Coming from someone who is just getting into the game and looking to buy my first racket, this was a great review. You do a good job of explaining things clearly and not confusing.
For those who has interest in this user friendly beginner racket, it is indeed a good racket. One thing to mention, difference between iteration is very minimal. You can get much cheaper racket by buying older ezone 100 edition. (or secondhand market)
I have my ezone strung with 14 kg Grapplesnake Tour M8. Plays great. I don't like stiff strings so I used to use multi-filament utill Tennis Nerd suggested very low tension poly stringing, which I did and am very happy with.
I had a very similar experience. I played as a teenager, then went off and took two other sports very seriously. 30 years after I last hit a ball, I’m back to tennis again and like you tried the Babolat Pure Aero. Just like you I also found something wasn’t quite right; I found it a bit spiky. After trying my coach’s Ezone I now have one on order - I loved it’s much more natural organic feel. He also went from a Pure Aero to the Ezone.
@@AdventureTennis I’ve just heard someone else, someone far better than me, say on You Tube “with the Pure Aero; every now and then a shot would fly past the baseline into the netting, and I don’t know why”. This is exactly what my coach said, and I’ve had the same thing happen. With the eZone this never happens.
@@RobManser77 Interesting. We had some of that happen with the Percept 97 and I think that it’s likely due to the denser string pattern and smaller head size, making for a smaller sweet spot but a more powerful one? Not sure but that’s just me thinking out loud.
@@AdventureTennis These were all 100 head size and 16 x 19. I thought it was just me, but my coach is pretty good, so if he found it too then it must be something to do with the racket.
I've been playing with it for 4 months now and I think control is not its strong side, it is not bad, but power is the strong side of it. Also it is maneuverable and quite forgiving. Overall it's a really good racket.
@@AdventureTennis I haven't tried the 98 version but in theory smaller head size gives you better control while bigger head = less control and more power. Anyway thanks for the video it was interesting to listen to your thoughts.
@@15284750 Exactly! I’vd tried the 98 but it’s been a while. But agreed, in theory, that’s the concept. And thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your comments!
That’s probably right haha! The racquet is VERY stable but I also find that thanks to its stability at contact, it’s also easier to control if that makes sense?
Hey i came back to this video because i play with e zone 100 but it doesnt give me the plow through to my forehand winer due to the head shape also sometimes the balls flys outwards to whrere i want At the same time i play with gravity mp it for more plow through but i have a lot miss hits when out of the sweet spot So i confused and i kind have t foun what i want
Thanks for the comment. Very true. I also have recently reviewed the Pure Aero 98 (and also played with the 100 version). I found I have much less miss hits with it so maybe a good racquet to check out? The 100 has more plow through imo but the 98 is much more whippier and still has lots of control (less miss hits). Hope this helps.
I just bought the 285g versions with yonex poly Pro 1.25 @ 23 kg and is so lovely but underpowered. So which string are you using because with yonex poly is so weak on the rlys or return
I used ALU rough 16L at 54lbs as well as Yonex Polytour Spin I believe. Both I enjoyed. I recently switched to Yonex Rough but I’m unsure of how I feel about them yet. I think the ALU rough were my favourite ones.
I’ve only played a handful of times with the 98. I think it’s a little snappier than the 100 but if you really work on your hand-eye coordination and timing, it can definitely be a great racquet. In regards to the pure drive, I’ve never tried it. I think it might come down to personal preference: weight distribution, stiffness, size, colour, etc.
Hey! YES! Still my go-to! Still LOVE IT! I have played with other racquets that make me want to see if something better fits my game but the EZONE is hard to beat. - Vince
Coming from someone who is just getting into the game and looking to buy my first racket, this was a great review. You do a good job of explaining things clearly and not confusing.
Thank you so much and we are glad this could help you! Thank for the kind comment!
Did u buy that racquet?
@chevy4x466 I have not. I can't justify the money right now. Planning on it in a couple months though.
For those who has interest in this user friendly beginner racket, it is indeed a good racket. One thing to mention, difference between iteration is very minimal. You can get much cheaper racket by buying older ezone 100 edition. (or secondhand market)
Good to know and thank you for sharing! We have no experience with the older Ezones but hopefully we can test some one it the future!
I have my ezone strung with 14 kg Grapplesnake Tour M8. Plays great. I don't like stiff strings so I used to use multi-filament utill Tennis Nerd suggested very low tension poly stringing, which I did and am very happy with.
That's awesome!
I had a very similar experience. I played as a teenager, then went off and took two other sports very seriously. 30 years after I last hit a ball, I’m back to tennis again and like you tried the Babolat Pure Aero. Just like you I also found something wasn’t quite right; I found it a bit spiky. After trying my coach’s Ezone I now have one on order - I loved it’s much more natural organic feel. He also went from a Pure Aero to the Ezone.
HAHA! Glad to know I’m not the only one! Must have something to do with our game and technique I guess? 😅 Thank you for sharing!
@@AdventureTennis I’ve just heard someone else, someone far better than me, say on You Tube “with the Pure Aero; every now and then a shot would fly past the baseline into the netting, and I don’t know why”. This is exactly what my coach said, and I’ve had the same thing happen. With the eZone this never happens.
@@RobManser77 Interesting. We had some of that happen with the Percept 97 and I think that it’s likely due to the denser string pattern and smaller head size, making for a smaller sweet spot but a more powerful one? Not sure but that’s just me thinking out loud.
@@AdventureTennis These were all 100 head size and 16 x 19. I thought it was just me, but my coach is pretty good, so if he found it too then it must be something to do with the racket.
@@RobManser77 Interesting. I think strings also have a big part to do with power. What strings are you using?
Greatest racket of all time. I play on Clay and the extra power and forgivness is very welcome. Almost a pro staff for clay
I am also thinking that it’s definitely one of the best racquets on the market currently!
Big shout out to Beckett from TennCom for helping us shoot this video!
Been wanting to get my hands on a used one, looks too dam fresh n clean 💯
It definitely is worth it!
love the video and the detailed review, it is nice to hear the opinion of an intermidate player
Thank you 🙏🏽! Very much appreciated and glad you enjoyed it :)
I've been playing with it for 4 months now and I think control is not its strong side, it is not bad, but power is the strong side of it. Also it is maneuverable and quite forgiving. Overall it's a really good racket.
Yes! I think the 98 version might be more suited for control!
@@AdventureTennis I haven't tried the 98 version but in theory smaller head size gives you better control while bigger head = less control and more power. Anyway thanks for the video it was interesting to listen to your thoughts.
@@15284750 Exactly! I’vd tried the 98 but it’s been a while. But agreed, in theory, that’s the concept. And thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it and thank you for your comments!
Nice single hander. Looking forward to seeing it get better.
Thank you! That’s very kind! Working on it constantly! - Vince
Between original blue vs Osaka, which one do you like better? Do you use it randomly or do each racquet have different purpose?
They are identical. Just the look/painting is different. I prefer the Osaka’s look.
I just gotten an Ezone 100 2022 secondhand
Awesome! Sooo good right!?
I think you mean stability when you say control. A control frame usually has a thinner beam
That’s probably right haha! The racquet is VERY stable but I also find that thanks to its stability at contact, it’s also easier to control if that makes sense?
Great video! Fellow EZONE 100 user here! What’s your string setup ?
Currently had ALU ROUGH I believe at 16L and 54lbs. I re-strung them last week to the Yonex Rough I think and not sure how I feel about it yet haha
how do you feel about the one handed backhand with this racket, especially compared to the 98
Solid. Very good plow through which I need for my backhand and very stable. I love it. The 98 I feel is too whippy.
Hey i came back to this video because i play with e zone 100 but it doesnt give me the plow through to my forehand winer due to the head shape also sometimes the balls flys outwards to whrere i want
At the same time i play with gravity mp it for more plow through but i have a lot miss hits when out of the sweet spot
So i confused and i kind have t foun what i want
Thanks for the comment. Very true. I also have recently reviewed the Pure Aero 98 (and also played with the 100 version). I found I have much less miss hits with it so maybe a good racquet to check out? The 100 has more plow through imo but the 98 is much more whippier and still has lots of control (less miss hits). Hope this helps.
For aero I definitely prefer 98 over 100.
I actually hit better with aero team, then 98 version
What strings do you use?🙏
I believe for that video Vince was using the Yonnex Poly Tour Pro or Rev.
I just bought the 285g versions with yonex poly Pro 1.25 @ 23 kg and is so lovely but underpowered. So which string are you using because with yonex poly is so weak on the rlys or return
I used ALU rough 16L at 54lbs as well as Yonex Polytour Spin I believe. Both I enjoyed. I recently switched to Yonex Rough but I’m unsure of how I feel about them yet. I think the ALU rough were my favourite ones.
Would babolat VS RPM hybrid be okay for this racket?
@@ravenalrenata9617 this is whrere im going hybrid luxilon with poly Pro soft because i need more power but with control
I will know on a week
For an intermediate teenis player how do you recommend the ezone 98. Also which is better ezone 98 or pure drive 98
I’ve only played a handful of times with the 98. I think it’s a little snappier than the 100 but if you really work on your hand-eye coordination and timing, it can definitely be a great racquet.
In regards to the pure drive, I’ve never tried it. I think it might come down to personal preference: weight distribution, stiffness, size, colour, etc.
Hey Vince. Is this still your go-to, or have you made a switch?
Hey! YES! Still my go-to! Still LOVE IT! I have played with other racquets that make me want to see if something better fits my game but the EZONE is hard to beat. - Vince
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what string and tension you are using?
54lbs on both cross and mains
@@AdventureTennis great, thanks
i wish to have the same privilege as you.
Definitely not privileged, just worked hard for everything! I’m sure you can also make it if you put your mind to it!