Yonex Ezone 98 2022 Review by Gladiators (Nick Kyrgios, Denis Shapovalov)
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- Опубликовано: 26 фев 2022
- Yonex Ezone 98 2022! We’ve been waiting for this one, well we, mainly me (Grisha). After the surprising performance of the Yonex Ezone 98 2018 in my hands, I began to consider the switch to the Yonex from my Head Gravity Pro. However, I decided to wait for the newer 2022 model to make my final decision. Did the new Ezone 98 convince me to switch my swords? Check out our review of the Yonex Ezone 98 2022 to find out! Oh, by the way, it’s still endorsed by Nick Kyrgios but now also by Shapovalov!
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0:27 Specs
1:35 Grisha's Review
6:00 Areg’s Review
10:26 CONCLUSION (SCORES)
Racket Specs
Yonex Ezone 98 2022
Unstrung Weight: 305g/10,8oz
Strung Weight: 323g / 11,4oz
Head Size: 98 in² / 632 cm²
Length: 27in / 68,5cm
Balance: 32,49cm / 6 pts HL
Swingweight: 318
Stiffness: 65
Beam Width: 23,5mm / 24,5mm / 19,5mm
String Pattern: 16 Mains / 19 Crosses
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Best two features of this racquet that I like about it is the nimbleness while manuevering, perfect for 1h backhand and the close pattern in the middle reminds me the control of a 18x20 racquet
You're right, this one is great for 1hb. I wouldn't say it's as controlled as an 18x20 but definitely controlled for a racket of it's kind.
Big fan of your humor! Love seeing this channel grow 😍
Thank you very much!!!
I bought this racquet 2 weeks ago after accepting I'm not good enough to play with my vcore 95 and need more forgiveness. My consistency has improved substantially and you boys are right it's so versatile and it's great on serves! Great review 👏
It may not be a spin focused racket but with the right strings and technique you can get a lot of spin on your shots when committing to the shot.
Yep the Vcore is really demanding hahahhah even Shapo gave up on it 😂😂 Spin is definitely achievable but not it's main strength for sure!
hi i am now using vcore95, wanna ask one question
Is ezone98 have similar power level compared to vcore95?
@@gladiatorstribe Possible candidate for all round versatile racquet of the year? albeit the Swiss army knife award.
@@user-yx9in5zh8j Definitely not. The Ezone is more powerful!
@@CH-yp5by Could very much be!
You guys are the Best !!
Hahahahah thank you so much!! You are!!
Just used this one yesterday. Initially it hurt my wrist (I use a Head Gravity Tour) did any of you guys experience this as well? I guess there is an adaptation period for it. Cheers guys
for double match, which one do you think is better 98 or 100??
Tengo la prostaff v13 315g, compre esta y me parece espectacular, es lo mismo pero más ligero, se sienten los planos perfecto,mas potencia y efecto, creo que encontré mi raqueta, esta y la pro staff v13 315, Gracias gladiadores.🌱
Ezone 98 or RF97 for arm friendliness? Been playing with prostaff 97 but went up to RF97 for less strain on arm. Love the control and precision of prostaff but very curious as how the ezone compares!
Ah glad I didn’t miss this by too long 😅😅 I’ve always been fascinated by the Ezone and how it works, and this video explains all my questions! Also, do you guys buy these racquets or through a demo program? Nice humor once again, and keep up this fantastic work!🤩🤩 Also new Yonex paint scheme is boss, just like Shapo!
It definitely has a special feel. We try to get the rackets for free players whenever we can, otherwise we'd go bankrupt 😂😂
How does it compare to the head speed mp 2022? Also in terms of arm friendliness
Love your work guys, looking forward to the Speed pro review !!!! sounds like its very good.
And Grisha, how much weight would you add and to what swingweight, to get some more plow and stability.
Keep up the great work
Thank you very much!! Really appreciate it! Looking forward to that as well! I'd add around 15 grams or so, depending on the feelings. Mainly to the grip and a bit to the hoop.
This channel should have hundred times more subscribers !
Thank you so much!!!
A great review 👍🏻
Thank you very much!
Thanks for the content
Thanks for the support!
Hello guys, great video. Which strings tension do you advise for this raquet ? Thank you
Great review
Thank you!!
currently having a radical mp 2023 auxetic. how would you compare this Yonex vs the radical mp?
Did you ever want to try the Ezone Tour with its 332 SW or did you find the regular Ezone 98 stable and powerful enough?
The best and funnest tennis racquets review ever! Please try the 2022 techfibre TF315 and 2022 wilson clash v100 pro please!
Thank you so much!! Really appreciate your awesome comment!! These are on our to do list!!
been waiting for this review, good stuff glads! i’m in the process of switching to the new ezones, but i don’t know if i should use the 98 or the 100 (as an ntrp 5.0 college singles and doubles player). have you guys tried the ezone 100 2022? how would you compare it to the 98? which one is preferred?
I'd go for the 98 Areg would prefer the 100. The difference is the usual one. More power and spin with the 100 more control and stability with the 98.
Hey guys, I heard that Ezone grips may run large. Do you recommend that I stick to my 3/8 size that I use for Head and Wilson racquets, or should I go down to a 1/4?
It's always easier to make a grip larger by adding another overgrip. Shrinking the grip is a way harder path 😂😂
Hey guys, love your videos. Bought 2 of these because of this review. Would love to know in every video what strings you are using and tension :)
Awesome to know! I'm sure you'll love it! We used the Luxilon Adrenaline 1.30 at 25kg (55lb). We always (almost) mention it in the "specs" portion of the video.
Greetings from Japan, love the video
Just for an idea, since you already done guide on serve and slice. How bout forehand/backhand also maybe bring Al for one hander
Hey there! Thank you very much! Planning to do a tutorial on forehand and backhand in the future!!
Used to have the DR98 which I absolutely loved, people are saying this is even better!
I (Grisha) think so too!
How would you guys choose between the Extreme Tour and Ezone 98?
That's a tough one I (Grisha) would go for the Ezone and Areg would choose the extreme. Very close though.
Hey
If you have to choose between the new speed mp/pro and this Ezone 98 which one you keep and why
Areg would go for the MP as it's pretty much his racket with improved feel. I'd go either for the Ezone heavily leaded up or the speed pro. As I chase control more than power and spin.
Good content guys!! Can you guys do a review of the 2022 Ezone 100? Would like to know what you guys think about that one!
We will for sure! Don't have the racket yet ☹️
String and tension?
i am playing with a vcore 98 nothing wrong with it but very temping to try the new ezone 98, what would be the main differences between these 2 rackets?
Well, the Ezone is more control and feel oriented than the Vcore.
Grisha is really loving it lol! Could be an expensive play test! Maybe keep it for a little bit longer?
Yep you're definitely right 😂😂 I will I will 😂
Hey glads, enjoying your content every time! One observation only, it seems you like Yonex rackets a lot in general, but both you are playing with Head ones 💯🤯 hahaha!
Thank you so much!! Yep, that's a very good observation 😂😂
@@gladiatorstribe so why not switch?
I am waiting for the Yonex Ezone 100 (2022) review. The racquet has top-notch opinions, I've heard that even better than DR 100!
Very excited to review it!!
Which is the best,nice between ezone 98 tour or solinco whiteout 98/305??
percept 100/100D or ezone 98?
Do Yonex grip sizes run larger? I play with Head Radical MP 2021 grip size 3 (4 3/8). Should I order this racquet in 2 (4 1/4) or 3 (4 3/8)?
Yes, they do 😂
Go with 2
Sorry for that, yes, go with 2 for sure, just like Nak Muay said! Yonex grips run quite a bit bigger.
What a great video, great racket for reviewing❤️❤️❤️
By the way I’m deciding to switch racket but don’t know which one to choose, could you please help me to pick a racket that for on the rise + serve & volley
Thankyou so much❤️
Thank you very much!! Really appreciate it! Honestly speaking, have you considered this one?? 😂😂
Oh boy finally! I'm playing with the 100 version and loving it!
By the way, what are you guys grip sizes?
Cheers 🇧🇷!
That's awesome! We're glad you found the perfect frame for yourself!! I (Grisha) play with a 4 Areg plays with a 2.
@@gladiatorstribe OK, interesting thanks. How tall are you two pls
@@userdjee834 I'm (Grisha) 1.90 and Areg is 1.75
Hey I'm looking for a new racket, coming from Wilson blade 98 16x19 v7, I'm looking for more power & spin potential, do you think this is would be a good upgrade for me?
This would definitely be a more powerful and more a spinny racket. Quite a bit more powerful, do keep it in mind.
@@gladiatorstribe but how powerful? Powerful enough to hit the ball long often?
What strings and tension did you use or recommend for the ezone 98
Luxilon Alupower (50).
It is stable at volleys and half volleys. A 70% swing gets my ground strokes deep into enemy territory. It's not as fun to hit with as the vcore 98 but the ezone helps you win points. Can't argue with that.
Thank you very much for sharing your review 😉
You pretty much summed up my experience with it. I kept hitting the ball long because I was used to really swinging at the ball like I do with my vcore.
thanks for the review. how different is it from the previous generation?
Very very similar to be honest.
Just came across your channel and subed. Great content (this and other videos)!
I have 2x DR98s and your review of the 2022 model resonated with my impression of the DR98. I also have the Prostaff 97v13 which feels a little bit more crisp and gives me more spin (higher launch angle) on the forehand (according to my hitting partner). Although the Ezone has more of the 'extension of your arm' feel.
If there was something to complain about, it would be the Yonex handle - it would be nice to have a bit more flair on the butt.
Thanks for the sub, really appreciate it! Also thanks for your review! Agree with you on pretty much everything!
Hello guys! I see you do these videos in Up Cornellà ^^. I usually practice there with a friend (I'm from Barcelona). Btw, I'm using Pure Drive (standard version 300gr) and I'm looking for a racket easier on my arm since I'm suffering some shoulder pain. On the other hand, I would like to not lose power in the transition. Any recommendations? (Have looked up Gravity MP, Pro, Tour and Ezone 98)
PS: My skillevel is somewhat similar to Grisha (agressive heavy hitter with both, forehand and two handed-backhand). I do have 2 Pure Strikes and I have been testing them but still don't find myself connected with those rackets.
Thank you in advance and great channel!
Hey! Yeah we train and film in Cornella. Out of the rackets you mentioned, I'd recommend you try the Soeed MP and Ezone 98 or even 100. Speed pro is way less powerful and control oriented than the PD so you might not like it.
@@gladiatorstribe Thank you! I will demo the Ezone 98 and 100 🤩.
@@ignacioitualv No problem 😉
@@ignacioitualv How did it go for you? Am suffering a bit of a shoulder problem myself.
You should make an online shop. I would love to buy one of the purple T shirts you wear eg. 0:09 the technical material shirt on the right would be good for matches and the left one would be good off court.
That's so awesome to hear!! We would love to create our own online shop. We just want to make sure that enough people would actually want to purchase our brand.
Hi guys big fan here from Chile 🇨🇱, Im currently playing with my Yonex Ezone Dr 98 + and this new ezone 98 seduce me jeje. Do you recommend replace my old stick with this one? Regards!
Awesome to have you!! Jajajajaj Really appreciate your support! If your current frames are starting to get a little old, definitely! Awesome frames the new ones!
Amazing! Could you guys review the new tf40 fr technifibre
We will 😉
Awesome video! Yonex Ezone 100 2022 later? 👀😻😻
Thank you very much!!! Will definitely happen!!
is it a good racket for a advanced player seeking more power from the racket and yet some control too and decent topspin
A racket that does everything equally perfect doesn't exist. Tho this is a good choice if you want power stability and decent control.
great video and review guys. I wonder how does this compare to the vcore 98? I am considering upgrading my old version vcore 95 to vcore 98 or ezone 98. which one would you think I should switch to? i would like a bit more free power on my shots, as sometimes in tough position i can't give enough depth to the ball
Thank you very much! They would both give you way more power. The Vcore 98 maybe a bit more but a great improvement on power with both. Better stability and feel with the Ezone and better power and spin with the Vcore 98. Depending on what your style of play is, one will fit better than the other. In simple terms: Flat-Ezone, Spin-Vcore
How does this compare with the technifibre range which is more affordable?
I wouldn't say Technifibre has a direct completion to the Ezone. Their most popular rackets (tf 40 and t fight) are more control oriented. The rebound is pretty powerful but it's much lighter than the Ezone.
which is better racket? ezone 98 2022? or vcore 98 2023? your videos are extraordinary! thank you
ezone
I had the same feel as Areg. Regular rally shots become heavy and deep. Heavy shots become short and vibration in the hand. As if hitting hard is actually fighting the racquet.
Have you tried it with some lead?
@@gladiatorstribe I am demoing both 100 and 98, I am leaning towards 98, yeah planning to add a tiny bit of lead at 3 and 9 o'clock.
@@MrWandererql Hello! I also have the same problem. Did it work for you? How much lead did you end up with? Tks!
Have you guys tried the updated Ezone Tour?
We still haven't!!
Between the ezone 2020 and the ezone 2022, what are your thoughts between the two? Pros and cons? Which racket do you prefer at the end?
Thanks 🤙and keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! Honestly they're very similar. I wouldn't mind either of them. The new one felt more powerful at times and at times a bit more controlled but as I said very similar.
My favorite racket!
The clay season is starting in about a month in our club and I want to switch my racquet. Im watching like every video of you guys at the moment! :) Can you give me a hint what to look for when playing on clay?
Thank you very much for watching all our videos 😂😂 Well, for playing on clay, the strategy is simple. Don't be scared of long rallies, play deep with a lot of topspin, mainly serve wide. Run for every ball, much easier to reach than on hard even if it doesn't seem like it.
HEY WAITING FOR EZONE TOUR REVIEW
I recently switched from the 2018 Babolat Pure Drive Tour Plus, to the 2020 Ezone 98 Plus, and couldn´t be happier. (Disclaimer; i just have a thing for extended lenght racquets). Here is mmy take on the switch: less raw power which somehow makes you able to use more directional power and increases confidence because less balls are going out. Volleys are so much better with the ezone, my backhand now feels feels buttery smooth and precise. Launch angle is lower, which took me some time to adapt, and is not as spin friendly as the babolat. Serves are very good but less power (the babolat pure drive tour plus is just a rocket launcher for serves, best serving racquet i have used) but losing around 3% in serves, for gaining 5% in volleys, backhands and feel (DAMN THAT YONEX FEEL IS AWESOME!) has turned out to be worth it and i find the yonex so much more comfortable. Only dislike on the yonex is that it lacks some stability and plow thorugh, but nothing some lead tape can´t solve. Everybody should try a Yonex, the quality sensation by holding one in your hands is quite noticeable when you compare it to a babolat or a wilson (IMO).
Agree with you on pretty much everything you've said. I actually prefer the stability of the Ezone on the serves especially if you add some lead to it. Everything else tho, totally with you on that.
@@gladiatorstribeHello Grisha! Greetings from Brazil! Just bought this racket and I feel I should add some weight for increased stability? Where would you recommend it? 3 and 9 or 10 and 2? Congrats on the content as usual! ( I still watch the old videos as well! So much good content!)
8.7 from 10?😀 this is realy high rating, so curious to try yonex vcore 95, but then again some free power and feel, can not be resisted either. thank you!
Yep, definitely a high one 🤭 And yep, no free power from the 95 😕
Do you recommend sizing down 1 on grip size for yonex?
Yep 😬
Hey Grisha & Areg, Please do a reivew on Yonex Ezone 100 2022 and compare it with 98 pleaseee.
We would love too and we will as soon as it becomes available to us!
Im debating between the boom mp and ezone 100 and they reviewed the boom pro and the ezone 98 xD never lucky! Any thoughts on these 2 racquets?
They reviewed the new Ezone 100 aswell! :)
@@DannyAce47 i think it was the previous version.
Yeah, we did the previous one 😂 Sorry for that. We haven't tried the MP and even though the new Ezone is most likely going to be similar to the previous one, I wouldn't want to miss lead you with a guess. Review on the boom is coming really soon though! Stay tuned!
@@gladiatorstribe Will do. Love these reviews
@@miguelroda8779 Thank you so much!!
You mentioned adding weight to this racket. How much weight and where? Thx for another vid.
awesome review - do you guys watch any other reviewers?
Thank you very much! We sometimes do.
@@gladiatorstribe Thanks for the response! who would you recommend?
Am I detecting a pattern here? Most of your reviews end up with one of you rating the racquet around 8 and the other rating it around 8.7. Ezone 98, Extreme Tour, Speed MP...
Hahahaha a pattern 😂😂
This or the Wilson Blade v8? One handed backhand. I’m using the Blade and I like it. Good combination of control, power and feel. However I find the Blade a little head heavy even though it’s not a heavy racquet. It doesn’t always move through the air gracefully.
Well, the Ezone is more powerful, quite a bit more powerful. It's a great racket for one handed, though considering you like the blade, it might be too powerful. Or might not hahaha. If it doesn't, you'll love it.
Can u quickly compare it with pro staff v13?
Pro staff is more controlled and more stable 😉Ezone is more powerful and has better spin.
So Grisha wants to switch only if Areg switches first right XD
Is it necessary to buy four racquets at once, could it be two?
Hahahahah we'll see who does it first 😂😂 Two is a little bit on the limit. 3 is the least we can do. Cuz we break every day or two 😬
@@gladiatorstribe seriously you guys break strings that often? How many hours a day do you guys play?
@@fredykosasih9192 Yeah 😕 We do 4 hours per day at least.
Что можно рассмотреть, если хочется раму с достаточной, но не подавляющей мощностью, с хорошим вращением, с хорошим контролем и большим sweetspot?
Head Extreme tour не плохо подходит под такое описание 😉
@@gladiatorstribe думал о нем. Также в голову приходит гравити МП. Что бы посоветовал, если подразумевать увеличение веса в обоих ракетках?
@@evanderholifield3887 Если собираетесь добавлять вес то Extreme Tour вообще очень хороша для этого. Gravity MP не смотря на название не особо схожа с gravity pro или tour по контролю. В этом смысле она больше похожа на Speed MP, т.е. заметно меньше. Из плюсов, больше sweetspot и мощность.
@@gladiatorstribe , получается, в плане контроля Extreme Tour превосходит Gravity MP?
@@evanderholifield3887 Да, есть такое 😉
Why are you guys reviewing some rackets with vibration dampener and some without?
Nono, It's not about the racket. We always play with it as we prefer the feel with a dapener. It might not be on the racekt on some of the footage but we do the highlights using it.
im comparing ezone 98 vs 100 from gladiators review... couldnt help but wonder why the sexiness of the racket has different score?? isnt it the same visual 😆... moreover, aregs scoring on serve is so weird, not align with what he said on the video... he mentioned how great it is to serve using the 98, yet he gave 8 instead of 10 (like grisha)
Really want to see a test review of Yonex Regnaaaaaaa
How does it compare to the vcore 98 2021
The ezone is more controlled while the vcore is more powerful and spinny.
Gravity pro, or switch for the Ezone 98???
I'll stick to my Gravity for now 😉
"Even the handle is part of the sweet spot" xD
Best racquet 2022 !
"even the handle is part of the sweet spot" hahaha 8:40
Yep 😂😂😂
SEE YA LATER HEAD GRAVITY.
Nah nah not yet hahaha
Would you mind making Yonex Vcore Pro 100 please? 😅🙏🏻
Would love to but it's nowhere to be found 😬
Vcore 95 user here. Loves the feel of the vcore 95 and the 16x20 pattern. But looking for some forgiveness of the 98. Does this racquet fits my game?
Its does, I used a Vcore 95 for a year and they play in a similar way but this a lot more forgiving and better on serves in stock form and has easier access to power. You can hit both flat and with spin with this easily.
I guess you got your answer 😉
Ezone98 more powerful or more control than the VCorePro100 ?
More powerful 😉
@@gladiatorstribe I am Yonex and Gladiator family.
I was playing with old model 2017 Of Vcore Pro100 (21 cms beam)
Help me chose my model 2022.
I am thinking new Vcore Pro100 (beam 23 cms) or Ezone100 or Ezone98 ?
Sure Grisha the boss Of the World of offensive playling prefer Ezone98 for feel and maneuverabiliy... Buy maybe a inch100 is forgiveness for my nivel.
Areg, my model of fun and complete tenis, you advice me Ezone100 for easy power or VcorePro100 for control ?
Which set string to balance the Ezone or the VcorePro?
IMHO, you both played better with the 100.
It's not only about the racket! I remember the day we tested the 100 we both played really well 🤪
can you please wilson clash v2 and technofibre
We will!!
I'm waiting for review of clash v2( pro version of course :p )
Gonna happen if we find one!
Is Ezone 98 suitable for beginners? Anyone? Thanks
The 100 version might be a better pick for beginners 😊
Hi guys, Can I string ezone 98 with hybrid head velocity/head lynx tour. What do you think about this option
Haven't tried that combo. Tried both strings but separately. Give it a try could be a good hybrid!
boys, is it possible to get your merch?
It will be!! Working on that! Thanks so much for being interested hahahhh
@@gladiatorstribe gotta rock that glad wine red
@@blwm9206 Yesss!! Hahahahh
when will we see you on the Tour? on TV?
Wish we knew that hahahaha
Did Grisha end up switching? Any lead added to the racquet?
Nope, still with my trusted Gravity 😉
Thank you for the great review! I have the Ezone 98 2020, would you say that the new control is significant of a change enough to upgrade to the 2022 version? I've seen conflicting posts of some saying that it plays similar, while some other reviews have said that the control is much better.
Thank you for the great feetback! I wouldn't say it's much of a different racket compared to the previous model. If your current racket(s) are in good shape, there's no reason to switch to the new ones.
Give me a review of Wilson Six one 95~.
If only someone gave us the racket to review 😂 Nowhere to be seen in Spain ☹️
I have to go with Areg on this one for the most part. I found myself missing some feel with this racquet. I wasn’t sure where the ball was always going. The stringbed was unpredictable at times. Touch shots weren’t great but the racquet all around did everything “decent”. If you want a life changing racquet, try the Tecnifibre TF40 305 18x20 2022. I just bought three and switched from my Blade V8’s!
Wow! That's a pretty promising review of the tf40!! Definitely going to review it soon! Considering you really liked it and your previous frame was a blade. It makes sense why the Ezone might not be the right frame for your game. I'm not getting why I (Grisha) really like it 😂😂
@@gladiatorstribe Oh yeah I've heard good reviews about the new TF40 series. Try the 315 version if you like heavy rackets.
@@fluffy_skye Will do!! For sure!
I also got the TF40 305 18x20 last week and you are right, it is perfect.
@@thebeat can you get heavy spin with them
Do yonex regna review please
So hard to get it 😬
Still plays like babolat pure drive?
Better feel and stability 😉
@@gladiatorstribe are you guys planning to make a vs rackets content like this one ruclips.net/video/F0xC8No4UI8/видео.html really appreciate if you do
In head we trust….with yonex we play
Not yet not yet 😂😂
Привет, а можно адреса куда я бы мог вам отправить посылку , почтовый ящик или вроде такого , хотелось бы вас поддержать 👍🏻🔥
Большое спасибо за поддержку! А что именно хочешь отправить то? От этого зависит куда 😂
more one BH by AREG PLSSS
Will do hahaha 😂😂
Молодцы ребята)))
Спасибо!!
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Как можете сравнить ее с Vcore 95 (особенно в плане вращения)?
Ezone даёт больше вращения и скорости. Vcore 95 лучше feel и стабильность.
@@gladiatorstribe Спасибо)
@@asomkey 😉🎾
Danke!
Danke so much!!!
@@gladiatorstribe haha, did not know that super thanks would automatically leave a comment! Anyway keep the cool contents coming!