 23, 2022
Comments: You must try this racquet and find out for yourself how great it is. I come from family of Babolat and have been playing with the Pure Strike 16x19 in recent years. The Tennis Warehouse easy demo program lets me try testing more suitable racquets as my body changes. EZONE 100 offered me great power, control, and precision in light of my diminishing physical power. It's as if I am 20 years younger. I strung it with Yonex Poly Tour Pro 18/1.15 to add extra spin and be soft on my elbow. I loved it so much that I bought 2. Try it, you will be amazed.
From: Shahin - CA, United States. April 26, 2022
Comments: Coming from a weighted Aero Pure Drive 2013 and looking for replacement with same free power, optional ability to flatten groundstrokes, also flatten serve- so far this is the shizzle. Flatten or severe spin is there for serving and groundies, my backhand slice much better. Overall, seem to have lost nothing, but gained variety. Playing with stock weight and balance, no mods, which is shocking. Read about other Yonex mids, Head mid and midplus, some complain of being underpowered. Pure Drive was a candidate, but I didn't try it. Hit occasionally with the Yonex DR98 and was looking for a bit more free power, without sacrificing too much control. The 100 size of the EZONE adds the power (trampoline if you like), without too much control loss, and spin and flat are both there. Overall charged about my pick. Thanks to many replies online from others reviewing other frames helped me narrow down the choices. Thanks guys!
From: Peter, 5/2/22
Comments: In my demo was the 2022 EZONE 100. I have to say it felt like I was cheating using this racquet. I had virtually no mishits, and the power was ridiculous. I'm not sure if I was as fun to hit with. I didn't feel like I was making any real effort, the racquet did most the work. Like, I didn't need to try to put the ball where I wanted, it just kind of went there with little effort. My serves were just bombs. The sweet spot on this racquet is huge and almost feels like an oversized racquet compared to the 98. This is a very comfortable racquet, no arm/elbow pain. I did hit a few long because of the easy power, but after a few sessions it's easy to adjust. I might buy this racquet and use it when I'm getting fatigued from my 98 and need to finish a match. If you want precision with power and you have some power of your own go for the 2022 EZONE 98. If you want easy tennis with little effort and easy power go for the 2022 EZONE 100. I would recommend either of these racquets. My current racquet is the 2020 EZONE 98 305g strung with Poly Tour Rev at 54 mains and 52 cross (Racquets of my past: Prince Warrior, Babolat Pure Drive 100 Tour/Roddick , Babolat Pure Drive 100 300g, ProKennex Ki)
From: Acechester , NY, 17/1/22
Comments: I've been playing with the Yonex Vcore 98 for several years, and have not been a fan of the Ezone in its various incarnations. But this racquet is insane, quite possibly the best stick I have hit with since my old Pro Staff 85 many years ago. It is so powerful that it generates effortless depth and pace with excellent accuracy and amazing comfort. I typically hit the ball very flat and dictate from the baseline, but like to loop heavy balls when pulled wide - this racquet generates very nice spin even with a multifilament (Sensation 52 lbs; I'm used to a VS gut/Luxilon hybrid in my Vcore at 50/48). It volleys superbly, is surprisingly maneuverable and pockets the ball extremely well. It has fine touch. And, it is easy on my joints (I have torn wrist ligaments and severe shoulder issues). I am a convert and just bought several. Simply an exceptional frame that I am sure will become iconic. I'm age 61 and a former ITF player.
From: Richard , St. Louis, 14/1/22
Comments: I currently play with the EZONE 100 and just demoed both the new 100 and the new 98. I love the slightly softer and plusher response from these new racquets. The power is still very much there, but I'm able to put more spin on the ball to keep it in the court and attempt finesse shots that don't really stick as often with the current 100. There also seems to be a little less vibration than I'm used to from the current 100. There's still plenty of power to be had here, and the combination of the ever so slightly thicker beam, new material in the layup, and softer stiffness in the frame helps maintain power while still adding a nice bit of control and (somehow) more spin potential. If you use the current EZONE, with this new one you can expect: 1) Plusher feel on contact 2) Softer touch and more control 3) Still that same EZONE power. I was considering switching to the 98, but I am going to stick with the 100. They are both incredible racquets and it really comes down to personal preference. With weight modification and different string setups, you can either give the 98 a little more power or give the 100 a little more control. I'm opting for the latter!
From: Gary, Austin, TX, 2/1/22