Just wanted to give you feedback on your recent inclusion of your friends' opinions on racquets during the "hitting section" at the end of your videos. Great idea! Very helpful as we can see the contrast between play styles and how that influences racquet preference.
Switched to the Tour from Ezone 98/305. Suffer from medial epikondylitis, incredibly soft/plush feeling, low vibrations, strung with Volkl V Feel 16 at 20kg that adds a ‘bite’ for more spin. Fairly happy with the 305, had added weight at 3 and 9, 2gr each ,4 in total. Still the stock form of the tour is much better for my arm. Not afraid to let go, great depth super spin potential, very solid and ‘sharp’ on the slices as well. The V Feel 17 /1.25 at 21-22 kg will be the next set Ill try for a touch more feel.Thanks for your review, it made me do this change.
Thank you for all your videos!! I do love your passion for tennis. , you are The few guys whom I enjoy watching, because I am the same way, thank you for sharing
Nice review. Have you tried it under real match pressure yet? Even watching this video I see your ball looping higher, deeper, and flatter than with the Radicals because the Ezone is more sluggish and doesn’t come over the ball as fast. I would be concerned those might start sailing out under pressure.
2 years late. But after buying this racket. Your comment on the muted feel is quite interesting because you're playing with damper. I played with damper all my life and I agree with you. This racket doesn't need a damper and you'll gain more connectedness that way.
I've been playing with this frame for a couple of months and totally agree with you. You need to be able to generate your own power. It definetly gives you great control and stability. I personnaly don't have issue with maneuvrability and racquet head speed but understand that could be a problem for some players. I don't know if it's only me but Yonex grip feels a bit beefier than let's say Babolat, Head etc...
I have previously been using the Wilson Ultra Tour 98 v.2 and the Ezone 98 Tour provides much more power and a disproportionately larger sweet spot. I added weight to the Ultra to have a similar balance and SW as the Ezone.
I have hit with the 2020 Ezone 98 and 98tour, but for me I am sticking with my DR98+, there’s not a racquet out there that will allow you to both loop and crush the ball as well as the DR models. I also have very long strokes with fast headspeed.
Hi Tennisnerd. Thanks for the nice review. The racket is on saIe now. I also have a one handed backhand. How many grams of lead whould you suggest and placed where on the handle.? Thanks Kristian
Hi Jonas, I'm in need of your take: I play with L3 grip size, but with recent Yonex racquets, they have felt a bit fat in my hands after wilson pro overgirp. I notice that you used the L2 size in your review. Do you also experience this grip size difference? I'm scared to try L2, but perhaps it may be the right fit for me too.
Hey tennisnerd! I'm a huge fan from Italy. I recently got an amazing deal on the ezone 98 which I couldn't turn down. Unfortunately, I would have loved the tour model. Can you recommend me things I could do to the stick to get it to feel and balance like the tour version (location and quantity of lead tape). Keep up the great work!
Hey Jonas, Thanks for the great review )) im gonna test this racket definitely. How do you compare this racket to Tecnifibre t-fight 305 rs you have reviewed recently? seems like they are both head heavy, similar SW around 330, have plenty of plow through and stability.
Hi tennisnerd. How much lead tape did you have to add to the handle? I'm struggling to find my one-handed backhand and I think adding weight to the handle might help.
Great vid Jonas! Always nice to hear your thoughts on the rackets! How would you compare the 2020 Tour to the Blade v7 and the Ai98? And how would you rank the Ai, Dr, 2020, and 2020 Tour versions for the most flex (regardless of the RDC readings)?
Great video .. keep up the good work .. just wondering when did u start to play? U said a little late, but at which age? I am asking because this is my current situation and I am looking for inspiration :)
Hey tnerd, can you please do a comparison video of yonex ezone 98 vs babolat 2021 pure drive? I would love to get your thoughts as I am considering a switch from Volkl c10 pro.....
I use this racket with TBS in the crosses and babolat gut in the mains at 48#. I really like it and previously dr 98 with this set up really helped me fix bad tennis elbow a few years ago. Haven’t had a problem since
Great review as usual. I've been following the all reviews of this racquet. As someone who plays with a lot of spin and putting a lot of wrist into the swing, would like to know how the ezone 100 if weighted up (keeping swing weight around 320) would compare to this. Is the 100 plusher than this. I like a lil more spin and power on serve.
Hey, you might find my recent comment useful for this. Go to Tennis Nerd's video titled Tennis String Basics - Types, Shapes, Gauges and Tensions. There, search for a comment that says "hi, could you do a video review of affordable stringing machines ?....thx"
I’ve been using k factor Wilson blades and the kfactor 95 for EEEEEEEEEVER now. Both are different weight specs and have similar feel to ball pocketing with almost any strings I’ve used at 56lbs. However, recently I tried out a few different yonex rackets due to popular demand. Weight specs were around 315-330grams (unstrung) with a 62-65 stiffness rating and a 7-8pt heads light. My question is, why are yonex so string sensitive???? I strung the racket at 56lbs with MSV Hex Focus Soft (like Solinco Hyper G) and my arm almost broke into pieces, and then lowered it to 50lbs and STILL it felt like cardboard hitting balls! The off-centre shots are brutal and jarring, almost like the whole frame is bending or twisting. Quite the opposite of what most people say about these rackets. Have you had any customers giving you similar feedback? And is there a string and tension you recommend for someone that is 5.0 player?
Hoops are pretty stiff on yonex frames, with their lay ups. I put confidential at 53 pounds in and almost tore my rotator cuff in half lol. Switched to ptp at 50 lbs in my ezone tour and they match up beautifully. Needa lively softer string.
Can you compare this racquet with the 360+ Extreme Tour, XT Radical Pro and Touch Prestige MP. This might sound like a random list of racquet but they are my "MMR" right now. Would you mind comparing the feel on contact, the crispness, connectedness to the ball and relative launch angle. Thank you very much
For those who want to easily add some weight to the handle to make it a bit more headlight and without using lead or changing grips: Two Canadian dimes (10 cent coin) fit exactly inside the butt cap cover, you can simply "click" them in on the inside. This adds 3.5 grams. I haven't tried it with Euro coins but one 2 cent coin roughly has the same 18mm diameter and should click in too. That adds 3 grams.
Nice review. I play with the DR98 310 and really enjoy it but sometimes find it a bit too soft and flexible. Anything comparable in the current Head line up but more crisp/less muted?
I'm in a similar spot to you, looking for something with a little more pop than my beloved DR98 but also smooth feeling. Tempted to give the 360+ Speed MP a try. Hit with the 360 Radical MP but didn't like it; like a plank in my hands. Also played with the 2020 Ezone 98 (non Tour, but with some lead added up to 312g) and it's good but not quite got the X factor of the DR, imo. Good luck with the search. Post back if you strike gold.
Sorry but you can speak well about the racquet, but you only play like an advanced beginner to me - not sure you actually see any difference between racquets
Just wanted to give you feedback on your recent inclusion of your friends' opinions on racquets during the "hitting section" at the end of your videos. Great idea! Very helpful as we can see the contrast between play styles and how that influences racquet preference.
Switched to the Tour from Ezone 98/305. Suffer from medial epikondylitis, incredibly soft/plush feeling, low vibrations, strung with Volkl V Feel 16 at 20kg that adds a ‘bite’ for more spin.
Fairly happy with the 305, had added weight at 3 and 9, 2gr each ,4 in total. Still the stock form of the tour is much better for my arm. Not afraid to let go, great depth super spin potential, very solid and ‘sharp’ on the slices as well. The V Feel 17 /1.25 at 21-22 kg will be the next set Ill try for a touch more feel.Thanks for your review, it made me do this change.
Lleyton Hewitt, Soderling, Justine Henin, Fernando Gonzalez racquet history pls!
Thank you for all your videos!! I do love your passion for tennis. , you are The few guys whom I enjoy watching, because I am the same way, thank you for sharing
🙏🏼🙏🏼
Nice review. Have you tried it under real match pressure yet? Even watching this video I see your ball looping higher, deeper, and flatter than with the Radicals because the Ezone is more sluggish and doesn’t come over the ball as fast. I would be concerned those might start sailing out under pressure.
2 years late. But after buying this racket. Your comment on the muted feel is quite interesting because you're playing with damper. I played with damper all my life and I agree with you. This racket doesn't need a damper and you'll gain more connectedness that way.
I love this frame too, but i feel a little slow on the forehand. Will have to try and add some weight to the handle.
I don't think adding weight will make any racket faster.... the swingweight will not come down by making the racket heavier ☝🏻
I've been playing with this frame for a couple of months and totally agree with you. You need to be able to generate your own power. It definetly gives you great control and stability. I personnaly don't have issue with maneuvrability and racquet head speed but understand that could be a problem for some players. I don't know if it's only me but Yonex grip feels a bit beefier than let's say Babolat, Head etc...
I have previously been using the Wilson Ultra Tour 98 v.2 and the Ezone 98 Tour provides much more power and a disproportionately larger sweet spot. I added weight to the Ultra to have a similar balance and SW as the Ezone.
I have hit with the 2020 Ezone 98 and 98tour, but for me I am sticking with my DR98+, there’s not a racquet out there that will allow you to both loop and crush the ball as well as the DR models. I also have very long strokes with fast headspeed.
Have I missed something the past few videos? You're thinking about switching? What about your prized Soft Drives?
Hi Tennisnerd. Thanks for the nice review. The racket is on saIe now. I also have a one handed backhand. How many grams of lead whould you suggest and placed where on the handle.? Thanks Kristian
Hi Jonas, I'm in need of your take: I play with L3 grip size, but with recent Yonex racquets, they have felt a bit fat in my hands after wilson pro overgirp. I notice that you used the L2 size in your review. Do you also experience this grip size difference? I'm scared to try L2, but perhaps it may be the right fit for me too.
Hey tennisnerd! I'm a huge fan from Italy. I recently got an amazing deal on the ezone 98 which I couldn't turn down. Unfortunately, I would have loved the tour model. Can you recommend me things I could do to the stick to get it to feel and balance like the tour version (location and quantity of lead tape). Keep up the great work!
Hey Jonas,
Thanks for the great review )) im gonna test this racket definitely.
How do you compare this racket to Tecnifibre t-fight 305 rs you have reviewed recently? seems like they are both head heavy, similar SW around 330, have plenty of plow through and stability.
It's been 3 months... and i still can't decide which one to buy.. ezone or vcore :'(
Both are great rackets...
Demo
Hi tennisnerd. How much lead tape did you have to add to the handle? I'm struggling to find my one-handed backhand and I think adding weight to the handle might help.
How does this compare to the yonex ezone 98 (2018 version)?
What's that 70's porn music at the beginning? :)
Hahaha yes. Exactly the vibe I keep getting.
It's copyright free youtube music
song name?
Great vid Jonas! Always nice to hear your thoughts on the rackets!
How would you compare the 2020 Tour to the Blade v7 and the Ai98?
And how would you rank the Ai, Dr, 2020, and 2020 Tour versions for the most flex (regardless of the RDC readings)?
Seems unlikely that the new version is more buttery flexy than the AI.
Great video .. keep up the good work .. just wondering when did u start to play? U said a little late, but at which age? I am asking because this is my current situation and I am looking for inspiration :)
22 approx - so a bit late lol
Best Yonex racquet on the market right now.
Hey tnerd, can you please do a comparison video of yonex ezone 98 vs babolat 2021 pure drive? I would love to get your thoughts as I am considering a switch from Volkl c10 pro.....
Any thoughts on Tour Bite Soft? Been wanting to try. How much stiffer than Triax?
I use this racket with TBS in the crosses and babolat gut in the mains at 48#. I really like it and previously dr 98 with this set up really helped me fix bad tennis elbow a few years ago. Haven’t had a problem since
I use tour bite soft in my head radical 360 graphene MP and it is probably the best combo for it bc the radical is already such a stiff frame
Great review as usual. I've been following the all reviews of this racquet. As someone who plays with a lot of spin and putting a lot of wrist into the swing, would like to know how the ezone 100 if weighted up (keeping swing weight around 320) would compare to this. Is the 100 plusher than this. I like a lil more spin and power on serve.
Yonex is taking over!
Just bought the Pure Strike and loving it, but have some unfortunate arm pain. How does this compare?
Link to clothing? Couldn't find anything from a Google search. Thanks!
Hey Tennis Nerd, nice review. I have a question Ona total different matter. I want to start to string on my own. What do you suggest for a beginner.
Hey, you might find my recent comment useful for this. Go to Tennis Nerd's video titled Tennis String Basics - Types, Shapes, Gauges and Tensions. There, search for a comment that says "hi, could you do a video review of affordable stringing machines ?....thx"
HI! How would you compare this racket to the Tecnifibre Tfight rs 305? They must feel similar, don't they?
How can u compare its feeling with blade 98 v7, pure aero?
Thank you for the review. E zone 98 or v core 95?
more power and spin with ezone 98 and more control and less spin with vcore 95
Is the new yonex vcore 97 much lower powered than dr 98? Also, how is the spin between these 2?
Hey Jonas I play with the DR98. Is there a difference with the Tour model in terms of control or launch angle?
Hi Steve, I felt the launch angle was slightly lower with the Tour. That’s perhaps why I prefer it. It is also more muted in feel
I’ve been using k factor Wilson blades and the kfactor 95 for EEEEEEEEEVER now. Both are different weight specs and have similar feel to ball pocketing with almost any strings I’ve used at 56lbs. However, recently I tried out a few different yonex rackets due to popular demand. Weight specs were around 315-330grams (unstrung) with a 62-65 stiffness rating and a 7-8pt heads light.
My question is, why are yonex so string sensitive???? I strung the racket at 56lbs with MSV Hex Focus Soft (like Solinco Hyper G) and my arm almost broke into pieces, and then lowered it to 50lbs and STILL it felt like cardboard hitting balls! The off-centre shots are brutal and jarring, almost like the whole frame is bending or twisting. Quite the opposite of what most people say about these rackets.
Have you had any customers giving you similar feedback? And is there a string and tension you recommend for someone that is 5.0 player?
Hoops are pretty stiff on yonex frames, with their lay ups. I put confidential at 53 pounds in and almost tore my rotator cuff in half lol. Switched to ptp at 50 lbs in my ezone tour and they match up beautifully. Needa lively softer string.
Can you compare this racquet with the 360+ Extreme Tour, XT Radical Pro and Touch Prestige MP. This might sound like a random list of racquet but they are my "MMR" right now. Would you mind comparing the feel on contact, the crispness, connectedness to the ball and relative launch angle. Thank you very much
You recently mentioned that this stick is giving you arm problems. Is that because of the weight? or why is that the case?
I switched to the Tour and after 4 months of play i can confirm that it's too heavy for me in long matches. Going to switch to the reg 305g.
I wonder how this would compare to the Pure Aero VS if you spec up the babolat to 330 swingweight..
For those who want to easily add some weight to the handle to make it a bit more headlight and without using lead or changing grips:
Two Canadian dimes (10 cent coin) fit exactly inside the butt cap cover, you can simply "click" them in on the inside. This adds 3.5 grams. I haven't tried it with Euro coins but one 2 cent coin roughly has the same 18mm diameter and should click in too. That adds 3 grams.
you are best!!!!!!!! thank you!!!!
12:55 Thanks! I was looking at this and thinking "cool shirt, wonder what brand it is".
Just curious, did you put the 4 grams under the buttcap or up the grip?
@tennisnerd very interested to know where/how you added weight to the handle. As a one handed player myself using this frame 😀
your buddy hankenstein called Radical Pro IG a factory pro stock so Im staying there=)
Nice review. I play with the DR98 310 and really enjoy it but sometimes find it a bit too soft and flexible. Anything comparable in the current Head line up but more crisp/less muted?
I'm in a similar spot to you, looking for something with a little more pop than my beloved DR98 but also smooth feeling. Tempted to give the 360+ Speed MP a try.
Hit with the 360 Radical MP but didn't like it; like a plank in my hands.
Also played with the 2020 Ezone 98 (non Tour, but with some lead added up to 312g) and it's good but not quite got the X factor of the DR, imo.
Good luck with the search. Post back if you strike gold.
@@rich.e Will do. The new Speed MP is on my list as well.
Great Video!
Has this racket been discontinued already, none of the big retailers have it???
Sold out
@@RossBayCult I'm not so sure? Tried to contact Yonex but got no reply
What Do you think about ezone 98 2020?
Good stick but prefer the Tour. There is a review of the Prototype on my channel 👍🏻
NVM those Wilson frames, this is your new daily driver.
What’s wrong with Wilson frames ?
More muted than the DR?!
Yes!
You must really like muted racquets!
I do if they're not too muted.
AI98 > DR98 > EZ98
No I’m first
nope
YESSS First :)
Sorry but you can speak well about the racquet, but you only play like an advanced beginner to me - not sure you actually see any difference between racquets
:)
Did you try it also with head hawk touch? If not, do you think it would work well?
Long reply here but it might soften it up
How does this compare to pro staff 97 v13?